Economic Development

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THE MISSION OF MANNED SPACE FLIGHT EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SPACE PROGRAM WITH SPACE CENTER HOUSTON AS THE CORNERSTONE OF ITS EFFORTS.

TO ASSIST MEMBER GOVERNMENTS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING, AGING SERVICES, DISASTER MITIGATION AND OTHER SERVICES.

Step Up Suncoast empowers individuals and families to achieve long-term economic stability through education, support services, and community partnerships. The Agency's activities include combating poverty through community action programs and research projects by making every effort to mobilize the human and financial resources of the community, rallying local resources into community action programs for the benefit of all persons irrespective of age, race, color, or creed and facilitating these general purposes through combined representation of federal, state, and local governmental and community agencies.

THE MISSION OF THE VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN ORDER THAT THOSE PERSONS MAY LIVE, WORK, AND PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

TO SERVE AS A FORUM FOR THE RESOLUTION OF REGION-WIDE ISSUES AND THE ATTAINMENT OF REGIONAL GOALS IN THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND REGION

TO ENHANCE AND ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION AND FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW INDUSTRIES. MANAGE AND OVERSEE THE OPERATIONS OF VISIT LUBBOCK AND FOREIGN TRADE ZONE 260. VISIT LUBBOCK ENCOMPASSES THE OPERATIONS OF THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AND LUBBOCK SPORTS.

SOUTHERN MINNESOTA INITIATIVE FOUNDATION IS A REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION THAT FOSTERS ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY VITALITY IN 20 COUNTIES OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA THROUGH A CULTURE OF COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP, WITH A FOCUS ON ENTREPRENEURS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT.

THE SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC. (SCKEDD) IS A KANSAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (EDD) AND A CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (CDC). SCKEDD'S DESIGNATION AS A EDD IS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND THE CDC DESIGNATION IS FROM THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA). SCKEDD'S SERVICE AREA COVERS 14 MEMBER COUNTIES IN KANSAS. THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH SCKEDD CONSIST OF NUMEROUS LOAN PROGRAMS UNDER SCKEDD'S DECISION-MAKING SUPERVISION, AS WELL AS LOAN PROGRAMS WITH WHICH WE WORK BUT DO NOT MAKE THE FINAL LENDING DECISION. SCKEDD WORKS WITH OTHER DEVELOPMENT GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT TO HELP NEW AND EXISTING BUSINESSES. OUR RESOURCES ALSO REACH OUT TO PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST OUR CITIES AND COUNTIES WITH COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT, HOUSING, AND URGENT NEED. SCKEDD HAS GRANTS TO ASSIST LOW INCOME PERSONS IN MAKING THEIR HOMES MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT.

TO PROVIDE GRANT WRITING AND ADMINISTRATION TO GOVERMENTAL ENTITIES, CREATING AND REHABILITATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY.

TO REDEVELOP THE FORMER GRIFFISS AIR FORCE BASE IN ROME, NEW YORK, INTO A BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY PARK.

TO ADMINISTER VARIOUS FEDERAL PROGRAMS, PRIMARILY UNDER THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING THE EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES UNDER THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION.

PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE IN THE REGION, ARE COST-EFFECTIVE, REDUCE THE BURDEN OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, LEVERAGE AVAILABLE RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT OUR CHARITABLE STATUS.

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THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR PROMOTING THE COMMON ECONOMIC INTERESTS AND BENEFITS OF THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES AND TO STABILIZE THE ECONOMY WITH BALANCED GROWTH THROUGHOUT THE MEMBERSHIP AREA BY ASSISTING: (A) IN OBTAINING MAXIMUM UTILIZATION OF THE PHYSICAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES AT THE SAVANNAH RIVER SITE AND OTHER REGIONAL FACILITIES AND INSTITUTIONS THROUGH EXISTING AND NEW PROGRAMS; (B) IN EXPANDING EXISTING BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES; AND (C) IN RECRUITING NEW COMPANIES TO LOCATE IN THE MEMBERSHIP AREA, WHILE PROTECTING THE EXISTING QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE MEMBERSHIP AND NEIGHBORING AREAS THROUGH ECONOMIC GROWTH AND CREATION OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES.

