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Sen. Christopher A. Coons (D-DE) News Release
WILMINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Tom Carper, and Representative John Carney today announced a total of $500,000 in U.S. Department of Commerce funding through the Economic Development Administration for the creation of a University Center Economic Development Program at Delaware State University.
The University Center will serve as a hub for enhancing regional economic development through conducting applied research and by providing technical assistance to public and private sector organizations.
"This is really terrific news for Delaware State University and the surrounding business community," Senator Coons said. "The positive impact from the school's University Center will have a ripple effect on economic development throughout the state. When I learned that Delaware was one of only a few states without a University Center, I introduced an amendment that would set a goal for creating these centers in every state. I'm proud that, thanks to this grant, Delaware will now be part of a partnership where economic development takes center stage."
"This grant is the first step toward strengthening economic development and entrepreneurship at Delaware State University and in Kent and Sussex Counties," said Senator Carper....