Disaster Resiliency Program

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Disaster Resiliency Program

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CCBR, in conjunction with the Contracting Resource Center and the Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center has been selected by the Economic Development Administration to outline the economic impact of recent disasters on businesses in the Rio Grande Valley and to recommend strategies to strengthen to improve business continuity.