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Spokane County receives $48M in federal funding for aerospace tech hub


Published on 2025-01-14 21:02:18 - MSN
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  • The hub will develop and manufacture lighter, more efficient materials for planes and other aerospace technology and then supply those materials to manufacturers.

Spokane County has been awarded $48 million in federal funding to establish an aerospace technology hub, aimed at enhancing the region's capabilities in aerospace and defense manufacturing. This investment, part of a broader initiative by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration, seeks to foster innovation, create high-quality jobs, and bolster national security through advanced technology development. The funding will support the creation of a consortium involving local businesses, educational institutions, and government entities to drive research, development, and workforce training in aerospace technologies. This initiative not only aims to elevate Spokane's role in the national aerospace sector but also to stimulate economic growth and technological advancement in the region.

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