Infrastructure

EDA: $4.7 Million Invested to Make Critical Roadway Improvements in Franklin County, VA Opportunity Zone

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.7 million grant to Franklin County, Virginia, to support business growth by improving roadway infrastructure within the Summit View Business Park. The EDA grant, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Opportunity Zone, will be matched…

EDA: $4.2 Million Invested to Boost Water System Capacity in Petersburg, IN Opportunity Zone

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.2 million grant to the city of Petersburg, Indiana, to improve and expand its water system to support existing businesses and attract new business. The EDA grant, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Opportunity Zone,…

EDA: $4 Million Invested to Make Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in Exmore, VA

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to the town of Exmore, Virginia, to build a new flood-resistant wastewater treatment plant that will increase the city’s capacity to protect businesses from flooding and encourage additional business development. The EDA grant, to…

EDA: $2.6 Million Invested to Make Flood-Resistant Infrastructure Improvements Needed in Jefferson County, NE

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.6 million grant to Jefferson County, Nebraska, to make roadway infrastructure improvements needed to ensure access to the county’s largest employer during flood events and support future business growth. The EDA grant, to be matched with more…

EDA: $2 Million Invested to Expand Jonesboro Industrial Park in Jonesboro, AR Opportunity Zone

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas, to make rail infrastructure improvements needed to support the expansion of the Jonesboro Industrial Park. The EDA grant, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Opportunity Zone,…

EDA: $3.3 Million Invested to Provide Critical Infrastructure Improvments in Calumet City, IL Opportunity Zone

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.3 million grant to Calumet City, Illinois, to make road and water infrastructure improvements needed to support development at the city’s Riverside Drive Industrial Park. The EDA grant, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Opportunity…

EDA: $2.166 Million Invested to Support Development of Offshore Wind Power Industry in Maine

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.166 million grant to the Governor’s Energy Office, Augusta, Maine, to develop a roadmap for establishing an offshore wind power industry. The EDA grant will be matched with $267,624 in state funds and $112,457 in local funds….

EDA: $1.1 Million Invested to Protect Transportation Routes from Flooding in Altus, OK Opportunity Zone

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million grant to the city of Altus, Oklahoma, to make flood-resilient water infrastructure improvements needed to support the transportation needs of the local business community. The EDA grant, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs…

EDA: $2.6 Million Invested to Make Water Infrastructure Improvements in Kenova, WV

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.6 million grant to the city of Kenova, West Virginia, to make water infrastructure improvements needed to spur business growth and economic development throughout the region. This EDA grant will be matched with $966,000 in local funds…

EDA: $1.8 Million Invested to Boost Growth at Five Points Business Park Near Opportunity Zone in Abilene, TX

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.8 million grant to the city of Abilene, Texas, to make roadway infrastructure improvements needed to support expansion efforts of manufacturers and businesses in the Five Points Business Park area. The EDA grant, to be located near…