AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBiotech Industry Watch: Cytiva exec Pierre-Alain Ruffieux told BIO International Convention attendees that biotech is being reshaped by new drug modalities beyond monoclonal antibodies, faster development timelines, and tougher manufacturing demands—signals that keep suppliers investing in new systems and partnerships. EV Manufacturing in SC: BMW says it has finished a $1.7B expansion in Spartanburg, adding capacity for EV production and unveiling its next-gen X5 lineup, including plans for the all-electric iX5. Local Business & Real Estate: DXD Capital broke ground on an 800+ unit self-storage project in Mount Pleasant, expanding a national partnership pipeline. Workforce Training: Walmart launched a fully funded Associate to Optician program in NC, SC, and CT to address optical labor shortages. STEM Education: South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics ran a GoSciTech residential camp where students did hands-on anatomy and physiology. Public Health & Food Access: No Kid Hungry SC awarded $123,092 in grants to expand summer meals for rural children. Energy Costs: A ConsumerAffairs analysis cited by WCBD ranks South Carolina 10th for summer cooling cost burden, with households spending about 3.2% of income on electricity in summer. Measles Outbreak Lessons: Two new reports point to community distrust of public health institutions as a major barrier to stopping measles outbreaks, even when vaccination rates are part of the story.
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