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Secretary Davin to Discuss Workforce Development, Broadband, and Blight at Somerset County Chamber Breakfast

February 22, 2019
Somerset, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin provided keynote remarks at the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce’s “Eggs & Issues” breakfast. Secretary Davin discussed how proposed initiatives like Restore Pennsylvania and the Statewide Workforce, Education, and Accountability Program (SWEAP) can help the county in its efforts to expand […]

Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of Deist Industries and Creation of New Jobs in Crawford County

February 21, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Deist Industries, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer and fabricator of hauling products, will expand by purchasing and renovating a vacant manufacturing facility in Seagertown Borough, Crawford County. The project is expected to create 38 new, full-time jobs in the area. “Deist Industries’ addition of new manufacturing jobs […]

Governor Wolf Creates Keystone Economic Development and Workforce Command Center

February 19, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf is taking significant action to strengthen Pennsylvania’s workforce. Today, the governor signed an executive order to create the Keystone Economic Development and Workforce Command Center. The command center will expand the collaboration between government and the private sector to address the skills gap and worker shortages. The governor was […]

Wolf Administration Outlines Benefits of Restore Pennsylvania for the City of Chester

February 13, 2019
Chester, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland and other community leaders to discuss the City of Chester’s challenges in its fight against blight, and how the bipartisan Restore Pennsylvania infrastructure proposal could help the city eliminate blight. “The City of Chester and the commonwealth […]

DCED Declares Farrell No Longer Fiscally Distressed

February 8, 2019
Farrell, PA – Today, on behalf of Governor Wolf, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that the City of Farrell’s status as a distressed municipality under Act 47 is terminated. Farrell is the 15th municipality to exit Act 47. “Farrell’s commitment to rebuilding a strong and vibrant community is exemplary,” […]

Governor Wolf Announces Continued Growth of Tech Sector Through Expansion of Lucas Systems

February 8, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Lucas Systems, Inc., a developer of software focused on improving efficiency at distribution centers, will be expanding its operations and establishing a headquarters in Wexford, Allegheny County. The project is expected to create 55 family-sustaining jobs in the area. “Every day, we’re seeing more and more […]

Wolf Administration Announces $1 Million in Funding to Improve Public Sewer System in Perry County

February 7, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced $1 million in Community Block Grant Development (CDBG) funding to construct a new sewer system in Howe Township, Perry County. The new system will provide public sewer service to nearly 150 residential, commercial, and institutional units. “Effective sewer systems are […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Loan Approvals to Help Small Businesses Expand and Create Jobs

February 6, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) for projects in three counties that will support property acquisition, construction, and purchase of equipment that businesses need to expand. “Providing businesses with access to capital is crucial in our goal to create the jobs that […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Grand Opening of New State-Funded Clarion County YMCA

January 31, 2019
Clarion, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Neil Weaver joined local and community leaders to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new state-funded Clarion County YMCA. “The new Clarion County YMCA will raise the quality of life for Clarion’s residents, increase public health, and create a stronger sense […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting of PAC Worldwide’s State-Funded Expansion in the Lehigh Valley

January 30, 2019
Bethlehem, PA – Today, Governor’s Action Team Director Brent Vernon joined company executives and local leaders to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of a new PAC Worldwide manufacturing facility that is expanding the company’s operations into Pennsylvania. The project was supported through funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). “Manufacturing is intricately tied […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Funded Supported Living and Employment Center for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

January 23, 2019
Honesdale, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin toured the Human Resources Center’s (HRC’s) renovated supported living and employment facility for individuals with disabilities in Honesdale, Wayne County. Supported through DCED’s Neighborhood Assistance Program, the center provides adult day programming, community integrated employment, supported living and small business employment […]

Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Provide Skills Training to Next Generation of Workers at Bosch Rexroth Corporation

January 18, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of a new apprenticeship grant to Bosch Rexroth Corporation, an engineering company located in Bethlehem that supports mechanical and plant engineering challenges around the world. The grant builds on the governor’s commitment to expanding job training opportunities for Pennsylvanians. “As Pennsylvania’s workforce ages, we need to […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Funded Housing and Service Program to Reduce Recidivism in Erie

