AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoMortgage Talent War: Citizens Bank sued SoFi Bank, alleging “nationwide” poaching of loan officers and mortgage staff and breach of non-solicitation and confidentiality deals, using a civil RICO claim as the fight for Rhode Island-area lending pipelines heats up. Food Safety: Whole Foods recalled Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold in 18 stores across seven states, including Rhode Island, after an undeclared egg ingredient raised serious allergy risk. Energy Prices: Diesel hit a Kent County low of $5.47 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 5, with the county average at $5.76 and Rhode Island statewide averaging $5.67. Business & Community: The Diversity Business Exhibit held its fourth annual conference at the Rhode Island Convention Center, drawing about 100 vendors and 700 guests, plus a job fair and legal clinic. AI Oversight: New warnings from current and former AI workers cast a shadow over Anthropic’s planned Cambridge expansion, renewing calls for stronger regulation. Local Sports Economy: URI kicked off its home opener at Centreville Bank Stadium with a win over Elon, keeping campus and local game-day spending momentum going.
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