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June 16, 2022

Assistant Secretary Castillo Talks Cooperation, Advancement at Summit of the Americas IX

Last week, the United States hosted the Organization of American States’(OAS) ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, for the first time since 1994. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo was a senior member joining the U.S. Department of Commerce delegation to the historic summit. While there, President Biden announced the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity, a historic new agreement to drive the hemisphere’s economic recovery and growth.
  • Blog
June 14, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Water System Improvements in Lone Grove, Oklahoma

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.4 million grant to the city of Lone Grove, Oklahoma, to make water system infrastructure improvements needed to serve local business interests. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
June 14, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Boost Capacity for Business Growth in Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.2 million grant to the Santo Domingo Tribe, Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico, to make wastewater infrastructure improvements needed to support local business needs. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
June 14, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Maritime Workforce Development in the Northern Mariana Islands

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to 500 Sails, Inc., Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, to support maritime workforce development. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan
June 14, 2022

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Improve Visitor Infrastructure in Cedar Falls, Iowa

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the city of Cedar Falls, Iowa, to develop visitor-friendly infrastructure on the Cedar River. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
  • Press Release
  • American Rescue Plan