AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Big Tech Labor Tension: Amazon workers showed up at Seattle City Council hearings to push for limits on new AI data centers, arguing the company’s 30,000 corporate layoffs in eight months clash with its record AI infrastructure spending. Local Energy Infrastructure: Avista launched Spokane’s first community microgrid at the MLK Family Outreach Center, pairing solar, batteries, and a natural-gas backup to cut costs and boost resilience during long outages. Utility-Scale Demand Watch: Avista filed with the SEC about a “large load” customer seeking 125 MW starting in 2029, with a path to 500 MW by 2032—potentially reshaping regional power planning. Spokane Manufacturing Expansion: Metal Rollforming Systems is relocating to Deer Park’s Stag Industrial Park, planning two 70,000-square-foot buildings with occupancy targeted for fall 2027. Healthcare Facilities Oversight: New CMS snapshots show Puget Sound Care (Thurston) rated 4 stars and Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah (King) rated 2 stars, with fines and penalties reported for the first quarter of 2026. World Cup Business Angle: As Seattle prepares for FIFA, local tourism and ticketing efforts are in focus, including youth ticket distribution and travel logistics.
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