Grant

August 24 - 28, 2015

$2.7 million in Public Works funds to the Williamsport Municipal Water and Sanitary Authority, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to support construction of a water main to replace the existing undersized/dilapidated water infrastructure. The new system will provide sufficient water capacity and enhance fire flows to serve existing businesses and accommodate new commercial and industrial development and job creation in the region. This investment is part of a $6 million project that the grantee estimates will create 1,000 jobs, save 2,400 jobs, and leverage $3 million in private investment.
$2,438,681 in Public Works funds to the City of American Canyon, California, to support construction of critical roadway infrastructure improvements to the Green Island industrial district in Napa County. The project will allow businesses better access to the industrial district and its amenities, ensuring the ongoing viability and vitality of the industrial zone. This investment is part of an $11,612,767 project that the grantee estimates will save 109 jobs.
$1,939,257 in Public Works funds to the Town of Boydton, Virginia, to fund construction of a new sewer line and upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment system in Boydton. The improvements will increase the system’s capacity resulting in a more efficient system that will accommodate the expansion of existing businesses, startup of new businesses, and addresses the critical need for employment opportunities in Virginia’s Southside region. This investment is part of a $3,878,514 project that the grantee estimates will create 32 jobs, save 38 jobs, and leverage $347 million in private investment.
$1,600,074 in Public Works funds to the Town of Chino Valley, Arizona, to support the construction of critical roadway, water, and sewer lines to support utilities and transportation services to an industrial park in Yavapai County, Arizona. The project is part of Chino Valley’s long-term economic development plans to create higher skill, higher paying job opportunities for the region’s residents, and increase the capacity of business enterprises to improve the regional economy. This investment is part of a $2,047,824 project that the grantee estimates will save 34 jobs and leverage $500,000 in private investment.
$1,472,625 in Public Works funds to the Oxnard Harbor District, Port Hueneme, California, to support critical structural improvements to the Port of Hueneme in Ventura County, California. The project will enhance the wharf’s structure and deepen berth space to accommodate large ships and vessels increasing the region’s importing and exporting capabilities. This investment is part of a $2,945,250 project that the grantee estimates will create 127 jobs and save 3,326 jobs.
$1.15 million in Economic Adjustment funds to the Capital Region Planning Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to support renovations to create a new Capital Region Operations and Resource Center that will serve as disaster response and resiliency center for the region as well as for fellow coastal planning districts requiring an emergency evacuation shelter and assistance. The project promotes job creation, supports economic diversification, and fosters disaster resiliency. This investment is part of a $1,600,200 project.
$914,910 in Public Works funds to the City of Barnwell, South Carolina, to fund critical water and sewer infrastructure improvements to the Barnwell County Airport Industrial Park. The improvements will support the location of a new manufacturing facility in the park, strengthen and enhance economic diversification of the region’s manufacturing cluster, and serve as a catalyst for attracting new commercial and industrial development and job creation in the region. This investment is part of a $1,524,850 project that the grantee estimates will create 134 jobs and leverage $117 million in private investment.
$816,637 in Public Works funds to Murray County and the Chatsworth Water Works Commission, Chatsworth, Georgia, to support construction of new sewer infrastructure necessary for connection of existing manufacturing companies to the city of Chatsworth’s main sewer collection system. Completion of this project will result in a more efficient system that will enable the continued development and expansion of existing businesses located in the city’s industrial corridor, and accommodates the startup of new businesses. This investment is part of a $1,166,624 project that the grantees estimate will create 600 jobs and leverage $100 million in private investment.
$780,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to Colleton County, the City of Walterboro, and the Walterboro-Colleton County Airport Commission, Walterboro, South Carolina, to fund critical water and sewer infrastructure improvements to the Lowcountry Regional Airport Park in Walterboro. The improvements support the expansion of existing businesses, strengthen and enhance diversification of the region’s aeronautical cluster, and accommodate new commercial and industrial development and job creation in the region. This investment is part of a $1.3 million project that the grantees estimate will create 126 jobs and leverage $3 million in private investment.
$700,000 in Public Works funds to the Town of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to fund construction of critical infrastructure improvements to the municipal water system. The improvements will provide sufficient water capacity and enhance fire protection to support economic diversification and accommodate new commercial and industrial development and job creation in the region. This investment is part of a $5,625,753 project that the grantee estimates will create 30 jobs and leverage $2.5 million in private investment.
$400,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to The Idea Village, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana, to support Idea Village in positioning New Orleans as the entrepreneurial hub of the south. The funding assists with the expansion of Idea Village's Entrepreneur Season to provide increased technical assistance to New Orleans businesses through seminars, targeted business assistance, and facilitating entrepreneurs' access to capital. The project helps New Orleans diversify its local economy and solidify its position as a prime location for entrepreneurs. This investment is part of an $800,000 project.
$300,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Social Entrepreneurs of New Orleans, Inc. (Propeller), Louisiana, to aid in supporting the growth of regional entrepreneurship in the water cluster through its Water Accelerator program. The program will provide business consulting services, technical assistance, mentoring, and other resources as needed to facilitate the growth of an estimated 10 to 20 businesses. Additionally, SENO will convene 10-15 workshops, panels, or events to connect regional members of the water clusters with key stakeholders, perform outreach with cluster firms and industry associations to determine best practices to ensure cluster growth. The investment will help New Orleans diversify its local economy and solidify its position as a prime location for entrepreneurs. This investment is part of an $853,680 project.
$250,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Port of South Louisiana, Laplace, Louisiana, to support a market and research study to determine the potential impact of a new container terminal in the Port of South Louisiana. This study will analyze a more efficient and economical pathway to process imports and exports, which will lead to a more robust and sustained regional economy. This investment is part of a $500,000 project.
$239,337 in Economic Adjustment funds to the University of Massachusetts-Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, to support Phase II development of the Venture Development Center on the campus of the University of Massachusetts-Boston. The project includes converting underutilized common space into wet laboratory units to accommodate new start-ups in the life sciences industry. When completed, the expanded Center will be a hub for microbusiness incubation, business acceleration, and supportive business services that will create jobs and attract private investment to the region. This investment is part of a $578,674 project that the grantee estimates will create 114 jobs and leverage $77,671,800 in private investment.