EDA GRANT AWARDED

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced in March that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to Lenoir Community College, to support the renovation of the College’s Floyd Health Sciences Center. The EDA grant, to be matched with more than $5 million in state funding and $115,439 in local investments, is expected to create more than 500 jobs.

“We are more than thrilled to have received this grant which will allow us to expand and enhance our health sciences and nursing programs to meet the ever-growing need of health care professionals in our region,” said LCC President Dr. Rusty Hunt. “We greatly appreciate the support from our national, state, and local leaders as well as our partners in the health care industry. This is a great day for Lenoir Community College and for the students we serve.”

“The healthcare industry is advancing rapidly under the Trump Administration, and we are committed to providing American jobs that support its growth,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “Lenoir Community College’s new facility

LCC AWARDED U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EDA GRANT OF $2 MILLION

will boost the local economy by creating jobs and arming the region with better medical services.”

“This EDA investment will enhance the growth of the healthcare industry in eastern North Carolina,” said Dana Gartzke, Performing the Delegated Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. “The new Floyd Health Sciences Center will feature labs, classrooms, conference rooms and office space, providing students with the tools they need to prepare for careers in the field.” “Health services have never been more critical to our state,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “These funds will help Lenoir Community College continue to prepare our workforce for North Carolina’s needs.” “I was excited to learn this EDA award was granted after having written a letter to Secretary Ross requesting the funding,” said Congressman Greg Murphy (NC-03). “Lenoir Community College’s health sciences facility is a deserving recipient, especially at a time when many North Carolinians deserve economic expansion. With constituents considering alternative employment opportunities, this grant will

THESE FUNDS WILL HELP LENOIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONTINUE TO PREPARE OUR WORKFORCE FOR NORTH CAROLINA’S NEEDS.

Roy Cooper, North Carolina Governor

support the growth of a regional workforce development program to health care professionals and support personnel.”

This project was made possible by the regional planning efforts led by the Eastern Carolina Council, which EDA funds to bring together the public and private sectors to create an economic development roadmap to strengthen the regional economy, support private capital

investment and create jobs.

AFTER LCC, I PLAN TO TRANSFER TO ECU TO EARN MY BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.