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Issue date: 5/16/07 Section: News
The University of Houston-Victoria has received $800,000 in Economic Development Administration funds to help build the Regional Center for Economic Development.
The grant money was approved by U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez. Wayne Beran, Vice President for Administration and Finance at UHV, will manage the construction of the project.
The location of the Regional Center for Economic Development (RCED) is currently undecided. When complete, the 45,000 square-foot, two-story building will be occupied by the UHV Small Business Development Center, the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, the Victoria Chamber of Commerce and UHV's School of Business.
The entities involved will have the opportunity to work together and have a greater impact on educational efforts in Victoria County.
"Limited education impacts the region's economic condition and its ability to attract new industry sectors due to the need for a more educated and skilled workforce," Beran said.
The purpose for constructing the RCED is to impact economic development efforts in Victoria and surrounding counties, according to Beran.
"There is significant economic distress in the region," Beran said.
The project will help create 300 jobs and leverage $200,000 in private investments.
The focal point of the center is to address the region's economic distress and provide more job opportunities.
The RCED will promote and host business workshops and seminars. Internships and work study programs will also be offered through the School of Business at UHV.
"The entities moving into the building will offer internships. Any student can apply, not just business students," Beran said.
Beran has worked on the project for three years. He said he hopes the project will bring more companies to the area offering higher-paying jobs. The project is planned to be completed by next year.
The grant money was approved by U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez. Wayne Beran, Vice President for Administration and Finance at UHV, will manage the construction of the project.
The location of the Regional Center for Economic Development (RCED) is currently undecided. When complete, the 45,000 square-foot, two-story building will be occupied by the UHV Small Business Development Center, the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, the Victoria Chamber of Commerce and UHV's School of Business.
The entities involved will have the opportunity to work together and have a greater impact on educational efforts in Victoria County.
"Limited education impacts the region's economic condition and its ability to attract new industry sectors due to the need for a more educated and skilled workforce," Beran said.
The purpose for constructing the RCED is to impact economic development efforts in Victoria and surrounding counties, according to Beran.
"There is significant economic distress in the region," Beran said.
The project will help create 300 jobs and leverage $200,000 in private investments.
The focal point of the center is to address the region's economic distress and provide more job opportunities.
The RCED will promote and host business workshops and seminars. Internships and work study programs will also be offered through the School of Business at UHV.
"The entities moving into the building will offer internships. Any student can apply, not just business students," Beran said.
Beran has worked on the project for three years. He said he hopes the project will bring more companies to the area offering higher-paying jobs. The project is planned to be completed by next year.