Rural Businesses Set To Receive Economic Boost

Rural businesses in Alabama, Iowa and Nevada are among 54 companies across the U.S. to receive part of the $144 million in loan guarantees to help rebuild and revitalize rural America. The funding, made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will assist companies like Big Island Biodiesel, LLC, which was selected to construct a biodiesel production plant in Keaau, Hawaii. Organic Renaissance, LLC, in Athol, Mass., also will receive money to facilitate the provision of fresh, locally grown farm products to restaurants, retailers and other buyers. View the list of businesses to receive funding.