| Date | Title | Description |
| 12.06.2025 | Creating Jobs in Westmoreland County: Shapiro-Davis Administration Secures $13.6 Million Investment from Premier Automation to Expand its Manufacturing Operation and Create and Retain Jobs in Westmore... | The Commonwealth is investing more than $3 million to help the engineered solutions company, headquartered in Pennsylvania, expand into a 170,000-square-foot facility in Murrysville.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget calls for... |
| 09.05.2025 | What Pennsylvanians Are Saying About Governor Shapiro’s $64 Million Investment in 11 Critical Economic Development Projects Across the Commonwealth | Following through on a key promise, PA SITES initiative will help create jobs, drive economic growth, and spur innovation by building shovel-ready sites for businesses.
“This transformative investment from the Commonwealth’s innovative new ... |
| 08.05.2025 | Governor Shapiro Highlights $30 Million Investment in Philadelphia Navy Yard Through First PA SITES Grant Awards, Creating Hundreds of Jobs, Building Shovel-Ready Sites for Businesses, and Superchargi... | The $30 million investment in the Philadelphia Navy Yard is part of the Governor’s first round of PA SITES funding — a total of $64 million awarded to 11 strategic sites across the Commonwealth — helping create shovel-ready sites across the... |
| 07.05.2025 | ICYMI: Governor Shapiro is Creating Jobs, Driving Economic Growth, and Building Shovel-Ready Sites Through the PA SITES Program, Investing $64 Million in 11 Projects Across the Commonwealth | “It gives us the ability to develop and proactively market new ‘shovel-ready’ sites – something that’s absolutely critical for attracting new employers.”
“The support of federal, state, and local leaders, and a lot of forward thinkers, have... |
| 02.05.2025 | Shapiro Administration Kicks off Small Business Week, Highlights Investments in Pennsylvania’s Downtowns and Main Streets | Governor Josh Shapiro proclaimed May 4-10, 2025, as Small Business Week in Pennsylvania.
The Governor created Main Street Matters to help support and revitalize the Commonwealth’s downtowns and is calling for $20 million to continue funding... |
| 17.04.2025 | Governor Shapiro Joins the Hershey Company to Open New Reese Chocolate Processing Facility After His Administration Helped Streamline Permitting Process to Move at the Speed of Business | Doubling down on their commitment to the Commonwealth, Hershey’s new state-of-the-art facility — located in the sweetest place on Earth — is part of a broader $1 billion expansion plan by the iconic Pennsylvania chocolate manufacturer.
The ... |
| 08.04.2025 | Governor Shapiro Announces Key Investment in Hitachi Energy to Create Jobs and Economic Growth in Westmoreland County | As part of its commitment to the Commonwealth, the global leader in high-voltage technology projects plans to invest $70 million expanding its three facilities, creating more than 100 new jobs.
Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget fur... |
| 04.04.2025 | Leading the Way in Innovation: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2.8 Million to Advance Manufacturing Innovation in Pennsylvania | The funding awarded today through the Manufacturing PA Innovation Program will support 42 student research projects to advance manufacturing innovation in key industries across the Commonwealth.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budg... |
| 03.04.2025 | Spurring Innovation: Shapiro Administration Celebrates Historic Investment in GSK’s Growth in Pennsylvania | The global biopharma company broke ground today on its Lancaster County project, which will inject more than $800 million into our economy and create 200 new, high-paying jobs.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget calls for inves... |
| 26.03.2025 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.7 Million in New First Ascent Biomedical Lab at Gannon University in Erie, Spurring Innovation & Supporting Life Sciences in Pennsylvania | The biotech company, First Ascent Biomedical, is investing $1.13 million to expand into new laboratory space, creating 38 new jobs.
Governor Shapiro’s 2025-26 proposed budget includes a new $50 million investment to create the PA Innovation... |
| 21.03.2025 | Strengthening Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Visits Crispus Attucks York to Highlight the Governor’s Proposed Investment in Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Workforce | A $100,000 Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career grant was also awarded to Crispus Attucks York to help prepare economically distressed young people for good paying manufacturing careers.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget proposal doub... |
| 14.03.2025 | Strengthening Our Workforce: Shapiro Administration Visits Rice Fruit Company to Highlight the Governor’s Proposed Investment in Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Workforce | The demand for WEDnetPA, which helps employers train new and existing employees, far exceeds the program’s current funding.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $12.5 million for the WEDnetPA training program to increa... |
| 23.01.2025 | Pennsylvania Gets it Done: Shapiro Administration Invests in Italian Pasta Maker Il Pastaio’s First U.S. Manufacturing Facility, Creating Jobs and Economic Opportunity in Union County | The Commonwealth’s strong manufacturing and agriculture industries helped Pennsylvania beat out New York and New Jersey for this $12.5 million project that will construct a 71,300-square-foot manufacturing facility and create at least 74 jo... |
| 22.01.2025 | Creating Jobs in Luzerne County: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.5 Million to Help Beverage Packaging Company REV Copack Expand in Pennsylvania | The Pittston-based manufacturer has committed to creating at least 132 new jobs as part of its $3 million expansion project.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 10-year Economic Development Strategy is focused on growing important industries like manuf... |
| 17.01.2025 | Leading the Way in Innovation: Shapiro Administration Celebrates Federal Investment of Up to $172 Million in Two Pennsylvania Technology Companies | Coherent and Infinera will receive CHIPS and Science Act funding to help boost the semiconductor industry in Pennsylvania.
