EDA: $32 Million Invested to Help Florida Businesses and Communities Rebuild in Wake of Hurricane Irma
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $32 million grant to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to fund the state’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program, which, in turn will help businesses rebuild following the destruction caused Hurricane Irma. “The Trump Administration has always…
EDA: $2 Million Invested to Build Workforce Training Facility in Sylva, NC
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to Jackson County, North Carolina, to help build a new workforce training facility. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 236 jobs, retain 127 jobs, and generate $1.25 million in private…
EDA: $1.5 Million Invested to Create and Retain More than 1,500 Jobs and Spur $57 Million in Private Investment in Baldwyn, MS
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the city of Baldwyn, Mississippi, to support the local business community by upgrading the critical natural gas transmission system of the city. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 425…
EDA: $5.58 Million Invested to Support Technical Assistance and Long-Term Disaster Recovery Planning in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.58 million grant to the Foundation for Puerto Rico to support recovery efforts for towns and cities which were devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 24 jobs,…
EDA: $3 Million Invested to Build Unmanned Aerial Systems Training and Innovation Facility in New Jersey
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to the County of Cape May to help build a 20,000 square foot multi-tenant building that will fulfill the needs of companies in the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) industry. The facility will be located…
EDA: $2.9 Million Invested to Support Disaster Recovery in Georgia
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $2.9 million in grants to the state of Georgia to make critical infrastructure improvements needed to support local disaster recovery efforts. According to grantee estimates, the projects are expected to spur more than $70 million in private investment….
EDA: $1.9 Million Invested to Support the Manufacturing Sector in Berkeley County, SC
oday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million grant to Berkeley County to make critical water infrastructure improvements needed to support the region’s manufacturers. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create nearly 2,000 jobs and spur $520 million in private…
EDA: $1.2 Million Invested for Infrastructure Improvements in Port Lavaca, TX
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million grant to the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, to make infrastructure improvements needed to support businesses at the Harbor of Refuge, which was damaged by Hurricane Harvey. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected…
EDA: $1.97 Million Invested to Build an Automative Training Facility in Georgetown, DE
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.97 million grant to the Delaware Technical and Community College of Dover, Delaware, to build a new automotive training center. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 43 jobs, retain 44 jobs, and generate…
EDA: $4.9 Million Invested to Support Tech Startups, Manufacturing and Technical Assistance in Puerto Rico
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $4.9 million in grants to Puerto Rico to support technology startups and manufacturing, and provide technical assistance to support economic recovery and resilience efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. According to grantee estimates, the projects…