Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack today led the bi-state, bipartisan, bicameral delegation representing the Quad Cities in calling for the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to designate the region as an Advanced Manufacturing Community. The Quad Cities region of Iowa and Illinois has long been a hub of manufacturing innovation and this designation would reinforce the regions efforts to be recognized as a world class manufacturer. Loebsack was joined by Senators Grassley and Harkin and Representative Braley from Iowa and Senators Durbin and Kirk and Representative Bustos from Illinois in sending a letter to Matt Erskine, EDA Deputy Assistant Administrator.
"We must continue to focus on growing the economy and putting folks back to work, especially in the manufacturing field," said Congressman Dave Loebsack. "This designation will help the Quad Cities region grow their efforts to attract and maintain manufacturing companies of all sizes. Along with the recently announced Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation (DMDI) Institute, being designated a Advanced Manufacturing Community will greatly benefit the Quad Cities region."
"Growing our economy, creating jobs and bolstering manufacturing has been my focus since taking office, and that is why I'm pleased to join with Congressman Loebsack in calling for our bi-state region to receive an Advanced Manufacturing Community designation," said Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. "Our region's workforce is the best in the world and with this designation would be even better positioned to be home to more of the good-paying manufacturing jobs of the future."
A copy of the letter can be found here.
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