This EDA investment supports the western new york's advanced manufacturing cluster, led by the empire state development corridor, with strengthening the advanced manufacturing sector in buffalo, new…

This $8.7 million Economic Development Administration Project Grant supports advanced manufacturing initiatives in Buffalo, New York. Funded through the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program, the award accelerates growth of the region's advanced manufacturing sector. Key projects include renovating two industrial buildings to develop the Northland Corridor campus in Buffalo's East Side and creating an on-site clean energy microgrid. Additional funding expands small and mid-sized manufacturer training at Buffalo Manufacturing Works and builds a career readiness program offering new on-ramps into advanced manufacturing careers. Once completed, these investments are intended to strengthen regional industry clusters in Buffalo while creating good-paying jobs and enhancing U.S. competitiveness globally. The Edison Welding Institute will oversee award execution through its Buffalo Manufacturing Works sub-awardee.

This EDA investment supports the western new york's advanced manufacturing cluster, led by the empire state development corridor, with strengthening the advanced manufacturing sector in buffalo, new york by accelerating the growth of advanced manufacturing in the region. The projects funded as part of this award include development of the northland corridor in buffalo's east side by renovating two industrial buildings and creating a clean energy microgrid to power the campus. Funding will also expand a small- and mid-sized manufacturer training program at the buffalo manufacturing works and build out a career readiness program to expand on-ramps into an advanced manufacturing career. Once implemented, the investment will help develop and strengthen regional industry clusters - all while embracing economic equity, creating good-paying jobs, and enhancing U.S. Competitiveness globally.