Gov. Wolf Announces New Contract Pharmaceutical Manufacturer to Open in York County, Creating 100 New Jobs
May 6, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that 250 Cross Farm Lane, LLC (CFL), a subsidiary of PSC Biotech Corporation, will open a new contract pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in York County. CFL will transfer equipment, staff, and customers from its Wisconsin site to CFL in Conewago Township, investing over $22 million and bringing 100 […]
Governor Wolf Announces $11 Million to Support Business Expansion and Job Creation in Five PA Counties
May 5, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced more than $11 million in low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will help seven companies in five counties create and retain employees, grow their operations, and improve their facilities. “Pennsylvania’s job creators are getting people back to work, creating new opportunities and possibilities […]
Governor Wolf Awards Funding for New Projects in Allegheny, Delaware Counties to Connect Apprentices with Career Training Opportunities
May 4, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced more than $650,000 in new funding that will connect apprentices with classroom training leading to good-paying jobs through Pennsylvania’s Pre-Apprentice and Apprenticeship Grant Program (Apprenticeship Program), a statewide program that offers assistance to registered apprenticeship programs. “This funding supports programs designed specifically to offer the relevant and […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Five DCED Staffers for COVID-19 Response, Recovery Efforts with Businesses, Municipalities
May 3, 2021
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Governor Tom Wolf congratulated and praised the public service of five Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) employees for the efforts to ensure that individuals and local governments had access to critical funding resources offered through DCED. The employees are among 51 employees from 10 agencies receiving Governor’s Awards for […]
Governor Wolf Announces Approval of 33 Projects to Assist Local Governments with Community Planning
April 30, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of 33 projects through the Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) to assist local governments with floodplain management, creating comprehensive plans, and incorporating the humanities into community plans in 20 counties. “The Municipal Assistance Program provides communities with the funding they need to accomplish the day-to-day work […]
Gov. Wolf: Oldest Family-Owned Pasta Sauce Producer in United States Expands Operations in Blair County
April 26, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that longtime Pennsylvania-based DelGrosso Foods, the oldest family-owned pasta sauce producer in the United States, will continue to call Pennsylvania home by expanding its manufacturing operations in Blair County. The company will convert a recently acquired 166,000 square-foot vacant facility in Antis Township into an expanded pasta […]
Gov. Wolf Signs Bill to Align State Tax Deadline with May 17 Federal Deadline for Corporate Taxes, Other Provisions
April 22, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today signed House Bill 766 into law, aligning the annual state corporate tax deadline with the federal tax deadline of May 17, 2021, and giving the Pennsylvania departments of Revenue and Community and Economic Development the ability to deal with state taxation while the COVID-19 disaster declaration is in […]
Gov. Wolf Announces More Than $48 Million For Infrastructure Improvements Across Pennsylvania
April 22, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced the approval of 116 new projects through the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), improving Pennsylvania’s transportation infrastructure and ensuring safer, more reliable transportation accommodation across the commonwealth. The projects total more than $48 million in funding. “Investing in these critical improvements now will make the lives of our […]
Gov. Wolf Announces $2.17 Million in New Investments in Agriculture for Farmers in Five Pennsylvania Counties
April 21, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $2.17 million in funding to expand agriculture operations for six projects in five Pennsylvania counties. The investments approved today will help farmers acquire buildings, farmland, and construct barns and broiler houses. “Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry helps our economy thrive and is an important way of […]
Wolf Administration: Nearly $4.5 Million in New Funding Approved to Lower Energy Costs and Create Jobs in Five Pennsylvania Counties
April 21, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of nearly $4.5 million for five new Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), that will improve infrastructure, save energy, and create hundreds of new jobs across the commonwealth. “The PIPE program helps businesses […]
Second Round of Funding Brings Total Assistance to Approximately $32 Million Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced more than $13 million in funding awards to assist in mitigating the impacts of COVID-19 on families and individuals experiencing homelessness and to prevent future homelessness across the commonwealth. “While the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been […]
Gov. Wolf Announces Alpha Recycling Selects PA as Site for New Processing Center, Creating 30 New Jobs
April 19, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Alpha Recycling—a recycler of catalytic converters and other scrap metals—has selected Pennsylvania as the best site to expand its operations and create a new processing center in Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County. The project will create 30 new, full-time jobs. This project creates a new industrial investment opportunity to […]
Gov. Wolf Announces Packaging Manufacturer Bringing Hundreds of New Jobs to Lehigh Valley Region after Expanding with Third PA Location
April 14, 2021
Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Sharp, a global leader in advanced clinical supply chain services and contract pharmaceutical packaging with a strong presence in Pennsylvania, will expand operations at existing facilities in Allentown and Conshohocken and into a third facility in Macungie Borough, Lehigh County, retaining 1,092 current positions and creating 335 new, full-time […]
Governor Wolf Awards $2 Million in Funding to Community Organizations Impacted by COVID-19
April 14, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that 43 projects totaling nearly $2 million have been approved for funding under the COVID-19 Relief – Supporting Elm and Main (SEAM) program. “Over the past year, communities across the commonwealth have faced devastating impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, during which Pennsylvania’s network of community development organizations […]
Gov. Wolf Highlights Support of Small Businesses During COVID-19 at PA Small Business Development Centers Conference
April 13, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today highlighted the achievements of the Wolf Administration to support small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic during the opening session of the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers’ (PASBDC) Growth Conference. “Small businesses are a crucial part of our economy. They are our entrepreneurs, our community-focused employers, and our friends […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Funding for Northampton Community College to Develop New Training to Connect Students to Manufacturing Employment
April 13, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced new funding through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career (MTTC) program for Northampton Community College (NCC) to offer comprehensive training, through partnerships with regional manufacturers, that will provide missing essential technical and employability skills to prepare individuals for immediate, entry-level employment in manufacturing. MTTC helps bring awareness to careers and […]
Governor Wolf Awards Funding for Four Projects to Connect Apprentices with Career Training Opportunities
April 12, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced more than $51,000 in new funding that will connect apprentices in four counties with classroom training that will lead to good-paying jobs through Pennsylvania’s Pre-Apprentice and Apprenticeship Grant Program (Apprenticeship Program), a statewide program that offers assistance to registered apprenticeship programs. “As we emerge from the pandemic […]
Governor Wolf Announces Nearly $2.7 Million in Funding to Help Businesses in Bucks, Franklin, Luzerne Counties Grow and Create Jobs
April 7, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced nearly $2.7 million in low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) for three projects that will help companies in Bucks, Franklin, and Luzerne counties expand their operations, renovate facilities, and create jobs. “Pennsylvania manufacturers drive our economy, providing critical goods, services, and jobs to consumers […]
Gov. Wolf Announces That Leading Air Filter Manufacturer Filterbuy, Inc. Selects PA As Home to New Facility, Creating 120 Jobs and Redeveloping Site
March 25, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that air filter manufacturer Filterbuy, Inc. has selected Pennsylvania as the best place to expand its operations, creating at least 120 new, full-time jobs and redeveloping an old, underutilized industrial building in Westmoreland County. “We welcome Filterbuy to southwestern Pennsylvania as it increases its regional presence, creates […]
Governor Wolf’s Manufacturing PA Initiative Approves $2 Million for 29 Student Research Projects to Support Innovation
March 11, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of nearly $2 million in grants through the Manufacturing PA initiative to 29 student research projects that will help advance innovation in several sectors of manufacturing, from advanced medical, to waste sustainability, to artificial intelligence. “Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry continues to grow and advance with new […]
Governor Announces New Funding to Boost Manufacturing Awareness for Students in Lancaster and Lehigh Counties
March 4, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new funding for two projects that will boost manufacturing awareness for students in Lancaster and Lehigh counties through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career program, a program that helps bring awareness to careers and opportunities within the state’s manufacturing industry and supports companies in identifying and training a skilled workforce […]
Governor Wolf Announces Nearly $2 Million in Funding to Businesses in Bucks, Montgomery and Westmoreland Counties
March 3, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced nearly $2 million in low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will help companies in Bucks, Montgomery, and Westmoreland counties create and retain jobs and expand their operations. “The funding approved today will have a meaningful impact on communities on either side of the […]
Gov. Wolf Announces $145 Million in Relief Available for Hospitality Industry by March 15
March 2, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that the hospitality industry will soon be able to apply for immediate relief through the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP), a new grant program established by the Wolf Administration to support local businesses in the hospitality industry that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “For so […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Introduce and Connect Thousands of South Central PA Students to Manufacturing Industry
February 18, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania (JASCPA) in York County was approved for $200,000 in funding through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career program, a program that helps bring awareness to careers and opportunities within the state’s manufacturing industry and supports companies in identifying and training a skilled workforce […]
