One million users and counting. This month PA's Business One-Stop Shop Hub celebrated a major milestone—one million users and counting, helping entrepreneurs and businesses find resources to start, grow and succeed. Making it easier to do business in PA.
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Conair is investing $9.75 million to expand its advanced plastics processing equipment operations in PA, creating 126 jobs and retaining 273. Proud to help manufacturers innovate and build their future in PA. #PAGetsItDone #BusinessPA
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Big win for Venango County! 🎉 @ConairGroup, a leader in plastics‑processing equipment, chose PA over Ohio & West Virginia for a $9.75M expansion, adding 126 new jobs.
PA supported the project with $845K PA First grant + WEDnetPA. #PAGetsItDone
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Over eight decades, East Penn Manufacturing has grown from a one-room family operation to the world's largest single-site lead battery manufacturer in Berks County. Today, 7,900 PA workers are helping this homegrown company compete globally. #PAGetsItDone
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.@SendCutSend is investing $63.2 million in a new advanced manufacturing facility in Luzerne County, creating 309 jobs. This expansion is a win for PA’s manufacturing sector and evidence of our competitive economy. #PAGetsItDone #BusinessPA
Precision metal + CNC magic is coming to PA! 🔥 @SendCutSend will invest $63.2M & create 309 jobs in Luzerne County, with PA backing the project through a $3M PA First grant and MTC/QMIRD programs.
Ohio never stood a chance. 📷#PAGetsItDone
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Agriculture is a $153.2 billion economic engine for PA. @GovernorShapiro’s new 10-year Agriculture Plan builds on our Economic Development Strategy to spur innovation, grow farms and food businesses, and keep PA competitive. #PAGetsItDone #AgricultureInPA
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Thriving communities build a stronger PA. Proud to be at the Lancaster County Food Hub yesterday to announce nearly $72 million in NAP awards, supporting community revitalization and economic opportunity across Pennsylvania. #DCEDFunding
.@DCEDSecretary Siger was in Lancaster yesterday announcing 443 revitalization projects powered by $71M+ in NAP investments across PA—strengthening neighborhoods, boosting partnerships & delivering real projects that improve real lives. 🏡✨ What's funded: dced.pa.gov/newsroom/shapiro…
A skilled workforce is key to growing PA's shipbuilding industry. A new $6.74M program from @PALaborIndustry will partner with employers to train new workers and upskill existing talent, supporting advanced manufacturing and family-sustaining careers.
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ICYMI: @Merck’s $2.9 billion expansion in PA is another major vote of confidence in our life sciences sector. Two new facilities will strengthen our capacity to develop and manufacture breakthrough treatments right here in Pennsylvania. #PAGetsItDone
Some of the most groundbreaking medical treatments in history — for illnesses like HIV and heart disease — were developed right here at @Merck's West Point Campus in Montco.
Today, I was proud to help cut the ribbon on their next chapter of innovation and leadership in our Commonwealth’s booming life sciences industry with their $2.8 BILLION commitment to expand in Southeastern PA — including two new facilities right here in Montco.
We’re showing the private sector why Pennsylvania is the best place to do business — and they’re taking notice.
Community revitalization giving old landmarks new purpose. With support from DCED, a former Philadelphia chocolate factory that sat vacant for decades is now a community hub connecting families with health care, child care, education and more. #DCEDFunding
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PA manufacturers are building what's next. Our IRC Network received NIST's largest award—$6.1M—to help small and mid-sized manufacturers adopt AI, robotics, automation and other advanced technologies to boost productivity and compete. #ManufacturingInPA
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Another milestone for downtown Pittsburgh! Proud to support the transformation of 933 Penn Avenue from office space into 70 new apartments, including 7 affordable units, plus street-level commercial space. More housing for a stronger downtown. #HousingInPA dced.pa.gov/newsroom/shapiro…
Proud to join @GovernorShapiro, @PennDOTSec Carroll and @PhilaPort to announce two new container berths. Expanding our port infrastructure means more capacity for global trade, stronger supply chains, and more opportunities for PA businesses. #PAGetsItDone
We announced over $800 million in public and private sector investment to support PhilaPort’s largest expansion EVER — so it can increase its container and auto capacity and create thousands of good-paying jobs.
This is a game-changer for PhilaPort that’s going to support its growing role in the global economy AND create more opportunity for the people of Greater Philadelphia.
Innovation keeps PA manufacturing competitive. The Manufacturing PA Innovation Program connects manufacturers with our universities to solve real-world challenges and develop new technologies. Research proposals are open through Nov. 10. #DCEDFunding
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Another global company is growing in PA. Kerry has opened its first PA manufacturing facility in Bethlehem, bringing advanced food manufacturing and new jobs to the Lehigh Valley while expanding its capacity to serve growing markets. #PAGetsItDone
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ICYMI: We're helping PA businesses grow. Through PIDA, we're investing more than $3.8 million to support businesses in three counties, helping them expand, create and retain jobs, and make investments that strengthen local economies. #PAGetsItDone #DCEDFunding
PIDA is investing $3.8M to support businesses in Bucks, Clearfield & Lancaster counties—fueling $9.8M in economic activity. Since 2023, PIDA has approved $190.7M in loans + $492.3M in private investment statewide.
See what companies are receiving funding: dced.pa.gov/newsroom/shapiro…
Main Streets are economic infrastructure. They support small businesses, attract investment and create communities to call home. Honored to be in Lansdowne celebrating a new Main Street Matters designation for a vibrant downtown.
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World-class infrastructure keeps PA connected. @PITairport is the first U.S. airport to be named @ATWOnline's Airport of the Year twice. Pittsburgh International was recognized for its innovation, connectivity, and new $1.7 billion terminal. #PAGetsItDone
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Innovation drives economic growth. Great to be at @HarrisburgU last week to highlight Innovate in PA 2.0, our $125M commitment to helping entrepreneurs turn promising ideas into growing businesses and strengthening PA's innovation economy. #InnovationInPA #PABudget
.@DCEDSecretary Rick Siger toured @HarrisburgU to see how the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship supports emerging founders. With our new $125M Innovate in PA 2.0 prgm, orgs like HU will be well‑positioned to help more founders & businesses grow.
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Fall is one of the best times to explore PA. @DCNRnews' weekly fall foliage report tracks where the colors are changing across the Commonwealth, making it easy to plan a weekend drive or getaway and experience Pennsylvania at its peak. #GreatAmericanGetaway
It's time for your Week 2 Fall Foliage Report! 🍂🍁
While autumn colors continue to spread across much of the Commonwealth, recent cold nights have helped fall colors reach their peak in the north.
View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage
Proud to celebrate @GSKUS's new $800M expansion in Upper Merion. By bringing R&D, biologics manufacturing, advanced tech and quality control labs together, this investment builds on PA's strength as a place where life sciences companies innovate and grow.
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