The Obama administration has designated the first 12 regions to receive funding as a part of the Government's Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership, a plan aimed at spurring investment and creating jobs.
It is hoped that the $1.3bn (£780m) US Commerce Department-led programme will accelerate the resurgence of manufacturing in communities nationwide. The money will be spent on supporting long-term economic development strategies in the manufacturing sector and help to increase international trade and exports. “The 12 Manufacturing Communities announced today represent a diverse group of communities…
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