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$5 Million Awarded to Attract Sporting Events to Pennsylvania: World Cup, U.S. Open, and Ironman Triathlon Set to Make a Major Impact

September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced $5 million in grants were awarded through DCED’s Sports Marketing and Tourism Program to help bring nationally-known sporting …

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Water and Sewage System Safety: Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Awards $3.5 Million in New Funding to Three Counties

September 2, 2023September 1, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger this week announced nearly $3.5 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to ensure safe water and sewage …

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This Life Forever Inc. Receives $175K Loan to Expand Lehigh County Distillery

August 30, 2023August 29, 2023 - by MyChesCo

LEHIGH COUNTY, PA — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger this week announced the approval of a $175,000 loan to help This Life Forever Inc. expand …

Keystone Communities Main Street Designation

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Unlocking the Economic Potential: Ephrata Borough Designated as Keystone Communities Main Street

August 24, 2023August 23, 2023 - by MyChesCo

EPHRATA, PA — Ephrata Borough in Lancaster County has been designated as a Keystone Communities Main Street, facilitating the promotion of its historic downtown for the benefit of businesses and …

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PBDA Unleashes Bold Five-Year Plan to Supercharge Broadband Access in Pennsylvania

August 17, 2023August 16, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has approved a five-year action plan to expand internet access across the state. With $1.16 billion in funding from the federal Broadband …

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PA Agriculture Secretary Offers $500k Grants to Prepare Youth for Thriving Agriculture Industry

August 16, 2023August 15, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has issued a call for proposals, offering $500,000 in PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants to organizations focused on preparing young individuals …

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Pennsylvania Lands $52.7M Investment and 80 High-Paying Jobs with Corrugated Partners Group

August 5, 2023August 4, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced that Corrugated Partners Group, a manufacturing company which produces materials for boxes, chose Pennsylvania over other states to invest $52.7 million to build …

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Low-Interest Loan Boosts Business Expansion for Bucks County Manufacturer

August 4, 2023August 3, 2023 - by MyChesCo

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of a low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business …

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$3 Million Awarded to PA Venture Capital Firms for High-Tech Investments

August 3, 2023August 2, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger this week announced that a total of $3 million has been awarded through the Ben Franklin Technology Development …

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Collaboration Between State and City Lawmakers Leads to Over $1M Investment in West Philadelphia Recreation Center

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 - by MyChesCo

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Senator Vincent Hughes, Representative Morgan Cephas, and Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. came together on Wednesday to present over $1 million dollars in grants from the state and …