Andrews Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Morse Haynes talks about a new business park that the corporation recently received an Economic Development Administration grant for. (Ruth Campbell|Odessa American)
ANDREWS An Economic Development Administration grant through the U.S. Department of Commerce will help finance infrastructure for a new industrial park in Andrews.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced May 24 that the Department’s Economic Development Administration awarded a $1.5 million grant to Andrews Economic Development Corporation for critical infrastructure to support a new business park. The grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan.
The funding will provide road and water infrastructure for the Northwest Business Park, supporting business development and growth, a news release said.
The EDA grant will be matched with $2.4 million in local funds and is expected to create 50 jobs…
