Grant

September 15 - 19, 2014

Note: Planning and University Center projects are not included in this report.

$4,629,840 in Public Works funds to the Bucks County Biotechnology Center, Inc., Doylestown, Pennsylvania, to fund expansion of the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Bucks County. The expanded facility will offer tenants specialized office and lab space and increased emergency power capacity to support and accelerate the region’s biotechnology, life sciences, and pharmaceutical businesses. Entrepreneurs in the Pennsylvania counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia, and in Mercer County, New Jersey, will benefit from this project. This investment is part of a $9,259,680 project that the grantee estimates will create 90 jobs and leverage $458,000 in private investment.
$3.25 million in Public Works funds to the City of Mount Vernon, Illinois, to construct the road, water, and sewer infrastructure to serve a new 100-acre industrial park in the City of Mount Vernon. The City’s older industrial park is nearing capacity and more space is needed to support job creation and attract private investment. The new jobs created by this project will benefit the surrounding counties. This investment is part of a $7,313,105 project that the grantee estimates will create 500 jobs.
$3,110,400 in Public Works funds to the San Bernardino International Airport Authority, San Bernardino, California, to fund widening and replacement of 3rd Street, from Victoria Avenue East to the intersection of Palm Avenue. These improvements are necessary for the development of commercial and industrial businesses at the San Bernardino Airport and implementation of the San Manuel Bank of Mission Indian’s master plan which calls for commercial and industrial development along 3rd Street. This project is a significant component of the City of Highland’s regional highway plan and supports private sector growth and job creation. This investment is part of a $3.456 million project that the grantee estimates will create 31 jobs and save 47 jobs.
$3 million in Public Works funds to the High Technology Development Corporation, Honolulu, Hawaii, to construct an Entrepreneur’s Sandbox at the Collaboration Center in Honolulu. The facility will provide assistance to local entrepreneurs with particular emphasis on growing new companies in the healthcare and clean tech industries. This investment is part of a $4.325 million project that the grantee estimates will create 200 jobs and leverage $1 million in private investment.
$2,906,300 in Public Works funds to the Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, to make renovations to an existing building to create a new manufacturing incubator facility in Maricopa County. The facility will provide work space and training for start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in the Central City South portion of Phoenix to increase jobs and business growth in the region. This investment is part of a $3,875,066 project that the grantee estimates will create 220 jobs and leverage $1.93 million in private investment.
$2.361 million in Economic Adjustment funds to the City of Pikeville, Kentucky, to construct waste water infrastructure to double the capacity of the City of Pikeville’s existing plant. The increased capacity will support the retention of Pikeville Hospital, a major employer, as well as private development currently underway and future development. This investment is part of a $5.2 million project that the grantee estimates will create 198 jobs, save 1,080 jobs, and leverage $40.48 million in private investment.
$2.35 million in Public Works funds to the Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla, Washington, to fund the construction of a workforce and entrepreneurial training facility at their campus in Clarkston. The project will create specially equipped space for workforce training in mechatronics and construction trades as well as “hacker space” for community members and business owners to collaborate and grow entrepreneurial endeavors. This investment is part of a $4.7 million project that the grantee estimates will create 470 jobs and leverage $100,000 in private investment.
$2,178,250 in Public Works funds to the Kohala Center, Inc., Kamuela, Hawaii, to support the design and construction of an agricultural business accelerator for small farmers and agricultural marketers in Kamuela. The accelerator will provide assistance with self-sustaining value-added food and fiber production leading to food self-reliance and sustainability. This investment is part of a $4,356,500 project that the grantee estimates will create 28 jobs, save 39 jobs, and leverage $2.4 million in private investment.
$2,060,664 in Public Works funds to the City of Zeeland, Michigan, to construct water infrastructure to expand the City of Zeeland’s industrial base. Several manufacturing companies will expand and increase employment and a new high technology electronics company can locate in the City. The new industry will contribute to the region’s automotive, aerospace, and fire protection industries. This investment is part of a $7,349,600 project that the grantee estimates will create 200 jobs and leverage $40 million in private investment.
