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November 14, 2023
EDA Puts Former Kentucky Coal and Timber Community on the Right Track for Tourism
Stearns, Kentucky is rich in Appalachian history and culture, founded in 1902 by the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company. Centrally located within the state, adjacent to both the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Stearns was a ‘company town’ for decades serving as a major player in the mining and logging industries. More than 2,000 people lived and worked throughout 18 coal camps.

October 18, 2023
EDA-Funded Automotive Training Facility Revs Up the Alabama Economy
Decatur, Alabama, is a small community just outside of Huntsville, a city that has been experiencing steady growth over the last few decades. As the population grows, so too does the vast number of businesses to serve their needs. Now Decatur is home to more than two dozen automotive dealerships.

September 21, 2023
EDA Powered Capital is Helping Delaware and Pennsylvania Surge Business Growth
For more than thirty years, True Access Capital (TAC) has been empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs in Delaware and Pennsylvania, providing them with startup capital. Since opening its doors in 1991, TAC has provided nearly $50 million in funding to more than 1,400 organizations, allowing them to, in turn, open for business as well.
