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ALLENTOWN, PA — Nokia of America Corporation will invest $30 million to expand semiconductor testing and packaging operations in Lehigh County, a project expected to create more than 250 jobs …
Nokia Expands Pennsylvania Chip Operations With $30M Investment Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Office of Attorney General approved a settlement agreement to resolve unpaid bills related to security upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private residence, concluding that payment was …
Attorney General Approves Settlement for Governor’s Residence Security Costs Read More
TORONTO, ONTARIO — Pennsylvania and Ontario signed a memorandum of understanding Friday aimed at expanding cross-border trade, energy cooperation, and investment, reinforcing economic ties between the Commonwealth and its largest …
Pennsylvania, Ontario Sign Trade Pact to Expand Energy, Investment Ties Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Urban Outfitters Inc. (NASDAQ: URBN) plans to invest at least $150 million in Pennsylvania, expanding operations in Philadelphia and Bucks County while creating a minimum of 1,050 …
Urban Outfitters Expands Pennsylvania Footprint With $150M Investment, 1,050 New Jobs Read More
LEBANON, PA — SCHOTT Pharma’s $60 million expansion in Lebanon County will triple the company’s U.S. manufacturing capacity while retaining more than 200 jobs, adding to Pennsylvania’s efforts to grow …
SCHOTT Pharma Expansion Triples U.S. Capacity, Retains 200 Jobs Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — More Pennsylvanians with disabilities are moving into competitive jobs that pay standard wages through a state-backed employment initiative that the Shapiro administration is seeking to expand with …
New Program Is Opening More Career Paths for Workers With Disabilities Read More
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania employers could receive significantly larger tax credits for helping workers pay for child care under a proposal highlighted Tuesday by Lt. Gov. Austin Davis during a …
New Child Care Tax Credit Proposal Could Save Employers Thousands Read More
ERIE, PA — A $60 million redevelopment project backed by state, local, and private funding moved into the construction phase Friday as developers broke ground on the conversion of downtown …
Erie Hotel Project Advances With $60 Million Redevelopment Read More
WEST READING, PA — More than $17 million in state funding will flow into downtown business districts, commercial corridors, housing projects, and community redevelopment efforts across Pennsylvania under a new …
New State Grants Aim to Revive Struggling Downtowns Read More
WORCESTER, PA — Pennsylvania officials are expanding efforts to connect students with disabilities to agriculture careers through accessible hands-on training programs designed to prepare the next generation of workers for …
Accessible Farm Training Opens New Career Paths for Students Read More