AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDairy Industry: Oregon’s first confirmed bird flu case in a dairy herd was detected through routine surveillance. State and federal officials are investigating; authorities say the detection does not change milk-safety guidance. Local Commerce: Hillsboro’s new BottleDrop center can process up to 70 million containers a year, with the cooperative estimating it could return as much as $7 million annually to the community. Workforce & Manufacturing: Tualatin-based Protalus launched a workplace footwear program aimed at helping employers retain workers in physically demanding jobs. Gerber Gear has moved its Tigard headquarters to a new Wilsonville facility. Oregon Growth: Redmond’s downtown occupancy reached a record 95%, with new businesses opening and more retail and restaurant leases in the works. Robotics: Salem-based Agility Robotics filed registration statements after completing a business combination, advancing its public-market transition. Maritime Training: Saltchuk pledged $250,000 and offered a $50,000 matching challenge to help Clatsop Community College build a maritime simulator in Astoria.
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