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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2007

Columbus, OH -- Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced that Mahoning County will receive a $230,000 Ohio Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program. Mahoning County will utilize the grant for infrastructure improvements allowing for the construction of the Mahoning Valley Health Care Center.

"These funds will assist Mahoning County's infrastructure needs for business development and job growth," said Lt. Governor Lee Fisher, who also serves as Director of the Ohio Department of Development. "The Small Cities Community Development Block Grant is an example of the state's commitment to strengthening communities across Ohio."Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced that Mahoning County will receive a $230,000 Ohio Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program. Mahoning County will utilize the grant for infrastructure improvements allowing for the construction of the Mahoning Valley Health Care Center. Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced that Mahoning County will receive a $230,000 Ohio Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program. Mahoning County will utilize the grant for infrastructure improvements allowing for the construction of the Mahoning Valley Health Care Center.

"These funds will assist Mahoning County's infrastructure needs for business development and job growth," said Lt. Governor Lee Fisher, who also serves as Director of the Ohio Department of Development. "The Small Cities Community Development Block Grant is an example of the state's commitment to strengthening communities across Ohio."

The Mahoning Valley Health Care Center is a 66-room facility that will provide assisted living and nursing care in Springfield Township. The $8.3 million project is expected to create 71 jobs. CDBG funds will be used specifically to install approximately 2,600 linear feet of street, water, sewer, flood and drainage infrastructure.

The CDBG Economic Development Program provides funding for economic development projects that create and/or retain permanent, private-sector job opportunities. The grants enable local governments to provide public improvements directly related to business development and financial assistance to private entities for economic development projects. Jobs created through this program must benefit primarily low- and moderate-income Ohioans.

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Media Contacts: Nikki Jaworski (614) 466-9161 or Maria Smith (614) 466-2382.