Governor Wolf Announces Longtime PA Aviation Engineer and Manufacturer to Open New Facility in Mercer County, Redeveloping Brownfield Site and Bringing 57 New Jobs to Region
February 12, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Hall Industries, a family-owned engineering and manufacturing company with multiple locations in the commonwealth, will streamline operations in western Pennsylvania into a new facility in Mercer County, creating 57 jobs. Hall Industries will acquire the 468,000-square-foot Cooper Industrial Commons—a brownfield site in Grove City—and will renovate, […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Support PSU Behrend in Offering Northwestern PA Manufacturers with Latest Industry Technology Training
February 10, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Pennsylvania State University Behrend in Erie County was approved for $200,000 in funding through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career program, a program that helps companies identify and train a skilled workforce through targeted programs and services. The funding will allow Penn State Behrend to implement an Industry […]
Governor Wolf Announces $145 Million in Hospitality Relief Funding Ready for Distribution to Pennsylvania Counties
February 10, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that $145 million in funding will be distributed to all 67 Pennsylvania counties through the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program to help support the commonwealth’s hospitality industry. Funding will be provided in the form of block grants to each county based on population and will be allocated […]
Governor Wolf Announces BNP Paribas Expands in Southeast PA, Brings New Office and 300 Jobs to Region
February 9, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that BNP Paribas, a premier global bank, is expanding its presence in southeastern Pennsylvania. The company’s current Pennsylvania office, located in King of Prussia, will relocate to a larger facility in Wayne to support the increasing size of its Pennsylvania workforce. “This is a major expansion supporting […]
Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of Nationally Recognized Food Processing and Farming Company in Southeast PA, Bringing Nearly 90 New Jobs to Region
February 5, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that long-standing, family-owned Clemens Food Group, a vertically-integrated pork processor headquartered in Montgomery County, will expand its operations in Hatfield by building a new facility to support increased smoked meats and cooked sausage production. “Clemens Food Group is a family-owned business that has been a staple in […]
Governor Wolf Announces Nearly $5.4 Million in Funding to Businesses in Berks, Erie, Fayette Counties
February 3, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced nearly $5.4 million in low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will help companies in Berks, Erie and Fayette counties create and retain jobs, expand their operations, and provide business services to their communities. “It has never been more critical for Pennsylvania to invest […]
Governor Wolf Announces Funding for Two Minority-Owned Philadelphia Small Businesses, Supporting Economic Growth and Promoting Job Creation
January 26, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding for two minority-owned small businesses located in Philadelphia through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA) that will help support local business growth and job creation. “PMBDA plays a critical role in my administration’s commitment […]
Gov. Wolf Announces Photo Printing Lab Moving Out-of-State Headquarters to York County, Creating More Than 100 New Jobs
January 22, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Nations Photo Lab, an affiliate of Gallery Blocks LLC (d/b/a Artsy Couture) — a leading professional full-service photography printing lab formerly headquartered in Cockeysville, Maryland — has relocated its headquarters to Springettsbury Township, York County. The relocation will create 125 new, full-time jobs in the Susquehanna Valley. “In […]
Wolf Administration Highlights Revolutionary PPE Shield That Protects Against COVID-19
January 21, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Executive Deputy Director Jeff Thomas highlighted how Ramshield, Inc., an Exton-based healthcare product provider featured on the administration’s B2B Interchange Directory, is utilizing revolutionary technology to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the commonwealth. “Pennsylvania’s […]
Gov. Wolf Announces Furniture Manufacturer to Expand in Montgomery County, Creating New Jobs and Recommitting to Growth in PA
January 20, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Knoll, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of workplace and residential furniture with a longtime presence in the commonwealth, is relocating a manufacturing line from Michigan to Pennsylvania and expanding its footprint in the commonwealth. This project will create at least 138 new, full-time jobs and will […]
Wolf Administration Announces More Than $1 Million in Funding to Support Affordable Housing in Centre County
January 14, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced more than $1 million in funding through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to support affordable housing in Centre County. “All Pennsylvanians deserve access to affordable, safe, and livable spaces in their communities,” Gov. Wolf said. “This investment will support State College’s efforts to ensure that residents have affordable […]
Development of New Multi-Use Office Tower in Pittsburgh Will Create Hundreds of Jobs, Spur Economic Growth in Western Pennsylvania
January 11, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that F.N.B. Corporation will enter into a joint venture with Pittsburgh Arena Real Estate Development LP and the Buccini/Pollen Group to develop the FNB Financial Center, a 26-story, 547,888-square-foot office tower in Pittsburgh, which will create 160 new, high-paying jobs. The company has committed to investing more […]
