The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission’s comprehensive economic development strategy has been given a $70,000 boost from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

The plan, posted at nirpc.org , was adopted in May following public input sessions late last year.

According to the EDA, the funding will promote the strategy for Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties by bringing the public and private sectors together to strengthen the regional economy and create more job opportunities.

“Thank you to all the leadership of NIRPC for successfully utilizing this federal resource and continuing your initiatives to create the foundation for more economic growth in Northwest Indiana,” U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan said Thursday in announcing the grant. “I look forward to continuing to bui

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