AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndiana Business & Economy: Energy costs & supply: GasBuddy price reports show spotty, county-by-county variation in fuel costs nationwide, with the week ending May 30 featuring examples like $3.67 regular in St. Clair County and $4.49 regular in Washington County—while broader pricing pressure is tied to spring 2026 refinery outages and Middle East shipping disruptions. Local business growth: Retail expansion: Gross Lighting and Home rebranded its Castleton showroom in the Indianapolis market with a grand opening, signaling continued investment in the Midwest. Community finance literacy: Banking & nonprofits: First Financial Bank collected 2,264 books at Southeast Indiana locations in May for financial literacy, donating to multiple local organizations. Public safety: Missing person update: A Silver Alert for a missing 15-year-old in southeast Indiana was canceled. Sports & media business: Broadcast tech backlash: ESPN is evaluating whether to keep using AI-generated moving portraits after online backlash over an AI-altered Tony Parker image during the NBA Finals. Regional sports infrastructure: Bears stadium uncertainty: The Northwest Indiana Pro Sports Commission is pausing major planning decisions for a proposed stadium while awaiting the Bears’ relocation call.
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