January 18, 2019
Erie, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin toured Climate Changers, Inc. in Erie. Climate Changers, which was supported by DCED’s Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), works through its Total Change Program to reduce recidivism, increase the workforce, and provide transitional rehabilitative housing for individuals released from prison. “Climate Changers’ […]

Wolf Administration Highlights How State’s Worker Training Program Assisted More Than 145,000 Businesses, Workers

January 17, 2019
Carlisle, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Scott Dunkelberger joined company executives at USA Spares, a machine design shop in Carlisle, Cumberland County, to highlight how the company and its employees have benefited from the Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnet) worker training program. The program […]

Governor Wolf Announces Creation of Nearly 80 New Jobs Through Expansion of CorrChoice LLC

January 10, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that CorrChoice LLC, a producer of industrial corrugated paper packaging products, will expand in central Pennsylvania. The project, supported through state funding, is expected to create 79 jobs in the Dauphin and Lebanon County area. “We’re proud that CorrChoice has selected Pennsylvania as the location for its […]

Governor Wolf Showcases First Term Advancements in Economic Development, Infrastructure

January 10, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf has followed through on his promise to cut red tape, improve infrastructure, and strengthen Pennsylvania’s business climate. Today, he pledged to continue strengthening Pennsylvania’s economy through smart investments that will positively impact future generations of Pennsylvanians. “As a Pennsylvania businessman, I understand what companies need to thrive and have worked […]

Low-Interest Loan Financing Provided by Wolf Administration in 2018 Will Support More Than 4,300 Jobs

January 9, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that in 2018, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) has approved more than $84 million in loan financing throughout the year. This financing will support the creation and retention of more than 4,300 jobs in the commonwealth. “Providing access to capital is one of the best ways […]

Funding from Wolf Administration to Support the Expansion of Morgan Advanced Materials and Technologies, Create 41 New Jobs

December 19, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Morgan Advanced Materials and Technologies, Inc. (Morgan), a materials company specializing in carbon and silicon carbide manufacturing, will expand its presence in Pennsylvania. The expansion project is expected to create 41 new jobs at the company’s facilities in Elk and Potter counties. “This expansion will enable […]

Wolf Administration Designates City of Lebanon as Newest Keystone Main Street

December 18, 2018
Lebanon, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) regional director Fadia Halma joined local leaders to designate the City of Lebanon as the commonwealth’s newest Keystone Main Street. The designation will further enable the city to support downtown businesses and improve quality of life for residents. “The Wolf Administration is so excited […]

Governor Wolf Affirms Commitment to Pennsylvania’s Tech Sector, Approves Funding for 255 Technology Businesses and Entrepreneurs

December 18, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) tax credits for 255 early-stage technology companies to encourage entrepreneurship in and around Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities. “Every day, Pennsylvania’s tech sector is growing stronger,” Governor Wolf said. “Our role at the state level is to help foster that growth. […]

Wolf Administration Approves Funding for 136 Revitalization Projects Aimed at Improving Distressed Areas

December 17, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of nearly $18 million in tax credits through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to support 136 community revitalization projects across the commonwealth. NAP encourages private sector investment into projects that will help improve distressed communities. “Fostering public-private collaboration and encouraging investment are some of the […]

Wolf Administration Approves Funding to Promote Affordable Housing in Western Pennsylvania

December 14, 2018
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of two grants totaling more than $2.2 million in funding to promote affordable housing in western Pennsylvania. The funding comes from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). “Access to affordable housing is one of the biggest issues facing individuals and families with low incomes,” Governor Wolf […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Solar Array in Bedford

December 12, 2018
Bedford, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Executive Deputy Secretary Ramez Ziadeh joined local leaders to break ground on a new solar array in Bedford, Bedford County. “The Wolf Administration is committed to cultivating a robust and diverse energy portfolio that takes […]

New Low-Interest Financing from Wolf Administration to Support Renovation of Technology Center in Lawrenceville

December 11, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced a new low-interest loan approval through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program. The loan will support the renovation of the Lawrenceville Chocolate Factory, part of the Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s (RIDC’s) Lawrenceville Technology Center. The project will open the way for further business […]

Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of Tram Bar Co-Packing, Creation of 30 New Jobs in Blair County

December 10, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Tram Bar Co-Packing LLC, who will manufacture energy bars for Kate’s Real Food of Jackson, Wyoming, will construct a new manufacturing facility in Allegheny Township, Blair County, creating 30 new food manufacturing jobs over three years. “Southcentral Pennsylvania has become known as a corridor for snack […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of Pittsburgh Airport Innovation Campus

December 6, 2018
Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined airport executives and regional leaders for the groundbreaking of the Pittsburgh Airport Innovation Campus. “The economic development potential of the Pittsburgh Airport Innovation Campus is massive,” Secretary Davin said. “It will help attract and retain talent. It will create a […]

Secretary Davin Tours Spartan Motors, Highlights Governor Wolf’s Commitment to Manufacturing

December 4, 2018
Ephrata, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin continued the ‘Jobs that Pay’ tour at Spartan Motors, a provider of specialty chassis and vehicle design, manufacturing, and assembly in Ephrata, Lancaster County. The tour highlighted Governor Tom Wolf’s commitment to advancing Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector. “This administration is committed to […]

New State Funding Expands Students Exposure to Manufacturing Careers in the Commonwealth

December 4, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new funding to expand the statewide ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ student video contest. The grants were approved for the Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) in the Lehigh Valley and the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC). “This administration has placed an incredible emphasis on developing Pennsylvania’s manufacturing […]

Wolf Administration Approves Funding to Help Homeless Families in Pennsylvania

December 3, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced more than $5 million in funding to help homeless families and promote homelessness prevention across the commonwealth. The funding is provided from the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. “Combating homelessness and preventing someone from becoming homeless in the first place is a priority of my administration,” said […]

New State Funding Will Help Modernize and Renovate Corelle Brands Manufacturing Facility

November 29, 2018
Charleroi, PA – Today, Governor’s Action Team director Brent Vernon was joined by company executives and local leaders to announce a new state grant to modernize Corelle Brands’ manufacturing facility in Charleroi, Washington County. The project will help retain the existing 350 jobs at the facility and is expected to position the plant for future […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Funded Community Revitalization Projects in Chambersburg

November 29, 2018
Chambersburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders for a tour of downtown Chambersburg, Franklin County. The tour highlighted the downtown district’s progress in recent years as well as the state funding from the Wolf Administration that has contributed to its success. […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Grand Opening of S.H. Rothermel Walking Trail in Lewistown

November 28, 2018
Lewistown, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary Lauren Imgrund joined local leaders to celebrate the grand opening and dedication of the S.H. Rothermel Walking Trail in Lewistown, Mifflin County. The project was supported by nearly $500,000 in state […]

Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of Evonik Corporation, Creation of 50 High-Paying Jobs

November 27, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Evonik Corporation, a German specialty chemicals company, will expand its technology and business capabilities in Pennsylvania. The expansion will take place at its current location in Trexlertown, Lehigh County. The project is expected to create 50 new high-paying jobs. “Evonik’s expansion shows that the commonwealth is […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates New State Funding for Renovation of McCreesh Recreation Center

November 20, 2018
Philadelphia, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) southeast regional director Aliyah Furman Stanger joined local leaders to celebrate new funding from the Wolf Administration for renovation of the McCreesh Recreation Center in the city of Philadelphia. “It’s vital for us to support places like the McCreesh Recreation Center that provide so […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Grand Opening of New State-Funded USSC Group Facility, Commitment to Pennsylvania Jobs

November 16, 2018
Exton, PA – Today, Governor’s Action Team project manager Richard Heaney joined company executives and local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of a new USSC Group facility that will expand the company’s manufacturing operations in Pennsylvania and create more than 240 new, full-time jobs. The project was supported through funding from the Pennsylvania Department […]

Governor Wolf Announces Major Online Retailer Will Establish Headquarters, Build 10 Warehouses in Pennsylvania, Creating 500+ Jobs

November 13, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the rapidly growing online retailer and home delivery provider goPuff will construct a new headquarters in Philadelphia and build ten warehouses across Pennsylvania, creating over 500 new jobs over the next three years. “goPuff is a great example of how Pennsylvania’s strengths in aspects like education, workforce […]

