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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 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 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.

Sep 15, 2025

York County receives $950K in early childhood education grants

More than $950,000 in grant awards to early childhood education providers in York County has been announced by Community Connections for Children, York County Economic Alliance, and Every Child Has Opportunities.

Sep 4, 2025

Central Pa. businesses receive investments from Shapiro Administration

Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger announced PIDA loans for three Central Pa. counties.

Nov 4, 2024

Eastern Pa. sees rise in small business loan approvals

Small Business Administration lending across the 40 counties of Eastern Pennsylvania in Fiscal Year 2024 saw a significant increase in combined lending.

Aerial image of the Gettysburg Foundry site located along Emmitsburg Road. PHOTO/ACIDA
Jul 25, 2024

Gettysburg Foundry site to get new life with state grant and loan

After decades of sitting dormant, the former Gettysburg Foundry brownfield site is headed for redevelopment with a more than $950,000 state grant and a close to $1.5 million loan. 

May 9, 2024

New SBA rules will benefit returning citizens’ efforts to start and run a business

The Biden-Harris Administration has finalized a new rule removing restrictions on programs preventing returning citizens from being eligible for SBA-backed loans.

Small Business Administration lenders can now accept applications for the new 7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Apr 1, 2024

SBA offers disaster relief to South Central Pa. small businesses

Small businesses in South Central Pennsylvania affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse are eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) up to $2 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration starting today. 

Mar 8, 2024

New Oxford childcare center expansion funded by loan through Adams Economic Alliance

The New Oxford-based Little Life Enrichment Center completed an $855,000 expansion to serve Adams County families through childcare. 

Small Business Administration lenders can now accept applications for the new 7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES
Jan 24, 2024

Lancaster small businesses receive record number of grants and loans

Lancaster businesses received a record number of grants and loans in 2023 through the Lancaster City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Authority.

Nov 22, 2023

State funding to aid revitalization in Harrisburg

Two projects in Harrisburg received funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to strengthen revitalization and enhance infrastructure.