Tag:  Governor Tom Wolf

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

26 March
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

26 March
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

26 March
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 […]

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

06 March
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

06 March
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 […]

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

04 March
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 […]

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

25 February
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 […]

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

21 February
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

19 February
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

13 February
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

08 February
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

08 February
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 […]

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

06 February
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 Tours State-Funded Supported Living and Employment Center for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

23 January
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

18 January
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 […]

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

10 January
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

10 January
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 […]

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

19 December
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

18 December
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

18 December
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

17 December
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

14 December
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 […]

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

11 December
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

10 December
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 […]

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

04 December
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

04 December
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 […]

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

27 November
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 Grand Opening of New State-Funded USSC Group Facility, Commitment to Pennsylvania Jobs

16 November
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

13 November
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

07 November
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 Tours State-Funded Bell & Evans Facility, Highlights Commitment to Pennsylvania Farmers

25 October
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

24 October
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 […]

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

23 October
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

22 October
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 Announces Funding for Cleanup of 11 Former Industrial Sites

18 October
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 Announces Silberline Manufacturing Co. to Expand Tamaqua Facility

17 October
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

16 October
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

11 October
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 […]

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

10 October
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

03 October
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 Airgas to Expand Presence in Pennsylvania, Creating 30 New Bucks County Jobs

03 October
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

02 October
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

01 October
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 […]

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

19 September
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

18 September
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

18 September
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

18 September
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

18 September
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

17 September
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

14 September
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

14 September
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

13 September
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

07 September
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 Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Downtown Easton, Northampton County

06 September
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.

05 September
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

04 September
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

29 August
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 Community Revitalization Projects in Lansdowne, Delaware County

22 August
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

21 August
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 Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects, Fire House Expansion in Aston, Delaware County

14 August
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

13 August
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

08 August
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 New Loan Funding Enabling Businesses to Relocate to, Reopen in Pennsylvania

02 August
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 […]

Wolf Administration Hosts Cabinet in Your Community Event in Greensburg

30 July
Greensburg, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by community members for a Cabinet in Your Community event in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. “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 townships for […]

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

30 July
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

27 July
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

24 July
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

19 July
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

17 July
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

16 July
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

16 July
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 […]

Wolf Administration Tours Multiple State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Erie

13 July
Erie, 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 Erie. “Erie has become a model of community revitalization for the state,” said Deputy Secretary Vilello. “The Wolf Administration has prioritized economic development […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Loan Approvals, Supporting Small Business Expansion and 125 Manufacturing Jobs

11 July
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for two business projects in Westmoreland County that will help create and retain approximately 125 jobs statewide. The loan funding will assist businesses with the costs of expanding into larger, more capable facilities that will […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of Revitalization Project Linking Lycoming College Campus to Downtown

09 July
Multi-Phase RACP Project Will Link Campus to Surrounding Neighborhoods Williamsport, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders, college officials, and alumni in breaking ground on the Lycoming College Gateway Building, the first phase of a long-term project to create a stronger link between the college’s campus […]

Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Food and Housing Access Projects in Kittanning

06 July
Kittanning, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders in touring two state-supported programs that increase access to food and affordable housing in Kittanning, Armstrong County. “Seeing the physical construction of this critical work to support members of the Kittanning community is uplifting,” said Secretary Davin. “We […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Launch of the Nation’s First Bakery Incubator

05 July
State-Supported Incubator to Assist Emerging Bakers in Launching Careers Pittsburgh, PA – Today Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders and partners in a cake-cutting ceremony for The Bakery Society Pittsburgh, a bakery incubator supporting a cohort of bakers-in-residence in the Mount Oliver neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. “This […]

Governor Wolf Approves Funding to Help Berks County Job Seekers Overcome Work Barriers and Attain Manufacturing Careers

21 June
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) to provide manufacturing career training to individuals with barriers, especially those for whom English is a second language. The new training program, developed using input from local manufacturers, will strengthen the area workforce and provide job […]

Wolf Administration Highlights State-Supported Blight Eradication Projects in Northumberland County

