Germany to invest €8 million in economic development of the Aral Sea region POLITICS 20:52 / 27.02.2021 706
Minister of Agriculture Jamshid Khodjayev and Project Manager of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) Paul Schumacher signed an agreement on the implementation of the project “Ecologically oriented regional development in the Aral Sea region”.
It provides support to the governments of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in achieving sustainable environmental and economic development in the Aral Sea region.
The concept of the new project is in line with the key priorities of the 2030 Agriculture Development Strategy, it also reflects the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
“The main components of the new project include the provision of consulting services, digitalization, remote sensing, cross-border cooperation and others. We are also open to exchange information with our neighbors from
SMPDC processed 700 federal relief applications in 2020; Eastern Trail was one of them
SMPDC director Paul Schumacher said he was struck by the tremendous need for the support and the determination of agencies and businesses to remain open.
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Eastern Trail Executive Director Jon Kachmar said federal pandemic relief programs have provided a financial lifeline at a time when traditional fundraisers haven’t been possible. Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission administered about $40 million in funding to businesses and entities in York, Cumberland and Oxford counties.
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SACO With another round of Paycheck Protection Program grants and loans on tap, some York County nonprofits and businesses say it and various other federal COVID-19 relief programs have been a lifeline.
Jan 28, 2021
MARQUETTE The first phase of the Susan Reyes Schumacher Fundraising Art Sale was a great success, raising more than $2,000 for local non-profits. “All those who purchased a painting or frame were totally pleased, and the stories of why they bought that particular artwork were heartfelt and sincere,” said Paul Schumacher, organizer of the art sale in loving memory of his late wife, Susan Reyes Schumacher. “Many mentioned how that particular painting reminded them of places they had been, or their children, or were just awed by the beauty of that artwork.”
In 2021, the fundraiser is entering a new phase. Each month will feature a “theme” of Susan’s Artworks, Schumacher said. There will be a tab to view the specially priced items that will reflect the seasons. In addition, when interested buyers go to the website, susansmission.org, to view the paintings and frames for sale, they will see the new format that makes it easier to buy the artworks.
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SACO, Maine - A wide variety of businesses and nonprofits say government relief money has helped them stay afloat.
Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC) was one of the organizations tasked with administering the grants. SMPDC Executive Director Paul Schumacher says his agency has disbursed more than $40 million. The nonpartisan nonprofit funneled relief to businesses in 39 towns throughout York, Cumberland and Oxford Counties.
The organization participated in three funding programs: Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program; The Maine Tourism, Hospitality and Retail Recovery Grant Program; and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Micro-Enterprise Forgivable Loan Program.
Schumacher says, “It was extremely gratifying for SMPDC to be able to provide this level of assistance to the businesses in our region. I was struck by the tremendous need for this support and by the determination of the businesses to fight their way through this pande
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