BOND ANNOUNCES $500,000 FOR ADVANCED TECH CENTER Stresses Importance of Technology to Missouri's Economy
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August 10, 2004
MEXICO, MO – Senator Kit Bond today joined Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, Dr. David Sampson, and Congressman Kenny Hulshof at the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Mexico, to announce $500,000 in federal funds for the center.
"These funds are an investment in the future of our state and our efforts to transform and diversify the economies of rural Missouri," said Senator Bond. "I am proud of the ATC for preparing a well trained and ready workforce in the region. The ATC continues to help create jobs and provide new opportunities for Missouri's working families. Today's announcement will provide essential seed money for the continued expansion of this important center."
"The types of businesses this incubator will attract and foster will create a win-win situation for mid-Missouri," said Congressman Hulshof. "It will attract good-paying jobs, and put mid-Missouri on the map in the advancing world of life science research and innovation. Businesses with this focus need to be given every opportunity to succeed. I'm pleased that we're on the cutting edge in this important field."
Senator Bond and Dr. Sampson toured the ATC and presented a grant to the City of Mexico to expand the center. The grant is for fiscal year 2004 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Also, as chairman of the Senate VA-HUD Appropriations Subcommittee, Bond secured $450,000 in federal dollars for the ATC in the fiscal year 2003 Omnibus Appropriations bill. In previous years Bond helped the center secure a $1 million Department of Education grant, which the ATC used to buy top-of-the-line equipment.
The $500,000 EDA grant will allow the ATC to add a laser/photonics lab, as well as a life sciences technology program, a medical laboratory technician program and a nuclear technology program.
Bond stressed that the expansion at the ATC is in response to the increased demand for skilled workers needed to attract the future biotech, life science, and other technology intensive companies to the area. Since he served as Missouri's Governor, Bond has worked to build Missouri's technological capacities, making sure the state is well positioned to be a world leader in life sciences.
The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is a cooperative effort among the City of Mexico, industry, and higher education institutions, including Linn State Technical College, Moberly Area Community College and the University of Missouri Outreach and Extension. The ATC offers a number of Associate Degrees and Continuing Education and Certificate programs to residents in Mid-Missouri.
Kit Bond is Missouri’s senior Senator and is now in his third term after having served the state previously during two terms as Governor.
"These funds are an investment in the future of our state and our efforts to transform and diversify the economies of rural Missouri," said Senator Bond. "I am proud of the ATC for preparing a well trained and ready workforce in the region. The ATC continues to help create jobs and provide new opportunities for Missouri's working families. Today's announcement will provide essential seed money for the continued expansion of this important center."
"The types of businesses this incubator will attract and foster will create a win-win situation for mid-Missouri," said Congressman Hulshof. "It will attract good-paying jobs, and put mid-Missouri on the map in the advancing world of life science research and innovation. Businesses with this focus need to be given every opportunity to succeed. I'm pleased that we're on the cutting edge in this important field."
Senator Bond and Dr. Sampson toured the ATC and presented a grant to the City of Mexico to expand the center. The grant is for fiscal year 2004 from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). Also, as chairman of the Senate VA-HUD Appropriations Subcommittee, Bond secured $450,000 in federal dollars for the ATC in the fiscal year 2003 Omnibus Appropriations bill. In previous years Bond helped the center secure a $1 million Department of Education grant, which the ATC used to buy top-of-the-line equipment.
The $500,000 EDA grant will allow the ATC to add a laser/photonics lab, as well as a life sciences technology program, a medical laboratory technician program and a nuclear technology program.
Bond stressed that the expansion at the ATC is in response to the increased demand for skilled workers needed to attract the future biotech, life science, and other technology intensive companies to the area. Since he served as Missouri's Governor, Bond has worked to build Missouri's technological capacities, making sure the state is well positioned to be a world leader in life sciences.
The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is a cooperative effort among the City of Mexico, industry, and higher education institutions, including Linn State Technical College, Moberly Area Community College and the University of Missouri Outreach and Extension. The ATC offers a number of Associate Degrees and Continuing Education and Certificate programs to residents in Mid-Missouri.
Kit Bond is Missouri’s senior Senator and is now in his third term after having served the state previously during two terms as Governor.
