The I-20 Corridor Regional Accelerator has the potential to serve as a model for the rest of the country in fostering economic development in rural communities, according to federal officials.
Representatives from the Obama administration visited Louisiana Tech University on Thursday to tour the campus and discuss the selection of the I-20 Corridor Accelerator as a winner in the Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge — a national competition designed to spur job creation and economic growth in rural communities by identifying and leveraging local assets and strengthening linkages to industry.
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