Appalachian Commission Announces $2 Million Grant Program for Businesses in Huntington…
What happened
Grant funding is available to support businesses located in the Huntington and Charleston metro areas. The program involves $2 million sourced from the Appalachian Regional Commission, an economic development partnership between the federal government and 13 states. The funds are administered by Advantage Valley, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting businesses in southwestern West Virginia.
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Why it matters
The funding is specifically designed to help businesses build out their manufacturing capacities and explore new markets. This injection of capital targets economic development in the regions of Huntington and Charleston.
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Who's involved
- West VirginiaThe state of West Virginia is home to the Appalachian partnership that provides the funding source.
- HuntingtonThe Huntington metro area is one of the targeted regions for business expansion.
- CharlestonThe Charleston metro area is the other targeted region for business expansion.
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The entities involved
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West Virginia
state of the United States of America
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Huntington
city in Cabell County, West Virginia, United States
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Charleston
largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina