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Open House Celebration held for new Adaawe-Wigamig Business Center

Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians awarded $3 million dollar grant for its construction

September 23, 2020 - Today the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, Red Lake, Minnesota, was awarded a $3 million grant to construct the Tribe's Adaawe-Wigamig Business Center.

The EDA grant, to be located in a Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Opportunity Zone, will be matched with $214,789 in local funds and is expected to create 217 jobs, retain 87 jobs, and generate $7.2 million in private investment.

An Open House celebration was also held from 10 AM - 2 PM, that included speakers and a meal.

 

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