AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBlue Economy & Defense Manufacturing: L3Harris opened a new 50,000-square-foot maritime production facility at ProvPort in Providence, backing undersea training systems for the U.S. Navy and allied forces. Privacy vs. Surveillance: Rhode Island towns are escalating the fight over Flock Safety license-plate readers, with South Kingstown demanding state police remove a camera installed after the town ended its own contract, while Flock rolls out privacy reforms that critics say still leave key gaps. Public Health & Tech: Rhode Island confirmed a second Powassan virus case this year, underscoring the need to reduce tick exposure as tickborne threats evolve. Local Tech/Engineering Business Moves: Tighe & Bond relocated its Providence office to The Foundry, expanding space for engineering, environmental, planning, and design work. AI in Research & Biotech: A Rhode Island-linked project uses AI to help redesign biological components in E. coli Nissle to bind lead—aiming to reduce neurological harm from contaminated water. Workforce Housing for Tech Jobs: Quonset is partnering to build 140 apartments, with 40% workforce housing, to help employers recruit and retain workers. Commerce Tech Deal: Citi agreed to acquire Kard Financial, adding machine-learning commerce media and rewards capabilities.
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