Over the last two years, the Shapiro Administration has secured strategic investments to further strengthen Pennsylva... |
| 10.01.2025 | Getting Economic Development Done: Governor Shapiro is Making Pennsylvania More Competitive, Attracting Investment, and Creating Jobs | Over the last two years, the Shapiro Administration has successfully competed for business, made strategic investments in key sectors of the Commonwealth’s economy, and implemented transformative changes to the permitting, licensing, and ce... |
| 08.01.2025 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $5.5 Million to Help Communities Fight Homelessness | These Emergency Solutions Grants will help fund rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, street outreach, and emergency shelters in communities across the Commonwealth.
This announcement reaffirms the Shapiro Administration’s focus on impr... |
| 20.12.2024 | Creating Jobs in Lycoming County: Shapiro Administration Investing $4.6 Million to Help PMF Industries Expand into the Clean Hydrogen Market & Grow Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Industry | The Pennsylvania-based manufacturer is investing more than $7 million in the project, which will create and retain 98 total jobs.
Growing the manufacturing and energy industries is a key focus of Governor Josh Shapiro’s 10-year Economic Dev... |
| 02.12.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $5.3 Million to Help Municipalities Expand Access to Affordable Housing in Eight Counties | The HOME Investment Partnerships Program provides assistance to municipalities to expand and maintain decent, affordable housing for low-income Pennsylvanians.
Governor Josh Shapiro is focused on ensuring access to safe, affordable housing ... |
| 01.11.2024 | Governor Shapiro Announces Nearly $600 Million in Grants for Over 400 Community and Economic Development Projects Across Pennsylvania | Through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), the Shapiro Administration is supporting major agricultural, economic development, and workforce development projects to fuel economic growth, create jobs, and boost local economi... |
| 24.10.2024 | Governor Shapiro Announces $3 Million Investment in Erie County Organic Potato Company to Create Local Jobs and Grow Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Sector | This investment in Folkland Foods exemplifies Governor Josh Shapiro’s strategy to drive economic growth in Pennsylvania, create sustainable local jobs, and ensure the Commonwealth is a national leader in agriculture.
Waterford, PA – Today, ... |
| 24.10.2024 | Pennsylvania Gets it Done: Governor Shapiro, GSK Leadership Announce the Global Biopharma Company’s Investment of up to $800 Million in Pennsylvania, Expanding its Operations and Creating Jobs in the ... | The Commonwealth is investing $21 million in the Lancaster County project, which will create 200 new, high-paying jobs
As part of its largest U.S. manufacturing investment to date, GSK is increasing its R&D and manufacturing footprint —... |
| 04.10.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests Half a Million Dollars in Flexopack USA to Build Company’s First American Manufacturing Facility in Lebanon County | The flexible package manufacturer, based in Greece, will build a new 107,000-square-foot facility in Lebanon County as part of its $33 million project.
The Shapiro Administration is focused on expanding Pennsylvania’s manufacturing industry... |
| 02.10.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.6 Million Through New PIDA Loan to Spur Business Growth, Create Jobs in Bedford County | In 2024, PIDA has approved $17,624,290 in low interest loans that are generating $28,883,059 in private investment, the creation of 175 new full-time jobs, and the retention of another 378 jobs.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Communi... |
| 27.09.2024 | Shapiro Administration Celebrates Investments in Agriculture and Manufacturing, Helps Cut Ribbon on Country View Family Farms’ White Deer Feed Mill in Union County | The $47.3 million project will create 51 new jobs and retain another 231 existing jobs statewide.
New Columbia, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger and Pennsylvania Departmen... |
| 20.09.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests in PA’s Life Sciences Industry, Celebrates Adare Pharma Solutions’ Relocation of Global Headquarters to Philadelphia from New Jersey | The Commonwealth’s $2.9 million investment in the growing company will create 115 new, well-paying jobs and retain another 200 existing jobs statewide.
