AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTurnaround Watch: 3M says its operational turnaround is running ahead of plan—better delivery performance, rising margins, and more product launches—while PFAS litigation risk still lingers after a Montana federal judge let a PFAS class action proceed. Regulatory & Tech: A Montana-based firm, SciPinion, is pitching AI to speed FDA GRAS ingredient reviews under a proposed overhaul that could add major workload and delay time-to-market. Local Business Growth: Billings sports nutrition maker EFX Sports is expanding global sales via Coupang, reporting a 23% sales lift in South Korea in the first half of 2026. Montana Economy & Workforce: The state’s Labor Day report highlights record wages and low unemployment, but warns the next hurdle is skills, child care, and support to match job growth. Policy & Public Lands: A study finds public-land contractors took a $1.3B hit last year, with small businesses hit hardest, raising concerns about lost local expertise. Montana Politics: Montana and Kalshi are ending their federal lawsuit, with the state agreeing not to pursue further enforcement. Community & Events: The Kootenai Forest Fair returns Sept. 26 in Libby, spotlighting wildfire, recreation, forestry, and stewardship.
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