Eastern Plains RC & D

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT APPROVED

Eastern Plains Economic Development Corporation (EPEDC) has been informed that their application to be designated as an EDA Economic Development District has been approved according to Carter County Commissioner Bill Loehding, EPEDC Chairman.  Sandy K. Baruah, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development with the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C. informed Commissioner Loehding of the decision via letter dated August 27, 2007. 

Assistant Secretary Baruah said the district is comprised of Carter, Dawson, Fallon, Prairie, and Wibaux Counties in Montana. The letter stated that President Bush is committed to ensuring that no community or demographic group is excluded from the opportunity to achieve the American dream.  To that end, this EDA designation will serve as a foundation for future successes that will benefit both families and businesses in your region. 

EDA is committed to providing financial assistance to meet the economic development needs of distressed communities throughout the United States.  Baruah also stated in the letter that EDA trusts that this designation will strengthen the economies of the eastern Montana region.  Chairman Loehding wishes to thank Eastern Plains RC&D for sponsoring Eastern Plains Economic Development and looks forward to a close working relationship in the future.