Grant

June 22 - 26, 2015

$580,200 in Public Works funds to the City of Canyon, Texas, to construct critical sewer infrastructure to support the proposed agriculture manufacturing park in Randall County. The project will boost business expansion and provide job opportunities for the region’s residents. This investment is part of a $1,160,400 project that the grantee estimates will create 55 new jobs.
$350,000 in Economic Adjustment Assistance to the Nevada System of Higher Education, Las Vegas, Nevada, to support the Nevada System of Higher Education in purchasing equipment for a health care professional training facility in Clark County. The equipment will help the region gain the capacity to train its workforce through educational opportunities provided by institutions of higher education. The project complements the Strong Cities, Strong Communities project currently underway in Las Vegas and promotes economic growth and job creation in the region. This investment is part of a $700,000 project.
$250,000 in Economic Adjustment Assistance to the Greater Laredo Development Foundation, Laredo, Texas, to fund the development of an International Business Assistance Center to support small and medium-sized businesses promote international trade by offering equipped incubator space, conference rooms and support staff. This investment is part of a $400,000 project.