$1,656,886 in Public Works funds to the Horry-Georgetown Technical College Commission, Conway, South Carolina, to construct a new building dedicated to the culinary arts on the Horry-Georgetown Technical College Grand Strand Campus. The project will double the college’s capacity to train employees to meet the ever increasing labor demands of the region’s coastal tourism accommodations and food service sector. This investment is part of a $12,058,635 project that the grantee estimates will create 88 jobs, save 72 jobs, and leverage $1,589,989 in private investment.
$1,589,425 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Kansas Wheat Commission, Manhattan, Kansas, to fund construction of a greenhouse and head house complex at the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center. The additional space will be used to expand and enhance public-private collaborative research and commercialization in wheat biotechnology. This investment is part of a $3,320,947 project that the grantee estimates will create 120 jobs.
$1,407,980 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Phelps County Medical Center, Rolla, Missouri, to fund construction of road infrastructure to support development of the Delbert Day Cancer Center at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center. The new infrastructure is needed to accommodate the expansion of a Missouri-based medical device company that develops and markets cancer treatment products, both within the United States and international markets. This investment is part of a $2,815,960 project that the grantee estimates will create 79 jobs and leverage $52 million in private investment.
$1.35 million in Economic Adjustment funds to the University of Pikeville, Kentucky, to fund purchase of specialized, high-tech equipment ? clinical laboratories, a robotic simulation center, and a standardized patient laboratory ? to support training of healthcare professionals at the University of Pikeville. The project will support the expansion of the Pikeville Medical Center, creating job opportunities in health care that will continue to promote economic diversification and resiliency in Pike County. This investment is part of a $2.7 million project that the grantee estimates will create 45 jobs and leverage $165 million in private investment.
$1,336,175 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Community Foundation Realty, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to fund the design and engineering of the infrastructure for a 33 acre Water Campus near downtown Baton Rouge. The campus will be support the commercialization of basic and applied research leading to new business formation and existing business expansion surrounding water management and coastal sciences. This investment is part of a $6,746,000 project.
$1,315,584 in Public Works funds to the Hydaburg Cooperative Association, Hydaburg, Alaska, to support the renovation of an unused cold storage plant to create a specialty seafood processing and value-added fish processing facility in Hydaburg. The facility allows local entrepreneurs to enter the niche high-end specialty seafood market, become more environmentally sustainable, and create jobs. This investment is part of a $1,475,384 project that the grantee estimates will create 39 jobs, save 51 jobs, and leverage $1.74 million in private investment.
$1,232,023 in Public Works funds to the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Shawnee, Oklahoma, to fund the construction of rail infrastructure improvements at the Iron Horse Industrial Park in Pottawatomie County. This project is part of Phase II of development of the Park and will provide rail service to the tenants, which include both native and non-native businesses, and provide greater access to both domestic and international markets. This investment is part of a $1,232,023 project that the grantee estimates will create 15 jobs and leverage $350,000 in private investment.
$1,176,320 in Public Works funds to the County of Tuscaloosa, the City of Tuscaloosa, and the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority, Alabama, to construct water and sewer infrastructure at the Tuscaloosa Airport Industrial Park to attract foreign direct investment in the automotive parts manufacturing sector. This project leverages Alabama’s expanding automotive cluster. This investment is part of a $1,470,400 project that the grantees estimate will create 350 jobs and leverage $45 million in private investment.
$1,071,305 in Public Works funds to the City of Augusta Development Authority of Richmond County, Augusta, Georgia, to construct waste water infrastructure to support the location of a synthetic iron oxide pigment manufacturing plant in Augusta. The new plant will produce pigments used in construction, coatings, and plastics, both domestically and internationally, and will expand opportunities in the chemical industry. This investment is part of a $2,142,610 project that the grantee estimates will create 100 jobs and leverage $170 million in private investment.
