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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of State, led by Secretary Al Schmidt, has announced an initiative that could significantly boost small and diverse businesses in the state. The department …
Boosting Local Economy: Pennsylvania Streamlines Support for Small and Diverse Businesses Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) has recently revealed a mid-year Small Business Reserve (SBR) report, highlighting the Commonwealth’s commitment to fostering economic growth through small …
Unprecedented Growth: Pennsylvania Ups the Ante on Small Business Opportunities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) recently announced that taxpayers will be saving almost $15 million. This substantial saving is due to a successfully renegotiated COSTARS-enabled …
Pennsylvania Saves Nearly $15 Million Thanks to Renegotiated Road Salt Contract Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) recently announced a major renovation project for the East Wing of the State Capitol building. The renovation, which is slated …
Pennsylvania State Capitol’s East Wing to Undergo Major Renovation: An Investment in Accessibility and Energy Efficiency Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) recently increased the revenue limit defining small businesses from $38.5 million to $47 million. The change, effective from January 1, 2024, …
Pennsylvania Expands Definition of Small Business, Opens More Opportunities for State Contracts Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) and the Pennsylvania Capitol Police ushered in the New Year by welcoming three new officers to their ranks on Wednesday. This …
Pennsylvania Capitol Police Swears in New Officers, Boosting Force Amid Recruitment Surge Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a historic first, Pennsylvania has spent more than $1 billion with small businesses (SBs), small diverse businesses (SDBs), and veteran business enterprises (VBEs) in the 2022-23 fiscal …
Pennsylvania Sets New Record with Over $1 Billion in Expenditures with Small and Diverse Businesses Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of General Services’ Bureau of Vehicle Management (BVM) has announced an upcoming public auction of over 450 used vehicles. The auction will take place at Manheim …
Over 450 Used Vehicles Up for Public Auction in Pennsylvania on December 12 Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro, along with officials from the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) and Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil, inaugurated the new Pennsylvania State Archives …
Grand Opening of the New Pennsylvania State Archives Building Celebrated Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro this week signed Senate Bill 829 into law as Act 8 of 2023. This bill authorizes several state departments to grant and convey land …
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Senate Bill 829 into Law, Authorizing Key Land Transfers and Projects Read More