EDA: Investment Made to Support the Growth of Manufacturing and Tech-based Businesses in Rapid City, SD Opportunity Zone
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $3 million in the Rapid City Economic Development Foundation of Rapid City, South Dakota, to help build a new business incubator facility that will support the growth of sustainable manufacturing and technology-based businesses. The investment, to be located…
EDA: Investment Made in Opportunity Zone to Increase Agriculture and Livestock Training at Central Wyoming College
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $3 million in Central Wyoming College of Riverton, Wyoming, to help build an agriculture-focused training facility. The investment, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act designated Opportunity Zone, will be matched with $2.5 million in…
FDIC: Banker Feedback Helps Focus FDIC Efforts to Better Address Their Needs
Over the past year, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Jelena McWilliams has been meeting with local bankers, state supervisors, and consumer groups to obtain feedback on many important topics, including: the needs of their local communities, the FDIC’s regulatory approach, and ideas to promote economic inclusion. At a speech today before the Community Development…
OCC: Three New Members Appointed to Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committee
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today named three new members to its Minority Depository Institutions Advisory Committee (MDIAC). The MDIAC advises the OCC on steps it can take to ensure the continued health and viability of minority depository institutions and other issues of concern to these institutions. The new members are:…
EDA: $2.9 Million Invested to Provide Critical Infrastructure in Thomasville, AL
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.9 million grant for critical infrastructure needed to support a regional medical center and related business growth in Thomasville, Alabama. The project, to be matched with $724,000 in local funds, is expected to help create 65 jobs…
EDA: $1.45 Million Invested to Boost Industrial Growth in Beaverton, MI Opportunity Zone
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $1.45 million grant to the city of Beaverton, Michigan, to provide critical infrastructure needed to expand and improve the city’s industrial park. The project, to be matched with $263,880 in local funds, is expected to help create more…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Louisiana
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Louisiana to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from April 24-25, 2019. Federal funding is available to the state, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for…
ABA: New Infographic Outlines Affordable Housing Challenges and Possible Solutions
In recognition of American Housing Month, the American Bankers Association Foundation today released a new infographic that examines affordable housing challenges in the U.S. and what America’s banks are doing to help ease the burden on consumers. As the Foundation infographic shows, the rising cost of construction for new housing developments, as well as zoning and land-use…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding beginning on May 7, 2019, and continuing. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Muskogee, Tulsa,…
HUD: $43 Million Offered to Support Housing Counseling
June is National Homeownership Month, a time to recognize the importance of homeownership to the U.S. economy and the benefits owning a home have on building household wealth for families. To support stable and sustainable homeownership, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced it is making $43 million in grants available…