$1 million in Economic Adjustment funds to the North Delta Regional Planning and Development District, Monroe, Louisiana, to fund the acquisition of land and the construction of the North Delta Regional Innovation and Technology Disaster Recovery Center in Ouachita Parish. This Center will provide technical assistance and access to capital for businesses in the region, and serve as a disaster recovery center for increased response and assistance when disasters occur. This investment is part of a $1.25 million project.
$1 million in Economic Adjustment funds to the Oklahoma City Redevelopment Authority, Oklahoma, to fund construction of critical roadway and sewer infrastructure improvements surrounding the University of Oklahoma Health Center and Bioscience campus in Oklahoma City. The project increases access to the area and supports new development and growth in the health and oil and gas sectors. This investment is part of a $1.45 million project.
$950,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to Tulsa County, Oklahoma, to construct roadway improvements at 76th Street North in unincorporated Tulsa County. This project will accommodate increased traffic due to the location of new businesses in the area. This investment is part of a $1,953,648 project that the grantee estimates will create 1,557 jobs and leverage $160 million in private investment.
$925,000 in Public Works funds to the Port of Skamania County, Stevenson, Washington, to construct improvements to an industrial work space in Skamania County, Washington. The new facility provides local businesses an opportunity to increase their operating capacity, helping the region to diversify its economy and create more employment opportunities. This investment is part of a $1.85 million project that the grantee estimates will create 16 jobs, save 42 jobs, and leverage $600,000 in private investment.
$812,823 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Maine International Trade Center and the Maine Department of Economic and community Development, Portland, Maine, to support the development of the “Invest in Maine” program to attract foreign investment in the fields of renewable energy, aerospace, food production, and life sciences to Maine. The project funds a coordinator to manage and coordinate activities under the program. This investment is part of a $1,625,646 project.
$800,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Innovation Works, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to support expansion of the AlphaLab Accelerator program in southwestern Pennsylvania. The program will provide business services, mentoring, curriculum, office space, and other support services to select companies in the software sector. The project will help spur innovation and entrepreneurship leading to increased job opportunities and private investment in the region. This investment is part of a $1,606,446 project that the grantee estimates will create 300 jobs and leverage $225 million in private investment.
$800,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Puerto Rico Trade and Export Company and the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company, San Juan, Puerto Rico, to fund a series of technical assistance programs and a business growth network to boost export opportunities for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Puerto Rico. Expansion of the SMEs, which make up over 95 percent of companies in Puerto Rico, will be a catalyst for Puerto Rico’s “Open for Business” initiative to create jobs and economic growth in the commonwealth. This investment is part of a $1,000,338 project.
$750,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Clinton Industrial Authority, Clinton, Oklahoma, to construct road, water, and sewer infrastructure for an industrial park on the southwestern side of Clinton. The project helps the City expand job creation and private investment within the region’s oil and gas, and transportation and warehousing clusters by attracting new companies to the area and improve economic diversification and resiliency in the region. This investment is part of a $1.5 million project that the grantee estimates will create 55 jobs.
$631,102 in Economic Adjustment funds to the City of Sioux City, Iowa, to fund continued implementation of infrastructure and site work necessary for construction of a new, flood-protected rail system to serve and support industries locating or relocating operations into the new Southbridge Business Park, which is located outside the city’s flood-prone area. This project supports the city’s efforts to implement flood protection and disaster resiliency measures in the region severely impacted and still recovering from the 2011 flooding of the Missouri River. This investment is part of a $631,102 project.
$600,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to support the implementation of the Global Oklahoma program, a state-led initiative to encourage greater foreign direct investment, particularly in the aerospace and energy clusters, and increase exports for small and medium businesses in the region. This program will increase Oklahoma’s international presence through targeted outreach efforts and provide technical assistance to Oklahoma based firms to facilitate entry into new markets and increased exports. This investment is part of a $900,000 project.
