The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $3.4 million under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program on August 5, 2021 to support the Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. $2.5 million of the award will fund renovations to house the Center, which will offer business services, student engagement opportunities, conference and training space, an information technology hub, and a manufacturing and learning center to grow targeted industries in advanced manufacturing and information technology in Deep East Texas. The Center is expected to create 90 jobs and spur $13 million in private investment. An additional $892,895 in local funds will match the EDA grant. The Deep East Texas Council of Governments was instrumental in developing the project and will work to strengthen the regional economy through public-private collaboration and business support.
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