Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program articles below.

Daily News

USDA Awards Loans To Boost Rural Economic Development In Five States

February 24, 2016

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) has awarded six low-interest loans to local governments and community organizations that will spur rural economic development in Missouri, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas.

Daily News

USDA Awards Loans And Grants To Support Rural Economic Development

April 1, 2015

Infrastructure investments funded through USDA grants will help create jobs and expand rural manufacturing.

Business Facilities & COVID-19

PRIMED Medical Products To Establish Manufacturing Facility In Canada

Manufacturing August 7, 2020

PRIMED is searching for a location for a domestic production hub and Centre of Excellence for North American personal protective equipment (PPE) production.

COVID-19 Response And Recovery Update

Feature Story August 6, 2020

Economic development organizations and local businesses keep finding inspiring and innovative ways to join forces to meet the most urgent needs of this unprecedented crisis.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Hoosier Energy

December 11, 2017

The Hoosier Energy Power Network’s Economic Development team is dedicated to providing valuable site selection information and assistance to companies considering a relocation or expansion in Indiana or Illinois.

Featured Location Videos

Georgia

BF Location Video: Georgia Ports Authority: Celebrating 75 Years

March 13, 2020

On March 9, 1945 the Georgia Legislature, anticipating the post-World War II economic boom, created the Georgia Ports Authority, with control over the deepwater ports in both Savannah and Brunswick. Today, the Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing and single largest container terminal in the country, accounting for nearly 10% of Georgia’s economy.

Breaking News

There’s Still Time To Invest In Qualified Opportunity Zones

Feature Story August 10, 2020

The IRS has extended a critical deadline for investments in Qualified Opportunity Zones until the end of the year, hoping to entice investors who have largely sat on their money during the global pandemic.

PRIMED Medical Products To Establish Manufacturing Facility In Canada

Manufacturing August 7, 2020

PRIMED is searching for a location for a domestic production hub and Centre of Excellence for North American personal protective equipment (PPE) production.

Walmart To Build $220M Distribution Center In South Carolina

Logistics & Distribution August 7, 2020

The 3 million-square-foot facility will create more than 1,000 full-time jobs in Dorchester County, SC.

Walmart To Build $220M Distribution Center In South Carolina

Logistics & Distribution August 7, 2020

The 3 million-square-foot facility will create more than 1,000 full-time jobs in Dorchester County, SC.

U.S. Department Of Commerce Invests $10.1M In West Virginia

Economic Development August 4, 2020

The investment will support local strategies to spur business and job growth in West Virginia, including in Opportunity Zones.

Continential Investing $4M To Expand Indiana R&D Operations

Research & Development August 5, 2020

Germany-based vehicle technology company Continential will create more than 45 new jobs with an expansion of its ContiTech Vibration Control business unit in DeKalb County, IN.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Eight Questions To Ask Before You Choose A Disinfection Provider August 10, 2020
Outsourcing is a strategic win during COVID-19 (but only if you choose a reputable provider). - Read: Eight Questions To Ask Before You Choose A Disinfection Provider at FacilityExecutive.com.
Facility Repurposing Best Practices August 10, 2020
As organizational needs continue to evolve and respond to new internal and external situations, your facility may need a changeover. - Read: Facility Repurposing Best Practices at FacilityExecutive.com.
Chicago’s First Public Hospital Transformed In Historic Rehab August 10, 2020
Closed in 2002, the former hospital and medical college has been repurposed to a dual branded Hyatt House and Hyatt Place hotel, plus other spaces. - Read: Chicago’s First Public Hospital Transformed In Historic Rehab at FacilityExecutive.com.

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