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2011

December

December 6, 2011 - U.S. EDA Investment Advances Manufacturing Sector in North Carolina

November

November 14, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Announces $3 Million to Support Critical Business Expansion in Palm Bay, Florida

October

October 26, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department & Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Tout $1 Million i6 Green Investment to Promote Clean Energy Innovation and Job Creation
October 6, 2011 - U.S. EDA, NIST MEP, and NGA Partner to Launch Policy Academy to Promote Manufacturing and Economic Growth
October 6, 2011 - U.S. EDA Announces Registry to Connect Industry Clusters Across the Country
October 4, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Promote Long-Term Economic Prosperity in Coastal Communities

September

September 30, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Help American Communities and Regions Tap Foreign Direct Investment and Export Opportunities
September 30, 2011 - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to Help U.S. EDA Evaluate and Improve Performance Standards
September 29, 2011 - Obama Administration Announces $12 Million i6 Green Investment to Promote Clean Energy Innovation and Job Creation
September 28, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests in Lexington, Nebraska to Help Accommodate New Industrial and Job Growth
September 26, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $2 Million to Expand Technology and Logistics Cluster in Wayne County, Michigan
September 26, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests $2 Million to Advance Healthcare Education in North Carolina
September 26, 2011 - $1.9 Million U.S. Commerce Department Investment Supports Growth of Titanium Manufacturing Industry in Illinois
September 26, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $2 Million to Boost Business Development and Job Growth in Northampton County, North Carolina
September 26, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Promotes Entrepreneurship with $2.5 Million Investment in Nashville, Tennessee
September 26, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Help Establish Bilingual Technology Training Facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
September 26, 2011 - U.S. EDA Investment Strengthens Economic Development Planning Capacity of Native American Tribes in California
September 22, 2011 - New Obama Administration Initiative to Spur Job Creation and Accelerate Economic Growth in 20 Regions across the Country
September 22, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Promotes Workforce Development in Wellston, Missouri
September 22, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Partners with Citizen Potawatomi Nation to Spark Job Creation in Shawnee, Oklahoma
September 22, 2011 - $2.35 Million U.S. Commerce Department Grant to Foster Green Business Growth and Job Creation in San Jose, California
September 22, 2011 - $3 Million U.S. Commerce Department Investment to Foster Business Growth in Quincy, Washington's Technology Industry
September 22, 2011 - U.S. EDA Promotes Exports in Pennsylvania
September 22, 2011 - U.S. EDA Supports Competitive Workforce in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
September 22, 2011 - High-Tech Business Start-ups in Puerto Rico Receive Boost from U.S. EDA Investment
September 22, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests $3 Million to Support Business and Job Growth in Kentucky
September 22, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Create Higher-Skill, Living-Wage Job Opportunities for Workers in Fulton County, Indiana
September 19, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration Invests in University Centers to Promote Job and Economic Growth
September 19, 2011 - $1.8 Million U.S. Commerce Department Invests to Help Build Clean Tech Incubator in Sedalia, Missouri
September 19, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $1.5 Million to Help Build Oregon Sustainability Center
September 19, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $2 Million to Grow Aviation Workforce in New Jersey
September 19, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $3.4 Million to Boost Texas Manufacturing Jobs and Strengthen Gulf Coast Economy
September 19, 2011 - $2.9 Million U.S. Commerce Department Investments Supports Business Expansions in Tennessee
September 19, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $1.7 Million to Develop Business Park in Illinois
September 19, 2011 - $1 Million U.S. Commerce Department Investment Supports Aviation Sector in Brownsville, Texas
September 16, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests Supports Wood and Forestry Manufacturing Sector in Kickapoo Valley, Wisconsin
September 16, 2011 - U.S. EDA Promotes Entrepreneurship in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
September 15, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Investment to Boost California's Agriculture Industry
September 14, 2011 - U.S. EDA Promotes Entrepreneurship in Washington, D.C.
September 14, 2011 - U.S. EDA Investments Support Medical Sector, Tornado Recovery in Springfield, Massachusetts
September 14, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests $2.5 Million to Boost Business Development and Job Growth in New York
September 14, 2011 - $1 Million U.S. Commerce Department Investment Supports Manufacturing in Harrison County, Indiana
September 14, 2011 - U.S. EDA Supports Flood Recovery Efforts in Minot, North Dakota
September 14, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests $1 Million to Revitalize Crossville, Tennessee Central Business District
September 14, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Advance Redevelopment of Groveton Paper Mill Complex
September 12, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests More Than $15 Million to Support Rhode Island Businesses and Create Jobs in the Wake of 2010 Floods
September 9, 2011 - U.S. EDA Investment Bolsters Job Creation Efforts in Zapata, Texas
September 9, 2011 - U.S. EDA Promotes Public/Private Partnerships to Help Create Jobs in Tulsa Oklahoma Region
September 9, 2011 - U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $100,000 to Create Jobs in Georgia by Provide Critical Technical Support to Emerging Entrepreneurs
September 9, 2011 - U.S. EDA Promotes American Exports in Montana
September 9, 2011 - U.S. EDA Supports Economic Development Planning in Bradley County, TN
September 6, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department's EDA Taps Public-Private Sector Leader to Head Operations and Program Implementation
September 2, 2011 - U.S. EDA Promotes Business and Workforce Development in Clark County, Nevada
September 2, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Boost Hawaiian Competitiveness
September 2, 2011 - EDA Awards Grant to Fund a Regional Collaboration Initiative in the San Joaquin Valley
September 2, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Infrastructure Investment Promotes Economic Competitiveness and Job Creation in Crossett, Arkansas
September 1, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests to Strengthen Industry Growth and Job Creation in Mineola, Texas
September 1, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Announces More Than $1 Million to Advance Viticulture Industry in Southern Oregon
September 1, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $600,000 to Support Tulsa, Oklahoma Entrepreneurs
September 1, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Awards $2.4 Million to Advance Agriculture Cluster in Minnesota
September 1, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Awards $1 Million to Promote Workforce Training in Calmar, Iowa
September 1, 2011 - U.S. EDA Supports Economic Recovery Efforts in Florida
September 1, 2011 - U.S. EDA Continues Administration Support for Tornado Recovery in Alabama