To serve the northern Maine region with effective regional community planning and economic development.

RESEARCH PARK CORPORATION WAS ORGANIZED TO ATTRACT INDUSTRIES TO BATON ROUGE AND THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF HIGH-POTENTIAL TECHNOLOGY ENABLED COMPANIES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH COACHING, CAPITAL AND CONNECTIONS.

DEVELOP AND EFFECT PLANS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TELLICO RESERVOIR PROJECT AREA.

TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS OF SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS TO REPAIR/REHABILITATE THEIR HOMES; TO ASSIST QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS TO PURCHASE HOMES OR TO BUILD LOW-COST HOMES FOR THESE RESIDENTS; AND TO PROVIDE LOW-COST RENTALS

CALIFORNIA COASTAL RURAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL BUSINESSES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. WE PROVIDE FARM LOANS AND LOAN GUARANTEES TO BUSINESSES THAT HAVE THE ABILITY TO REPAY, BUT ARE UNABLE TO SECURE FUNDS AT A REASONABLE RATE FROM COMMERCIAL CREDIT INSTITUTIONS.

CITY & COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION

THE MISSION OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS TO MARKET THE ECONOMIC ASSETS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY AND TO CREATE PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT THE RECRUITMENT, GROWTH AND RETENTION OF EMPLOYERS, AND THE CREATION OF JOBS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL SKILL AND EDUCATION LEVELS.

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MIDLAND COUNTY RESIDENTS THROUGH THE RETENTION AND CREATION OF QUALITY JOBS AND DIVERSIFICATION OF THE ECONOMIC BASE.

THE FOUNDATION FOR THE MID SOUTH INVESTS IN PEOPLE AND STRATEGIES THAT BUILD PHILANTHROPY AND PROMOTE RACIAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY IN ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI.

TO FACILITATE BUSINESS GROWTH, RETENTION, AND ATTRACTION TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY PROSPERITY IN SISKIYOU COUNTY.

SEE SCHEDULE O.THE LONG ISLAND HIGH TECHNOLOGY INCUBATOR (LIHTI) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS AND STABILIZES EARLY-STAGE, HIGH-RISK, HIGH-TECH BUSINESSES. WE ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING NEW TECHNOLOGICALLY-INNOVATIVE COMPANIES GROW BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A VARIETY OF SUPPORT RESOURCES AND SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO ITS BEAUTIFUL SETTING, LIHTI'S LOCATION ON THE STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY CAMPUS ENABLES THE TRANSFER OF IDEAS FROM THE UNIVERSITY TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR. THE COMPANIES THAT DEVELOP AND GROW AS A RESULT OF BEING A PART OF THE INCUBATOR CREATE JOBS AND EXPAND THE TAX BASE ON LONG ISLAND AND IN NEW YORK STATE.

Conduct training and research related to emerging practices, trends and innovations in the regional planning and development field.

Job creation, attracting & retaining businesses and other economic development activities by providing grants and below-market rate loan programs through Urban Enterprise

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR NORTH LOUISIANA. THE NORTH LOUISIANA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP WORKS TO ENSURE THAT COMPANIES IDENTIFY NORTH LOUISIANA AS A DESIRABLE BUSINESS LOCATION AND ENCOURAGES CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND JOB CREATION BY SERVING AS TH LEAD PROMOTER, FACILITATOR, INFORMATION PROVIDER, AND ADOVATE FOR BOTH EXISTING EMPLOYERS AND COMPANIES CONSIDERING THE REGION FOR THE FIRST TIME.

IMPROVING AND ENHANCING THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE RESIDING WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES. TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TO ASSIST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS IN OBTAINING FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS.

CREATED TO PROMOTE THE GREATER HATTIESBURG AREA AND ITS TOURISM INDUSTRY TO POTENTIAL VISITORS, INCREASE OVERNIGHT BOOKINGS FOR BOTH LEISURE AND CORPORATE TRAVEL WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF GROWING THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THESE VISITORS ON THE LOCAL ECONOMY.

