Johnson Announces Economic Development Funding For The Black Hills Council of Local Governments

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U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) announced today that the Black Hills Council of Local Governments will receive a $52,000 federal grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to continue long-term economic development planning in the region.

"This economic development funding will help the Black Hills Council of Local Governments strengthen the local economy, making it easier for people to provide for their families. My Hometown Prosperity Plan calls for investing in the public good, and this funding is a wonderful example of that kind of investment," Johnson said.

Johnson has continually supported the EDA and economic development in South Dakota as a member of the Appropriations Committee.

The Economic Development Administration, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, was established in the 1960s to generate jobs, help retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically distressed areas of the United States. EDA assistance is available to rural and urban areas of the nation experiencing high unemployment, low income, or other severe economic distress.

Senator Johnson's Hometown Prosperity Plan is a four-pillar agenda for advancing South Dakota's economy from the federal level. The four pillars, or strategies, include "Promoting Partnerships," "Emphasizing Entrepreneurship," "Investing in the Public Good," and "Protecting Pocketbooks." The full plan includes specific actions related to each strategy and can be downloaded from http://johnson.senate.gov.

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