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Thursday, January 26, 2023 – Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $958,960 to Henry County, Virginia, for the construction of a pump station, sewer line, and other improvements to the county’s water and sewer system, in an effort to support business and job growth in the area.

“This is great news for Henry County. This significant federal funding to improve the county’s water and sewer system and support local manufacturing will go a long way in creating new opportunities for jobs and economic development in the county,” said Rep. Morgan Griffith. “I look forward to seeing this money positively impact the area for years to come.”

This investment by the EDA is projected to create 36 jobs, retain 31 jobs, and generate $21 million in private investment.

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