Multimodal Transportation Funds projects in Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, and York counties are among the new project approvals receiving more than $58 million in grants and loans.
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International business experts from across Pa. mobilize to assist business
International business experts from Berks, Lancaster, York and additional Pennsylvania counties have committed to be part of the mobilization of Pennsylvania Global Business Advisors.
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Area businesses receive loans to spur business, create and retain jobs
Businesses in Adams, Lancaster, and York counties are receiving new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA).
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Central Pa. community improvement projects gain new funding
Central Pennsylvania counties are among the counties across Pennsylvania receiving new funding to support community improvement projects.
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Mechanicsburg dentist approved for DCED loan
Cumberland County’s Smilehaus Pediatric Dentistry was approved for a loan from the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority to support the growth of the practice and add jobs.
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DCED Secretary to retire from role, Wolf to name new acting secretary
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin plans to resign from the position he’s held for seven years on Feb. 11.
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DCED and Amazon to launch site that will allow consumers to shop local
Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin has announced a new program with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that will expand e-commerce opportunities for Pennsylvania small businesses and help residents buy local while shopping online.
Read More »Wolf order ties DCED funding for businesses to paid sick leave
For-profit businesses that receive assistance through the Department of Community and Economic Development will have to offer paid sick leave under an executive order signed by Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday.
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Lancaster custom food manufacturer to expand facility with $4 million investment
Custom food manufacturer Stir Foods Lancaster, LLC is set to expand its Lancaster manufacturing location with an investment of $4 million.
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Wolf Administration approves $36 million increase in NAP funding
Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) was approved for an additional $36 million in funding, Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Monday. The program encourages private-sector investment in distressed communities by providing tax credits to the businesses providing capital.
Read More »State launches new resource for manufacturers producing supplies for COVID-19 relief
A new online portal to identify the needs of Pennsylvania manufacturers that are, or could, provide products for the COVID-19 pandemic was launched over the weekend by the state Department of Community and Economic Development.
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Gov. Wolf proposes $12.35 million increase to four business development programs
Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget for 2020-21 fiscal year will include a $12.35 million increase in state funding for four organizations promoting entrepreneurial growth in Pennsylvania.
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Wolf: AHF Products to move Lancaster County HQ
The company formed out of Armstrong Flooring’s hardwood-flooring business plans to move its headquarters to West Hempfield Township.
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Can broad benefits sell a narrow tax? A closer look at Gov. Wolf’s Restore Pa. plan
Gov. Tom Wolf is hoping to spend $4.5 billion on an infrastructure plan called Restore Pennsylvania that goes beyond the typical road and bridge projects traditionally tied to infrastructure initiatives – from removing blighted buildings to expanding walking trails. Another idea calls for increased funding to a state program that helps build new natural gas ...
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