Shapiro Administration Invests $400,000 to Help Crawford County Business Grow, Retain Jobs
April 3, 2024
Shapiro Administration Invests $400,000 to Help Crawford County Business Grow, Retain Jobs. Supporting existing Pennsylvania companies like Lincoln Recycling and attracting new business and industry to the Commonwealth are key components of the Governor’s new economic development strategy — and his 2024-25 budget proposal includes $600 million in new and expanded investments to implement this […]
Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2.6 Million in New PIDA Loans To Spur Business Growth, Create Jobs in Berks and Chester Counties
March 6, 2024
Since 2023, PIDA has approved more than $56 million in loans that will generate over $165 million in private investment and support over 1,520 created and retained total jobs. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of two new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial […]
Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.1 Million in New PIDA Loans To Spur Business Growth, Create Jobs in Three Counties
February 8, 2024
Since 2023, PIDA has approved more than $54 million in loans that will generate over $156 million in private investment and support 1,395 created and retained total jobs. Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of three new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development […]
Shapiro Administration Invests $395,000 to Support Business Expansion in Blair County
January 3, 2024
Since January 2023, PIDA has approved more than $58 million in loans that will generate over $176 million in private investment and create and retain over 1,600 total jobs. Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval a new $395,000 low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial […]
Shapiro Administration Announces More Than $5.6 Million in New PIDA Loans Will Create and Retain 302 Total Jobs in Five Counties
December 6, 2023
So far in 2023, PIDA has approved over $51 million in loans that will generate nearly $150 million in private investment and create 1,331 total jobs. Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval of five new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) […]
Shapiro Administration Invests Millions in Astrobotic Technology, Helping the Leading Space and Robotics Company Expand and Create Nearly 300 High-Tech Jobs Ahead of December Moon Launch
November 14, 2023
Astrobotic has purchased a vacant five-story building and plans to create a ‘space campus’ that will create jobs, spur innovation, and invest in new technologies. Since January, the Shapiro Administration has facilitated over $1 billion in new private sector investments in Pennsylvania – and this latest investment is helping Pennsylvania innovate and lead America back […]
Shapiro Administration Announces $4.25 Million in New PIDA Loans to Develop Industrial Parks in Lancaster County
November 1, 2023
These strategic investments will create and retain jobs while helping to spur Pennsylvania’s economy Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval of two new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support growth in two industrial parks in Lancaster County. The projects […]
Shapiro Administration Announces More Than $2.4 Million+ in New PIDA Loans to Create and Retain Jobs, Help Spur Economy
October 4, 2023
Investing in growing companies sends a clear signal that Pennsylvania is open for business Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval of two new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business expansion and boost the economy in Adams and Blair […]
Shapiro Administration Announces $2.2 Million in New PIDA Loans to Help Support Growing Companies and Boost the Economy
September 7, 2023
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval of three new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business expansions and help spur the economy in Beaver, Elk and Westmoreland counties. PIDA provides low-interest loans and lines of credit for eligible businesses […]
Shapiro Administration Announces New $375,000 PIDA Loan to Spur Business Growth in Bucks County
August 2, 2023
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval of a low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business expansion for a Bucks County manufacturer. PIDA provides low-interest loans and lines of credit for eligible businesses that commit to creating and retaining full-time […]
Shapiro Administration Announces Nearly $1 Million in New PIDA Loans to Spur Business Growth, Job Creation in York County
July 6, 2023
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval of two new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business growth in York county. PIDA provides low-interest loans and lines of credit for eligible businesses that commit to creating and retaining full-time jobs, […]
Shapiro Administration Announces Nearly $2.5 Million in New PIDA Loans to Spur Business Growth, Job Creation in Three Counties
June 7, 2023
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval of three new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business growth in Cumberland, Lancaster, and Northampton counties that will help create and retain 52 total jobs. PIDA provides low-interest loans and lines of […]
Shapiro Administration Announces Over $13 Million in New PIDA Loans to Spur Business Growth, and Create and Retain 524 Jobs in Four Counties
May 3, 2023
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval of four new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business growth in Bedford, Franklin, Lycoming, and Westmoreland counties that will help create and retain 524 total jobs. PIDA provides low-interest loans and […]
Shapiro Administration Visits Small Businesses in Washington, Celebrates Pennsylvania Entrepreneurs
May 1, 2023
Gov. Shapiro has proclaimed April 30-May 6, 2023, as “Small Business Week” in Pennsylvania Washington, PA – Today, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger toured downtown Washington to highlight the importance of small businesses on our economy and our communities during Small Business Week in […]
Governor Shapiro’s First 100 Days: Bringing People Together All Across the Commonwealth to Deliver Real Results for Pennsylvanians
April 28, 2023
Governor Shapiro prioritized work experience for state government jobs, made government more responsive by establishing the Office of Transformation and Opportunity and CODE PA, grew the economy and supported job creation, and supported Pennsylvanians through crises. HARRISBURG, PA – In his first 100 days in office, Governor Josh Shapiro has hit the ground running, traveling […]
Governor Josh Shapiro Announces Prysmian Group North America to Invest $22.5 Million in Williamsport Manufacturing Expansion
April 26, 2023
The expansion will retain more than 400 jobs statewide, create at least 27 new jobs, and bolster Pennsylvania’s growing manufacturing sector. Williamsport, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that Prysmian Group North America – a world leader in energy and telecommunications cable systems – will expand its existing Williamsport manufacturing facility, creating at least […]
Shapiro Administration Announces Nearly $2.5 Million in New PIDA Loans to Spur Business Growth, Job Creation in Two Counties
April 6, 2023
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger today announced the approval of two new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business growth in Bucks and Clearfield counties that will help create and retain 66 total jobs. PIDA provides low-interest loans and lines of […]
Shapiro Administration Announces Nearly $2 Million in New PIDA Loans to Spur Business Growth, Job Creation in Two Counties
March 2, 2023
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger today announced two new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business growth in Luzerne and Mercer counties that will help create and retain 85 total jobs. PIDA provides low-interest loans and lines of credit for eligible […]
DCED Announces More Than $6.8 Million in New PIDA Loans to Spur Business Growth, Job Creation in Five Counties
February 2, 2023
HARRISBURG, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger today announced five new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business growth in five counties that will help create and retain 157 total jobs. “A PIDA loan is a great tool to help companies succeed and […]
Matric, Group Seneca-based Matric Group provides world-class electronic manufacturing services for commercial, industrial, medical equipment, and aerospace markets. We spoke with president and chief executive officer Rick Turner to learn how the fast-growing, innovative company utilized the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program to continually invest in its future with upgraded machinery and job training. […]