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A bureau within the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA's mission is 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. The EDA supports key initiatives among regional areas across the United States, thereby developing economic stability through intergovernmental and public/private sector collaboration.
U.S. Commerce Department Announces $1.85 Million in Oil Spill Economic Recovery Investments for the Gulf Coast.
U.S. Trade & Investment Program to HANNOVER MESSE, April 3-8, 2011. Click here to learn more.
U.S. Commerce Department Announces Launch of FY 2011 University Center Economic Development Program competition to promote business expansion and job creation in EDA's Chicago and Philadelphia regions. View webinar slides
Economic development teams will deploy next month to conduct analysis of Northeast fishing communities, to help identify challenges and opportunities facing local industries and communities.
U.S. Commerce Department Announces Launch of i6 Green Challenge to Promote Clean Energy Innovation and Economic Growth.
– A $40 million investment to EDA for a new 'Growth Zones' Regional Innovation Program in 20 communities across the country and $20 million for a wireless innovation fund to increase American businesses' access to broadband.
– Promoting American innovation, EDA helps build and environment where the private sector can flourish and create connections that will bring together vibrant regional economic ecosystems.
– Partnership between the Federal government and academia to make University resources available to economic development communities.