Congressman Cohen Announces $800,000 Community Economic Development Grant

WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the South Memphis Renewal Community Development Corporation (SMRCDC) will receive an $800,000 grant to complete the construction of the 38126 Innovation and Technology Center from the Community Economic Development (CED) Program. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services CED program expands employment for low-income communities facing persistent poverty and high unemployment by investing in community development corporations.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"This funding for the SMRCDC promises to create new businesses and more than 30 jobs in the area of South Memphis it serves. I look forward to seeing the completion of the Innovation and Technology Center, and the continued success of its efforts."

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