$550,500 in Public works funds to the City of Mount Pleasant, Utah, to fund construction of road improvements to support expansion of key industries located in the city’s industrial park. The improvements will serve as a catalyst for future industrial growth of the region’s manufacturing businesses. This investment is part of a $917,500 project that the grantee estimates will save 115 jobs.
$500,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Delaware State University College of Business, Dover, Delaware, to fund a geographic information system (GIS) to map the physical locations of regional assets in Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands. The GIS asset mapping will serve as a critical first step in organizing the resources that can leverage and support integrated workforce and economic development initiatives. Delaware State University will work closely with the University of the Virgin Islands on this project. This investment is part of a $560,000 project.
$412,500 in Public Works funds to the Livingston County Industrial Development Agency and the Livingston County Water and Sewer Authority, Geneseo, New York, to support construction of essential roadway and other public infrastructure to serve businesses in the Crossroads Commerce Park. The improvements support the development of shovel-ready building sites needed for expansion of existing businesses and new industrial development looking to locate in the park. This investment is part of an $825,000 project that the grantees estimate will create 17 jobs, save 63 jobs, and leverage $1.13 million in private investment.
$380,520 in Public Works funds to the Ozark Foothills Development Association, Popular Bluff, Missouri, to fund construction of an expansion to the Ozark Foothills Business Incubator in Poplar Bluff. The additional space will attract more start-up businesses and entrepreneurs to the region, promoting public and private investment and economic growth. This investment is part of a $761,040 project.
$374,301 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Madison parish Port Commission, Tallulah, Louisiana, to upgrade rail infrastructure and replaces switches where the Madison Parish Port rail line intersects with the mainline railroad paralleling US 65 to minimize disruption caused by natural disaster. This project will increase resiliency of the region and the ability of local businesses to compete globally. This investment is part of a $508,923 project that the grantee estimates will create 11 jobs, save 20 jobs, and leverage $3.5 million in private investment.
$371,399 in Local Technical Assistance funds to the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, to support the development of an investment operations strategy for EDA’s Seattle Regional Office. This project will provide a summary of economic trends, opportunities, and challenges within this 8 state region and result in a Knowledge Sharing Training forum for best practices. This investment is part of a $560,191 project.
$350,000 in Public Works funds to the Hillsborough Community College, District Board of Trustees of Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Florida, to renovate and upfit facilities at the Hillsborough Community College in Tampa to establish the Diesel/Marine Diesel/Transit Training Center. The Center will have five bays for trucks, buses, and other vehicles and space for engine labs. The investment will help the region meet the hiring needs of the transportation industry in the region by providing workforce development in diesel powered technologies. This investment is part of a $704,147 project that grantee estimates will create 40 jobs.
$180,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the State of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, to fund a major revision and update of the Hawaii Statewide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy. This investment is part of a $360,000 project.
$179,475 in Economic Adjustment funds to Audubon County, Iowa, to fund construction of road improvements to 100th Street in northwest Audubon County. The improvements will enable existing industries constrained by limitations on the roadway to expand and grow, as well as accommodate development of future industries. This investment is part of a $358,950 project that the grantee estimates will create 10 jobs, save 32 jobs, and leverage $1.3 million in private investment.
$171,180 in Economic Adjustment funds to the City of Davis, California, to fund an impact and opportunities analysis for the relocation of the Sierra Northern Railroad line in the City of Davis. This analysis will study the opportunities for both the new location of the rail line and the old location to maximize economic growth potential at both sites. This investment is part of a $285,300 project.
$150,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to the Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai, Idaho, to fund the development of the Nez Perce Tribe Business Park Master Plan. The project provides technical assistance and an in-depth plan for the development of a manufacturing business park, which will enhance the region’s long-term economic resiliency and sustainability. This investment is part of a $180,000 project.
$140,000 in Economic Adjustment funds to Ecotrust and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Portland, Oregon, to fund a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a regional professional development program for member Tribes in Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho. The overall goal is to prepare select Native Americans for leadership positions and support the efforts of local Tribes to build long-term economic development capacity. This investment is part of a $168,674 project.