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Governor Wolf Announces Makin Metal Powders Selected Pennsylvania for Its First US Manufacturing Operation

April 12, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Makin Metal Powders Ltd., a United Kingdom-based manufacturer of metal powders, has selected Pennsylvania as the location for its first manufacturing operation in the United States. The project will create nearly 40 manufacturing jobs at the selected site in Clearfield County. “Pennsylvania has a rich history […]

Governor Wolf Visits Allentown School District, Highlights How Restore Pennsylvania Could Help Remove Lead Paint

April 11, 2019
Allentown, PA – Governor Tom Wolf toured the Hiram Dodd Elementary School in Allentown today to see first-hand the progress in removing lead paint in classrooms which can cause health problems. The governor outlined how Restore Pennsylvania, the most aggressive infrastructure proposal in generations, would help schools to address lead and other contaminants. “Pennsylvania has […]

Wolf Administration Discusses How Restore Pennsylvania Can Bring High-Speed Internet Access to Rural EMS to Improve Services

April 11, 2019
New Oxford, PA – Today, Governor’s Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins joined Department of Health Director of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Dylan Ferguson at Adams Regional Emergency Medical Service, Inc. (AREMS) in New Oxford. The officials discussed how lack of broadband access prevents AREMS from adopting the latest technology […]

Wolf Administration Tours Blighted Properties, Details Benefits of Restore PA for St. Marys

April 11, 2019
St. Marys, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello joined local officials and community leaders on a tour of blighted properties in Saint Marys, Elk County. The tour included a discussion about the region’s challenges in its fight against blight. They also discussed […]

Wolf Administration Recognizes Recipients of 2019 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence

April 10, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – On behalf of Governor Tom Wolf, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin today recognized municipalities and local government officials for their dedication and commitment to strengthen their communities and better serve their residents. “With all the attention paid to federal and state politics, it’s easy to overlook that […]

Gov. Wolf Tours West Fairview, Stresses Need to Secure Critical Infrastructure Funding

April 5, 2019
East Pennsboro, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf joined state and local leaders in East Pennsboro Township for a tour of blighted properties in West Fairview Village to highlight how Restore Pennsylvania will aid in the area and revitalize communities. The massive rebuilding plan funded through a commonsense severance tax will help commonwealth communities address […]

Wolf Administration Highlights How Restore Pennsylvania Can Improve Broadband Access in Huntingdon County

April 5, 2019
Mill Creek, PA – Today, Governor’s Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins joined the Rural Broadband Cooperative and local officials for the raising of a new broadband tower on Stone Mountain in Mill Creek, Huntingdon County. Collins highlighted how Restore Pennsylvania will aggressively address the commonwealth’s vital infrastructure needs and bring high-speed […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of Mock Town for Students to Learn Workforce Skills

April 4, 2019
South Fayette, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined students and school officials for the groundbreaking of the Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania (JA) BizTown in South Fayette township. “The Pittsburgh region is one of the fastest growing markets nationally,” Secretary Davin said. “The Wolf Administration is committed […]

Wolf Administration Outlines How Restore Pennsylvania Could Help Bedford Combat Blight, Expand Broadband Access

April 3, 2019
Bedford, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs Rick Vilello and Governor’s Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins joined local government officials, and business and community leaders for a roundtable discussion about the region’s challenges in its fight against blight and the efforts to […]

Governor Wolf Announces Small Business Expansions in Blair and Cumberland Counties

April 3, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced two new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for DelGrosso Foods Inc. in Blair County and Commercial Flooring Professionals in Cumberland County. The funding will enable the expansion of both companies and help create and retain more than 115 jobs. “This is […]

Wolf Administration Outlines Benefits of Restore PA for Fayette County

April 3, 2019
Connellsville, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello joined Connellsville Mayor Greg Lincoln and other Fayette County leaders for an open discussion about the region’s fight against blight and how the bipartisan Restore Pennsylvania proposal could help municipalities eradicate blight. “Discussions like this are important because the more […]