Governor Wolf Announces Five New Small Business Expansion and Job Creation Projects in Five Counties

November 7, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for five business projects in five counties that will enable companies to grow and expand production, prepare an industrial park for occupation by businesses, and enable another company to locate into Pennsylvania for the first […]

Wolf Administration Announces Funding for Water, Streetscape, and Sewage Improvements in Six Counties

October 26, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced more than $3.8 million in Community Block Grant Development (CDBG) funding to provide clean water, streetscape improvements, and improve sewage systems in communities in Armstrong, Susquehanna, McKean, Elk, Fulton, and Lycoming counties. “The Wolf Administration is committed to supporting small […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Funded Bell & Evans Facility, Highlights Commitment to Pennsylvania Farmers

October 25, 2018
Fredericksburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin and Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding toured Bell & Evans facilities in Fredericksburg, Lebanon County and highlighted the Wolf Administration’s commitment to the Pennsylvania agriculture industry. “Bell & Evans is a significant contributor to the local economy, both in the […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Funded Technology-Focused Startup Accelerator and Coworking Space in Lancaster

October 24, 2018
Lancaster, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin toured the Candy Factory, a six-floor coworking space in Lancaster that houses a technology-focused startup accelerator program run by the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania (BFTP/CNP), an initiative of DCED. “In the past several years, we’ve seen […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Funded Revitalization Projects in West Chester

October 24, 2018
West Chester, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders on a tour of community development and revitalization projects in downtown West Chester, Chester County. The tour included stops at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center and viewed several downtown façade improvements supported through DCED’s Keystone Communities program. […]

Secretary Davin Tours Amazon Facility in Easton, Highlighting Shared Commitment to Workforce Development and Job Creation

October 23, 2018
Easton, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by company and local leaders to tour Amazon’s facility in Easton and discuss Amazon’s Career Choice program, which covers tuition for employees to gain new in-demand career skills, regardless of whether those skills are relevant to jobs at Amazon. […]

Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of Veteran-Owned Homeland Manufacturing Services in Centre County, Creation of New Jobs

October 23, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Homeland Manufacturing Services, Inc. (Homeland), a veteran-owned electronics manufacturer, will expand and establish a new facility in Benner Township, Centre County, supporting the creation and retention of 30 jobs in the area. “Any time we can support Pennsylvania veterans in their business enterprises, it’s great news […]

Secretary Davin Announces New Funding for Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center, Highlights Wolf Administration’s Investments into Johnstown

October 22, 2018
Johnstown, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by state representative Bryan Barbin and other local leaders to announce new funding from the Wolf Administration that will create a “green roof” on the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center in the city of Johnstown, Cambria County. Secretary Davin […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Grand Opening of New State-Funded Air Liquide Facility in Northampton County

October 19, 2018
Mount Bethel, PA – Today, Governor’s Action Team project manager Janet Smith joined company executives and local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of a new Air Liquide Advanced Materials Inc. facility that will expand the company’s manufacturing operations in Pennsylvania and create nearly 200 new, full-time jobs. The project was supported through funding from […]

Governor Wolf Announces Niagara Bottling, LLC to Expand in Pennsylvania, Create More than 50 New Jobs

October 19, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Niagara Bottling, LLC (Niagara), a manufacturer of private label bottled water, will expand in Pennsylvania and establish a new facility in Findlay Township, Allegheny County, creating more than 50 new jobs in the area. Niagara currently operates facilities in Lehigh and Berks counties in Pennsylvania. “The […]

Wolf Administration Announces Funding for Cleanup of 11 Former Industrial Sites

October 18, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced 11 new approvals through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) that will clean up former industrial sites in Allegheny, Berks, Blair, Cumberland, Erie, and Montgomery counties to prepare them for occupation by businesses and residential properties. “These projects will not only protect the environment and remove harmful […]

Governor Wolf Applauds Legislature for Cementing His Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop into Statute

October 18, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf applauded the legislature for the passage of House Bill 1284, which codifies into statute the governor’s PA Business One-Stop Shop initiative designed to help entrepreneurs in all stages of starting and running a business. “As a former business owner, I know that for too long the processes and […]

