AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI and Startups: The Healey-Driscoll administration named five companies to a 16-week Boston accelerator aimed at helping enterprise AI startups scale. Data Center Debate: A proposed $16 billion Kraft Group campus in Sutton drew fierce resident opposition over electricity, water and noise; the project could require about 900 megawatts of power. Manufacturing and Tech: Kopin cleared Massachusetts plant space for defense and AI hardware production, while Metalenz acquired Israeli sensor startup PxE Imaging. Energy Costs: Brockton businesses are installing battery systems to cut electricity bills, as a Massachusetts solar plan promising lower rates for 31,000 homes remains stalled. Water Quality: PFAS contamination has been detected across Massachusetts freshwater bodies, including the Deerfield and Chicopee rivers. Business Climate: Boston ranked first in a 2026 assessment of U.S. cities for foreign businesses, with its skilled workforce and research institutions key draws.
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