U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Michigan James J. Turner will present a $25,000 grant to the Alliance for Economic Success at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Ramsdell Inn, 399 River Street, in Manistee.
USDA Rural Development provided the funds through the Rural Business Development Grant program to help Manistee County attract and expand manufacturing businesses.
The event is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.
USDA Rural Development State Director for Michigan James J. Turner was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009. USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, has a portfolio of programs designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. Under the Obama Administration, USDA Rural Development has invested more than $6.5 billion in Michigan projects.