Wolf Administration Provides Update on Census 2020 Efforts

April 1, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, marking one year out from the April 1, 2020 Census Day, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs Rick Vilello was joined by members of the Governor’s Census 2020 Complete Count Commission and other cabinet officials to highlight the importance of an accurate and complete census […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Support Accelerated Job Training Program in Northeastern Pennsylvania

March 29, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding for Lackawanna College to support the Core Manufacturing Skills Certificate Program, an innovative accelerated training program to create a job-ready manufacturing workforce throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. The grant will come from Governor Wolf’s Manufacturing PA initiative. “Creating pathways from job training to career […]

Governor Wolf: Expansion of Clearly Clean Products, LLC Will Create More Than 125 Jobs in Schuylkill County

March 28, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Clearly Clean Products, LLC, a manufacturer of recyclable plastic trays for retail food products, will expand its presence in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The project, supported through state funding, is expected to create more than 125 jobs in the region. “Clearly Clean’s expansion in Schuylkill County is […]

DCED Announces More Than $53 Million in New Investments to Attract Businesses, Create Jobs, and Expand Energy Infrastructure

March 27, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of 10 projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) that will develop pad-ready sites for businesses to occupy and expand natural gas access across Pennsylvania. The approved projects, totaling more than $53 million in grants and loans, will increase Pennsylvania’s […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Help Attack PFAS Contamination of 17 Wells in Bucks County

March 26, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects that will remove contamination of harmful perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from the Warminster/Horsham and Warrington areas in Bucks County. “Access to safe drinking water is one of the fundamental rights of every Pennsylvanian,” Governor Wolf said. […]

Governor Wolf Approves New Funding to Support Pennsylvania’s Farmers

March 26, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of more than $8 million in grants and low-interest loans to support Pennsylvania’s farms, including $5 million in grants awarded through the new Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program. “We created the Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program last year with one purpose: to help Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers,” Governor […]

Pennsylvania Infrastructure Receives Infusion of $54.7 Million in State Funding

March 26, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced 106 new project approvals through the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF). The projects will improve Pennsylvania’s transportation infrastructure and ensure safer, more reliable transportation for residents and businesses. The projects total $54.7 million in funding. “Infrastructure is one of the most crucial components of Pennsylvania’s economic well-being,” Governor […]

Wolf Administration Tours Blighted Properties, Outlines Benefits of Restore PA for Northampton County

March 20, 2019
Pen Argyl, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Neil Weaver joined Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure and other local leaders for a tour of several blighted properties in Pen Argyl and Bangor boroughs. The tour included a discussion about the region’s fight against blight and how the bipartisan […]

Wolf Administration Discusses How Restore Pennsylvania Can Help Montour County’s Efforts to Expand Broadband Access

March 19, 2019
Danville, PA – Today, Governor’s Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins joined DRIVE executive director Jennifer Wakeman and other local leaders from around Montour County for a walking tour of areas of Danville affected by lack of high-speed internet access. During the tour, they discussed how the bipartisan Restore Pennsylvania proposal will […]

Wolf Administration Discusses How Restore Pennsylvania Will Provide High-Speed Internet Access in Sullivan County

March 14, 2019
Laporte, PA – Today, Governor’s Office of Broadband Initiatives Acting Executive Director Sheri Collins joined teachers, local officials, community leaders and entrepreneurs from around Sullivan County for a roundtable discussion about the region’s lack of access to high-speed internet. Attendees also discussed how the bipartisan Restore Pennsylvania proposal could help municipalities close the digital divide. […]

Wolf Administration, Mifflin County Leaders Discuss How Restore Pennsylvania Could Help Combat Blight

March 13, 2019
Lewistown, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local officials and community leaders to discuss how Restore Pennsylvania could help Mifflin County eradicate blight. “The blight issues that communities like Lewistown are facing must be fixed now,” Secretary Davin said. “And the only way to do that is […]

Wolf Administration Discusses Proposal to Boost STEM and CTE, Encourages Students to Pursue Manufacturing Careers

