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ELKTON, MD — Cecil County has secured approval for a major expansion of its Enterprise Zone, adding 80 acres in and around Elkton in a move officials say will sharpen …
80 Acres, Big Stakes: Cecil County Expands Enterprise Zone to Lure Jobs Read More
MAYFIELD, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday a new round of funding through the PA SITES program, investing more than $39 million in 11 projects across Pennsylvania to prepare …
$39 Million Boost: Shapiro’s Bold Plan to Turn Empty Land Into Job Powerhouses Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Key economic indicators showed positive momentum heading into the Labor Day weekend, with declines in fuel prices, travel costs, and mortgage rates, alongside gains in major stock …
U.S. Economy Posts Strong Gains as Gas Prices, Travel Costs, and Mortgage Rates Decline Read More
GLENSIDE, PA — Arcadia University, in partnership with Core Education, has unveiled its Workforce Development program, a new initiative designed to help Pennsylvania employers recruit, retain, and upskill talent amid …
Arcadia University Launches Workforce Development Program to Address Skills Gap Read More
BEDFORD, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week unveiled the first round of PA SITES grant awards, allocating $64 million to 11 projects across Pennsylvania aimed at creating shovel-ready industrial …
Governor Shapiro Announces $64 Million in PA SITES Grants, Creating Jobs and Advancing Statewide Development Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Local officials, agricultural advocates, and industry leaders gathered this week at Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs to commemorate the expansion of AgConnect, a program designed …
Chester County Leaders Celebrate AgConnect Expansion and Honor Century Farm Legacy Read More
EXTON, PA —– Starting Monday, a one-month application window opens for small businesses to apply for up to $2,000 in funding for professional services through the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC)’s New …
Chester County Economic Development Council Offers Micro Grants for Mentoring and Professional Services for Small Businesses Through New Business Champions Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The state has unveiled a new $1,000 scholarship opportunity for Commonwealth employees to pursue higher education at Central Penn College. This initiative, established in partnership with the …
Discover How Commonwealth Employees Can Unlock $1,000 for Career-Boosting Education Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A newly formed bipartisan and bicameral group within the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus, has been announced by state Senators Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-York, and Lisa Boscola, …
Bipartisan Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus Unites to Drive Economic Growth Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is building a better future—literally. The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has unveiled a significant $1.5 million investment to expand apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs in the …
Pennsylvania Invests $1.5M in Apprenticeships to Hammer Home Opportunity and Diversity Read More