Newell speaks with U.S. Representative Troy Carter

Newell Normand

Last Thursday, December 12, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS) introduced their bipartisan legislation, the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program Act. This legislation will authorize a new competitive grant program through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for business district organizations, such as Main Street programs and local economic development entities, that provide tailored, on-the-ground assistance to small businesses in both urban and rural communities.