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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is taking a significant step to address the workforce shortage in the meat processing industry. The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger …
Pennsylvania Invests in Butcher Apprenticeship Program to Tackle Workforce Shortage Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, Secretary Rick Siger of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced the approval of 12 new projects totaling more than $50 million through …
Pennsylvania Approves Over $50 Million for Development Projects Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In a significant boost for The Arc of Chester County, state Senator Carolyn Comitta has secured a $50,000 state grant to enhance security at the organization’s …
State Senator Carolyn Comitta Secures Grant for Security Upgrades at The Arc of Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced a significant new investment aimed at enhancing job opportunities for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. On Wednesday, Secretary Rick …
Pennsylvania Invests in Job Training for People with Disabilities Read More
READING, PA — Senator Judy Schwank has announced that the Berks Coalition to End Homelessness (BCEH) will receive $250,000 in grant funding from the Department of Community and Economic Development …
Mobile Shower Unit Funded to Support Berks County Homeless Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has approved a new low-interest loan to support business growth in Lancaster County. Hoober, Inc., a farm machinery …
Lancaster County Business Expansion Gets Boost from Low-Interest Loan Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed Senate Bill 497 into law, a move poised to transform Pennsylvania into a hub for advanced manufacturing. This legislation aims to forge …
Governor Shapiro Signs Bill to Boost Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced five new funding awards through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). These awards, totaling …
Pennsylvania Boosts Agriculture with New Funding Awards Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Chester County will receive $300,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Keystone Communities Program to enhance home accessibility for low-income residents with disabilities. The grant …
Chester County Secures $300,000 Grant for Home Accessibility Upgrades Read More
BEDFORD, PA — To bolster Pennsylvania’s main streets, Governor Josh Shapiro and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger recently unveiled a nearly $7 million investment …
The Great American Getaway: Governor Shapiro Announces $7M Boost for Pennsylvania Communities Read More