AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoM&A in Home Care: At the HME Business FUTURE conference, investors and operators said acquisition success depends on building service density in specific markets, not just adding revenue. Coastal Restoration: NOAA’s living shoreline work on Pivers Island—cordgrass plus oyster shell—has been stress-tested by Hurricanes Irene (2011) and Florence (2018), with the reef and marsh continuing to develop. Medical Tech Grant: Greenville’s Perfusio Corp. won a $75,000 state grant to build a handheld, AI-enhanced burn-imaging device for faster, more objective point-of-care assessments. Underwater Robotics: NC State researchers unveiled “ring leaper” soft robots that repeatedly jump under infrared light, and separate work shows underwater robots can interpret diver pointing in 3D. Public Safety Tech Debate: Flock license-plate cameras are expanding in NC, sparking privacy concerns over a growing digital trail versus claimed crime-fighting benefits. Mail Voting Court Fight: Trump’s administration again asked the Supreme Court to revive USPS mail-ballot rules as NC begins sending ballots and judges block parts of the plan. Local STEM/Conservation Funding: CFWNC awarded ~$395K for Asheville-area conservation projects, including wildlife crossings and hands-on community efforts.
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