New Funding for Workforce Training in Southwestern PA Will Prepare Students for In-Demand Manufacturing Careers
January 8, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Western Area Career & Technology Center (WACTC) in Washington County was approved for $112,262 in funding through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career program, a program that helps companies identify and train a skilled workforce through targeted programs and services. “Our manufacturing industry has established itself as a […]
Governor Wolf Announces $1.28 Million to Support Business Expansion, Job Retention and Creation
January 6, 2021
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced $1.28 million in low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will help companies in three counties improve their operations, expand their facilities, and create and retain jobs. “Despite navigating the challenges of the past year, Pennsylvania has remained committed to investing in companies that […]
New Funding for Student Workforce Training Will Create Meaningful Connections to Manufacturing Industry
December 22, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that The Challenge Program, Inc. (TCP) in Cambria County was approved for $143,000 in funding through Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Training-to-Career program, a program that helps companies identify and train a skilled workforce through targeted programs and services. “Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry powers our economy, and provides stable, good-paying jobs […]
DCED Highlights New “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Video Library to Support the Future of Manufacturing in Pennsylvania
December 21, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin highlighted the new resources available to support the future of manufacturing here in Pennsylvania through the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) program, hosted by the Manufacturers Resource Center. “The ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ program has for years connected Pennsylvania’s […]
Smart Indoor Vertical Farm to Open in Pennsylvania, Bringing New Jobs, Sustainability, and Food Security
December 8, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that New York City-based Bowery Farming, Inc., the largest vertical farming company in the country, has selected Pennsylvania as the best place to expand its operations. The new facility will be the fourth vertical farm operation in the U.S. and first in the commonwealth. “Pennsylvania welcomes Bowery […]
Governor Wolf Announces $36 Million in New Funding to Support Community Revitalization Projects
December 7, 2020
Harrisburg, PA –Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $36 million in funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to support 214 community revitalization projects across the commonwealth. “The Neighborhood Assistance Program has historically been a valued resource for communities across Pennsylvania, and that is true now more than ever,” said Gov. Wolf. “This […]
Governor Wolf Announces Life Sciences Partnership to Create Jobs, Develop COVID-19 Vaccine
December 3, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that U.S. Specialty Formulations (USSF), LLC, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company, will expand its operations in Allentown, Lehigh County to continue its work developing a COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with VaxForm, LLC. This project will create at least 97 new, high-paying positions at the site. “There will be […]
Wolf Administration Awards Funding to Support Business Expansion, Facility Enhancement in Three Counties
December 2, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced three new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will help companies in three counties expand their operations, enhance services and improve facilities, and create and retain jobs. “As 2020 draws to a close, we reflect on the challenges faced by Pennsylvania’s critical […]
Wolf Administration Awards $3 Million in Funding to Protect Pennsylvanians Experiencing Homelessness This Winter
November 30, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that $3 million in grant funding has been awarded to 15 municipalities and organizations spanning 20 counties to assist Pennsylvanians currently experiencing homelessness. “All Pennsylvanians are entitled to safe shelter, and that is never more important than in the cold winter months,” said Gov. Wolf. “This funding […]
Gov. Wolf Announces Funding to Support Agricultural Projects in Berks, Lebanon, Lancaster Counties
November 17, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Gov. Tom Wolf announced the approval of seven agricultural projects being funded through the First Industries Fund (FIF). These projects, located in three counties, will help existing farms expand their operations, bring in additional revenue, and transition agribusinesses to the next generation of farmers. “Pennsylvania’s economy is powered by its agriculture industry, so […]
Governor Wolf Announces Approval of Six Projects to Assist Local Governments with Municipal Planning and Shared Services
November 12, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of six projects through the Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) to assist local governments with planning for zoning, coordinating emergency services, and creating comprehensive plans. “Pennsylvania’s municipalities and local governments rely on comprehensive planning to bring critical projects to fruition, and that planning is crucial now […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Funding Available to Protect Homeless Pennsylvanians During COVID-19 Resurgence
November 5, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that nearly $20 million is now available to assist Pennsylvanians currently experiencing homelessness. The commonwealth received its second allocation of federal COVID-19 Homeless Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) funds, and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has set aside a portion of those funds to be […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Support Small Business Expansion, Job Creation in Three PA Counties
