EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Announces 12,000 American Workers Placed into Jobs Through the Good Jobs Challenge
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced more than 12,000 American workers have been trained and placed into jobs through the Good Jobs Challenge. The program, initially funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan, is investing a historic $500 million into high-quality, locally-led workforce training programs across the country. The Good…
EDA: Additional $5 Million Invested to Support Indigenous Communities through Existing Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Funding Opportunities
Today, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced an update to the FY 2023 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program (PWEAA) funding opportunity, including an addendum to provide $5 million for indigenous communities. The additional funding expands on the transformational work of the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) Assistance to Indigenous Communities (AIC) program and EDA’s…
EDA: $15.7 Million Invested to Boost Workforce Development and Make Infrastructure Improvements in Florida
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $15.7 million in the state of Florida to boost workforce development efforts and make infrastructure improvements to bolster economic opportunity in the region. The EDA investments announced today are: “The Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda is ensuring that…
EDA: $9 Million Invested to Support the Automotive Manufacturing Sector and Promote Small Business Development in Kentucky
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $9 million in the state of Kentucky to boost the automotive manufacturing sector and promote small business development in the region. The EDA investments announced today are: “The Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is ensuring that all communities…
EDA: $5.3 Million Invested for Building Renovations to Support Workforce Development in Tennessee
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $5.3 million in the state of Tennessee for water infrastructure improvements needed to boost business expansion and job creation in the region. The EDA investments announced today are: “The Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda is ensuring that all…
EDA: $4.7 Million Invested to Boost Workforce Development and Business Expansion Efforts in Kentucky
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $4.7 million in the state of Kentucky to support workforce development and business expansion in the region. The EDA investments announced today are: “The Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda is ensuring that all communities have the resources and…
EDA: $3.9 Million Invested to Improve the Riverfront in Bismarck, ND
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.9 million grant to the Northern Plains Heritage Foundation in Bismarck, North Dakota, for infrastructure improvements to support Bismark’s Riverfront Master Plan. This grant will make infrastructure improvements needed to develop Bismark Riverfront Park and Festival Grounds to…
EDA: $3.6 Million Invested for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Manufacturing Growth in Harbor Beach, MI
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.6 million grant to the city of Harbor Beach, Michigan, for water infrastructure improvements to boost manufacturing growth in the region. This grant will construct a higher capacity watermain to serve the regional water system and large industrial…
EDA: $3.2 Million Invested for Parking Infrastructure Improvements to Support Job Creation in Bridgeport, WV
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.2 million grant to the Benedum Airport Authority in Bridgeport, West Virginia, for parking infrastructure improvements needed to boost job creation and private investment in the region. This grant will provide for the construction of four new parking…
EDA: $3 Million Invested for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Business Development in Greene County, IN
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to Greene County, Indiana, for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements to support business development in a region impacted by changes in the coal economy. This grant will expand capacity at the WestGate@Crane Technology Park to…