AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoManufacturing: Broken Arrow-based Paragon Films, which makes stretch and shrink packaging, is set to be acquired by Atlantic Ridge Capital and Grafine Partners in a deal valued at about $900 million. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter. Industrial Expansion: Steel manufacturer Webco has selected Port Muskogee for an expansion, adding to signs of continued investment in Oklahoma manufacturing. Energy and Data Centers: An OU researcher warns that rising data-center demand could increase coal emissions and strain the state’s power and water resources, while an Oklahoma survey finds many older residents concerned about data centers and utility costs. Agriculture: The Farm Bureau is cautioning farmers that deductions tied to fertilizer nutrients already in purchased land may draw IRS challenges, potentially bringing back taxes, penalties and legal costs. Grow Cleanup: Oklahoma lawmakers are examining how to clean up abandoned marijuana farms as the industry contracts; the state had 1,703 active grower licenses, down from a 2021 peak of 9,402. Infrastructure: Will Rogers International Airport has unveiled an expansion plan designed to handle 20 million passengers, while Guthrie approved more than $2.3 million in grants for its regional airport and public-safety departments.
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