AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Business Expansion: Truffles by Tarah is moving from a home kitchen to a permanent storefront at 123 North St. this fall, with plans to go online in October and expand its confection lineup ahead of the holiday rush. SME Growth & Community Support: Vic’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in downtown Raleigh is asking locals to keep it afloat while construction on Blake Street disrupts access; the owner says the business is taking a hit and highlights nearby parking. Tech & Funding for Startups: Cambridge Aerospace raised $300m in a Series C to scale low-cost drone interceptor systems, building on recent UK air-defence contracts. Industry & Infrastructure: FS Italiane ordered 19 new high-speed trains via Trenitalia France to support cross-Channel services from 2029, aiming to challenge Eurostar’s dominance. Business Events in Italy: SiGMA named RedCore main sponsor for its Rome summit (Nov. 2–5), targeting 30,000 delegates and a large startup exhibition. Energy Transition Watch: A report says sodium-ion batteries are gaining traction in 2026 for city EVs and backup power, driven by lower-cost, more widely available materials.
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