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      November 1, 2017
    Success Story: University of Texas at Austin & True Wealth Ventures Partner to Help Female-Founded Startups Access Elusive Venture Dollars

    
          Recent research in the high tech entrepreneurship world finds companies that are most inclusive of women in top governing positions traditionally outperform other companies with less diversity, demonstrating 35% higher return on equity and 34% better total returns. Yet, only 2.19% of total global venture dollars are going to female-founded startups, despite the workforce being comprised of 50% female, and 36% of small businesses (PDF) being owned by females.
    
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        November 1, 2017
    Spotlight: Jobs and Capital: How the Regional Innovation Strategies Program Helps Push the Economy Forward

    
          During National Entrepreneurship Month, as we celebrate the dynamic startups and entrepreneurs all over our nation that are building innovative businesses and making America more competitive with new jobs, cutting edge technology, and stronger regional economies, we pause to reflect on our flagship platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, the Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) program.
    
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        November 1, 2017
    Highlight: Baltimore Food Enterprise Center Opens!

    
          A November 14, celebration attended by EDA Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Affairs Dennis Alvord, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Kenneth Holt and Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, heralded the grand opening of the Baltimore Food Enterprise Center (BFEC).
    
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        October 13, 2017
    Spotlight on Commerce: Mara Campbell, U.S. Economic and Development Administration (EDA)

    
          As an attorney at the U.S. Economic Development Administration, I get to have a direct and positive impact on communities throughout the United States. By making strategic investments to support innovation, entrepreneurs, new infrastructure and workforce training programs, EDA helps strengthen local economies across America every day.
    
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        October 1, 2017
    Success Story: Recent EDA Investments in Missouri and West Virginia Support Local Efforts to Grow their Manufacturing Base

    
          On Manufacturing Day, October 6, 2017, EDA Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Affairs (DAS-RA) Dennis Alvord joined Missouri Governor Eric Greitens and St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson to break ground on Ranken Technical College’s new Manufacturing Inc., incubator facility.
    
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        October 1, 2017
    Spotlight: Manufacturing is Key to Building Stronger Communities

    
          Manufacturing is a critical economic sector where workers develop and use the latest technology and build lasting, meaningful careers.
    
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        October 1, 2017
    Highlight: U.S. Department of Commerce Releases Report on Streamlining Government Permitting and Reducing Unnecessary Regulations on the Domestic Manufacturing Industry

    
          On October 2, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross released the Streamlining Permitting and Regulatory Burdens for American Manufacturers report that was submitted to President Donald Trump.
    
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        September 1, 2017
    Success Story:  Economic Disaster Recovery – The Calm after the Storm

    
          When devastating events wreak havoc on lives and communities, EDA has been there to aid those affected by a disaster.
    
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        September 1, 2017
    Spotlight: Restoring Communities That Face Disaster: EDA Leadership, Tools and Resources

    
          Members of FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue Nebraska Task Force One (NE TF1) perform one of many water rescues in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people and families so deeply impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
    
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        September 1, 2017
    Highlight: Local, State and Federal Agencies Coming Together on New Regional Watershed Approach

    
          EDA joined federal, state and non-profit partners at the Louisiana Resilient Recovery program’s kick-off meeting this August in Lafayette.
    
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