EDA: $749,000 Invested to Boost Workforce Training Opportunities in West Virginia
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $749,000 grant to Bridge Valley Community and Technical College of South Charleston, West Virginia, to help establish the Bridge Valley Construction, Telecommunications, and Energy Workforce Training Center, which will be located on Bridge Valley’s Montgomery campus. “Bridge Valley Community and Technical College…
EDA: $1.9 Million Invested to Support Manufacturing in Macon, GA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million grant to Macon-Bibb County and Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority of Macon, Georgia, to make infrastructure improvements that will support manufacturing companies in the region. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 211…
EDA: $5 Million Invested to Aid Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Efforts on Port Aransas, TX
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5 million grant to the city of Port Aransas, Texas, to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey by improving the Port Aransas Municipal Marina and by helping the city acquire land needed to support…
EDA: U.S. Commerce Department Announces Tenth Americas Competitiveness Exchange
Senior Officials from Across the Western Hemisphere and other Nations to Visit Northern California’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hubs WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) and Economic Development Administration (EDA), in coordination with the U.S. Department of State and the Organization of American States (OAS), announced that 50 high-level representatives…
EDA: $10 Million Invested to Improve Port Infrastructure and Support Disaster Recovery Efforts in Texas
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $10 million in grants to the state of Texas to enhance critical port infrastructure to support business development and disaster resiliency following Hurricane Harvey. According to grantee estimates, the projects are expected to create and retain over 15,000…
EDA: $6.7 Million Invested to Support Local Business Development and Job Growth Efforts in West Virginia
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $6.7 million in grants to the State of West Virginia to support local business development and job growth efforts. According to grantee estimates, the projects are expected to create or retain more than 1,430 jobs, while generating $35…
EDA: $7.1 Million Invested to Improve Disaster Resilience at the Big Pasco Industrial Center in Pasco, WA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $7.1 million grant to the Port of Pasco in Pasco, Washington, to make roadway and storm water management improvements needed to support the continuous operation of the Big Pasco Industrial Center. According to grantee estimates, the project…
EDA: $1.17 Million Invested to Strengthen Manufacturing in Puerto Rico
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.17 million grant to Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension, Inc. (PRIMEX) of San Juan, to provide assistance and training to local manufacturing businesses to include disaster preparedness and resilience planning. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected…
EDA: $5.5 Million Invested to Build Workforce Training Center in Perris, CA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.5 million grant to the city of Perris, California, to help build the Perris Downtown Skills Training and Job Placement Center. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 325 jobs and spur $10 million…
EDA: $562,571 Invested to Support Job Creation in Chevak, AK
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $562,571 grant to the city of Chevak, Alaska, to support local job creation efforts. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 12 jobs and generate $406,000 in private investment. “We commend the city of Chevak for taking advantage of…