WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 28, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly has introduced legislation to help expand economic opportunity for all by encouraging economic growth, business retention and recruitment in underserved communities.
The Community Investment & Empowerment Act would authorize the Small Business Administration to make grants available to economically underserved communities, and incentivize businesses to locate to areas that have struggled to recruit and retain businesses to meet residents’ needs. Targeted businesses in the legislation include grocery chains, retail…