Governor Wolf Announces Silberline Manufacturing Co. to Expand Tamaqua Facility

October 17, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Silberline Manufacturing Co., Inc., a manufacturer of special effect aluminum pigments, will expand its presence in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, adding new jobs to its Pennsylvania workforce. “This project will help keep a more than 60-year employer in Schuylkill County modern and competitive in today’s economy,” said […]

Wolf Administration Announces New Advanced Manufacturing Training Opportunities for Workers in Southwestern Pennsylvania

October 16, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of a new $1 million grant to United Mine Workers of America Career Centers, Inc. (UMWACC) to support additional training opportunities at its training center currently undergoing extensive renovations and upgrades in Prosperity, Greene County. The training center will help train and build a competitive […]

Governor Wolf Announces Spark Therapeutics to Expand in West Philadelphia with New Facility, 500 New Jobs

October 11, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Spark Therapeutics, Inc., a fully-integrated commercial gene therapy company, has decided to expand its research and development capabilities at its current home in West Philadelphia. This expansion project is expected to create nearly 500 new high-paying jobs in the area. “Spark Therapeutics’ decision to expand in […]

Wolf Administration Announces New Training Opportunities in Plastics Manufacturing in Western Pennsylvania

October 11, 2018
Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined leaders from the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), Allegheny County executive Rich Fitzgerald, and other local leaders at CCAC West Hills Center to announce a new worker training program to be offered by CCAC. The new program will focus […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Apprenticeship Opportunities for the Skilled Trades in Allegheny County

October 10, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of three apprenticeship grants to assist with the costs of necessary classroom training for 57 apprentices in Allegheny County, enabling the recipients to strengthen and expand their apprenticeship programs. The funding, granted to the Cement Masons Local 526, the Associated Master Plumbers of Allegheny County, and […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of State-Funded Affordable Housing for Seniors and Veterans in Northumberland County

October 3, 2018
Mount Carmel, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by local officials and community leaders in breaking ground on a block of affordable senior housing with a preference for veterans in Mount Carmel Borough, Northumberland County. “This project is the result of the coordination of several partners […]

Governor Wolf Announces Six New Small Business Projects in Five Counties, Enabling Expansion and Jobs Creation

October 3, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for six business projects in five counties that will enable companies to grow and expand production and enable a new restaurant to open. The projects are expected to create and retain more than 250 full-time […]

Governor Wolf Announces Airgas to Expand Presence in Pennsylvania, Creating 30 New Bucks County Jobs

October 3, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Airgas USA, LLC (Airgas), a supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding equipment and supplies, and safety products will expand its presence in Plumsteadville, Bucks County, creating 30 new Pennsylvania jobs. “Manufacturing is a vital sector of Pennsylvania’s economy, and this decision by Airgas to […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of New State-Supported Hydro Facility in Schuylkill County

October 2, 2018
Cressona, PA – Today, Office of the Governor northeast/central director Cassandra Coleman was joined by company executives and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new manufacturing facility of Hydro, a global supplier of extruded aluminum serving the construction, transportation, infrastructure, and energy industries, in Cressona, Schuylkill County. The project is being supported through […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Funded Revitalization and Economic Development Projects in Warren

October 1, 2018
Warren, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by local officials and community leaders for a tour of multiple state-funded community revitalization and economic development projects in downtown Warren, Warren County. “Today’s tour showcased some of the important history of Warren, but even more so, we saw […]

Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of Hydro, Creation of 60 New Jobs in Schuylkill County

September 27, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Hydro, a global supplier of extruded aluminum serving the construction, transportation, infrastructure, and energy industries, will expand its Cressona manufacturing facility, a move that is expected to create 60 family-sustaining jobs in Schuylkill County where the expansion will take place. “Hydro is a cornerstone of Schuylkill […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Development Projects in Boyertown

September 25, 2018
Boyertown, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by local officials and community leaders on a tour of multiple state-supported community development projects in Boyertown, Berks County. “Walking through the main street district, you really get a sense of character and pride unique to Boyertown,” said Secretary […]