August

August 31, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Awards $3 million to Promote Innovation in Wind Energy Research and Development at the University of Maine
August 31, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Supports Redevelopment of Brunswick Landing to Attract Businesses and Create Jobs in Maine
August 31, 2011 - U.S. EDA Supports Innovation Commercialization Center in Southern New Hampshire
August 30, 2011 - U.S. EDA Investment to Strengthen Agriculture Sector in Hudson Valley, New York
August 30, 2011 - Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank Highlights Economic Recovery Efforts in Iowa at Groundbreaking for New $75.6 million Convention Complex
August 29, 2011 - U.S. EDA Collaborates to Strengthen Economy in the Five State Southwest Region
August 29, 2011 - Commerce Department Marks 6th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with $1.5 Million Investment to Advance Economic Recovery in Louisiana
August 29, 2011 - U.S. EDA Investment Boosts Aerospace Jobs in Savannah, GA
August 29, 2011 - U.S. EDA Grant Supports Economic Planning in Northern California
August 26, 2011 - U.S. EDA Grant Supports Entrepreneurship in Kentucky
August 24, 2011 - Manufacturing Gets a Boost in Johnstown, Pennsylvania with $1.2 Million U.S. Commerce Department Grant
August 24, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Awards $2.1 Million to Advance Business Development in Holyoke, Massachusetts Innovation District
August 24, 2011 - U.S. EDA Investment Supports Entrepreneurs and Startups in San Luis, Arizona
August 22, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $2 Million to Boost Job Creation in Sioux City, Iowa
August 17, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests $1.7 Million to Strengthen Job Creation in Nevada
August 15, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Boosts Research and Development at Oklahoma State University
August 10, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $1.4 Million to Spur Business Development in Support of Economic and Job Growth in Grant County, Washington
August 10, 2011 - U.S. EDA Promotes Manufacturing Jobs in North Carolina
August 10, 2011 - U.S. EDA Investment Supports Tech-based Startups in Southeastern Michigan
August 10, 2011 - U.S. EDA Awards $1 Million to Florida's Treasure Coast to Expand its Regional Technology Cluster
August 9, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $2.75 Million to Advance Business Development and Job Growth in Texas
August 9, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $1.79 Million to Expand Critical Training Opportunities for South Carolina Workers
August 9, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $2.37 Million to Promote Economic Development and Job Growth in Leipsic, Ohio
August 9, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $1.25 Million to Advance Bio-Science Startups and Create Jobs in Santa Fe, New Mexico
August 9, 2011 - U.S. EDA Supports Massachusetts North Shore Technology Incubator Network
August 9, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $1.8 Million to Protect the Somerset County Businesses Community from Flooding
August 9, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $4.86 Million to Enhance Job Growth in Georgia's Commercial and Manufacturing Sectors
August 9, 2011 - Commerce Department Investment Supports STEM Education on the St. Lucie West Campus of Indian River State College
August 9, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $3.7 Million to Advance Avionics Research and Development in Yuma, Arizona
August 9, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Supports Job Growth in Alaska's Hospitality and Trucking Industry Clusters
August 9, 2011 - U.S EDA Invests $1 Million for Transportation Improvements that will Enhance Industry Growth in West Central Arkansas
August 1, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $5.25 Million to Promote Innovation & Job Creation at West Virginia Technology Park

