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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
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — ProgenyHealth, LLC has received a major growth investment from Cressey & Company and its longstanding investor, Sunstone Partners. This funding is intended to help the company …
ProgenyHealth Announces Growth Investment to Enhance Maternal and Infant Care Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) have introduced the Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at improving access to capital …
Breakthrough Bill Promises a Lifeline for Small Businesses to Thrive! Read More
SOLEBURY, PA — Sproutr, an innovator in the insurance industry, has announced the successful close of its seed round led by Altai Ventures, a prominent fintech venture capital firm. The …
Sproutr Secures Seed Funding to Revolutionize Insurance Product Development Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation sponsored by State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, that aims to address critical funding challenges faced by fire and emergency …
Pennsylvania House Approves Legislation to Boost Funding for Fire and EMS Services Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials have launched a determined campaign to safeguard more than $68 million in federal funding that sustains vital services for its residents. Facing looming …
Chester County Leaders Push to Protect Critical Federal Funding Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation to allocate $292.5 million for public transit infrastructure was approved by the Pennsylvania House Transportation Committee on Monday, May 5. Authored by Majority Chair Rep. Ed …
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push $292.5 Million Transit Funding Plan Read More
There’s a lot of disagreement on higher education these days. One exception to all the discord, at least so far, are Pell Grants—a program that is especially critical for first …
Funding the Pell Grant Is Something We Can All Agree On Read More