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.
KCA opposes HB 1541, citing anti-business impacts and increased construction litigation
Citing anti-business impacts and increased construction litigation, the Keystone Contractors Association announced its opposition to House Bill 1541.
Pennsylvania’s independent colleges contribute $29B to economy
AICUP report shows 11 Central PA colleges generate $2.07B yearly, support 17,286 jobs, and deliver a 158-to-1 return on state investment.
$5B data center coming to York County energy site
York County will host a $5 billion data center at Calpine’s York 2 Energy Center, creating 2,500 jobs and boosting the region’s tech and energy economy.
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.
Goodwill Keystone opens Harrisburg store
Goodwill Keystone opens a Harrisburg store and donation center, creating 20 jobs, promoting reuse, and expanding sustainability efforts.
CREDC launches capital campaign in Harrisburg
CREDC kicks off its campaign, celebrating $813M in economic impact and securing over 50% of fundraising goals at Harrisburg launch event.
Shapiro-Davis invests $10M in Cumberland County site
Shapiro-Davis Administration invests $10.2M in Carlisle site redevelopment to boost jobs, housing, and business through the PA SITES funding program.
PIDA approves Dauphin County project to grow business
DCED Secretary Rick Siger recently announced that HSS Property Group in Dauphin County has secured a $2M PIDA loan to expand its Hershey facility.
Economic impact of Pa. films to be showcased in Empowerment Summit
Rock Lititz, JPL, and TC Shadowlight are among the studios that allow an additional 5% uplift for productions receiving the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit.
Pa. projected as a top state for franchise business growth, study says
A new study projects Pennsylvania as one of the nation’s top states for franchise growth.
York senator named Guardian of Small Business
Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-York, has been named a Guardian of Small Business by the National Federation of Independent Business.











