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Union Pacific Foundation Awards $20,000 COVID-19 Relief Grant to Friends of Eagle Pass, Inc.

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The City of Eagle Pass' non-profit, Friends of Eagle Pass, Inc., a 501 (C) 3, has been awarded a grant in the amount of $20,000 by the Union Pacific Foundation Board of Directors for the funding of the City's Renaissance Project — Buxton Retail Market Study.  The project will initiate recruiting efforts to attract national retailers and restaurants into Eagle Pass, while helping reduce the high unemployment rate through increased job opportunities. 

The Buxton Retail Market Study is a complete marketing strategy that enables community leaders with an understanding of regional consumer spending and helps identify & match with specific retailers and restaurants who seek markets like Eagle Pass.  Upon completion of the study, the City of Eagle Pass — Economic Development Department will use these results to aggressively recruit companies identified in the Buxton Retail Market Study.

Union Pacific is committed to the economic and community well-being of cities and towns across the nation.  Union Pacific takes pride in helping communities thrive and strongly believes the impact they have on local communities is greatest when it is authentic to their history and the company they are today.

“We believe having a safe place to live, a family-supporting career and access to vibrant spaces are critical for communities to thrive,” said Ivan Jaime, Union Pacific Sr. Director — Public Affairs.  “By investing in high-quality non-profits and programs like those provided by the Friends of Eagle Pass, we achieve a step toward our mission of service while helping communities grow and prosper.”

“The grant funds provided by Union Pacific will play a major role in the economic revitalization and recovery for the City of Eagle Pass,” said Luis E. Sifuentes, Mayor for the City of Eagle Pass.  “The City of Eagle Pass commends Union Pacific for their commitment to the economic prosperity of our great city.”

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