EDA: $2 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance Invested to Boost Economic Recovery Efforts in Hartford, CT
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), Hartford, Connecticut, to develop economic recovery strategies that will strengthen, diversify, and add resilience to the regional economy. This…
EDA: $2 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance Invested for Water Infrastructure Improvements in Aberdeen, SD
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the city of Aberdeen, South Dakota, to construct a new water tower and waterline to support business expansion. This EDA grant, to be matched with $2.1 million in…
EDA: $1.9 Million Invested to Improve Stormwater Infrastructure in Support of Business Growth in Vinalhaven, ME
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million grant to the town of Vinalhaven, Maine, to make stormwater infrastructure improvements needed to protect downtown businesses from flooding and to promote business growth. This EDA project will be matched with $1.9 million in…
EDA: $820,123 in CARES Act Recovery Assistance Invested to Capitalize Revolving Loan Fund to Support Small Businesses in Southeast Nebraska
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $830,123 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Southeast Nebraska Development District, Lincoln, Nebraska, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund, providing gap financing to small, local businesses in Butler, Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Polk, Richardson, Saline,…
Census Bureau: Small Business Pulse Survey Phase 6 Weekly Data Released
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from the sixth phase of the Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS). Data collection began August 16. Results will be released weekly August 26 to October 21. New content in the SBPS Phase 6 covers difficulties hiring employees, new workplace norms, changes in demand for goods or services, and price…
HUD: HBCU Center of Excellence Grants Announced
Howard University and Texas Southern University to receive $5.5 million total in housing and economic development research grants The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Tuesday announced a total of $5.5 million will be awarded to two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Howard University and Texas Southern University will received $4.5 million…
EDA: $2.8 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance Invested to Capitalize Revolving Loan Fund and Support Small Business in Las Vegas, NV
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.8 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Nevada Business Opportunity Fund, Las Vegas, Nevada, to capitalize and administer a Revolving Loan Fund, providing gap financing to minority and other disadvantaged businesses in Clark County….
EDA: $1.7 Million Invested to Support High-Speed Internet Connectivity in Las Vegas
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.7 million grant to the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, to expand wireless connectivity to economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. This EDA project, to be matched with $531,729 in local funds, is expected to create 300 jobs. “President…
SBA: $5.4 Million in Prizes Announced to Nearly 100 Awardees to Support Inclusive Entrepreneurship in the Innovation Ecosystem
Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced 84 winners for the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC) and eight winners for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Catalyst competition, a new component aimed at spurring investment in underrepresented communities within the innovation economy at scale, receiving a combined total of $5.4 million in awards. This important…
Census Bureau: Small Business Pulse Survey Phase 6 Weekly Data Released
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from the sixth phase of the Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS). Data collection began August 16. Results will be released weekly August 26 to October 21. New content in the SBPS Phase 6 covers difficulties hiring employees, new workplace norms, changes in demand for goods or services, and price…