November 4, 2020
Harrisburg, PA– Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced four new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will provide for business expansion and job creation in Elk, Lancaster and Northumberland counties. “No matter the challenging circumstances our commonwealth is facing, we continue to make strategic investments in businesses and projects across Pennsylvania,” […]
ICYMI: Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program Calls Pennsylvania’s Hazard Pay Program a ‘Promising Model’ for Other States
November 2, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program released an analysis on the importance of hazard pay during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlighted Pennsylvania’s efforts to protect essential workers. The governor continues to call on the General Assembly to provide additional funding for these frontline workers, especially given the […]
Wolf Administration: United Kingdom’s Largest Kitchen Retailer Chooses Pennsylvania for North American Headquarters and First Manufacturing Facility
October 26, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Wren Manufacturing, Inc., a manufacturer of custom kitchen cabinets, will establish its North American headquarters and a manufacturing center in the Hanover Industrial Estates in Hanover Township and Sugar Notch Borough, creating a combined 360 new jobs at both locations in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. “Wren Manufacturing’s […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf urged the Pennsylvania General Assembly to act on funding small businesses while the body is in session this week. “Small businesses have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Wolf. “The Small Business Assistance Program has seen immense success, but further support is needed to support […]
Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin reminded all Pennsylvanians that today is the last day they can respond to the 2020 U.S. Census. “The U.S. Census is a critical tool for our commonwealth—it provides the data needed to receive federal funding and representation for the next decade,” said […]
Gov. Wolf: More Than $15 Million in Funding Awarded to Continue Economic Growth in Coal-Impacted Communities in the Commonwealth’s Appalachian Region
October 14, 2020
Harrisburg, PA — Governor Tom Wolf today announced that more than $15 million has been awarded to 15 projects in Pennsylvania’s Appalachian Region through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative. “Our coal-impacted communities in Pennsylvania have felt the changing economy of the country’s energy production in […]
Wolf Administration Announces New Funding for Apprenticeship Advancements and Outreach in Harrisburg
October 14, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding for the Iron Workers Local 404 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Apprenticeship Grant Program. This funding will support the governor’s commitment to expanding job training-related opportunities throughout Pennsylvania. “Apprenticeship programs allow for […]
Wolf Administration Announces Additional Funding for Mill 19 Renovations in Allegheny County
October 13, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) to the Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) to perform environmental remediation on the three main bay cranes located at Mill 19 in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. “The ongoing Mill 19 project is a […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Gentex Corporation, a fourth-generation, family-run, advanced manufacturer of personal protection equipment (PPE) and situational awareness systems for defense, law enforcement/first responder, and industrial safety applications has partnered with the commonwealth to expand its operations at its headquarters in Fell Township, Lackawanna County, creating 60 new jobs […]
Wolf Administration: More Than 700 Pennsylvania Businesses Received Workforce Training Assistance in FY 2019-20
October 8, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that more than $6.5 million in training assistance funding was provided to 715 Pennsylvania companies in Fiscal Year 2019-20 by WEDnetPA, an alliance of educational providers serving the commonwealth’s business community. This year marks 21 years of funding assistance for qualified businesses in the commonwealth to provide […]
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Awards Funding to Support Business Expansion, Job Creation in Lebanon and Snyder Counties
October 7, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced two new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will assist in the construction of a produce growing, processing, and warehouse facility in Snyder County and the demolition, renovation, and construction of an existing manufacturing property in Lebanon County that could create a […]
Gov. Wolf Announces Additional $96 Million for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
October 5, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced that an additional $96 million in state grants have been approved for 5,373 Pennsylvania small businesses that were impacted by the business closure order due to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Businesses in every county were approved for grants in this round of funding, and 52 percent […]
Wolf Administration: New Machining and Robotics Apprenticeship Opportunities Available in Allegheny County
September 29, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding for three apprenticeship programs at New Century Careers (NCC) in Allegheny County through the Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Apprenticeship Grant Program. This funding will support the governor’s commitment to expanding job training-related opportunities throughout Pennsylvania. “With three programs available—one […]