Wolf Administration Hosts Cabinet in Your Community Event at Penn State Fayette

September 19, 2018
Lemont Furnace, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by community members for a Cabinet in Your Community event at Penn State Fayette. “The feedback from the Cabinet in Your Community events is invaluable to help those in Harrisburg make decisions with the information gathered by being in our cities, towns, boroughs, and […]

Wolf Administration Announces New Housing Project in Bloomsburg to Assist Flood Victims

September 18, 2018
Bloomsburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello was joined by Sen. John Gordner, Rep. Dave Millard, and other local leaders to announce a new multi-phase, mixed-use residential and commercial development in Bloomsburg. The project will create new, flood-resilient housing for residents, many of whom found their homes […]

Governor Wolf Announces More Than 350 New Projects to Improve Water Infrastructure, Promote Community Development, and Protect the Environment

September 18, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf today announced 359 new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): 236 Small Water and Sewer Program projects to protect and improve municipalities’ water systems, and 123 projects using funds collected from the impact fee on unconventional gas wells in the Marcellus Shale which will support public […]

Wolf Administration: New Grant Program is an Investment in Pennsylvania’s Dairy Industry, Farmers

September 18, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the availability of $5 million in grant funding to help Pennsylvania dairy farmers overcome challenges and capitalize on new opportunities. This historic funding, made available for the first time under the Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program, is the most recent of several initiatives from the Wolf Administration to […]

Wolf Administration Encourages Young Women to Consider STEM Careers During Keynote Speech at Women in Science Symposium, Wayne County

September 18, 2018
Hawley, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Technology and Innovation Sheri Collins encouraged a crowd of more than 160 students to consider career possibilities in the science and technology fields during the Fourth Annual Women in Science Symposium in Hawley, Wayne County. “I am truly honored to be […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Tech-Focused Business Incubator in Honesdale, Wayne County

September 17, 2018
Honesdale, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Technology and Innovation Sheri Collins toured the Stourbridge Project, a tech-focused business incubator in Honesdale, Wayne County. “The Stourbridge Project is a unique venture accomplished through partners who have a vision of advancing the entrepreneurial spirit of the community,” said Deputy […]

Governor Wolf Announces Additional Apprenticeship Opportunities for Careers in Plumbing, HVAC, and Weatherization in Greater Philadelphia Area

September 14, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to expand apprenticeship opportunities in the city of Philadelphia and Delaware County. The two grants, approved for the Pennsylvania Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors (PAPHCC) and the Energy Coordinating Agency of Philadelphia, underscore the governor’s commitment to increasing job training opportunities […]

Wolf Administration Tours Sheet Metal Workers Training Facility, Highlighting Apprenticeships and Workforce Development

September 14, 2018
Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined leaders from Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #12 for a tour of its training facility in Pittsburgh. The tour highlighted Governor Wolf’s commitment to strengthening the Pennsylvania workforce through apprenticeships. “Organizations like the Sheet Metal Workers are key players in […]

Wolf Administration Positions Pennsylvania for Global Investment Opportunities with Bringing the World to PA Event

September 13, 2018
Lancaster, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined the World Trade Center Harrisburg to discuss global investment opportunities with the business community at the Cork Factory Hotel in Lancaster. The discussions were part of this year’s Bringing the World to PA event, a two-week, 10-stop tour connecting Pennsylvania […]

Governor Wolf Announces Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company to Expand Headquarters in Philadelphia, Creating More Than 100 New Jobs

September 7, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (RSL), an insurance carrier specializing in group employee benefits and fixed annuities, will expand its Philadelphia headquarters and relocate it into a larger facility in the city. The expansion will create 127 well-paying jobs in the next three years. “The decision […]

Wolf Administration Announces Enhancements of Critical Transportation Infrastructure to Support Dunbar Business Park in Fayette County

September 7, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for transportation infrastructure improvements to the Dunbar Business Park, a more than 250-acre development expected to create more than 1,000 new jobs in the region upon completion. “In order for economic development projects like the […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Downtown Easton, Northampton County

September 6, 2018
Easton, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin and Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a downtown tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Easton, Northampton County. “It is inspiring to see so many positive changes happening at once in Easton,” said […]

Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of Production Capacity, Job Creation at TruFood Mfg., Inc.

