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Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine operator Blake Veeneman inspects a casting at the Port City Group’s Port City Castings Corporation. Port City Group boosted its employment by 12 percent over last year thanks to two Rural Business Guaranteed Loans totaling $9.6 million. For more photos and information, click here .

(February 21, 2012) Manufacturing Businesses Invited to the White House

(February 21, 2012) We Can't Wait: Obama Administration Announces Steps to Boost the Rural Economy, Promote Job Creation

(February 15, 2012) White House Highlights Amber M. Benson as an Innovator in Infrastructure and “Champion of Change”

(February 15, 2012) White House Highlights Janelle Jessen as an Innovator in Infrastructure and “Champion of Change”

(February 14, 2012) USDA Deputy Under Secretary Joins SBA Leaders in Fresno To Discuss Job Creation and Business Investment Opportunities

Rural Cooperatives Magazine
January/February 2012

Farm to Fly
USDA is working within the Department and with other Federal departments and organizations on furthering renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Visit the Energy Investment Site at USDA

Webinar Presentation: Got Broadband?
Building Businesses on Rural Broadband Investments

USDA Rural Development Multi-Family Housing Energy Efficiency Initiative

	Rural Development- Committed to the Future of Tribal Nations
	USDA ARRA Annual Report 10/19/2010

	USDA Rural Development 2011 Progress Report
	USDA Strike Force Initiative 2011 Annual Report
	USDA Broadband Initiatives Program Final Report
	Cooperative Research Report, No. 221
	October 2010 Rural Development Customer Satisfaction Report