For Release: Monday, December 17, 2007
Contact: David Gillies: 202-225-5661

SOUTHERN FIVE REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECEIVES EDA GRANT

Washington - U.S. Congressman Jerry Costello (D-IL) announced today that the Southern Five Regional Planning and Development Commission, located in Ullin and serving the counties of Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski and Union, has received a $55,628 district planning grant from the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.  The funds will be used to support long-term regional economic development planning. 

"Southern Five is playing an important leadership role in economic development in the area," said Costello.  "I will continue to support these efforts because I know these funds are critical to bringing new jobs and investment to the area."

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