AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBiotech Manufacturing: AGC Biologics says it has already booked half of its new Yokohama mammalian capacity through a multi-year commercial deal expected to reach “hundreds of millions” for five biologics programs, underscoring demand for steadier, geopolitically friendly supply chains. Seattle Tech & Growth: Seattle video-editing startup Banzai rolled out “Creator AI” for OpenReel, aiming to let enterprise teams produce brand-ready clips by describing edits in plain language. AI Safety & Academia: Microsoft announced EXTRA, a global network funding 18 university labs to push AI red-teaming beyond company walls. Washington Economy & Jobs: A new report flags Washington’s unemployment at 5.2% in June, trailing neighboring states like Wyoming and Montana. Food Industry & Supply Chains: Plant-based co-packer No Meat Factory will close its Stanwood, Wash., plant Sept. 16, affecting about 123 jobs. Public Safety: Seattle police say a deadly Space Needle-area food festival shootout involved at least three suspects, with one of the shooters among the dead.
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