Recent Events
August 25, 2010 - Assistant Secretary Fernandez tours the EDA-funded Salt City Business Park in Hutchinson, Kansas; home to Siemens' nacelle manufacturing plant. Fernandez visited the region to discuss alternative energy strategies with local officials and announce a $2.4 million grant to Newton, Kansas. 
August 18, 2010 - EDA Denver Regional Office staff participate in the ribbon-cutting of the EDA-funded Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 
August 16, 2010 - Assistant Secretary Fernandez participates in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and local Biddeford, Maine business and community leaders to discuss regional economic development issues.
Top News
September 2, 2010 - Secretary Locke Hosts First Meeting of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agenda
September 1, 2010 - EDA Solicits Applications for $35 Million Funding Opportunity to Create Jobs & Advance Industry Clusters in Florida’s Space Coast Read Press Release
August 31, 2010 – Assistant Secretary Fernandez Outlines Plan for Short-Term Recovery and Long-Term Prosperity at NADO Conference in San Diego, CA Read Full Speech, Read Press Release
August 26, 2010 - 11 Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers Receive EDA Assistance to Help Boost Competitiveness in the Global Marketplace Press Releases
August 24, 2010 - E-RIC Winner Announced- Penn State to Lead Philadelphia-Based Team that will Pioneer New Energy-Efficient Building Designs
August 19, 2010 - EDA Grant Helps to Advance Innovative, Sustainable Technology in South Florida Aquaculture Industry
August 17, 2010 - Midwest Auto Communities Receive U.S. EDA Grant to Help Develop a Strategic Plan for Job Creation and Economic Growth
August 17, 2010 - Space Coast Task Force Delivers Economic Strategies Report to President Obama Read Full Report
August 16, 2010 - Secretary Locke Announces $31.3 Million in Restoration and Recovery Grants for Louisiana Gulf, including EDA grant to fund the deployment of 21 Assessment and Evaluation teams to oil spill affected communities Click Here for Admiral Allen's Announcement
August 16, 2010 - EDA Invests in High Speed Communications Network in Cedar Rapids
August 12, 2010 - Clean Technology Trade & Investment Mission Announced by U.S. Department of Commerce
August 9, 2010 - $10 Million EDA Investment to Keep Businesses Running and People Working in Louisa County, Iowa
EDA Announces 2010 Innovation in Economic Development Award Competition Learn More
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As of September 30, 2009, EDA has awarded funds to expend the full amount of appropriations provided pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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RLF Automated Management System
EDA's Revolving Loan Fund Management System (RLFMS) is now automated. A new web-based platform has been launched to improve usability and management of the RLF program.
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