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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro rolled out a sweeping economic and workforce agenda this past week, pairing his proposed 2026–27 state budget with new business financing, job training investments, …
Shapiro Unveils Budget, Loans, and Job Training Push as PA Bets on Growth Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration rolled out a sweeping wave of economic and community investments this past week, approving hundreds of projects across Pennsylvania that funnel new money into …
Pennsylvania Unleashes Hundreds of Millions for Cities, Infrastructure, and Jobs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seeking to loosen a financial choke point for startups while preserving investor safeguards, a bipartisan pair of senators on Thursday introduced legislation that would raise the threshold …
Senators Push Crowdfunding Fix to Free Startups From Costly Accounting Hurdle Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Rep. Chris Pielli announced that nearly $1.56 million in state grants has been awarded to projects across Chester County, directing gaming and energy-related revenues toward …
Nearly $1.56M in State Grants Fuel Fire Safety, Housing, Infrastructure in Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House on Monday advanced legislation aimed at securing hundreds of millions of dollars for public transit systems statewide and funding critical road and bridge repairs, …
Pennsylvania House Backs Sales Tax Hike to Save Public Transit, Repair Roads Read More
EXTON, PA — Now in its 4th year, the Chester County New Business Champions (NBC) Microgrant Program has reached a significant milestone by providing a grand total of $266,000 in professional …
Chester County Microgrant Program Reaches $266K Milestone, Empowering 175 Small Businesses Read More
BRISTOL, PA — Sojo Industries announced it has raised $40 million in financing from S2G Investments, a leading investment firm specializing in sustainable solutions across food, agriculture, energy, and oceans. …
Sojo Industries Secures $40 Million in Funding to Expand Robotic Packaging Solutions Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced the approval of $1,658,836 in low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA), supporting manufacturing innovation, …
Pennsylvania Invests $1.6M to Spark Innovation, Create Jobs, and Drive Growth Read More
Southeastern Pennsylvania deserves better public transportation. What it does not deserve is another blank check to SEPTA.
Stop SEPTA’s Cash Grab: Why Pennsylvania Taxpayers Shouldn’t Fund This Failing Transit System Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — FORE Biotherapeutics recently completed a $38 million Series D-2 financing round, bringing the total raised as part of the Series D to an impressive $113 million. This …
FORE Biotherapeutics Secures $38 Million in Series D-2 Financing Read More