July

July 29, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $1 Million to Promote Economic Development and Job Growth in West Haven, Connecticut
July 28, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Capitalize Regional Revolving Loan Fund to Support Business Expansions in Northern Utah
July 28, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $2 Million to Support the Growth of Manufacturing in Anderson, South Carolina
July 28, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $1 Million to Support Growth of Food and Manufacturing Industries in Leitchfield, Kentucky
July 28, 2011 - U.S. EDA's Smart, Fiscally Sound Investments Highlighted During U.S. House Hearing
July 19, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Support Joplin, Missouri Disaster Recovery Efforts
July 11, 2011 - Obama Administration Launches Strong Cities, Strong Communities to Support Development in Cleveland, Ohio

June

June 30, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests $1 Million to Help Foster Regional Collaboration in Mercedes, Texas to Advance Innovation Economy
June 30, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Boost Spirit Lake Nation Disaster Recovery Efforts
June 30, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Enhance the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in New Orleans, Louisiana
June 30, 2011 - U.S. EDA Announces $571,520 in 4 States to Strengthen University-based Economic Growth Initiatives
June 30, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Support Native American Tribes and Job Growth Efforts in Arizona, California, and Montana
June 29, 2011 - U.S. EDA Promotes Regional Innovation Clusters in Gillette, Wyoming
June 29, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Advance Innovation and Entrepreneurship in North Central Washington
June 29, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Boost Export Efforts on Native American Tribal Lands in Washington State
June 29, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Create Jobs, Enhance Competitiveness in Port of Chehalis, Washington
June 29, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Create Statewide Economic Development Strategy for Oklahoma
June 29, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Enhance Capacity for Growth in Downtown Great Falls, Montana
June 28, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests $1.5 Million to Boost South Carolina Manufacturing Sector
June 28, 2011 - Commerce Department Invests $1.4 Million to Promote Energy and Advanced Manufacturing in Ohio
June 28, 2011 - BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Recovery Efforts in Mississippi Receive Boost from U.S. EDA
June 28, 2011 - Commerce Department Invests $1 Million to Spur Economic & Job Growth in North Minneapolis
June 28, 2011 - Commerce Department Grant to Help Strengthen Manufacturing Sector in Idaho and Washington
June 24, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests $34,060 to Boost Private Investment in the City of Connell, Washington
June 23, 2011 - U.S. EDA Supports Small Business Sector in Cleveland
June 23, 2011 - U.S. EDA Promotes Export Opportunities for Michigan Businesses
June 23, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Boost Job Creation Efforts of INROADS, Inc., in the Washington, D.C. Metro Region
June 23, 2011 - U.S. EDA Investments Support Job Creation Efforts in California
June 23, 2011 - U.S. EDA Announces $571,520 in 4 States to Strengthen University-based Economic Growth Initiatives
June 14, 2011 - U.S. EDA Investment Promotes Business Development in Baldwin County, Alabama