TO STRENGTHEN THE ALBUQUERQUE METROPOLITAN AREA THROUGH THE RECRUITMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, AND BY PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE RETENTION AND EXPANSION OF ECONOMIC BASE EMPLOYERS.

TO CURATE, DISTINGUISH, AND DEVELOP ONTARIO COUNTY'S DESTINATION BRAND. INSPIRING TRAVEL, CREATING ECONOMIC VITALITY FOR OUR STAKEHOLDERS AND COMMUNITIES, AND PROVIDING QUALITY OF LIFE BENEFITS FOR OUR RESIDENTS.

CREATION AND RETENTION OF QUALITY JOBS FOR THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE AND ALLEN COUNTY RESIDENTS THROUGH THE ATTRACTION OF NEW EMPLOYERS AND THE STRENGTHENING OF EXISTING EMPLOYERS.

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE MAIN SOUTH AREA OF WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS.

PROVIDING NEW SMALL BUSINESS START-UP ASSISTANCE, BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, CONSULTATION, AND AFFORDABLE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.

THE CAROLINAS GATEWAY PARTNERSHIP IS DEDICATED TO THE CREATION OF COMMUNITY WEALTH THROUGH THE RETENTION, CREATION, AND EXPANSION OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN TARBORO, ROCKY MOUNT, AND EDGECOMBE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.

TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN BASTROP BY PROVIDING THE APPROPRIATE INFRASTRUCTURE AS REQUIRED. THE BASTROP EDC WILL PROMOTE AND ASSIST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHICH WILL PROVIDE OUR RESIDENTS MEANINGFUL AND REWARDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND GREATER ACCESS TO DESIRABLE GOODS AND SERVICES.

PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF OHIO.

To economically transform the lives of local neighborhood residents and businesses by providing programs and services that empower the community, develop its commerce, and honor its Mexican American culture and heritage. Also, to address the problems resulting from area poverty and to stimulate neighborhood economic vitality by aggressive efforts

The CDC implements and manages housing repair and business loan programs to provide residents of Pierce County access to safe, decent, and affordable housing and stimulate economic development through job creation.

PCRG is a coalition of community leaders working for economic justice, equitable investment practices and sufficient financial resources to revitalize communities throughout Allegheny County, PA

ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS TO SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA.

THE ALLIANCE IS A COALITION OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVOCACY GROUPS WITH A MISSION TO BUILD POWER ACROSS THE INTERSECTIONS OF GEOGRAPHY, RACE, CULTURE, AND ISSUES IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION TO ELIMINATE SYSTEMS OF OPPRESSION AND ADVANCE OUR COLLECTIVE LIBERATION. WE ENVISION A VIBRANT REGION WHERE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS, POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND INVESTMENTS ARE CENTERED IN THE NEEDS AND EXPERTISE OF LOW-WEALTH PEOPLE AND BLACK, INDIGENOUS, IMMIGRANT, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR; HISTORICAL HARMS ARE ADDRESSED; AND OUR HEALING, BELONGING, AND PROSPERITY ARE PRIORITIZED IN DECISIONS ABOUT OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE COMMUNITIES. THE ALLIANCE ENGAGES DOZENS OF OTHER ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS IN ADVANCING OUR SHARED VISION FOR AN EQUITABLE REGION THROUGH: --COALITION ORGANIZING: WE ORGANIZE COALITIONS THAT CROSS THE BOUNDARIES OF RACE, CULTURE, GEOGRAPHY AND ISSUES TO ADVANCE EQUITY AND JUSTICE. WE USE AN INSIDE/OUTSIDE STRATEGY, BUILDING STRONG AND EFFECTIVE ALLIES WITHIN SYSTEMS AS W

TRANSPORTATION CHOICES COALITION BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO ADVOCATE FOR SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, AND EQUITABLE TRANSPORTATION ACROSS WASHINGTON.

THE COMPANY'S PRIMARY FUNCTION IS THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN HILL, BLAINE, LIBERTY, PHILLIPS AND CHOUTEAU COUNTIES OF MONTANA.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES WITH LOANS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, COORDINATION, & IMPLEMENTATION AND PROVIDE SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING, COUNSELING, & FINANCE ASSISTANCE WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING STABLE, LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR ECONOMY.