September 5, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced a new low-interest loan approval through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for TruFood Mfg., Inc., a confection and snack food manufacturer, that will enable the expansion of the company’s production capacity and the creation of more than 50 new jobs in the Pittsburgh area. “This […]

Wolf Administration Announces Enhancements of Critical Transportation Infrastructure to Ellis Preserve Town Center in Delaware County

September 4, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for critical transportation infrastructure improvements in Newtown Township, Delaware County that will support the development of the Ellis Preserve Town Center. “The ongoing development of Ellis Preserve Town Center is a significant economic development project […]

Wolf Administration Announces Enhancements of Critical Transportation Infrastructure to Support Cranberry Township Economic Development Projects

August 29, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for the development of the MSA Thruway, a critical transportation infrastructure project in Cranberry Township, Butler County that will provide a connection between the Cranberry Springs development and the Cranberry Woods Business Park, reduce traffic […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Expansion of Ritz-Craft Corp. of Pennsylvania in Mifflinburg, Union County

August 29, 2018
Mifflinburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders and stakeholders in highlighting Governor Tom Wolf’s commitment to business growth and job creation by touring Ritz-Craft Corp. of Pennsylvania, Mifflinburg, which is undergoing a state-supported expansion. “One of the top priorities of the Wolf Administration is strengthening […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Lancaster

August 29, 2018
Lancaster, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Lancaster. “It’s easy to see from the vibrancy of the downtown that the leaders of Lancaster have a strong unified vision for the […]

Wolf Administration Visits Startup Developing Audio Technology to Ferment Beer in State College, Centre County

August 28, 2018
State College, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin visited with TZero Labs, a State College-based startup developing audio technology to optimize the fermentation rate of beer. “The TZero team is exactly the type of innovative entrepreneurship we’re hoping to inspire with our small business support at DCED,” said […]

Wolf Administration Announces Enhancements of Transportation Infrastructure to Support Expansion of Eurofins in Lancaster County

August 23, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for infrastructure improvements that will enhance traffic flow to the expanding Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories campus in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. “Any time you have a large job creation project like the expansion of Eurofins […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Lansdowne, Delaware County

August 22, 2018
Lansdowne, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders and stakeholders on a tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Lansdowne, Delaware County. “Lansdowne is a great example of how a community can become stronger when public and private organizations work together,” said Secretary Davin. “The state […]

Wolf Administration Announces Enhancements of Transportation Infrastructure for Cool Valley Business Park in Washington County

August 21, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for infrastructure improvements that will enhance traffic flow to the Cool Valley Business Park in Cecil Township, Washington County. “With the development of a business park as big as Cool Valley comes infrastructure challenges that […]

Wolf Administration Announces Pilot Initiative to Avert Company Layoffs, Increase Number of Skilled Workers in Pennsylvania

August 16, 2018
$500,000 awarded to six southeast Pennsylvania counties for their IT sector Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Deputy Secretary Eileen Cipriani and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Carol Kilko announced a pilot initiative that utilizes a proactive approach to assist Pennsylvania workers and employers to avert layoffs. […]

Wolf Administration Announces Funding to Enhance Transportation Infrastructure for Pennridge Airport Business Park in Bucks County

August 16, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for infrastructure improvements that will enhance traffic flow to the Pennridge Airport Business Park in East Rockhill Township and Perkasie, Bucks County. “When dealing with a project as significant as the Pennridge Airport Business Park, […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects, Fire House Expansion in Aston, Delaware County

August 14, 2018
Aston, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders on a tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Aston, Delaware County. “Today’s visit has been a great opportunity to see a place where a lot of progress is being made,” said Deputy Secretary […]

Wolf Administration Announces Funding for Water, Accessibility, and Safety Improvements in Five Counties

August 13, 2018
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced more than $3.75 million in Community Block Grant Development (CDBG) funding to provide clean water, repair roadways and sidewalks, and improve sewage in communities in Blair, Centre, Fayette, Schuylkill, and Somerset counties. “This vital grant program will allow for costly […]

Governor Wolf Announces Freshpet to Expand Presence in Pennsylvania, Create 100 Jobs

