The Mahoning County

This Eda Public Works and Economic Development Facilities Award Will Help Mahoning County Construct Upgrades to the Mahoning Avenue Industrial Corridor. in Recent Years the Mahoning County Region Suffered Multiple Plant Closures, Including Coal-related Closures, and Currently Has a High Unemployment Rate. as a Center of Industrial Activity in the Region, the Mahoning Avenue Industrial Corridor Is a Source of High-quality Jobs With a Potential for Future Job Growth and Private Investment. the Eda-funded Infrastructure Upgrades Include Roadway and Drainage Improvements, Bridge Replacement, and Resurfacing. the Upgraded Infrastructure Will Make This Critical Corridor an Attractive Location for Job Growth and Will Give Existing Employers Confidence in the Region's Ability to Provide Services That Employers Require to Expand. the Project Is Expected to Help Create 75 Jobs and Generate $5 Million in Private Investment.