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September 16, 2021

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1 Million to Support Workforce Development Efforts in Western Washington

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1 million grant to the Thurston Economic Development Council for Business & Innovation, Lacey, Washington, to support the workforce development programs of Lacey MakerSpace in Western Washington. This EDA project, to be matched with $251,700 in local funds, is expected to create 76 jobs, retain 22 jobs, and generate $1.4 million in private investment.
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September 16, 2021

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.8 Million for Wastewater Treatment Upgrades to Support Job Growth in Dunlap, Tennessee

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.8 million grant to the city of Dunlap, Tennessee, to provide upgrades and new equipment to the wastewater treatment plant, supporting economic growth and job creation. This EDA project, to be matched with $440,000 in local funds, is expected to create 160 jobs, retain 315 jobs, and generate $28.2 million in private investment.
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September 16, 2021

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.3 Million to Build Critical Infrastructure in Support of a new Healthcare Facility in Woodruff, South Carolina

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.3 million grant to the city of Woodruff, South Carolina, to construct sewer infrastructure in support of a new regional healthcare facility. This EDA project, to be matched with $570,980 in local funds, is expected to create 18 jobs and generate $3.5 million in private investment.
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September 16, 2021

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $16 Million to Construct a Disaster Preparedness, Recovery Education, and Training Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $16 million grant to Ecoexploratorio, Inc., San Juan, Puerto Rico, to construct a disaster preparedness, recovery education, and training center and ensure continuity of operations during natural disasters. This EDA grant will be matched with $4 million in local investment.
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September 16, 2021

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $600,000 to Create a Personal Protective Equipment Laboratory in Conover, North Carolina

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $600,000 grant to the city of Conover, North Carolina, to purchase critical supplies in support of a new personal protective equipment (PPE) laboratory. This EDA grant, to be matched with $150,000 in local investment, is expected to create 82 jobs and generate $22.3 million in private investment.
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September 16, 2021

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million to Improve Natural Gas Infrastructure and Support Local Businesses in Warner Robins, Georgia

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the city of Warner Robins, Georgia, to provide natural gas infrastructure improvements, helping local businesses to expand. This EDA project, to be matched with $4.6 million in local funds, is expected to create 220 jobs, retain 30 jobs, and generate $310 million in private investment.
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September 16, 2021

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5.1 Million for Infrastructure Improvements at the Port of Hueneme, California

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.1 million grant to the Oxnard Harbor District, Port Hueneme, California, for infrastructure improvements needed to maximize utilization of the facility. This EDA project, to be matched with $1.3 million in local funds, is expected to create 113 jobs and retain 417 jobs.
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