The U.S. Small Business Administration said it is awarding $1.1 million in grants to three organizations to train and support small manufacturers as part of its Empower to Grow (E2G) Program, a key piece of the agency’s Made in America Manufacturing Initiative.
The selected groups — The Ohio State University, the Bluefield West Virginia Economic Development Authority, and the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services — will deliver regional training, consulting, and technical assistance aimed at strengthening small manufacturers in critical industries.
“The SBA is focused on delivering for America’s manufacturers – the majority of whom are small businesses – by offering the capital and resources they need to rebuild America’s industrial strength,” said SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler. “With targeted grant dollars that support tools and training with broad geographic reach, we are adding to a range of efforts … that will help job creators build a future which is Made in America, by Americans.”
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