Wolf Administration: Globus Medical Manufacturing Expansion to Bring More Than 200 New Jobs to Montgomery County
September 25, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Globus Medical, a Pennsylvania-based medical device company focused on the design, development and commercialization of musculoskeletal implants, will expand its manufacturing operations to Montgomery County, creating 243 new jobs and retaining more than 1,000 Pennsylvania jobs statewide. “Globus Medical has an established presence in our state […]
Wolf Administration Highlights Efforts to Ensure that PPE is Available, Accessible and Plentiful
September 21, 2020
Middletown, PA – Six months after the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Wolf today highlighted the Wolf Administration’s efforts to respond to the state’s critical need for personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure that mitigation-related products, from masks and medical equipment to cleaning and sanitation supplies, are available, accessible and […]
Wolf Administration Signs Orders That Restaurants May Increase Indoor Occupancy to 50 Percent
September 17, 2020
Governor Wolf Order Secretary of Health Order Harrisburg, PA — As part of the Wolf Administration’s ongoing efforts to ensure public health and safety and support economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine today signed new orders following the recent announcement that restaurants may increase indoor occupancy […]
Gov. Wolf Announces More Than $1.8 Million to Support Agricultural Projects in Berks and York Counties
September 15, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of five agricultural projects being funded through the First Industries Fund (FIF). These projects, located in two counties, will help existing farms expand their operations, bring in additional revenue, and transition agribusinesses to the next generation of farmers. “It is critical that we support the […]
Wolf Administration: $20 Million in Relief Funding Awarded to Pennsylvania Museums and Cultural Organizations
September 15, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $20 million in grant funding through the COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant Program for cultural organizations and museums to offset lost revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Pennsylvania’s museums and cultural organizations provide education, entertainment, and meaningful experiences to both residents and travelers […]
Gov. Wolf Calls for Legislative Action to Support Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
September 10, 2020
York, PA – As small businesses continue to feel an economic impact of the COVID-19 public health crisis, Governor Tom Wolf today called on the General Assembly to provide additional funding to support these businesses. The governor was joined by the York County Economic Alliance, local elected officials and business advocates. “The COVID-19 pandemic is […]
Governor Wolf Announces Restaurants May Increase Indoor Occupancy to 50 Percent Starting September 21
September 8, 2020
Restaurants to self-certify that they are in compliance with appropriate orders Harrisburg, PA — Governor Tom Wolf today announced that restaurants may increase indoor occupancy to 50 percent starting September 21. To ensure that these businesses operate safely as Pennsylvania continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and to instill customers and employees with confidence […]
Wolf Administration: Ball Corporation Selects Luzerne County for New Manufacturing Plant That Will Create Approximately 230 New Jobs
September 2, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Ball Corporation will create approximately 230 new, good paying full-time jobs at its new aluminum beverage packaging plant in Pittston, Pennsylvania, in Luzerne County. Ball has pledged to invest approximately $360 million into the project over multiple years. “Ball Corporation has a longstanding presence in the […]
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Awards Funding to Support Business Expansion and Job Creation in Fayette County
September 2, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced a new low-interest loan approval through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will assist in the construction of a multi-occupancy building in Fayette County that could create up to 250 full-time jobs. “To create jobs, businesses need room to grow, and the commonwealth stands ready to […]
Wolf Administration Awards $10 Million to 23 Entities to Develop Effective COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments and Therapies
August 27, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that 23 awardees will receive $10 million in grant funding through the COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments and Therapies (CV-VTT) program to support the rapid advancement of vaccines, treatments and therapies by qualified biotechnology entities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We know that the only way we can […]
Wolf Administration Announces More Than $8 Million in Funding to Support Water and Sewer Projects in 22 Counties
August 19, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of more than $8 million in funding to support H2O PA Flood Control, High Hazard Dams, and Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). “Investments in our water and sewer systems preserve Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and the health of our communities,” […]
Wolf Administration: More Than 200 New Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects Approved Throughout the Commonwealth
August 18, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced 276 new PA Small Water and Sewer Program project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to protect and improve municipalities’ water systems. “This vital grant program allows for costly but necessary water infrastructure improvements that would otherwise be unfeasible to smaller Pennsylvania communities,” said Gov. Wolf. […]
Wolf Administration Grants Hazard Pay to Front-Line Workers in Life-Sustaining Industries
