AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Health: U.S. cyclosporiasis cases tied to a Mexico iceberg lettuce outbreak appear to be trending down, but the CDC still reports more than 15,700 confirmed cases since May 1, with thousands more probable cases under review. Healthcare Leadership: Intermountain Health named Scott Peek as region president for the Peaks Region, overseeing Colorado, Montana, Eastern Wyoming and New Mexico, as the nonprofit health system continues to reorganize operations. Broadband: Vero Broadband will acquire MontanaSky to expand fiber service across northwest Montana, with both companies saying the local team and support channels will remain in place. Local Government & Growth: Great Falls officials plan to consult Bozeman and Belgrade on managing city growth, aiming to learn what worked and what didn’t as big businesses move in. Energy & Trade: Trump paused threatened 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian imports for three days while talks continue, a move that could affect Montana’s export and supply-chain planning. Agriculture: Constellation Brands announced a $100 million investment to support U.S. farmers, including in Montana, citing pressure from declining acreage, input costs and weather. Business & Markets: Big Sky Industrial will present at Sidoti’s micro-cap investor conference, highlighting its Montana-focused helium production and carbon management plans. Community & Safety: A Montana ski hill recovery effort is underway after the Sand Creek Fire damaged Maverick Mountain’s only lift, with a new nonprofit push to help the resort bounce back.
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