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Apr 8, 2025

Shapiro announces new Main Street Matters initiatives in Central Pa.

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced 81 new Main Street Matters investments to create economic opportunity for small businesses across Pennsylvania.

Apr 7, 2025

BLOOM Grant Program for York County small businesses opens

The BLOOM Grant Program for York County small businesses opened today.

Mar 26, 2025

PA Chamber applauds advancement of pro-business tax bills

PA Chamber Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Alex Halper said Senate Bills 207 and 473 are a win for Pennsylvania’s economy.

A $5 million investment from the Shapiro Administration will support the expansion of the Rock Lititz campus. PHOTO/IOANNIS PASHAKIS
Mar 25, 2025

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.

Feb 19, 2025

Record amount spent on contracts with Pa. small, diverse, and veteran businesses

Pennsylvania Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil said the contracts are about building stronger communities, creating jobs, and ensuring every business has a fair shot.

Jan 29, 2025

AT&T turns on new sites in Lebanon County

Lebanon County has new AT&T sites at Fort Indiantown Gap, Bordnersville, and Fredericksburg.

Nov 14, 2024

Dauphin County receiving jobs, tourism investment from Shapiro Administration

The 2025 Eastern Sectional Synchronized Skating Championship hosted by the Hershey Figure Skating Club is among the Pennsylvania sporting events receiving investments through the DCED’s Sports Marketing and Tourism Program.

Nov 7, 2024

Camp Hill company among nation’s top performing surety company partners

The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company of Camp Hill ranks among the nation’s top-performing surety company partners for fiscal year 2024.

Oct 28, 2024

New report reveals historic surge in small business financing under Biden-Harris

The U.S. Small Business Administration delivered $56 billion to small businesses and disaster-impacted communities in Fiscal Year 2024.

Oct 18, 2024

USDA partnering with Pa. small businesses to create jobs, lower energy costs

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is partnering with farmers and small business owners to expand access to clean energy, create jobs and help lower their energy bills. 

Oct 7, 2024

Casey gains grant funding for Lancaster, Lebanon small businesses

Lancaster and Lebanon County businesses are among the recipients of grants secured by U.S. Senator Bob Casey, D-PA.  

Sep 25, 2024

York small businesses gain empowerment grants

Small businesses located and operating in York County have been awarded grants by the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center.