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DCED

May 20, 2026

Central Pa. companies gain state grants to strengthen workforce

DCED Secretary Rick Siger announced an investment of over $1.6M to help boost Pennsylvania's manufacturing industry.

May 15, 2026

York gains Shapiro Administration grant to boost workforce pipeline

York County received a grant from the Shapiro Administration to support apprenticeship training for machinists and mechanics through Tooling Dynamics.

Apr 10, 2026

Shapiro secures $10.7M from WebFX to expand operations, create tech jobs in Harrisburg

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania has secured a $10.7 million investment from digital marketing agency WebFX to expand its operations in Harrisburg.

Apr 3, 2026

Shapiro secures $10.9M manufacturing investment for Central Pa.

Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Pennsylvania has secured a $10.9 million investment that will create 78 jobs and retain 465 positions in Central Pennsylvania.

Mar 18, 2026

Downtown Harrisburg receives $425K investment to support growth, revitalization

Downtown Harrisburg is receiving a $425K investment from the Shapiro Administration to support growth, revitalization.

Dec 23, 2025

Shapiro secures $147.5M investment from Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $147.5 million private-sector investment in Lancaster County in a visit to Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories.

Dec 19, 2025

Shapiro Admin announces new Main Street designation in Central Pa.

DCED Secretary Rick Siger announced that Downtown Gettysburg is receiving a Main Street designation through the Main Street Matters program.

Nov 20, 2025

Shapiro-Davis Admin secures $8M Investment from US Durum to expand manufacturing, create jobs

Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis joined Governor Josh Shapiro to announce the investment from the nation’s leading couscous manufacturer to relocate and expand its operations into Harrisburg.

Nov 6, 2025

Central Pa. gaining Business Assistance Service Centers

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced that over $21 million is being invested by the Shapiro-Davis Administration to create small Business Assistance Service Centers across Pennsylvania, including Central Pa.

Nov 6, 2025

Shapiro Admin invests over $4M through new PIDA loans for Lancaster, Berks businesses

DCED Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of the low-interest loans through PIDA to help boost business growth and create and retain jobs in Lancaster and Berks counties.

Jul 17, 2025

BaltimoreFab investing $6.2M in York County expansion

Governor Josh Shapiro announced Baltimore Fabrication’s decision to open a second manufacturing operation in York County.

May 20, 2025

PA invests $22.6M in solar energy for 74 schools

DCED Secretary Rick Siger said PA's Solar for Schools grants will help 74 schools install solar panels, cut energy costs, reduce emissions, and boost clean energy job training.