This EDA investment supports the town of smithfield with making sewer improvements to serve west smithfield business park and facilitate needed capacity to amazon fulfillment and sorting center in…

The Town of Smithfield, North Carolina received a $6,495,880 project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program (CFDA 11.307) on June 7, 2022. The funding will support sewer infrastructure improvements to serve the West Smithfield Business Park and facilitate additional capacity for an Amazon fulfillment and sorting center in Johnston County. The EAA program aims to assist regions experiencing adverse economic changes, and this project is intended to bolster job creation, private investment, and economic growth in the region following significant disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic by providing opportunities for dislocated workers through the Amazon facility. Completion of the sewer improvements will benefit the Town of Smithfield and local economy.

This EDA investment supports the town of smithfield with making sewer improvements to serve west smithfield business park and facilitate needed capacity to amazon fulfillment and sorting center in johnston county, north carolina. The region experienced significant disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic and the project will help provide opportunities for dislocated workers. Once completed, the project will bolster job creation, spur private investment, and strengthen economic growth throughout the region.