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Congressman Thompson ANNOUNCES $189,000 awarded to The North Central Planning and Development District

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Commerce has awarded North Central Planning and Development District an investment award in the amount of $189,000.

This EDA planning investment supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) in the region served by the North Central Planning and Development District which comprises Attala, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes, Leflore, Montgomery, and Yalobusha counties. The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy.

For more information, contact Steve Russell at 662.283.2675.