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

Moderna Will Invest $500M To Build mRNA Capabilities In Africa

Biotech & Pharma October 12, 2021

Moderna will build a state-of-the-art mRNA facility in Africa with the goal of producing up to 500 million doses of vaccines each year at the 50 µg dose level.

Snapshots: 60 Seconds with Jeff Finkle, IEDC

Snapshots October 1, 2021

Finkle, CEcD, President and CEO, IEDC, discusses the impact of COVID-19 and remote work on real estate and economic development, and more.

Business Facilities 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.

Business Facilities Featured Location Videos

South Carolina

Camp Hall – A Next Generation Commerce Park in South Carolina

August 1, 2021

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.

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The Benefits of Digitizing Maintenance Functions October 22, 2021
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How Technology Drives Facility Front Line Staff Attraction, Retention Webinar October 22, 2021
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