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Jan 7, 2026

Pa. directed $1B to small businesses in FY 2024-25

The Shapiro-Davis Administration has directed more than $1 billion in Pennsylvania spending to small businesses in Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Nov 6, 2025

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.

Nov 3, 2025

Pa. Black businesses call on Shapiro to push back on Trump Administration attacks

AACC President & CEO Regina Hairston called on Gov. Shapiro to support diverse businesses as the Trump Administration seeks to further roll back protections.

Oct 22, 2025

Pa. launches tourism campaigns to welcome travelers, grow economy

Deputy Secretary of Tourism Anne Ryan announced that Pennsylvania is launching tourism campaigns to welcome diverse travelers and grow the state’s tourism economy.

Oct 9, 2025

African-American Chamber of Commerce advances Black business equity

“From Resilience to Renaissance: The Black Imperative” was the theme for its 32nd Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony hosted this week by the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE.

Aug 26, 2025

Pa. expanding program to support small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses

Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis said the Mentor-Protégé Program is a helping hand for small-business owners and entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania.

Aug 18, 2025

Cintas joins Pennsylvania InVEST program for inclusion

L&I Secretary Nancy A. Walker said the expansion of the InVEST program demonstrates Pennsylvania’s commitment to inclusion and opportunity in the workplace.

Jul 24, 2025

PA launches micro and midsize business programs

Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis is encouraging companies to find out if they qualify for Pennsylvania’s two new business programs.

Dec 17, 2024

Pa. small businesses gain new assistance from state

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger announced the opening of the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program.

Jun 11, 2024

Initiative launched to boost Pa. small businesses through Amazon

An initiative to boost Pennsylvania’s support of state-based small businesses through Amazon Business has been launched by the Shapiro Administration.

Jun 5, 2024

Shapiro Administration champions apprenticeship programs across Pa.

The Shapiro Administration has announced that $5 million in grant funding is available to expand registered apprenticeship programs across Pennsylvania.

Mar 22, 2024

Creating a DEI culture can be complex; a must for business success

Creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion can be a complex issue, especially in these complex times of political divide in an election year.