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Hastings council authorizes application for state CDBG to support Pacha Soap expansion; grant would target five jobs
Summary
The Hastings City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds to support Pacha Soap Company’s proposed production expansion.
The Hastings City Council voted unanimously to authorize the city to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support an expansion by Pacha Soap Company.
During a public hearing, Laurie Ferguson of the South Central Economic Development District explained the program and the city's role as applicant. Ferguson said the grant application would support Pacha Soap’s production expansion and that, if funded, it would create five full-time-equivalent jobs, of which at least 51% must be held by or made available to low- to moderate-income individuals. She summarized program mechanics: HUD provides federal funding to states; the Nebraska Department of Economic Development administers the funds and requires the municipality to apply on behalf of the business. The council then voted to authorize the mayor (chief elected official) to sign the application.
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