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May 6, 2024

Michigan to Host Global Delegation to Spotlight Success in Economic Development, Innovation and Technology for Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) Visit

May 3, 2024

When Disasters Strike, EDA is There for Communities

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) plays a unique role in assisting communities when catastrophe strikes. As the only federal agency focused solely on economic development, supporting a community facing a significant, potentially devastating, economic event following a natural disaster is a critical role EDA is proud to support.

April 30, 2024

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $9.6 Million for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Job Creation in Anderson County, South Carolina

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $9.6 million grant to Anderson County, South Carolina, to support job creation and private investment in the region.

April 30, 2024

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.5 Million for Infrastructure Improvements to Support Semiconductor Business Growth in Copperas Cove, Texas

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.5 million grant to the city of Copperas Cove, Texas, for water, sewage, and roadway infrastructure improvements.

April 30, 2024

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.3 Million for Infrastructure Improvements to Support Clean Energy Business Growth in Gonzales, Louisiana

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.3 million grant to Ascension Parish Government in Gonzales, Louisiana, for roadway infrastructure improvements at the RiverPlex MegaPark.

April 23, 2024

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $18 Million for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Economic Growth in Cleveland, Georgia

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $18 million grant to the city of Cleveland, Georgia, for water infrastructure improvements to support job creation and economic growth.

April 23, 2024

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.1 Million for Infrastructure Improvements to Support Manufacturing and Create Jobs in Clarksdale, Mississippi

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.1 million grant to the Coahoma County Board of Supervisors in Clarksdale, Mississippi, for roadway and water infrastructure improvements to support manufacturing and job growth.

April 23, 2024

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.5 Million in California to Support Healthcare Workforce Development at the University of La Verne

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the University of La Verne in La Verne, California, to support healthcare workforce development.

April 23, 2024

Tech Hubs Submit Blueprints for Strengthening Critical Industries of the Future

In late February 2024, the 31 Tech Hub Designees submitted their Phase 2 applications, sharing bold visions for transforming their regions into globally competitive critical technology hubs.

April 22, 2024

EDA Welcomes Ben Page as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Development and Chief Operating Officer

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, announced that Ben Page has been appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Development and Chief Operating Officer effective April 22, 2024.