EDA: $2.2 Million Invested to Support Business Development and Workforce Training in West Central Indiana
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.2 million grant to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana, to construct a new training facility with laboratory and office space as well as suites for mechanical, electrical and software engineering development. This project will enable…
EDA: $1.4 Million Invested to Expand Job Training Programs for Cherokee Nation Tribal Members in Oklahoma
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.4 million grant to the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to provide expanded skilled employment training services to Tribal members. This grant will expand the Tribe’s building trade, lineman, and fiber technician training programs and will help Tribal…
SBA: “Investing in America: Small Business Tools and Resources” Webinar Series Launched by SBA and the Public Private Strategies Institute
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) formally announced today its “Investing in America: Small Business Tools and Resources” series, a new collaboration with Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) to expand public awareness of SBA’s programs, priorities, and initiatives that will empower business owners across the country, particularly those from underserved and disadvantaged communities. As part of…
Agencies to Host Roundtable on Special Purpose Credit Programs on September 12th
Four federal agencies will host a roundtable discussion September 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. EDT regarding the availability of special purpose credit programs to help meet the credit needs of eligible individuals. The event will be open to the public via livestream. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, Acting Comptroller…
Census Bureau: Webinar Scheduled for September 14th on New 2022 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to hold a webinar explaining how to access data and online resources from the 2022 American Community Survey (ACS) set to be publicly released September 14. The webinar will also provide tips for comparing ACS geographies and statistics over time. The American Community Survey provides a wide range of statistics about the nation’s people and…
SBA: New Entrepreneurship Training Course Introduced for Military Spouses
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched a new business training program tailored to military spouses entitled “The Military Spouse Pathway to Business Program.” The program supports the recent White House Executive Order 14100, which strengthens economic opportunity for military and Veteran spouses, caregivers, and survivors. “The Biden-Harris Administration is working hard to create more economic opportunities for military families,…
FEMA: SummerReady Webinars Scheduled to Discuss Extreme Heat Preparedness and Mitigation Projects
In support of FEMA’s first ever #SummerReady campaign, the agency will host two webinars this summer for state, local, tribal and territorial officials to help stakeholders promote preparedness and resilience against extreme heat events. The webinars will highlight the collective efforts across several federal agencies to address this issue and identify specific types of hazard mitigation…
EDA: $500,000 Invested to Boost Advanced Manufacturing Training Opportunities and Jobs in North Central Indiana
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $500,000 grant to Ivy Tech Community College, Kokomo, Indiana, to help establish the Center of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing. This project will provide autonomous robots and other equipment needed to help the Center prepare trainees for in-demand positions at regional manufacturing firms….
SBA: Second Annual Women’s Business Summit Announced for March 28-29, 2023
The summit convenes women entrepreneurs and thought leaders from across the public and private sectors In honor of Women’s History Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold its 2023 Women’s Business Summit from March 28-29, 2023. The two-day hybrid summit will feature virtual panels, “Ask an Expert” workshops, and fireside chats to help women-owned small businesses…
SBA: Registration Opens for National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Taking Place in May 2023
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses and a resource partner of the SBA, announced that registration for the 2023 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit is now open. The two-day online event will take place from May 2-3, 2023. Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, visit National…