USDA ANNOUNCES CLARENDON GLEN OPEN HOUSE

EAST LANSING, Sept. 5, 2008 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Director for Michigan Gene DeRossett will present a $674,482.67 ceremonial loan check at the open house for the newly refurbished Clarendon Glen Apartments, 230 Mary Street, in Clare on Friday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m.

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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