USDA ANNOUNCES $2.6 MILLION FOR WALDRON WATER IMPROVEMENTS

EAST LANSING, Dec. 8, 2009 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Michigan James J. Turner will present a $2,671,000 ceremonial loan and grant check to the Village of Waldron for water improvements at 8:45 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, at the village hall, located at 102 S. Main, in Waldron.

The event is open to the general public and everyone is welcome to attend. 

USDA Rural Development's mission is to deliver programs in a way that will support increasing economic opportunity and improve the quality of life of rural residents. As a venture capital entity, Rural Development provides equity, liquidity, and technical assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business development, and critical community and technology infrastructure. Further information on rural programs is available at a local USDA Rural Development office or by visiting USDA's web site at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/

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