Success Stories (Cont.)

Disaster Economic Disaster Recovery – The Calm after the Storm When devastating events wreak havoc on lives and communities, EDA has been there to aid those affected by a disaster. September 2017
Infrastructure Upgraded Rail Line Spurs Private Investment in Greenfield, Ohio An upgraded 29.5-mile rail line in rural Greenfield, Ohio has helped spur $10 million in private investment thanks in part to a $2.6 million EDA infrastructure investment. September 2017
Infrastructure Enhanced Infrastructure in Marinette Helps Major Employer Expand Operations After facing a significant economic downturn between 2005 and 2010, the City of Marinette, in northeast Wisconsin was presented with an economic opportunity. September 2017
Manufacturing Manufacturing Center at Boise State University Helps “In the Ditch” Towing Products Accelerate Exports Chuck Ceccerelli, guided by his philosophy that tow trucks should be constructed better and last longer, built Idaho Wrecker Sales and “In the Ditch” Towing Products, now leaders in custom- built tow trucks. September 2017
Economic Development Districts, Workforce Development Welding Program at North Georgia Technical College Provides Businesses in Region with Skilled Workers To support businesses and boost job growth in the region, the North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) strategized to build a new welding facility at its main campus in Habersham County. August 2017
Innovation & Entrepreneurship WT Enterprise Center Internationally Recognized for Advancements Made in Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation in the Texas Panhandle Region Since receiving an EDA Public Works program investment in 2002, the WT Enterprise Center (WTEC) at West Texas A&M University has become a global leader in entrepreneurial development and business incubation. August 2017
Workforce Development The EDA-funded Todd County Career Path Institute in Kentucky Opens Facility and Wins 2016 “Spirit of Kentucky Award” In FY 2013, EDA invested $1.5 million in Todd County (KY) Fiscal Court to help build the Todd County Career Path Institute. August 2017
Economic Development Districts Southwest Region Executive Directors Association Salutes Outstanding “Star of the Southwest” Projects at 2017 Annual Conference Impactful projects emanating from EDA’s Austin region were honored during the “Star of the Southwest” ceremony held as part of the 2017 Southwest Region Executive Directors Association (SWREDA) Annual Conference in Baton Rouge (July 26-28, 2017). July 2017
Economic Development Districts, Small Business/RLF Mid-Columbia Economic Development District Gives Small Businesses a Boost with Revolving Loan Fund For new entrepreneurs and growing small businesses looking to expand, getting a loan to do so can sometimes be challenging. July 2017
Economic Development Districts Illinois - Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission Impressive projects have been generated as a result of this regional focus in Southern Illinois. July 2017

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