AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSeattle Business Climate: A survey found 47% of Seattle businesses have considered moving jobs out of the city; 72% say taxes, fees and compliance costs are uncompetitive, and 61% are pessimistic about the year ahead. Boeing: A supplier dispute stalled 777 freighter production for nearly two months and disrupted 767 and KC-46 output. Boeing says it is bringing the critical part in-house; the dispute was costing as much as $6.5 million a day. Workforce: Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, roughly a quarter of its global workforce, as Washington’s tech sector faces continued job cuts. Business Deals: A consortium including Washington-based WaveDivision Capital bought internet provider EarthLink, with plans to expand its reach among consumers and small businesses. Agriculture: Henry Bosma Orchards plans to close its Granger-area farm, affecting 90 workers.
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