The city of Fall River has been chosen to take part in President Barack Obama's pilot program that's geared to boost economic development.
The pilot program is called the National Resource Network intended to serve as a "311 for Cities" that connects communities across the country to network with private and public sector experts to help local governments improve economic development strategies.
Federal Programs Related to - Regional Economic Development
Programs that provide technical assistance, venture capital, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to encourage the establishment and growth of business and industry in a particular region of the United States.
Federal Programs Related to - Community Economic Development
Programs that provide technical assistance and funds to help communities retain and recycle income within the community by investing in the development of local institutions and businesses.
Business Growth; Business Loans; Economic Growth; Economic Transformation; Real Estate Organizations; Socioeconomic Development; Technology Transfer; Transfer of Technology; Urban Enterprise Zones
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Fall River As Part of Economic Development Project