WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Rural Development (RD) awarded a grant of $114,000 to the Hettinger Area Chamber of Commerce.

The USDA funds will be used to purchase equipment and renovate a building to establish a workforce development training center. The project will assist with the development of small and emerging businesses by providing a space for entrepreneurs and business to succeed, offering professional development, job training, educational opportunities, and providing affordable access to technology. The project is anticipated to assist at least 10 businesses and create two jobs in the first year of operation.

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