AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoReal Estate Deal: Procaccianti Cos. teamed with Rugger Capital to buy the Charleston Harbor Resort in South Carolina for $125M, adding another hospitality asset to its Rhode Island-based portfolio. Local Governance: A Town Council agenda highlights routine board appointments and community updates, including tree work, a Duck Race Sept. 26, and an Arts Festival Sept. 27. Public Health: Prudence Island Water District issued a repeat “boil your water” notice tied to significant drinking-water deficiencies, citing past total coliform/E. coli findings and ongoing monitoring. Sports Betting: Rhode Island sports betting and iGaming wagers rose 24% year-over-year in July to $177.5M. Mortgage Market Watch: A legal fight over mortgage escrow accounts could affect how Rhode Island borrowers’ tax and insurance funds earn interest and which banks gain an edge. Workforce & Well-Being: A new study links constant tech use to stress and finds scheduled no-technology breaks can reduce it. Defense Tech: CSBC Corp. (Taiwan) partnered with Rhode Island-based Havoc to develop autonomous surface vessels for maritime security. Food Insecurity: Beacon Bank says its Rhode Island summer food drive topped 7,500 pounds for 14 local pantries.
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