AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHurricane Readiness & Business Continuity: Hawaii Employers Council rolled out a Disaster Preparedness Toolkit for HR and business leaders as Tropical Storm/Hurricane Nolo threatens the islands, following damage from Hurricanes Lala and Lowell. Storm Impact on Local Food: Kauai Shrimp is winding down operations at its Kekaha farm after Hurricane Lowell damaged facilities and equipment; the company says rebuilding may not be financially feasible. Tourism Recovery Messaging: Kauai County urged visitors to return after Hurricane Lowell, highlighting which areas and businesses remain open and asking residents to respect closures. Energy & Cost Pressure: AAA Hawaiʻi reported gas prices rising week over week, with the statewide average at $5.57 per gallon. AI & Tech in the Local Economy: Qualcomm used Snapdragon Summit to push “agentic AI” PCs, including Snapdragon X2 support for Windows and Linux, plus new on-device AI audio capabilities. Data Privacy & Health Oversight: Multistate attorneys general announced a $2.3 million Labcorp settlement tied to a patient data breach, underscoring vendor oversight expectations. Local Governance & Native Priorities: OHA trustees adopted updates to Mana i Mauli Ola, strengthening its strategic framework around Native Hawaiian self-determination.
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