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DCED Announces More Than $6.8 Million in New PIDA Loans to Spur Business Growth, Job Creation in Five Counties
February 2, 2023
HARRISBURG, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger today announced five new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business growth in five counties that will help create and retain 157 total jobs. “A PIDA loan is a great tool to help companies succeed and […]
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts More Winter in 2023
February 2, 2023
Punxsutawney, PA – Pennsylvania’s very own world-famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow this morning at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney. This marks the 108th time Phil has seen his shadow, calling for a few more weeks of winter, during the 137-year-old tradition. “It is an honor for me to […]
Shapiro Administration Announces End of Franklin Borough’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47
January 31, 2023
The Cambria County municipality is the 19th to recover from distressed status Franklin Borough, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced that Franklin Borough’s status as a distressed municipality under Act 47 is terminated. Franklin is the 19th municipality to exit the program. “Today’s announcement is a […]
Perry County Receives Regional Keystone Communities Main Street Designation
January 26, 2023
Program will support businesses and improve quality of life for residents in nine communities Duncannon, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs and Development Rick Vilello today announced Perry County’s designation as a regional Keystone Communities Main Street, which will enhance the quality of life for residents […]
Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order, Creating New Office of Transformation and Opportunity to Spur Economic Growth, Create Jobs, and Foster Innovation in Pennsylvania
January 24, 2023
Shapiro signs executive order creating Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity and Economic Development Strategy Group to Lead Efforts to Recruit & Retain Businesses and Workers Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity within the Governor’s Office and the Economic Development Strategy Group. […]
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