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Transformation of Former Texas Air Force Base Now Has Local Economy Soaring

Brooks City-Base, located on San Antonio’s Southside just 10 minutes from downtown, has rapidly transformed from a former Air Force Base to a principal economic development entity.

May 2019

Brooks in 2018 with commercial development blossoming

Infrastructure

Lubbock Rail Port Infrastructure Expansion Tracks in New Growth for the Region

EDA invested $1.5 million in Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Inc., (LEDA) of Lubbock, Texas, in 2009 to develop physical infrastructure needed to help the region attract additional private investment.

April 2019

Workers construct new rail spur to facilitate shipping raw materials to manufacturing and distribution center.

Infrastructure, Manufacturing

Missouri’s Boonslick Regional Planning Commission Brings Federal, State and Local Partners Together to Improve Infrastructure, Bring Manufacturing Jobs to Region

Through effective economic development collaboration with federal, state and local partners, the Boonslick Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) successfully enhanced local water, rail and road infrastructure to bring CertainTeed Corporation’s new, state of the art asphalt roofing shingle manufacturing and distribution center to Jonesburg, Missouri.

June 2018

Workers construct new rail spur to facilitate shipping raw materials to manufacturing and distribution center.

Infrastructure, Manufacturing

EDA Investments in America’s Central Port Connect Region with Nationwide Freight Network

Since 2002, EDA has made three investments, totaling nearly $5.3 million, to make significant infrastructure improvements needed to support the development of America’s Central Port in Granite City, Illinois. Included were improvements made to the rail line that serves the facility.

February 2018

Construction workers build new rail line at America’s Central Port. Courtesy of Tri-City Regional Port District

Infrastructure, Manufacturing

Infrastructure Improvements Allow Businesses to Expand, Create New Jobs in Fall River, MA

In 2013, EDA awarded the City of Fall River, Massachusetts a $2-million-dollar grant which was matched with $2 million in local share for the Airport Road Water System Improvement project at the city’s 425-acre Industrial Park.

December 2017

Matouk Textile Works

Disaster, Infrastructure

Infrastructure Upgrades Provide Flood Protection in Huntingburg, Indiana

In 2011, EDA’s invested $1.3 million in the city of Huntingburg, Indiana for ?ood protection from wastewater.

December 2017

Huntingburg, Indiana

Infrastructure

Upgraded Rail Line Spurs Private Investment in Greenfield, Ohio

An upgraded 29.5-mile rail line in rural Greenfield, Ohio has helped spur $10 million in private investment thanks in part to a $2.6 million EDA infrastructure investment.

September 2017

U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship

Infrastructure

Enhanced Infrastructure in Marinette Helps Major Employer Expand Operations

After facing a significant economic downturn between 2005 and 2010, the City of Marinette, in northeast Wisconsin was presented with an economic opportunity.

September 2017

U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship

Infrastructure

EDA’s Investment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Industrial Park

An industrial park in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has created and retained over 1,100 jobs and has spurred $106 million in private investment thanks in part to a $1.87 million EDA infrastructure investment.

June 2017

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine building

Economic Development Districts, Infrastructure

Critical Infrastructure Improvements Help Open New Medical School, Increase Physician Access in Rural Arkansas

Over the past 50 years, the Western Arkansas Planning and Development District has experienced multiple successes with the assistance of the Economic Development Administration.

June 2017

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine building
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