EDA
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NADO Submits Comments on EDA’s Proposed Reforms to the Revolving Loan Fund Program
On October 3, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (http://www NULL.eda NULL.gov) (EDA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) recommending changes to the regulations governing the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program. Most notably, the NPRM proposes the establishment of the...
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FY2017 EDA Funding Support Letters Circulating in House and Senate
Letters are circulating in both the House and Senate in support of robust funding for the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) in fiscal year (FY) 2017. These letters, written to the leadership of the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on...
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EDA’s Streamlined Application Process
During the 2015 NADO Annual Training Conference, Angela Belden Martinez and Nathan Ohle of the U.S. Economic Development Administration reviewed proposed changes to streamline the agency’s grant application process. These changes are incorporated in the 2016 Federal Funding Opportunity...
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Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY2016 Commerce-Justice-Science Bill
This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved their fiscal year (FY) 2016 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill by a vote of 27 to 3. The bill provides level funding of $250 million for the U.S. Economic Development...
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Building Economic Resilience to Disasters in the Southern Tier: Workshop Materials
On March 31, the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board (http://steny NULL.org/) and the NADO Research Foundation hosted a training workshop that brought together over 40 economic developers, business owners, Chamber of Commerce representatives, and other local officials and...
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House Appropriations Subcommittee Approves FY2014 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
On July 10, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies approved its FY2014 funding bill. The bill totals $47.4 billion for FY2014, which is $2.8 billion above the FY2013 enacted level. The legislation provides $221 million...
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Sen. Merkley Sends EDA Public Works Funding Support Letter to Appropriators
NADO is pleased to announce that Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) along with three of his colleagues sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee asking their support for EDA’s Public Works program. Specifically, the letter requests the committee to fund...
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Sen. Schumer and Sen. Gillibrand Send Letter Supporting EDA Public Works Funding to Senate Appropriators
On April 25, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) sent a letter to Senate Appropriators asking their support of increased EDA Public Works funding for FY2014. The Administration’s proposed budget includes $40.5 million for EDA public works...
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Rep. Michaud and Rep. Duncan Send EDA Support Letter to House Appropriators
On April 15, Rep. Mike Michaud (D-ME) and Rep. John Duncan (R-TN) sent a bipartisan letter to House Appropriators asking their support of FY2012 level funding of $257.5 million for EDA in FY2014. The letter also requests full funding for...
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EDA Announces Workshop on Building the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation
On September 27, the U.S. Economic Development Agency (EDA) will hold the third in a series of regional public workshops to gather ideas for the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI). The event will take place at the Arnold and...