August 17, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the recipients of $50 million in grants to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, announced last month, was created to keep front-line employees working in vital industry sectors across Pennsylvania. “Pennsylvania’s front-line workers put themselves and their […]
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today visited Magical Days Learning Center in York, which has been awarded a COVID-19 Statewide Small Business Assistance Grant, to highlight the importance of supporting small businesses as Pennsylvania continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. “Whether we’re a small business owner, a worker, or a consumer, all of […]
Wolf Administration: Medical Device Company OraSure Expansion to Increase COVID-19 Testing Capabilities, Bring New Jobs
August 11, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that OraSure Technologies Inc., a developer and manufacturer of rapid diagnostic tests, collection and stabilization devices headquartered in Northampton County, will expand its manufacturing operations in the Lehigh Valley, creating 177 new, full-time jobs and retaining 233 jobs. “At a time when the commonwealth is ramping up […]
Application Period for Final Round of Funding Now Open Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced that $96 million in state grants have been awarded to 4,933 Pennsylvania small businesses that were impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis and subsequent business closure order. Businesses in every Pennsylvania county received grants in this first […]
Wolf Administration: Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Awards Funding to Support Business Expansion and Job Creation in Three Counties
August 5, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced four new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will support the purchase of new technology and equipment; construct new warehouses, distribution facilities, and business parks; and support the creation of new full-time jobs across the commonwealth. “Now, more than ever, our business […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced three new projects funded by the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) that will clean up former industrial sites in Berks, Bucks, and Montgomery counties to prepare them for use as residential properties, open space for park systems, and manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, call centers, and for small business […]
Governor Wolf: Manufacturer to Move Headquarters From New Jersey to Lehigh Valley, Creating 105 New Jobs
July 30, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that A.P. Deauville LLC, a manufacturer of health and beauty products, will relocate its headquarters and manufacturing operations in New Jersey to Forks Township, Northampton County, investing $16.7 million and creating 105 new jobs in the Lehigh Valley region. “The Lehigh Valley is a region historically known […]
Wolf Administration: National Company Nestlé Purina PetCare Expands Operations in Mechanicsburg, Adding 94 Jobs
July 28, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that national company Nestlé Purina PetCare will expand its operations in Cumberland County, hiring 94 employees and adding new processing and packaging lines to its Hampden Township location. “Purina has had a significant presence in Pennsylvania for more than 20 years, making pet food known worldwide, creating […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin, in partnership with the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA), awarded nearly $1.5 million in grants to each of the four Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTPs), which will provide funds to businesses for access to capital, business expertise, and technology commercialization […]
Governor Wolf Announces $66 Million Investment in Water Infrastructure Projects in Nine Counties
July 22, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the investment of $66 million for 11 drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects across nine counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). “Clean, reliable water systems serve as a vital link to the continued recovery and growth of our communities,” said Gov. Wolf. “Ensuring that Pennsylvania’s […]
Wolf Administration Announces 270 New Jobs and Establishment of New The Hershey Company Fulfillment Center
July 21, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced a partnership with The Hershey Company to build a new world-class fulfillment center in Annville, creating 270 new, full-time jobs. The new, 810,000-square-foot center will expand Hershey’s fulfilment and warehousing capabilities to serve the United States market and will support the company’s manufacturing plants and existing distribution […]
Wolf Administration: Hazard Pay Grants Now Available for Front-Line Workers in Life-Sustaining Industries
July 16, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the availability of $50 million in grant funding to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining occupations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hazard pay is intended to keep front-line employees working in vital industry sectors across Pennsylvania. “In the fight against COVID-19, our front-line workers have […]
Wolf Administration: $10 Million in New Funding Available to Support Advancement of COVID-19 Treatments
July 16, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the availability of $10 million in grant funding through the COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments, and Therapies (CV-VTT) program to support the rapid advancement of vaccines, treatments, and therapies by qualified biotechnology entities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding was appropriated from the Act 2A of 2020, […]
Wolf Administration: Poland-Based Manufacturer to Establish New Manufacturing Facility and North American Center of Excellence in Lackawanna County, Create Over 400 Jobs
