Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on July 29, 2025 - 14:59 GMT

Expanding Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Invests $40,000 to Train Nearly 200 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College ...

Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career funding will be used by the college to educate and certify students in a variety of skills needed to advance their careers. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget proposal doubles down on his commitment to increasing …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s Visit to Downtown Lewistown and His Work to Strengthen Main Streets, Small ...

“Main Street Matters is an important addition to our community, and we are truly humbled and grateful for this recognition.” “As Secretary Siger and Governor Shapiro have said, economic and community development are team sports, and our organization is …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 19:01 GMT

Governor Shapiro Visits Downtown Lewistown to Announce New Main Street Designation, Highlight Funding Opportunities to Strengthen ...

This new designation through the Main Street Matters program enables Downtown Lewistown, Inc. to apply for up to $225,000 in supportive grant funding. Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million as part of the 2024- …

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Published on July 21, 2025 - 17:46 GMT

Getting Stuff Done for Potter County: What People Are Saying About Governor Shapiro Delivering to Reopen Key Fuel Stop Near ...

“We are most grateful to Governor Shapiro for his keen awareness on the importance of this infrastructure…the focus of enhancing and expanding tourism is the lifeline to success of White Pine and my fellow business owners.” “The Club extends its sincere …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 15:27 GMT

Final Application Round for $1.16 Billion in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Funding Now Open to Expand Affordable,...

Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration are moving quickly to close the digital divide and connect every Pennsylvanian to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 18:27 GMT

In Potter County, Governor Shapiro Announces New Tourism Investment to Reopen Key Fuel Stop Near Northcentral Regional ATV Trail, ...

The Marketing to Attract Tourists grant will be used for new gas pump storage tanks, allowing the Galeton store to reopen its fuel pump — the only one available for miles. This grant helps ensure All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) tourism will continue to thrive in …

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Published on July 17, 2025 - 14:13 GMT

Creating Jobs in York County: Shapiro Administration Secures $6.2 Million Investment from Baltimore Fabrication to Expand Its ...

The metal fabrication company will breathe new life into a vacant building in York, opening a second manufacturing operation in the area that will create 75 new jobs and retain 47 existing positions. The Shapiro Administration continues to win major …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 17:28 GMT

Shapiro Administration, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Break Ground on Armstrong’s Fiber Optic Broadband Expansion ...

Armstrong Telecommunications, Inc. build-out will provide fiber optic internet service to more than 1,500 locations in Butler County Since day one, Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration have been committed to ensuring every resident of the …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 15:54 GMT

Shapiro Administration Celebrates Kolmar’s New $60 Million Manufacturing Facility in Lackawanna County

The cosmetics manufacturing company is expanding its presence in Northeastern Pennsylvania thanks to Commonwealth investments – creating 280 additional jobs and retaining an additional 290 existing jobs. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 19:02 GMT

Under Governor Shapiro, Pennsylvania is a National Leader in Economic Growth, AI Innovation, and Energy

Governor Shapiro’s bold, commonsense strategy is delivering real results for Pennsylvanians — securing more than $25 billion in private investment, creating nearly 11,000 new jobs, ranking Pennsylvania among the top states for responsible AI adoption, and …

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Published on July 14, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

Shapiro Administration Kicks Off 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour, Highlighting Investments in Innovation, Equity, and Opportunity ...

Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Education Secretary Dr. Carrie Rowe, and Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger kicked off the Shapiro Administration’s 2025 Urban Agriculture Tour at Bidwell Training Center …

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Published on July 11, 2025 - 17:39 GMT

Shapiro Administration Secures $2.4 Million Investment from Module Design Inc. to Expand Its Manufacturing Operation and Create 58 ...

Governor Shapiro and his Administration are competing for and winning business investments in Pennsylvania — including the recent $20 billion deal from Amazon that’s the largest private sector investment in PA’s history. To further advance the 10-year …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 18:04 GMT

Governor Shapiro, Rhoads Industries Announce a Nearly $100 Million Investment to Expand Shipbuilding and Manufacturing Operations, ...

The Commonwealth is investing $4 million to support the expansion of Rhoads Industries’ manufacturing operations at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Today’s announcement is another major win for Pennsylvania, just weeks after the Shapiro Administration secured …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 18:09 GMT

Shapiro Administration Invests $1 Million to Help Bucks County Business Grow, Create and Retain At Least 22 Jobs

In 2025, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) has approved $21,103,909 in low interest loans that have resulted in $45,742,877 in private investment, the creation of 123 full-time jobs, and retention of 125 existing jobs. Harrisburg, PA …

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Published on June 26, 2025 - 20:39 GMT

Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $200,000 to Expand Skilled Manufacturing Training & Strengthen Our Workforce in the Lehigh ...

Northampton Community College will use this funding to educate and train machining workers — giving Pennsylvanians from all backgrounds the tools they need to succeed in manufacturing jobs. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget proposal emphasizes the …

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Published on June 23, 2025 - 14:12 GMT

Shapiro Administration Secures $30 Million Investment from Pittston Co-Packers Corp. to Open First American Production Operation ...

The company will breathe new life into a vacant manufacturing facility and create economic opportunity for prior employees of Joriki Beverages, which closed its production operation in Pittston earlier this year. The Shapiro Administration continues to win …

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Published on June 23, 2025 - 13:47 GMT

Governor Shapiro Welcomes Hundreds of Thousands of Fans to Pocono Raceway for the Return of ‘The Great American Getaway 400 ...

For the second year in a row, VISITPA partnered with Pocono Raceway for the annual NASCAR Cup Series race — an event that will inject up to $100 million into Pennsylvania’s economy. Governor Shapiro is committed to driving tourism and economic growth to …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 15:27 GMT

Strengthening Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $180,000 to Help Students Learn Manufacturing and ...

The new Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career (MTTC) grant will help the Quaker Valley School District create a modern manufacturing and fabrication lab for students to gain hands-on experience and be better prepared to enter the workforce. Governor Josh …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 14:42 GMT

Shapiro Administration Cuts Wait Times for Permits and Licenses Even Further, Helping Pennsylvania Win $20 Billion Investment from ...

Shapiro Administration continues to eliminate red tape and reduce processing times for permits, licenses, and certificates. Department of State recently achieved one-day processing times for certain kinds of business filings — down from 8 weeks at the …

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Published on June 18, 2025 - 13:17 GMT

Governor Shapiro Showcases Pennsylvania’s Leadership in Life Sciences and Innovation at BIO 2025 in Boston

Speaking to thousands of industry leaders, investors, and researchers, Governor Shapiro highlighted Pennsylvania’s leadership in life sciences and his Administration’s strategic investments to drive innovation, grow the economy, and create good-paying jobs …

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