Job Creation

EDA: $1.5 Million Invested to Support Manufacturing Growth in White Sulphur Springs, WV

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 town of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, to upgrade and improve water infrastructure. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 82 jobs, retain 20 jobs and spur $35.1 million…

EDA: $666,000 Invested to Support Manufacturing Growth in New Hampshire

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $666,000 grant to the Winchester Economic Development Corporation of Winchester, New Hampshire, to help make roadway, sewer and water infrastructure improvements needed to establish a manufacturing-focused industrial park. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 243 jobs and generate…

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: $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: $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…

EDA: $4.3 Million Invested in Ohio to Boost Business Development and Job Growth

oday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $4.3 million in grants to the State of Ohio to help support local innovation and other economic growth efforts. “The Trump Administration is committed to spurring innovation efforts among students at colleges around the country,” said Secretary of…

EDA: $5.3 Million Invested to Help Establish New Manufacturing and Data Processing Industrial Park in Millinocket, ME

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.3 million grant to Our Katahdin of Millinocket to make the infrastructure improvements needed to establish an industrial park that will support wood-product manufacturing and high-tech data processing businesses. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected…

EDA: $3 Million Invested to Expand Wood Product Industry in Northeast United States

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 U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Inc. of Concord, New Hampshire, to establish a cooperative agreement to expanding markets for wood products. “The Trump Administration is continually looking for new ways to…

EDA: $820,000 Invested to Provide Critical Infrastructure Need to Support Manufacturing Growth in Carrollton, KY

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $820,000 grant to the City of Carrollton to provide infrastructure improvements needed to support manufacturing and other business growth. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 121 jobs and spur $268 million in private investment. “We commend the City…

EDA: $2.3 Million Invested to Spur Manufacturing Growth in Easton, MD

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.3 million grant to the Town of Easton, Maryland, to help establish a new industrial park that will allow businesses in the region to expand. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 55 new…