Lehigh Valley gaining Business Assistance Service Centers
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced that more than $21 million is being invested by the Shapiro-Davis Administration to create small Business Assistance Service Centers across Pennsylvania, including the Lehigh Valley.
Shapiro Admin invests over $4M through new PIDA loans for Berks, Lancaster businesses
DCED Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of the low-interest loans through PIDA to help boost business growth and create and retain jobs in Berks and Lancaster counties.
Shapiro Administration invests $1M to grow Bucks County business
DCED Secretary Rick Siger announced a $1M PIDA loan will help Filter Services Inc. expand in Bucks County, creating 7 new jobs, retaining 15, and supporting $2.6M in economic activity.
NCC receives grant to boost workforce training
Northampton Community College receives $194K state grant to train 30 students in precision machining and CNC skills through new industry-focused courses.
Shapiro announces new Main Street Matters initiatives in Lehigh Valley
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced 81 new Main Street Matters investments to create economic opportunity for small businesses across Pennsylvania.
Lehigh Valley universities receiving funding for manufacturing research projects
DCED Secretary Rick Siger announced more than $2.8 million in grants through the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program.
Lehigh Valley receiving jobs, tourism investment from Shapiro Administration
Lehigh, Monroe, and Montgomery counties are among those receiving investments through the DCED’s Sports Marketing and Tourism Program.
New $10M pilot program to expand housing options in Pa.
A new $10 million pilot program to expand affordable housing options was announced Wednesday by the Shapiro Administration.
Pa.’s new investment in manufacturing careers will impact Lehigh Valley schools
Pennsylvania has announced a new investment in manufacturing careers.
Pa. small businesses eye expansion into international marketplace
The Shapiro Administration is providing $800,000 to help Pennsylvania’s small businesses grow and expand into the international marketplace.
Ribbon cutting held at Hydro Cressona expansion
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger was in Schuylkill County Wednesday to promote the state’s investments in the advanced manufacturing industry and help cut the ribbon on Hydro’s growing extrusion plant in Cressona.
DCED launches promotion of fall tourism in Pa.
The Department of Community and Economic Development announced a campaign to promote fall tourism in Pennsylvania.










