During #NationalPreparednessMonth learn more about EDA’s work on the ground, helping communities recover from disasters and become more resilient. EDA's role in disaster recovery is to facilitate the timely and effective delivery of Federal economic development assistance to support long-term community economic recovery planning and project implementation, redevelopment and resilience. #EconomicDevelopment #Resilience #DisasterRecovery 💻 https://bit.ly/3TeTxCI
U.S. Economic Development Administration
Government Administration
Washington, DC 41,635 followers
Fostering job creation and innovation through locally-driven solutions
About us
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is a bureau within the U.S. Department of Commerce, with the mission to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. EDA encourages programs that promote job growth and business expansion in today's technologies and in discovering tomorrow's. We support key initiatives among regional areas across the United States, thereby developing economic stability through intergovernmental and public/private sector collaboration. EDA has 6 regional offices throughout the country, located in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia and Seattle. To find out what region you’re community is in, go to http://www.eda.gov/Contacts/Contacts.xml.
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http://www.eda.gov/
External link for U.S. Economic Development Administration
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1965
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1401 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20230, US
Employees at U.S. Economic Development Administration
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Neil Kane
Supporting Founders | Demolishing Barriers | Relentlessly Resourceful
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Lisa Hansen Alcorn
Grants Management Specialist | US Economic Development Administration
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Elizabeth McElrath
Executive Director at UNITED GIVERS FUND OF DEKALB COUNTY ALABAMA INC
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Dan Lara
Growing Communities Through Innovation and Economic Development
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U.S. Economic Development Administration reposted this
Had a great time visiting Greater Baltimore Committee last week and learning about this awesome Baltimore Biotech and AI Tech Hub on behalf of U.S. Economic Development Administration and the #EDATechHubs team! Keep up the good work Baltimore! https://lnkd.in/gK6fmZnb Eric Smith Edwina Manyeh
EDA Tech Hubs Program Director Eric Smith Visits Baltimore Tech Hub
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Happy Labor Day Weekend! We're proud to work closely with organized labor at the to shape the nation’s economic development agenda. #LaborDay2024 👷♂️ 👩⚕️
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🚀 This is exciting news for Indiana’s tech ecosystem! The recent announcement of the U.S. Economic Development Administration's half-billion investments to boost U.S. tech hubs is a game-changer, and Indiana is poised to benefit significantly with Heartland BioWorks. This initiative aligns perfectly with our state’s commitment to fostering innovation, creating high-quality jobs, and driving economic growth. Key highlights for Indiana: ✔️Job Creation: These investments will spur the creation of numerous high-tech jobs, providing Hoosiers with new career opportunities in cutting-edge fields. ✔️Economic Growth: By attracting top-tier tech companies and startups, Indiana’s economy will continue to thrive, reinforcing our position as a leader in the tech industry. ✔️Workforce Development: Enhanced funding for tech hubs means more resources for workforce training and development, ensuring our talent pool remains competitive and future-ready. At the IEDC, we are dedicated to supporting initiatives that propel our state forward. Let’s continue to build a brighter future for Indiana! 🌟 From Technical.ly: How will the half-billion-dollar Tech Hubs investment benefit America? https://lnkd.in/ewcCWVF2
How will the half-billion-dollar Tech Hubs investment benefit America?
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This week, EDA officials visited some of the people and places behind Baltimore's Tech Hubs project aiming to establish the region as a center for A.I. and biotechnology. Read more from The Baltimore Sun 📰 https://bit.ly/3T8nGnp #EDATechHubs #BioTech #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Baltimore
U.S. Commerce Department officials visit Baltimore tech hub sites
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EDA’s Tech Hubs program succeed because of the power of their diverse, community-led consortia. Small businesses thrive in Tech Hubs, both in the creation of their industry-leading innovations, and in the supply chains that power the entire region. Hear from one such Tech Hubs stakeholder here 📺 #EDATechHubs #EconomicDevelopment #ClimateResilience U.S. Department of Commerce
Digital Architect @ Black & Veatch | Value Creation | Strategy | Cloud | Data Analysis and Governance
As #ClimateChange impacts increase in frequency and devastation, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has created 31 tech hubs across the country, including one in South Florida. The South Florida ClimateReady Tech Hub has enlisted the help of the Black & Veatch team for consultation on various ClimateReady initiatives. As part of this collaboration, our team will provide innovation and strategic advisory services, as well as insights from our IgniteX Accelerator Program that provides #ClimateTech startups with #Mentorship, co-development, piloting and marketing intelligence. More details: http://ms.spr.ly/6041lAiHv Miami-Dade County
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#News Lake City receives $13.5M infrastructure grant to address ongoing flooding issues https://lnkd.in/eCsrTti6
Lake City receives $13.5M infrastructure grant to address ongoing flooding issues
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U.S. Economic Development Administration reposted this
“It ain’t just throwing money at the problem, it’s holistically placing power directly into local people’s hands to manifest tangible, long-lasting solutions in their communities,” said Jacob Hannah, CEO of Coalfield Development Corporation, about the ACT Now Coalition. Funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge, the ACT Now Coalition supports eight separate projects across 21 counties in West Virginia. More on this inspiring story here: https://lnkd.in/enJqMg2q
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The U.S. Economic Development Administration is awarding a $4 million grant to the city of Independence, Oregon, for wastewater infrastructure improvements to support job creation in the region. https://lnkd.in/gFwCNiy4
Oregon secures $4 million investment for wastewater infrastructure
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50% of Recompete awardees focus exclusively on rural communities. The program fills investment gaps in existing federal funding to address unique challenges faced by rural communities. Read more on how #EDARecompete is helping American communities. https://bit.ly/4dEXoRV
Blog | How the Recompete Pilot Program Meets the Unique Needs of Rural American Communities
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