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Retention grants bolster Eastern Plating and American Appliance as firms rebuild after Hurricane Elaine
Summary
Speakers at an economic recovery event announced retention grants for Eastern Plating and American Appliance, saying the companies will reinvest roughly $20,000,000 and retain just over 300 jobs following the Sept. 28, 2024 flood caused by Hurricane Elaine.
Speakers at an economic recovery event announced retention grants to Eastern Plating and American Appliance, saying the companies are investing close to $20 million to restore operations and will retain just over 300 jobs across two locations.
Officials framed the grants as part of a larger effort to stabilize local employers after Hurricane Elaine. "We're providing some retention grants, both to Eastern Plating and American Appliance," said Speaker 1. The speaker added that the private reinvestment — "close to $20,000,000" — and the jobs retained are…
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