May

April

April 22, 2011 - Staten Island Receives U.S. EDA Support to Promote Green Growth
April 22, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests $4 Million in Advanced Manufacturing in Prince George, Virginia
April 22, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests in Northern Mariana Islands Tourism Industry
April 22, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests More Than $1 Million in Maine Business Park to Help Grow Local Economy
April 22, 2011 - U.S. EDA Supports Entrepreneurship in Jacksonville, Florida
April 19, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Announces $1.7 Million Grant to Support Technology Commercialization in Missoula, Montana
April 19, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Supports Job Creation and Business Development in California's Visalia Industrial District
April 19, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests $5 Million to Support Research and Development in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Minnesota
April 19, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests $1 Million to Help Businesses in Maryland and Puerto Rico Boost their Global Competitiveness
April 19, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests $2 Million in New Mexico's Life Sciences and Green Technology Industries
April 14, 2011 - Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Receive U.S. EDA Assistance to Support Rural Entrepreneurship in Owyhee, Nevada
April 14, 2011 - Marine Industry of Central Oregon Coast Receives U.S. EDA Support to Create Local Jobs
April 14, 2011 - U.S. EDA Partners with Operation HOPE to Assist Atlanta Entrepreneurs in Increasing Financial Literacy
April 14, 2011 - Florida, Alabama and Louisiana Receive Federal Funds to Support Job Creation and Economic Growth
April 12, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Announces $1.85 Million in Oil Spill Economic Recovery Investments for the Gulf Coast

March

March 31, 2011 - U.S. EDA Announces University Center Competition to Promote Regional Growth
March 30, 2011 - U.S. EDA Partners with Christian Evangelistic Economic Development to Promote Economic & Job Growth in Pittsburgh
March 29, 2011 - Waynesboro, Mississippi Receives U.S. EDA Support for Railroad Redevelopment Study to Boost Exports
March 29, 2011 - U.S. commerce Department Partners with Baylor University to Develop Innovation Infrastructure in Central Texas
March 29, 2011 - Sioux City, Iowa's Receives U.S. EDA Grant to Support Local Economic Recovery Strategy
March 29, 2011 - Greater Philadelphia Region to Develop Strategy for Global Competitiveness through U.S. EDA Grant
March 29, 2011 - Southeastern Kentucky Green Manufacturing Sector Receives Boost from U.S. EDA
March 29, 2011 - U.S. EDA Grant to Support Clean Energy Plan in Haverhill, Massachusetts
March 29, 2011 - U.S. EDA Invests to Support Native Americans and Create Jobs in Window Rock, Arizona and Campo, California
March 18, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department to Lead U.S. Trade & Investment Program to HANNOVER MESSE 2011
March 14, 2011 - Technology Clusters in Hampton Roads, Virginia Region to Expand with U.S. EDA Assistance
March 14, 2011 - Innovation Technology Project Funded by U.S. EDA to Mitigate Future Disasters and Spur Development in Urban New Jersey
March 14, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests in Wind Energy in Hutchinson, Kansas
March 10, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Announces Launch of i6 Green Challenge to Promote Clean Energy Innovation and Economic Growth
March 2, 2011 - Investment from U.S. EDA to Help Clinton County Diversify Use of Former DHL Airpark
March 2, 2011 - Investment from U.S. EDA to Help Clinton County Diversify Use of Former DHL Airpark
March 2, 2011 - Halifax County, North Carolina Receives U.S. EDA Support to Grow the Region's Manufacturing and Food Clusters to Create New Jobs
March 2, 2011 - Entrepreneurs and Workers in Salisbury, Maryland Region Receive Support from U.S. EDA
March 2, 2011 - Export Opportunities for Hawaii Businesses to Advance with U.S. EDA Assistance
March 2, 2011 - U.S. EDA-Funded Regional Innovation Cluster Study to Leverage Local Resources and Strengthen Northeast Florida Economy
March 2, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Invests in America's Small- and Medium-Sized Manufacturers

February

February 11, 2011 - U.S. Economic Development Administration Announces $49 Million to Support Flood Impacted Regions in RI, NE, TN and KY

January

January 20, 2011 - U.S. Commerce Department Investment Helps to Create Jobs in Albuquerque's Highland District
January 19, 2011 - U. S. Commerce Department Invests $4.4 Million to Promote Green Energy Growth in Southern Idaho
January 7, 2011 - America COMPETES Act Strengthens U.S. EDA's Efforts to Create Jobs