Press Release

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $50,000 in Sidney, Montana

March 6, 2009
Contact: Bryan Borlik, (202) 482-4085

The U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) today announced a $50,000 investment to the Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation of Sidney, Mont., to continue a comprehensive economic development planning program.

"The Economic Development Administration is pleased to partner with Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation to improve the regional economic climate," said Sandra R. Walters, EDA Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer. "This EDA grant will continue an economic development planning program that will work to boost business development and job growth in the region."

EDA serves as a venture capital resource to meet the economic development needs of distressed communities throughout the United States. EDA's mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy.

Additional information on how EDA programs are helping distressed communities create a positive and sustainable economic future can be accessed at: http://www.eda.gov.