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January 4, 2022

With EDA Support, Florida Gateway College Helps New Truck Drivers Hit the Road

When the pandemic first began, Americans had a renewed appreciation for the trucking industry, bringing supplies and groceries to shelves across the country. Two years later, the need for qualified, commercial truck drivers has only increased, as America faces global supply chain issues. With support from the Economic Development Administration, one grantee is helping to fill that void.
  • Infrastructure
November 1, 2016

NDSU Research and Technology Park Spurs Groundbreaking Innovations

The University Center Economic Development Program at EDA helps make the resources of local universities available to the economic development communities in their areas. One such program is located in North Dakota.
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
September 1, 2016

Pacific Northwest Diabetes Institute

In FY 2010, EDA provided a $2 million grant to the Pacific Northwest Diabetes Institute to fund the acquisition of new technology and upgrades of scientific equipment. The grant also funded instrumentation to support new hi-tech companies in their research facility and medical technology incubator.
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
August 1, 2016

TruFund Accelerates Innovative Programs in Louisiana

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded TruFund Financial a $500,000 EDA funded/$500,000 match grant in 2014 to assist with small business development and growth in Louisiana.
  • Workforce Development
June 6, 2016

Hardware Hank, Ortonville, Minnesota

Bob and Sue Kulbeik wanted to open a hardware store in their town of Ortonville, Minnesota but lacked the capital....
  • Small Business Development/RLF
June 6, 2016

Innovative Senior Solutions, Cordele, Georgia

In September 2010, two registered nurses, Eshonda Blue and Jessica Wright, approached the River Valley Area Development Corporation for financing...
  • Small Business Development/RLF
June 6, 2016

Trinity Hotel, Carlsbad, New Mexico

In Carlsbad, New Mexico some local developers saw opportunity in an old, historic bank building. This fantastic old building was...
  • Small Business Development/RLF