AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRobotics Investment: Agility Robotics won shareholder approval for its merger with Churchill Capital, a deal expected to bring in about $465 million and support commercial deployments. The Salem-based company is expected to begin trading on Nasdaq this week. Farm Markets: USDA plans to buy $22 million in Oregon hazelnuts and $12 million in Pacific whiting, adding demand for two major state commodities. Small-Business Lending: Columbia Bank ranked first in Oregon and Washington for SBA 7(a) loan approvals in fiscal 2026, its ninth straight year at the top in Oregon. Corporate Earnings: Columbia Sportswear reported a 61% profit gain in the third quarter, driven by international sales. Regional Expansion: Grainger opened a Northwest distribution center in Gresham, while Hood River brewer pFriem applied to open its first Portland taproom.
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