Economic Development Administration (EDA)

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is a major partner and supporter of the project to rebuild the US MAC web portal. Its mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. EDA targets its investment assistance on attracting private capital investment and creating higher-skill, higher-wage jobs. EDA investments are focused on locally-developed, regionally-based economic development initiatives that achieve the highest return on the taxpayers' investment and that directly contribute to economic growth.

For further information: www.eda.gov

The San Jose Redevelopment Agency (SJRDA)

The San Jose Redevelopment Agency is a major supporter and partner of the US Market Access Center (US MAC). The San Jose Redevelopment Agency (SJRA) is a public, non-profit organization created in 1956 by the City to improve the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in San Jose by creating jobs, developing affordable housing, strengthening neighborhoods, and building public facilities. Governed by the San Jose City Council who serve as the Redevelopment Agency Board, the SJRA partners with business and the community to revitalize the economy in San Jose. The SJRA is the largest tax increment -producing redevelopment agency in California and is active in 22 Project Areas throughout San Jose. SJRA Project Areas represent approximately 25% of the City's area and provide almost 40% of San Jose jobs.

Through a balanced series of investments and initiatives, the SJRA facilitates and oversees comprehensive programs for development to revitalize the City's Downtown, neighborhoods, and industrial areas. The San Jose redevelopment agency has partnered with the International Incubator to encourage hundreds of foreign companies entering the US market to locate and grow in San Jose.

For further information contact:
Julie Amato, Senior Development Officer, San Jose Redevelopment Agency, (408) 795-1845
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website: www.sjredevelopment.org.