>Garrett County hopes to attract ‘high-power’ users
From Staff Reports
The Cumberland Times-News
Sun Jun 19, 2011, 11:26 PM EDT
MCHENRY — Garrett County hopes to attract “high-power” users to its McHenry Business Park by extending power lines there, according to an announcement of a $107,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant.
U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin and Barbara Mikulski made the grant announcement, which also included $73,000 for Hagerstown Community College.
The electrical upgrade to the business park will be a plus for technology-based and small-component businesses. The county will provide $107,000, bringing the total project funding to $214,000, according to the announcement. Officials expect to serve 10 businesses and create 50 new jobs.
“These grants will bring new jobs and strengthen educational opportunities in Western Maryland,” Cardin said. “The funding for McHenry Business Park will strengthen Garrett County’s economy by bringing high-tech businesses and jobs to the community. The grant to Hagerstown Community College will help give students the education and training they need to succeed in today’s work force.”
“These funds will help the region build the infrastructure and the work force it needs to attract new high-tech businesses, jobs and economic development to Western Maryland,” Mikulski said. “I will continue to fight for federal grants like these that invest in Maryland communities and future economic opportunities.”
Hagerstown Community College will use its grant, which also requires the college of match funds, to purchase equipment for its Digital Instrumentation & Process Control project. The project will provide students with hands-on training using software, laboratory equipment and other materials.
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