Grant

September 17 - 21, 2012

  • $8,000,000 (amended from original amount of $2,000,000) to Clemson University, SC to construct Clemson University's Graduate Education Center in North Charleston, the centerpiece of the university's vision for private-public collaboration. The new facility will house business incubation and shared laboratories. It will support new technology and applied research at one-of-a-kind living laboratories for next generation offshore wind turbine drive train testing, grid compatibility, and advanced material science. In addition, the center will house Clemson's state-wide workforce development program. This EDA investment is part of a $20,000,000 project that creates 110 new jobs and leverages $3 million in private investment. (Public Works)
  • $2,600,000 (amended from original amount of $2,000,000) to Aiken Technical College/Aiken County Technical Education Commission, SC to construct a new LEED Silver certified facility on the Aiken Technical College campus to train skilled workers who can meet the needs of the region's new and expanding advanced manufacturing, nuclear technology, and alternative energy clusters. Many local industries will benefit from the trained workforce, and those workers will qualify for better paying jobs. This EDA investment is part of a $5,246,343 project that creates 295 new jobs and leverages $346 million in private investment. (Public Works)
  • $2,000,000 to Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc. at Pine Bluff, Arkansas - and Lake Providence Port Commission at Lake Providence, LA to rehabilitate the rail line from Lake Village, AR to Lake Providence, LA to spur industrial development and job creation in the region. This project mitigates hazardous conditions due to frequent flooding, while broadening the region's industrial base, and improving resiliency to future disasters. This EDA investment is part of a $4,300,000 project that creates 115 new jobs and leverages $137.5 million in private investment. (Disaster)
  • $1,600,000 to SUAGM, Inc., Universidad del Turabo, PR to support the construction of the Puerto Rico Center Accelerator for Clean Technologies (ACTech) at the Universidad del Turabo. The new technology accelerator will help create new businesses by providing the tools for entrepreneurs to transform ideas into marketable products focused on the clean technology sector. These clean technology advances will be exported to other Caribbean islands, such as the Dominican Republic and Haiti, where the Universidad del Turabo has established collaborations. This EDA investment is part of a $2,000,000 project that creates 68 new jobs and leverages $17.25 million in private investment. (Public Works)
  • $1,522,234 to the City of Portland, ME to support the construction of infrastructure necessary to support the re-development of Thompson's Point, a blighted former industrial site in Portland, into a mixed-use center for performing arts, professional sports, offices and regional transportation. The new development will be a catalyst for further business development, improve the city's multi-modal transportation center, and serve as an attractive gateway to the city, creating a foundation for future economic growth. This EDA investment is part of a $3,044,468 project that creates 455 new jobs and leverages $105 million in private investment. (Public Works)
  • $1,508,200 to the Pine Crest Development Corp, ME to support the renovation of the former Mayo Mill in downtown Dover-Foxcroft. The abandoned mill will be transformed into a usable commercial and industrial space and a high capacity data center. The Mayo Mill Commercial Plaza and data center will use on-site hydroelectric power and take advantage of other renewable energy technology. This EDA investment is part of a $3,016,400 project that creates 82 new jobs and leverages $7 million in private investment. (Public Works)
  • $1,500,000 (amended from original amount of $1,000,000) to City of Cleveland, Georgia to construct core infrastructure to improve sewer capacity currently limiting business development in the city of Cleveland. The investment serves existing businesses and supports the expansion of the regional advanced manufacturing cluster. This EDA investment is part of a $3,298,680 project that creates 113 new jobs, retains 175 existing jobs, and leverages $42 million in private investment. (Public Works)
  • $1,000,000 to Amarillo College at Amarillo, TX to purchase equipment for the Amarillo College Hereford Campus Training and Development Center to provide a trained, skilled workforce for emerging area industries in Castro, Oldham, Deaf Smith, and Parmer counties. This project supports economic diversification in the region and leads to disaster resiliency. This EDA investment is part of a $1,250,000 project that minimizes economic dislocations resulting from a major disaster by promoting job creation, supporting economic diversification, or fostering disaster resiliency. (Disaster)
  • $1,000,000 to the City of Greensboro, NC to support the leveraging of critical assets in the city to stimulate economic growth through enhanced utilization and partnerships, including those institutions of higher education situated to create a comprehensive and overarching economic development strategy for the City of Greensboro. This EDA investment is part of a $1,250,000 project that strengthens local capacity necessary to spark economic growth. (SC2)
  • $1,000,000 to the City of Hartford, CT to support the Hartford Innovation Hub's (HIH) efforts to make Hartford a globally competitive location by creating a comprehensive strategy aimed at attracting, assisting and retaining entrepreneurs and advanced manufacturing companies in Hartford. The project will also identify and assist a small group of stage two companies that have the potential to grow significantly in the City through the introduction of new techniques, innovation, and other interventions. This EDA investment is part of a $1,276,083 project that strengthens local capacity necessary to spark economic growth. (SC2)
  • $1,000,000 to City of Las Vegas, NV to support the development of an economic development plan for the City of Las Vegas. This project will focus on the development of workforce skills training to meet the demand of local businesses. This EDA investment is part of a $1,629,500 project that strengthens local capacity necessary to spark economic growth. (SC2)
  • $1,000,000 to New Mexico State University to support New Mexico State University's recently established proof of concept center, to develop the Arrowhead Innovation Network. The goal of the Arrowhead Innovation Network is to build a sustainable entrepreneurial and innovation environment in southern New Mexico and west Texas by incorporating three new elements into Launch: an advisory council, enterprise advisors, and investment funds. This EDA investment is part of a $2,000,000 project that supports innovative proof of concept centers that accelerate the launch of new firms, spur job creation, and contribute to economic growth. (i6 Challenge)
  • $1,000,000 to Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia to establishes the Virginia Innovation Partnership (VIP), a proof of concept center that supports entrepreneurs and new ventures throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Jointly managed by The University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and SRI International, VIP comprises a diverse team spanning the state, linking six planning districts, ten research universities, five community colleges, over 15 corporate partners, and ten business incubators, along with a range of economic development agencies and crowd-funding organizations. This EDA investment is part of a $2,451,580 project that supports innovative proof of concept centers that accelerate the launch of new firms, spur job creation, and contribute to economic growth. (i6 Challenge)
  • $1,000,000 to Southern Indiana Development Commission to support the establishment of the Battery Innovation Proof of Concept Center in Loogootee. This project supports the creation of a rapid innovation cycle and a series of design tools to accelerate the development of new battery materials as well as formulations and processing methods for cells and battery packs for commercial and military applications. The Center will provide services to the Crane West Gate Technology Park manufacturing incubator supporting collaboration between emerging battery technology companies and researchers. This EDA investment is part of a $2,000,000 project that supports innovative proof of concept centers that accelerate the launch of new firms, spur job creation, and contribute to economic growth. (i6 Challenge)
  • $1,000,000 to The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System to supports the partnership of the University of Wisconsin and the Center for Dairy Research in creating the Wisconsin Innovates for Success Proof of Concept Center (WINS). WINS will bridge the gap between research and industry by using dairy innovation to create jobs for distressed regions, increase dairy exports, and lay a critical foundation for an entrepreneurial ecosystem for startup companies. This project will also increase exports by developing new products specifically for the China/Asian markets. This EDA investment is part of a $2,000,000 project that supports innovative proof of concept centers that accelerate the launch of new firms, spur job creation, and contribute to economic growth. (i6 Challenge)
  • $1,000,000 to The Regents of the University of California on behalf of University of California, Davis and the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance to supports the development of a proof of concept center for the commercialization of clean agricultural technologies in the Sacramento, Arden Arcade, Roseville and Yuba City Metropolitan Areas. The Center will function as a virtual incubator, connecting potential entrepreneurs and technologies to a vast array of specialized expertise, mentors, industry catalyst, financing and facilities throughout the university and partner networks. This EDA investment is part of a $2,157,014 project that supports innovative proof of concept centers that accelerate the launch of new firms, spur job creation, and contribute to economic growth. (i6 Challenge)
  • $1,000,000 to the University of South Florida to support the creation of FirstWaVE, a collaborative regional partnership in the greater Tampa/Hillsborough region. FirstWaVE uses a build-launch-grow framework to support startup companies by securing early-stage/angel funding and to enhance their capacity to grow into viable technology. This project will combine best practices of nationally recognized incubators, entrepreneurship centers, and accelerators in a manner that connects existing regional entrepreneurship resources, mentors, capital, and industry expertise into a highly cohesive innovation ecosystem that can be replicated throughout Florida. This EDA investment is part of a $2,027,380 project that supports innovative proof of concept centers that accelerate the launch of new firms, spur job creation, and contribute to economic growth. (i6 Challenge)
  • $999,615 to Curators of the University of Missouri- on behalf of UMKC to support the Digital Sandbox Proof of Concept Center which will create a new process for commercialization in Kansas City by clustering digital innovation in a central hub and providing the needed technology infrastructure. The Sandbox addresses two immediate gaps in the entrepreneurial ecosystem: connecting large industry to the entrepreneurial and university research networks and providing technical assistance funding for early-stage concept development. This EDA investment is part of a $2,113,345 project that seeks to produce up to 15 new ventures over a two-year period. (i6 Challenge)
  • $756,894 to the City of Troy, MO to support the reconstruction and widening of an existing roadway to facilitate the expansion of two large businesses in Troy. These roadway improvements are necessary to accommodate the increased truck traffic associated with increased business development. This EDA investment is part of a $1,513,788 project that creates 35 new jobs and leverages $10 million in private investment. (Public Works)
  • $751,000 to City of Perryville, AR to fund the construction of wastewater treatment plant improvements in Perryville. This project mitigates economic distress caused by flooding and will lead to increased resiliency and support business expansion in the region. This EDA investment is part of a $1,014,470 project that minimizes economic dislocations resulting from a major disaster by promoting job creation, supporting economic diversification, or fostering disaster resiliency, creates 25 new jobs and leverages $2 million in private investment. (Disaster)
  • $387,500 to City of Minot and Souris Basin Planning Council, ND to develop a strategic neighborhood and downtown recovery and planning studies to address the challenges Minot has faced following the devastating floods of June 2011. This EDA funding supports the appointment of contractors who will provide professional planning and design services which will promote faster economic recovery. (Disaster)
  • $228,000 to Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC), Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC), Southeastern Montana Development Corporation (SEMDC), and Greater Richland County Economic Development Corporation (GRCEDC) to study the impacts of oil and gas development in 16 eastern Montana counties. A collaboration of three economic development districts and one local development organization, this project leverages resources and coordinates services across these counties to enable them to successfully capitalize on development of the Bakken oil formation. The study will create an inventory of current resources and quantify the need for housing, infrastructure improvements, service and retail industry, workforce, and public safety. This EDA investment is part of a $380,000 project that supports the coordination of resources to maximize the positive impact of new energy development. (Economic Adjustment Assistance)
  • $150,000 to Capital Area Council of Governments/National Association of Development Organizations, TX to fund an evaluation of five Centers for Regional Innovation funded in 2009 in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. This project will gather and evaluate data and determine the effectiveness of these five centers to generate and disseminate best practices on cluster analysis and development. This EDA investment is part of a $200,000 project that supports an assessment of projects designed to aid economic growth and the development of regional innovation clusters. (Technical Assistance)