AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAdvanced Manufacturing: Virginia’s AM2 Tech Hub won a $24.8 million federal grant, while Virginia-based IperionX reported titanium powder production climbed roughly sixfold in the September quarter. The company’s next hurdle is winning customer acceptance as output scales. Hampton Roads Aviation: Norfolk International Airport is pursuing nonstop international service, with regional leaders pitching the area’s military and NATO connections to airlines. Banking: Legacy Bank plans a full-service Bluefield branch, targeted to open in late 2027 and expected to create 10 to 15 jobs. Data Centers: Election results put fresh pressure on the industry, as opponents scored local wins and voters signaled concern about projects’ effects on communities—an issue likely to shape Virginia’s next round of development and policy debates.
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