ACC Receives Dept. of Labor Grant
Alvin Community College was one of 18 American colleges to receive a Strengthening Community College grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. The $1.5 million grant will go towards upgrading ACC’s CNC program and will fund staffing, equipment and curriculum development with the aim of increasing women in the field. “Our Strengthening Community Colleges grantees run programs that help lift whole communities, like by helping community colleges equip workers with the skills they need right now, while
ACC Ranks Among Best in the State for Job Placement/Transfer
Alvin Community College ranked second in the state with the highest number of graduates either finding employment or transferring to further their education after graduating. The assessment was conducted by Houston Landing and based on data from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Nearly 97 percent of all ACC graduates were either employed or transferred to another institution to continue their education which was second best compared to all Texas community colleges, according to the
ACC Receives JET Grant
ACC Receives JET Grant The Alvin Community College Process Technology program received a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission for The $349,980 grant was issued through the Jobs and Education for Texans program from the Texas Workforce Commission. “As Texas’ economy continues to grow, it is critical that we invest in our future workforce,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott. “This $15 million in career training grants will support career and technical training programs for thousands of Texas students
PORT FREEPORT AWARDED $1.487 MILLION CLEAN PORTS PROGRAM GRANT BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
PORT FREEPORT AWARDED $1.487 MILLION CLEAN PORTS PROGRAM GRANT BY THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FREEPORT, TX (November 18, 2024) – Port Freeport is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $1,487,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Ports Program. This funding will enhance the port's commitment to environmental innovation and community engagement by supporting zero-emissions equipment, infrastructure improvements, and climate planning initiatives. “We
PORT FREEPORT RECEIVES 35th CONSECUTIVE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
PORT FREEPORT RECEIVES 35th CONSECUTIVE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FINANCIAL REPORTING FREEPORT, TX (October 28, 2024) – For the 35th consecutive year, Port Freeport has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). “This prestigious recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to transparency and financial integrity,”
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought “As communities across the Southeast continue to recover and rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the SBA remains focused on its mission to provide support to small businesses to help stabilize local economies, even in the face of diminished disaster funding,” said Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman. “If your business has sustained physical damage, or you’ve lost inventory, equipment or revenues, the SBA will help you
SBA Shatters $500 Million Mark in Texas Disaster Relief Loans
SBA Shatters $500 Million Mark in Texas Disaster Relief Loans SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, announced today that SBA has approved more than $500 million in federal disaster loans for Texas businesses and residents impacted by recent disaster declarations. According to Sánchez, SBA has approved $140,398,750 for businesses and $364,812,900 for residents to help rebuild and recover
La SBA Supera los $500 Millones en Préstamos de Asistencia para Desastre en Texas
La SBA Supera los $500 Millones en Préstamos de Asistencia para Desastre en Texas SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., administrador asociado de la Oficina de Recuperación y Resiliencia ante Desastres (ODR&R, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés), anunció hoy que la SBA ha aprobado más de $500 millones de dólares en préstamos federales para desastre para los negocios y residentes en Texas que se vieron afectados por las recientes
SBA to Close Business Recovery Center in Richmond
SBA to Close Business Recovery Center in Richmond SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, announced today that SBA will close its Richmond Business Recovery Center at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. “SBA opened the center to provide personalized assistance to businesses that were affected by the Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5-9,” said Sánchez. Until the center closes, SBA customer
La SBA Cerrará Centro de Recuperación para Negocios en Richmond
La SBA Cerrará Centro de Recuperación para Negocios en Richmond SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., administrador asociado de la Oficina de Recuperación y Resiliencia ante Desastres (ODR&R, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés), anunció hoy que la SBA cerrará centro de recuperación para negocios (BRC, por sus siglas en inglés) en Richmond a las 4:30 p.m. el viernes, 11 de octubre de 2024. “La SBA abrió este centro para brindar asistencia
ACC Regents Approve 2024-25 Tax Rate
ACC Regents Approve 2024-25 Tax Rate The Alvin Community College Board of Regents approved the 2024-25 fiscal year tax rate during their meeting on September 26. The regents approved a 15.6 cent tax rate per $100 of property value, which is a half-cent more than the previous year’s rate. The tax rate will include 14.9 cents for the Maintenance and Operations budget with .7 cents for Interest and Sinking. The rate was approved 7-2 with regent chair ‘Bel Sanchez, vice chair Jody Droege, secretary Dr.
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Disaster Loans for Property Damage Due to Hurricane Beryl
Deadline Approaching in Texas for SBA Disaster Loans for Property Damage Due to Hurricane Beryl SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded Texas private nonprofit organizations of the Oct. 21 deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5 - 9. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Texas Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Chambers County
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for TexasDisaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Chambers County SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Chambers County following the amendment to President Biden’s Aug. 21, major disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of Hurricane Beryl that occurred July 5 - 9, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business
Port Commission Adopts A Zero Tax Rate A Self-Reliant Start to the Next Century
Port COMMISSION ADOPTS A ZERO Tax Ratea self-reliant start to the next century FREEPORT, TX (September 12, 2024) - On September 12th, in a historic milestone for Port Freeport, the Port Commission voted to adopt a ZERO tax rate. This is the first time in Port Freeport’s history that it will be self-reliant, and no taxes will be assessed.The Brazoria County voters approved the creation of the Brazos River Harbor Navigation District of Brazoria County, Texas (now Port Freeport) in December 1925 and
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Texas - Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in 17 Additional Counties
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for TexasDisaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in 17 Additional Counties SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Angelina, Calhoun, Fort Bend, Galveston, Hardin, Jackson, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Waller and Washington counties following the amendment to President Biden’s Aug. 21, major disaster declaration
