Infrastructure

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…

EDA: $1.6 Million Invested to Provide Flood-Resilient Infrastructure at the Marine Operations Center in South-Central Louisiana

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, Chauvin, Louisiana, to help build flood-resilient infrastructure at the new Marine Operations Center in support of important coastal and marine system research. The EDA grant, to be matched…

EDA: $620,970 Invested to Support Growth of Manufacturing Sector in Pontotoc County, MS

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $620,970 grant to Pontotoc County, Mississippi, to make water infrastructure improvements at the Pontotoc County Industrial Park, to support the expansion and growth of manufacturing businesses in the region. This EDA grant, to be matched with $320,970 in local investment and $300,000…

EDA: $530,748 Invested to Make Roadway Infrastructure Improvements to Protect Businesses from Flooding in Nebraska City, NE

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $530,748 grant to the city of Nebraska City, Nebraska, to improve roadway infrastructure and protect businesses operating in a key industrial corridor from the impact of severe weather. The EDA grant will be matched with $132,687 in local investment. “The Trump Administration…

EDA: $4 Million Invested to Improve Water Infrastructure in Stevenson, WA Opportunity Zone

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 city of Stevenson, Washington, to make critical wastewater infrastructure improvements needed to support business growth throughout the region. The EDA grant, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Opportunity Zone, will…