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Department of Community and Economic Development

Aug 3, 2026

Main Street Matters applications being accepted for Pa. small businesses, downtowns

The Shapiro administration announced applications are being accepted for Main Street Matters funding to support downtown revitalization and small business growth.

Jun 25, 2026

Mixed-use housing project underway in York

A mixed-use housing project at the former Dentsply site in York receives $1.53 million from Pennsylvania's Housing Action Plan to create 81 apartments and retail space.

Jun 4, 2026

Lancaster County secures new PIDA loans to support job creation

Three Lancaster County businesses secured $3.78 million in low-interest loans from PIDA to support growth and job creation.

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.

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.

Apr 1, 2026

Lancaster business gains new PIDA loan

DCED Secretary Rick Siger said the Shapiro Administration is investing over $4.3 million through new PIDA loans to spur business growth and job creation in five counties, including Lancaster.

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.

Mar 5, 2026

Lancaster business receives PIDA loan from Shapiro Admin

DCED Secretary Rick Siger announced new low-interest PIDA loans to help boost business growth and create and retain jobs.

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.