09/28/2009 Michele Peruch tag:recovery.commerce.gov,20090928_09:/feeds/majorcommunications tag:recovery.commerce.gov,20090928_09:/feeds/majorcommunications/entry (006) Department of Commerce 2009-09-29T10:52:29Z 09/28/2009 Michele Peruch Mperuch@doc.gov Major Communications Data Version 1.3 As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Secretary Gary Locke announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has granted $2.75 million to Missouri State University. The grant will be used to help establish the Entrepreneurship and Business Development Center. 22-Sep-09 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), Secretary Gary Locke, Economic Development Administration (EDA), Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri, Entrepreneurship and Business Development Center, IDEA Commons urban research park, new jobs, investments, Senator Claire McCaskill. http://www.eda.gov/xp/EDAPublic/NewsEvents/PressReleases/PRSpringfieldMO092209.xml Press Release U.S. Commerce Secretary Locke Announces $2.75 Million Recovery Act Grant to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Springfield, Missouri WASHINGTON - U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today announced a $2.75 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., to help establish the Entrepreneurship and Business Development Center as part of the IDEA Commons urban research park. The project, made possible because of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), is expected to create additional jobs and private investment in the region. "The Obama Administration is committed to creating jobs, encouraging innovation and improving our nation's economic competitiveness," Locke said. "This grant will help create new jobs and boost private investment in the Springfield region by establishing a facility that will provide the critical office space and technical assistance needed to foster the growth of new entrepreneurial ventures." The Recovery Act was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. It is providing immediate relief for American families and jump-starting billions of dollars in new projects that are creating jobs, improving infrastructure and strengthening local economies. "As we see more signs of economic recovery in America, it's more important than ever to ensure opportunities for revitalization continue to come to Missouri as well. This project aims to do just that by bringing jobs and new investments to the Springfield area," U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill said. The Department of Commerce is a voice for Main Street businesses. It focuses on creating jobs by fostering innovation and opening markets to U.S. products. EDA is an agency within the U.S. Commerce Department and supports the economic development needs of distressed communities throughout the United States. Its mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness and preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Additional information on how EDA investments are helping distressed communities create a positive and sustainable economic future can be accessed at: http://www.eda.gov. Agencies (001) Legislative Branch (005) Department of Agriculture (006) Department of Commerce (007) Department of Defense--Military (018) Department of Education (019) Department of Energy (009) Department of Health and Human Services (024) Department of Homeland Security (025) Department of Housing and Urban Development (010) Department of the Interior (011) Department of Justice (012) Department of Labor (014) Department of State (021) Department of Transportation (015) Department of the Treasury (029) Department of Veterans Affairs (202) Corps of Engineers-Civil Works (020) Environmental Protection Agency (023) General Services Administration (184) International Assistance Programs (026) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (422) National Science Foundation (028) Small Business Administration (016) Social Security Administration (485) Corporation for National and Community Service (356) Federal Communications Commission (417) National Endowment for the Arts (446) Railroad Retirement Board (539) Recovery Act Accountability and Transparency Board (452) Smithsonian Institution