Investment

EDA: $7.8 Million Invested to Support Educational and Workforce Development in Virginia

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $7.8 million in the state of Virginia to support educational and workforce development following natural disasters in the state. The EDA investments announced today are: “President Biden is committed to ensuring that all communities in Virginia and across the…

EDA: $5 Million Invested for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in Vermillion, SD

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5 million grant to the city of Vermillion, South Dakota, to support wastewater treatment facility improvements. This grant will invest in resilience to natural disasters and provide additional capacity for future industrial growth. This EDA investment will be…

EDA: $4.6 Million Invested for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Business and Job Growth in Watkins Glen, NY

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.6 million grant to the village of Watkins Glen, New York, for water infrastructure improvements needed to boost business and job growth. This grant will support rehabilitation of Watkins Glen’s water storage tank and pump station, replacement of…

EDA: $4.1 Million Invested to Support Aviation Workforce Development in Danville, VA

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.1 million grant to the city of Danville, Virginia for construction of a new aviation training facility.  This grant will facilitate construction of a new, 12,532-square-foot training facility at Danville Regional Airport to support aviation maintenance and flight…

EDA: $4.6 Million Invested to Support Economic and Workforce Development Efforts in Rhode Island

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $4.6 million in the state of Rhode Island to support economic and workforce development efforts following natural disasters in the state. The EDA investments announced today are: “President Biden is committed to ensuring that all communities in Rhode Island…

EDA: $4 Million Invested to Make Critical Flood-Related Infrastructure Improvements in Atlantic City, NJ

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to the city of Atlantic City, New Jersey, to support the Fisherman’s Park Pump Station Improvements and Atlantic City Inlets Retrofits projects. This grant will support pumping station infrastructure improvements needed to protect residents and…

EDA: $3.2 Million Invested to Support Business and Job Growth in New Mexico

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $3.2 million in the state of New Mexico to support business and job growth. The EDA investments announced today are: “President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is a commitment to ensuring communities in New Mexico and across the country…

EDA: $2.5 Million Invested to Support Disaster Recovery Planning in Connecticut

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.5 million grant to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Mashantucket, Connecticut, to develop a comprehensive feasibility study for the Mashantucket Pequot Reshoring Essential Medicine Manufacturing (REMIND) effort. This grant will help determine the overall viability of launching…

EDA: $1.6 Million Invested to Strengthen the Manufacturing Workforce in Southwest Minnesota

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to the Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Worthington, Minnesota. This grant will help address the growing demand for skilled workers in robotics, fluid power/advanced hydraulics, welding and CNC machining training in southwest Minnesota. …

EDA: $1.5 Million Invested to Support Manufacturing Business Growth in Conway, AR

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the city of Conway, Arkansas, to construct water and sewer infrastructure improvements. This grant will support manufacturing business growth at the Conway Industrial Park, improve fire flow to city residents, and support additional redevelopment…