Philadelphia, February 14, 2011- Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced the recipients of the 2011 Neighborhood Economic Development grants, which are funded by $1 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The grants support the completion of community development corporation capital projects. The Commerce Department awarded grants to these nine organizations with the goal of supporting economic development projects in neighborhoods throughout the city. The selected projects are in areas that meet CDBG funding eligibility requirements targeting low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. This event is part of Jobs Week—a series of jobs-related economic opportunity events held throughout the city announcing the development, retention and expansion of businesses in Philadelphia.rnrnThe Neighborhood Economic Development grants reflect the Administration’s commitment to assist businesses, revitalize neighborhood commercial areas, stabilize and expand employment in the city, and eliminate blight. Awardees were selected through a competitive process in which professional staff from Commerce, RDA, OHCD Planning, and City Council. The awards range from $50,000 to $350,000 and will be utilized for economic development planning, pre-development and development activities. The $1 million in funding will help the organizations leverage $106 million in additional public and private investments. These projects are expected to create 368 permanent jobs.rnrn“This week, we have announced developments and expansions with some of the largest corporations in Philadelphia. Today, we are celebrating the growth and prosperity of small businesses in Philadelphia, which are critical economic engines in our city,†said Mayor Nutter. “We are making strategic investments in Philadelphia’s vibrant neighborhoods. These capital developments will directly impact the lives of our citizens whether by providing productive work, new public facilities or new opportunities for education.â€rnrnThroughout the week, Mayor Nutter has hosted a series of jobs-related economic opportunity events announcing the development or expansion of businesses in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, the Mayor attended the groundbreaking of 600 North Broad Street, a mixed-use venue that will create 39,000 square feet of new, commercial space. He also announced that GlaxoSmithKline will move their Philadelphia operations to a new, $80 million, LEED Platinum-certified facility at The Navy Yard. Later during the week, the Mayor highlighted the expansion of Urban Outfitters’ headquarters, which will be expanded into two buildings at The Navy Yard. The expansion will bring 1,000 permanent jobs to the city over the next three years. On Thursday, the Mayor delivered remarks at the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mayoral Address.rnrn“These awards demonstrate our commitment to ensuring that Philadelphia remains a wonderful place to live and to visit, for all kinds of people up and down the income spectrumâ€, said Kevin Dow the Commerce Department’s Chief Operating Officer.rnrn2011 Neighborhood Economic Development Grant Recipients:rno rno Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation: Development of an eastern tower located at 1001-1011 Vine Street. The proposed development will include a multi-purpose community center, ground floor retail space, and residential space. Creation of 50-75 jobs after development.rno The Enterprise Center: Construction of the Center for Culinary Enterprises (CCE) on the site of a vacant supermarket property located at 310 S. 48th Street. The CCE will be a comprehensive food business incubator – a powerful engine for creating jobs and new community-based food businesses, engaging youth, helping to overcome critical food access obstacles, and serving as a hub of accessible food industry resources. Creation of 101 proposed full-time jobs.rno People for People: Renovation of an unoccupied two-story facility to be used for retail space. The space will house the PFP Café which will create 60 unemployed, underemployed, and/or dislocated welfare-to-work clients with hands-on job readiness management training quality to helping to prepare those interested in starting their own small business and will provide two (2) full-time positions and one (1) part time position. The development will be located between Broad Street & Fairmount Avenue. Creation of 1 full-time job.rno Beech Interplex: Development of International House a mixed use facility located close to the Temple University campus. Located on the 1500 of Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Creation of 200 full-time jobs.rno Esperanza: Development of a mixed use facility also containing an educational and arts center. Creation of 8 full-time jobs.rno Community Legal Services: Construction of a four-story building to be used as offices for Community Legal Services. The development will be located at 1402-1412 Erie Avenue. Creation of 2 full-time jobs.rno Mt. Airy USA: Predevelopment and construction of the Mt. Airy Transit Village. The development will be located at Washington Lane and Chew Avenue.rno Center in the Park: Predevelopment resources to support engagement of a consultant(s) to establish a community internet café and performance venue business along the Germantown-Chelten commercial corridor. The project will provide five (5) full and part time positions.rno Korean Community Development Services Corporation: Corridor beautification, façade improvement, and corridor greening. The activities will take place at 5th Street and Roosevelt Boulevard.