July 15, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the CANPACK Group will redevelop a former brownfield site in Lackawanna County, establishing an aluminum can manufacturing facility and North American Center of Excellence. An international manufacturer of aluminum and steel cans and glass bottles for the food and beverage sector and a subsidiary of Pennsylvania-based […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of 12 projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) that will provide millions of dollars in funding to utilize, develop, and construct alternative energy projects in eight counties. “These programs are an essential tool in helping communities transition their schools and workplaces into more energy […]
Wolf Administration Awards Nearly $19 Million for Homelessness Assistance and Prevention
July 10, 2020
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Gov. Tom Wolf announced nearly $19 million in funding awards to assist in mitigating the impacts of the coronavirus on homeless families and individuals and to prevent future homelessness across the commonwealth. The Wolf Administration, through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), is awarding the first of two allocations […]
Wolf Administration: Life Science Company Expansion to Bring New Jobs to Chester County
July 2, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc., a manufacturer of in vitro diagnostics (IVD) in Chester County, will expand its operations in southeastern Pennsylvania, creating 41 new jobs and retaining more than 348. “Fujirebio Diagnostics is a longstanding Chester County company that has been a part of the community for […]
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced that beginning tomorrow small businesses across Pennsylvania can apply for grants to offset lost revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shutdown order. “In unprecedented times, like those we are currently facing, collaboration is imperative to getting help to those who need it most, as quickly […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the availability of $20 million in grant funding for cultural organizations and museums to offset lost revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shutdown order. The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today approved the program guidelines for the COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant Program, which […]
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today reminded all Pennsylvania residents and businesses that masks are mandatory when visiting a business. “The importance of mask-wearing to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect people and businesses cannot be overstated,” Gov. Wolf said. “Masks are required in businesses, for the entire time someone is visiting a […]
Gov. Wolf: Four Universities Receive Funding for COVID-19 Response Through Manufacturing Innovation Challenge
June 17, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced the seven project awardees of $174,603 in new funding through the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program COVID-19 Challenge to address the commonwealth’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are fortunate to have some of the brightest minds in our higher education system, and they rose to the challenge […]
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced more than $10 million in funding through the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to support affordable housing projects across the commonwealth. “Being able to provide affordable, safe, and livable spaces for lower-income Pennsylvanians across the commonwealth remains a high priority for my administration. Especially as Pennsylvanians […]
Wolf Administration Congratulates Winners of Statewide “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Student Video Contest Awards
June 10, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, on behalf of Governor Tom Wolf, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin, Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak, and Department of Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera congratulated the winners of the statewide ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ (WSCM) Student Video Contest Awards hosted by […]
Gov. Wolf Announces $225 Million Grant Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
June 8, 2020
Harrisburg, PA — Governor Tom Wolf today announced a $225 million statewide grant program to support small businesses that were impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis and subsequent business closure order. “As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and shift our focus toward reopening our commonwealth, we need to help all Pennsylvanians recover. […]
Wolf Administration Approves $10.8 Million in New COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program Funding
June 5, 2020
Restaurants, Fitness Facilities, Salons Supported with New Capital Funding Harrisburg, PA – Today, on behalf of Governor Tom Wolf, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that 133 companies have been approved for funding in the final disbursement of the COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA). The latest cohort of businesses […]
Harrisburg, PA – As Pennsylvania continues to take measured steps to reopen, Governor Tom Wolf today praised Pennsylvania businesses that have pivoted to produce critical products during the COVID-19 public health crisis, which undoubtedly contributed to the commonwealth’s efforts to protect public health and safety. As the governor and Department of Health took critical, life-saving […]
Wolf Administration: New Robotics, Automated Technology Training Opportunities in Montgomery County
May 26, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of $200,000 in new funding for the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology’s (ECAT) Robotics and Automated Technology program to expand their Advanced Manufacturing offerings. The funding will build on the governor’s commitment to expanding job training opportunities in Pennsylvania. “As the manufacturing industry in […]