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Pensacola's $76 million grant request for 'Project Maeve' received an 'A' rating from Triumph Gulf Coast economist Dr. Rick Harper, predicting $2.55 billion in household income over 10 years. The city seeks initial backing on January 28 for the project, which aims to create 2,000 jobs at a new 400,000 sq ft shipbuilding facility.

The project includes $105 million for construction and $145 million for equipment. The average salary is projected at $80,000, supported by the U.S. Navy's Maritime Industrial Base Program.