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EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $8.3 Million to Support Economic Development Projects in Three States

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that it has invested $8.3 million to support economic development projects in three states. The awards are provided through EDA’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs, which leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies to support distressed communities. The EDA investments announced today are: “The Economic Development Administration is committed…

EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $4.9 Million in Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Projects in States Impacted by Natural Disasters

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $4.9 million in Disaster Supplemental funding to support economic development projects in states impacted by storms and natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. The EDA investments announced today are: “The Economic Development Administration supports infrastructure improvements designed to foster industrial revitalization as well as workforce development projects to help communities recover following storms and natural disasters,” said Deputy…

EDA: Inaugural Regional Commissions Convening Held in Charleston, WV

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) hosted the inaugural Regional Commissions Convening in Charleston, West Virginia. The event brought together representatives from EDA and regional commissions throughout the United States. This event was designed to foster improved coordination between EDA and the commissions, to better help distressed communities succeed in an…

EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Hosts Economic Development Roundtable in Tallahassee, FL Highlighting Disaster Funding Opportunities

Today, Rob McLeod, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Ally Bain, Acting Chief of Staff for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), hosted a roundtable discussion with local officials and economic leaders in Tallahassee to discuss initiatives driving local economic development following natural disasters. This event highlighted EDA’s Disaster Supplemental…

EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Hosts Economic Development Roundtable in Columbia, SC Highlighting Disaster Funding Opportunities

Today, Rob McLeod, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Ben Page, Deputy Assistant Secretary and Chief Operating Officer at the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), hosted a roundtable discussion with local officials and economic leaders in Columbia to discuss initiatives driving local economic development following natural disasters. This event highlighted…

EDA: US Department of Commerce Invests $15.8 Million in First Awards for Fiscal Year 2025 Disaster Supplemental Funding to Support Economic Recovery in 11 States and Territories

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $15.8 million in Fiscal Year 2025 Disaster Supplemental funding. These awards will support economic recovery efforts in several states that received major disaster declarations in 2023 and 2024, due to storms and other weather-related events. These awards are the…

EDA: $10.5 Million Invested for Infrastructure Improvements to Support Business Growth in Montana

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $10.5 million in the state of Montana to support roadway and wastewater infrastructure improvements. The EDA investments announced today are: “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that all communities in Montana and across the country have the resources…

EDA: $6.2 Million Invested to Support Forestry and Construction Industry Workforce Development in Kansas

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $6.2 million in the state of Kansas to support forestry and construction industry workforce development. The EDA investments announced today are: “The Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is growing jobs, building a sustainable workforce, and creating opportunities for…

EDA: $4.2 Million Invested to Advance Indigenous Forestry Resource Industrial Development in Port Angeles, WA

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.2 million grant to the Clallam County Economic Development Council in Port Angeles, Washington, to advance indigenous forestry resource industrial development in the region. This grant will fund the implementation of a regional program to bolster economic capacity…

EDA: $3.2 Million Invested for Roadway Infrastructure Improvements Needed to Support the Agriculture Sector in Grand Forks, ND

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.2 million grant to the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, for roadway infrastructure improvements to support the agriculture industry. This grant will accommodate the expansion of a soybean processing facility and allow for new industrial development in…