Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $110,651 Awarded to North Central Planning and Development District

Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $110,651 Awarded to North Central Planning and Development District

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development/ Rural Business Development Program has awarded a grant in the amount of $110,651 to the North Central Planning and Development District.

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The Rural Development funds will be used by North Central Planning & Development District to make loan(s) to third parties for economic development to eligible small and emerging businesses. The project service area is Town of Carrollton, City of Greenwood, City of Grenada, City of Koscuisko, City of Water Valley, City of Winona, City of Durant, City of Itta Bena, Town of Vaiden, and Town of Coffeeville. It is anticipated that as many as six (6) small businesses will be assisted and 13 new jobs will be created.

For additional information contact Mr. Johnny Shell at 662-283-2675.

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