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News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $915,900 grant to San Juan College, Farmington, New Mexico, to renovate and repurpose a city building to support the Harvest Food Hub and Kitchen.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.1 Million for Infrastructure Improvements to Establish an Industrial Park and Support Business Development in Watertown, South Dakota

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million grant to the city of Watertown, South Dakota, for construction, water, and roadway infrastructure improvements to establish a new industrial park.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $660,000 in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Develop Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Northern Arapaho Tribe in Fort Washakie, Wyoming

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $660,000 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Northern Arapaho Tribe, Fort Washakie, Wyoming, for climate monitoring equipment and development of a Climate Change Action Plan.


What did Commerce Department publish on Sept. 27?

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.3 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Roadway Expansion to Support Business Growth in Eagle Pass, Texas

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.3 million grant to the city of Eagle Pass, Texas, to expand Patsy Winn Boulevard and support development of an industrial park. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.8 Million to Build Renewable Energy Workforce Training Center in Lame Deer, Montana

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.8 million grant to Chief Dull Knife College, Lame Deer, Montana, to build the Northern Cheyenne Energy Education and Training Center (NCEETC).


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $800,000 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Mountainland Economic Development District, Orem, Utah, to capitalize and administer a revolving loan fund that will serve small businesses in Utah, Summit, and Wasatch counties.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.7 million grant to the city of Clarksville, Missouri, to construct a demountable flood protection system along the Mississippi River to keep businesses open and operating.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.5 Million to Boost the Agriculture Industry and Workforce in LaSalle County, Illinois

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.5 million grant to Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC), Oglesby, Illinois, to construct a new agriculture education facility.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5 million grant to Belmont College, St. Clairsville, Ohio, for construction of a new building to house the construction trades program.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.6 Million to Support Growth of Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Sector in Ecorse, Michigan

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to the city of Ecorse, Michigan, to boost the local tourism economy by expanding the John D. Dingell Park and a boat launch on the Detroit River.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.8 million grant to Klickitat County, Washington, to develop an aviation maintenance training facility at Columbia Gorge Regional Airport and provide related infrastructure improvements, including water, sewer, and electrical services.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.5 million grant to the city of West Branch, Michigan, to construct a water treatment plant and a new well.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $1.3 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Business Growth in Morgan County, Ohio

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.3 million grant to Morgan County, Ohio, for water infrastructure improvements. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $3.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Business Growth in Lansing, Michigan

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.6 million grant to the Capital Region Airport Authority, Lansing, Michigan, for water, sewer and utility infrastructure upgrades needed to spur economic growth at the Capital Region International Airport. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department discusses Membership of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Performance Review Board on Sept. 27

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $5 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance to Support Forest Products Industry on Menominee Indian Reservation in Wisconsin

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5 million grant to Menominee Tribal Enterprises, Neopit, Wisconsin, to construct a new building and replace equipment at the Tribe’s sawmill.



“HONORING LORI HARJU” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 16, 2016

“HONORING LORI HARJU“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E1724 on Dec. 16, 2016