August 8, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Freshpet, Inc. (Freshpet), a producer of fresh dog and cat food, will expand its pet food production operations at its current location in Hanover Township, Northampton County. The expansion will create 100 new full-time jobs in the next three years. “Freshpet’s growth has been a significant […]

Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Bring Broadband Access to Nearly 1,400 Customers in Rural Potter County

August 7, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new funding to bring broadband internet access to nearly 1,400 customers across Potter County through the construction of more than 100 miles of fiber cable. “Access to broadband opens the lines of communication in many ways,” Governor Wolf said. “By bringing faster internet service to rural Pennsylvania, […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Loan Funding Enabling Businesses to Relocate to, Reopen in Pennsylvania

August 2, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for three business projects in two counties that will enable the relocation of businesses into Pennsylvania and will re-open a closed-down limestone mining site. The projects are expected to create nearly 40 full-time jobs. “Any […]

Governor Wolf Announces Creation of up to 188 New Jobs Through Air Liquide Expansion in Northampton County

July 31, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Air Liquide Advanced Materials, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty chemicals in the semiconductor business and subsidiary of Air Liquide Group, has chosen Pennsylvania as the location to expand its operations in a move that will create nearly 200 family-sustaining new jobs in Northampton County. “This project […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Blight Remediation and Housing Access Projects in Girardville

July 30, 2018
Girardville, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders on a tour of state-supported blight remediation and housing access projects in Girardville, Schuylkill County. “The Wolf Administration is committed to making Pennsylvania a great place to live and work, from the largest cities […]

Wolf Administration Visits State-Supported Downtown Revitalization Projects and Business Incubator in Hazleton

July 30, 2018
Hazleton, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a tour of state-supported downtown revitalization projects and the Penn State Hazleton LaunchBox business incubator in Hazleton, Luzerne County. “There’s a positive atmosphere brewing in Hazleton’s business core,” said Vilello. “I’m […]

Wolf Administration Hosts Demonstration of PA Business One-Stop Shop, Highlighting Governor’s Commitment to Entrepreneurship and Small Business

July 30, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Business Finance Carol Kilko was joined by Harrisburg-area entrepreneur Amma Johnson, founder of the AMMA JO brand, to demonstrate Governor Wolf’s new PA Business One-Stop Shop, a tool designed to help entrepreneurs in all stages of starting and running a business. […]

Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Minority-Owned Small Businesses, Promoting Job Creation and Economic Growth Through Diversity

July 27, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of five loans to minority-owned small businesses through the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA) that will help the businesses grow, thrive, and create jobs across the commonwealth. “The PMBDA is a vital program that helps ensure every business owner in Pennsylvania has access to […]

Wolf Administration Highlights Job Training Program Success Stories Made Possible by Governor’s Manufacturing PA Initiative

July 24, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Technology and Innovation Sheri Collins joined representatives from Reading Area Community College (RACC), Johnstown Area Regional Industries (JARI), Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center, and other partners to provide an update on Governor Wolf’s Manufacturing PA initiative, which supports Pennsylvania’s manufacturing community […]

Wolf Administration Announces New Funding for Cleanup of Former Allison Hill Automotive Site

July 19, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) that will provide for the cleanup of 2.3 acres of the former Allison Hill Automotive site in Harrisburg, Dauphin County to provide for further development on the property for a Hamilton Health Center building addition. […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Funding for Five Projects to Promote Energy Efficiency, Support Farmers, and Spur Economic Development

July 17, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced five new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), that will benefit Pennsylvania residents and businesses through promoting energy efficiency, providing farmers with crucial loan funding, and building out infrastructure to bring abundant energy to homes and commercial buildings. “To spur economic development in Pennsylvania, it […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Apprenticeship Opportunities for Construction and Heavy Equipment Operation in Western Pennsylvania

July 16, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of a grant to PA Heavy & Highway to expand its apprenticeship program to train additional workers in the fields of heavy equipment operation, construction form carpentry, and construction labor. The funding will build on the governor’s commitment to expanding job training opportunities for Pennsylvanians and […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Waynesboro, Franklin County

July 16, 2018
Waynesboro, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Waynesboro, Franklin County. “This is my first time in Waynesboro, and I’m blown away by the charm of the downtown,” said Deputy Secretary […]