18 June
Shamokin, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local officials on a tour highlighting state-supported blight eradication work completed through Northumberland County’s county-wide blight elimination program. “Northumberland County has developed a unique blight elimination strategy,” said Deputy Secretary Vilello. “A core belief of the […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of GlassWorks Business Park in Clarion

15 June
Clarion, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined developers and local leaders in breaking ground for the GlassWorks Business Park in Clarion, Clarion County. The $39 million project will convert a 28.5-acre brownfield site formerly housing the Owens-Illinois Glass Plant into a compound with seven building pads ready […]

Wolf Administration Announces Approval of Nominated Economic Opportunity Zones

14 June
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved the commonwealth’s nominations for designation of 300 census tracts across Pennsylvania as Qualified Opportunity Zones. “Approval of our nominated tracts is an important step in the process of bringing critical investment […]

Wolf Administration Celebrates Ribbon-cutting of Rail Park in Center City Philadelphia, Highlighting Governor’s Commitment to Community Revitalization

14 June
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new Rail Park in Center City Philadelphia. The park is designed to serve as an informal, leafy green space with room to walk and sit for the Philadelphia community, and was supported […]

Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Support Classroom Training in Apprenticeship Programs for Four Central Pennsylvania Companies

13 June
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of apprenticeship grants to four central Pennsylvania businesses to assist with the costs of necessary classroom training that complements on-the-job training, enabling the companies to strengthen and expand their apprenticeship programs. The funding, which will build on the governor’s commitment to expanding job training opportunities for […]

Wolf Administration Announces Funding for Flood Protection for Pine Grove Residents and Businesses

07 June
Pine Grove, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Senator David Argall, Representative Mike Tobash, and other elected officials to announce the approval of funding to support a comprehensive flood protection project in Pine Grove. This announcement comes after years of the administration working with the community to […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Loan Approvals for Six Projects in Five Counties, Supporting Nearly 100 Small Business Jobs Statewide

06 June
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 across the commonwealth that will help create and retain nearly 100 jobs statewide. The loan funding will assist businesses with costs ranging from expanding pediatric services, to adding […]

Governor Wolf Announces AmerisourceBergen Selects Pennsylvania for Expansion of National Headquarters, Adding More Than 550 New Jobs

06 June
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that AmerisourceBergen, a global health care solutions provider, has selected Pennsylvania as the location to expand its national headquarters, a move that is expected to create more than 550 new family-sustaining jobs in Montgomery County where the expansion will take place. “This project is so significant not […]

Wolf Administration Hosts Cabinet in Your Community Event in Slippery Rock

04 June
Slippery Rock, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by community members for a Cabinet in Your Community event at Slippery Rock University. “The Cabinet in Your Community series has been hosted across the commonwealth to ensure that my administration has the best opportunity to have valuable dialogue with all Pennsylvanians,” said Governor […]

Wolf Administration Announces Funding for Flood Protection for Bloomsburg Residents

30 May
Bloomsburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Senator John Gordner, Representative David Millard, and other elected officials to announce the approval of funding to support a comprehensive flood protection project for the town of Bloomsburg. This announcement comes after years of the administration working with the community […]

Governor Wolf Announces Approval of Grant to Provide Manufacturing and Employability Skills to Young Adults in Berks County

24 May
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to Reading Area Community College (RACC) to provide young adults with basic manufacturing production and employability skills to help them get good-paying, reliable jobs with area manufacturers. “One of the most important ways we can strengthen our manufacturing sector is by providing Pennsylvanians […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Funding for Nine Projects to Promote Energy Efficiency and Spur Economic Development

22 May
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced nine new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), that will benefit Pennsylvania residents and businesses through promoting energy efficiency and building out infrastructure to bring abundant energy to homes and commercial buildings. “Development of our energy infrastructure – whether through expanding access to natural gas, […]

Governor Wolf Announces New Approvals for Low-interest Loans to Support Family Farming Operations in Seven Counties

22 May
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced seven new low-interest loan approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority that will help small family farms make the necessary capital improvements to sustain and grow their livelihoods in Adams, Bedford, Berks, Columbia, Lancaster, Northumberland, and Snyder counties. “The survival of small family farms is not just essential […]