March 12, 2019
Saint Marys, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development Deputy Secretary for Business Financing Carol Kilko and Department of Labor & Industry Deputy Secretary for Workforce Development Eileen Cipriani discussed the Governor Wolf’s Statewide Workforce, Education, and Accountability Program (SWEAP) proposal and encouraged students to pursue manufacturing careers while touring Saint Marys Area […]

Wolf Administration Designates Gettysburg as Newest Keystone Main Street

March 11, 2019
Gettysburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) secretary Dennis Davin announced the designation of Gettysburg 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. “This designation is an important step for the future of Gettysburg’s […]

Governor Wolf’s Manufacturing PA Initiative Funds 17 Projects to Spur Innovation in Manufacturing

March 6, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of more than $1 million in grants through the Manufacturing PA initiative. The 17 projects receiving the funding will spur new technologies and processes in the manufacturing sector. “The manufacturing climate is changing faster than ever before,” Governor Wolf said. “In order to remain competitive […]

New Low-Interest Financing from Wolf Administration to Support Small Business Expansion, Building Acquisition

March 6, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced four new low-interest loan approval through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program. The loans will enable the expansion of two small Lancaster County businesses and a campground business in Armstrong County to expand. They will also support the purchase of a leased industrial building in Bucks […]

Wolf Administration Encourages Students to Pursue Manufacturing Careers at ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ Awards Ceremony

March 6, 2019
Reading, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Business Financing Carol Kilko encouraged students to pursue careers in manufacturing at the ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ Berks Schuylkill awards ceremony. “Pennsylvania has always been a pioneer in the manufacturing industry,” Kilko said. “And that’s why we continue supporting this […]

Wolf Administration Tours Blighted Properties, Details Benefits of Restore PA for Norristown

March 5, 2019
Norristown, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello joined local officials and community leaders on a tour of blighted properties in Norristown, Montgomery County. The tour included a discussion about the region’s challenges in its fight against blight. They also discussed how the […]

Wolf Administration Discusses How Restore Pennsylvania Could Help Erie County Combat Blight

March 5, 2019
North East, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local officials and community leaders to discuss Erie’s challenges in its fight against blight, and how the bipartisan Restore Pennsylvania infrastructure proposal could help the region eliminate blight. “Municipalities in Erie County have assets that could position the region […]

New Funding to Support Development of Mobile Game to Help Pennsylvanians Land Manufacturing Jobs

March 4, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding to support the development of a mobile game that will help individuals land jobs in the manufacturing sector. The grant will be provided to Catalyst Connection, an industrial resource center that supports the growth of small manufacturers in western Pennsylvania. Catalyst Connection […]

Wolf Administration Tours Blighted Properties, Details Benefits of Restore PA for Schuylkill County

February 28, 2019
Schuylkill, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello joined local officials and community leaders on a tour of blighted properties in Schuylkill County. The tour included a discussion about the region’s challenges in its fight against blight. They also discussed how the Restore […]

Wolf Administration Encourages Students to Pursue Manufacturing Careers at ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ Awards Ceremony

February 27, 2019
Bethlehem, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Neil Weaver encouraged students to pursue careers in manufacturing at the ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ Lehigh Valley Awards Ceremony. “Governor Wolf is always proud to support this video contest,” Executive Deputy Secretary Weaver said. “It’s a great tool for our […]

New State Funding Will Support 43 Restoration, Façade, and Housing Projects Throughout Pennsylvania

February 25, 2019
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of funding through the Keystone Communities program to support 43 community revitalization projects across the commonwealth. “This administration is committed to making our communities better places to live and do business,” Governor Wolf said. “From restoring community cornerstones to beautifying downtowns to helping people with disabilities make […]

Wolf Administration and Beaver County Leaders Discuss How Restore PA Could Help Region Battle Blight

February 25, 2019
Aliquippa, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker, borough managers from Monaca and Ambridge, and other community leaders to discuss Beaver County’s challenges in its fight against blight and how the bipartisan Restore Pennsylvania proposal could help municipalities eradicate blight. “Aliquippa, Monaca, Ambridge, and […]

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 […]