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Economic Development Administration
EDA HEADQUARTERS
U.S. Department of Commerce
-1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Suite 7800; Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-4085
-1401 Constitution Avenue, NW Suite 7800; Washington, DC 20230 (202) 482-4085
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Mission
“To lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy.”
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) was established under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3121), as amended, to generate jobs, help retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically distressed areas of the United States. EDA assistance is available to rural and urban areas of the Nation experiencing high unemployment, low income, or other severe economic distress. In fulfilling its mission, EDA is guided by the basic principle that distressed communities must be empowered to develop and implement their own economic development and revitalization strategies. Based on these locally- and regionally-developed priorities, EDA works in partnership with state and local governments, regional economic development districts, public and private nonprofit organizations, and Indian tribes. EDA helps distressed communities address problems associated with long-term economic distress, as well as sudden and severe economic dislocations including recovering from the economic impacts of natural disasters, the closure of military installations and other Federal facilities, changing trade patterns, and the depletion of natural resources.
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Senior Leadership
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John Fernandez – Assistant Secretary of Commerce
for Economic Development
for Economic Development
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Brian McGowan – Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce
for Economic Development
for Economic Development
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Kristine Lee Leiphart – Deputy Assistant Secretary for Regional Affairs
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Sean Cartwright – Chief of Staff
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Angela Belden Martinez – Senior Advisor and Director of Outreach
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Barry E. A. Johnson – Senior Advisor and Director of Strategic Initiatives
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Sandi Walters – Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer
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Darice Ahrnsbrak – Chief Information Officer
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Barry Bird – Chief Counsel
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Bryan Borlik – Director, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms
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Angela Ewell-Madison – Director, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs
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Cleve Mesidor – Director, Public Affairs
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