Infrastructure

EDA: $1.1 Million Invested for Infrastructure Improvements to Establish an Industrial Park and Support Business Development in Watertown, SD

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million grant to the city of Watertown, South Dakota, for construction, water, and roadway infrastructure improvements to establish a new industrial park. This infrastructure and industrial park will create new opportunities for businesses to establish and…

EDA: $1.5 Million Invested for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Bioprocessing Business Growth in Blair, NE

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the city of Blair, Nebraska, for waterline expansion to support bioprocessing business growth. This grant will provide increased water capacity to the city’s biocampus, allowing for businesses to expand operations, create additional jobs, and…

EDA: $1.5 Million Invested for Water Infrastructure Upgrades to Support Business Expansion in West Branch, MI

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the city of West Branch, Michigan, to construct a water treatment plant and a new well. This grant will increase water service and expand capacity in the region’s employment and healthcare hub. The EDA…

EDA: $1.7 Million Invested for Transportation Infrastructure Improvements to Improve Business Accessibility in McCall, ID

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.7 million grant to the city of McCall, Idaho, for transportation infrastructure improvements to support increased business accessibility and growth. This project will facilitate reconstruction of McCall’s failing 1st Street roadway, install adjacent sidewalks and streetlights, and…

EDA: Over $85 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds Invested Last Week

The following grants were made under the American Rescue Plan Funds program: September 21, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost High Speed Internet Connectivity in Southwest Louisiana September 20, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5.3 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Wastewater Infrastructure to…

EDA: $3 Million Invested for Airport Upgrades in Support of Job Growth in Pittsburgh, PA

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to the Allegheny County Airport Authority, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for construction of a warehouse, taxiway extensions, and utility upgrades at Pittsburgh International Airport. This project will support expansion of import and export operations at the…

EDA: $3.3 Million Invested for Business Park Infrastructure Improvements in Big Spring, TX

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.3 million grant to the city of Big Spring, Texas, for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements at the Crossroads Business Park. This project will provide the necessary utilities to support commercial and industrial business development and create…

SBA: Groundbreaking Partnerships Announced to Connect Small and Disadvantaged Businesses to Infrastructure Programs

DOT Will Host Business Forum to Improve Access to Capital and Resources in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Today, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the USDOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and the US Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced partnerships to help small and disadvantaged businesses access the resources they need…

EDA: Over $54 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds Invested Last Week

The following grants were made under the American Rescue Plan Funds program: September 13, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $6.7 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Tourism Sector Through Development of New Visitor Infrastructure in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska September 13, 2022 – U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5.8 Million in American Rescue Plan…

HUD: $1.7 Million Loan Guarantee for Mount Vernon, WA Library Commons Project Announced

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a $1.7 million loan guarantee for the Library Commons Project in the City of Mount Vernon, Washington. The loan guarantee, offered through the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program (Section 108), will be used to finance the development of a new multi-use municipal facility that…