AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBanking & Innovation: Valley National Bank launched Valley Foundry, a new tech and innovation platform aimed at startups, fintechs and venture capital, targeting AI, cybersecurity and data analytics. Energy & Environment: New Jersey American Water announced new rates and a customer bill credit tied to PFAS-related work, with rates rising about $4 per month on average. Public Safety & Local Oversight: U.S. Reps. Donald Norcross and Frank Pallone Jr. toured EMR in Camden to push for more oversight after lithium-ion battery fires, highlighting the Battery Fire Prevention Act. Sports Betting & Tech: Fanatics rolled out a unified Fanatics Sports & Casino app combining sportsbook, online casino and prediction markets, with NJ included for casino access. Capital Markets & Restructuring: LIV Golf filed Chapter 11 in the District of New Jersey and received interim court approval to access $14 million in DIP financing while pursuing a recapitalization plan. Legal/Consumer: A New Jersey federal court affirmed that a well-noticed bankruptcy sale can keep legacy product liability claims behind “free and clear” protections, in the Bowflex case. Business/Community: Jersey City’s 37th Annual Art & Studio Tour returns Oct. 1–4 with a citywide “Unbounded Nature” theme. Retail/Operations: Valley National Bank launches Valley Foundry, a new technology and innovation platform designed to engage startups, fintechs and venture capital firms.
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