Philadelphia, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development ... |
| 12.09.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests $3.5 Million to Support Expansion of Lancaster County Cookie Company Taylor Chip, Growing Pennsylvania’s Ag Sector | With support from DCED, the cookie company is investing $15.1 million to expand — creating at least 35 new jobs and retaining an additional 23 jobs statewide.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth is inves... |
| 03.09.2024 | Shapiro-Davis Administration Announces New $20 Million Main Street Matters Program is Open and Accepting Applications for Funding | Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 bipartisan budget includes the Main Street Matters program to create vibrant downtowns and commercial corridors across the Commonwealth.
Ambridge, PA – Today, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Department of Community... |
| 30.08.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests $1 Million for Traffic Improvements at Stonecrest Business Park in Lawrence County | The investment will improve traffic flows around the Stonecrest Business Park, supporting redevelopment in the area that is expected to create 1,000 new, family-sustaining jobs
Governor Josh Shapiro is committed to making Pennsylvania an ec... |
| 22.08.2024 | Shapiro Administration Celebrates Bipartisan Budget Investments in PA’s Main Streets and Downtowns, Visits Small Businesses in Bristol | DCED Secretary Rick Siger toured the Bucks County borough and met with owners and employees of small businesses that help boost local and regional growth.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget includes $20 million for the new Main Street M... |
| 20.08.2024 | Shapiro Administration Celebrates Bipartisan State Budget Win for Pennsylvania Tourism, Visits Presque Isle State Park in Erie County | DCED Secretary Rick Siger visited Pennsylvania’s Erie County beaches and met with owners of small businesses that depend on tourism to help fuel local and regional growth.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan budget includes $15 million to su... |
| 12.08.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2 Million in SECO/VACUUM to Bring the Company’s US Manufacturing Headquarters to Pennsylvania from Poland | The vacuum furnace manufacturer is investing $4.1 million in the expansion project, which will create and retain 61 total jobs in Crawford County.
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth is investing over $2... |
| 08.08.2024 | Shapiro Administration Celebrates Bipartisan State Budget Win for Pennsylvania’s Main Streets and Downtowns, Visits Small Businesses in Altoona | DCED Secretary Rick Siger met with owners and employees of some of the small businesses that help fuel local and regional growth in Blair County.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan budget includes $20 million for the new Main Street Matters... |
| 19.07.2024 | In Luzerne County, Governor Shapiro Highlights Economic Development Investments Secured in 2024-25 Budget to Turn Dirt into Jobs, Make PA More Competitive, and Attract More Businesses | Governor Shapiro secured $500 million for site development, including $400 million for the PA SITES program to make Pennsylvania more competitive on a national scale, attract more businesses, and create good-paying jobs in the bipartisan 20... |
| 08.07.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests $2 Million for Traffic Improvements at Ellis Preserve Development in Delaware County | The investment will improve traffic flows around the Ellis Preserve development, and support redevelopment in the area that will ultimately create over 1,800 jobs.
Governor Josh Shapiro is committed to making Pennsylvania an economic leader... |
| 02.07.2024 | Shapiro Administration Secures $100 Million Expansion by Manufacturing Company Victaulic, Helping to Create 214 New Jobs in Tioga County | The Commonwealth is investing $1.5 million in the world’s leading producer of grooved mechanical pipe joining, and flow control systems to help spur a $100 million expansion in Tioga County, creating and retaining over 1,800 jobs.
Since tak... |
| 20.06.2024 | Governor Josh Shapiro’s Call for Significant Investment in Site Development Program to Attract Businesses and Jobs to Pennsylvania Receives Bipartisan Support From State Legislators | Bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives introduce legislation (HB2425 and SB16) to create PA SITES program and authorize up to $500 million in new funding to invest in site development, preparation, and readiness across the Commonw... |
| 18.06.2024 | Governor Shapiro and Secretary Siger Join Versatex to Announce $40 Million Expansion in Aliquippa, Creating 80 New Jobs in Beaver County | Versatex is constructing a new $40 million, 96,500-square-foot facility at the Aliquippa Industrial Park, doubling its manufacturing footprint and creating 80 new jobs in Beaver County.
Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has se... |
| 13.06.2024 | Main Street Matters: Shapiro Administration Visits Berks County to Highlight the Need for Governor Shapiro’s Proposed $25 Million Investment in Downtowns and Main Streets Across PA | Supporting our communities and main streets is a key component of the Governor’s economic development strategy and 2024-25 budget proposal – which includes $25 million for the new Main Street Matters program to support the small businesses ... |
| 07.06.2024 | Main Street Matters: Shapiro Administration Designates Lewisburg as a Keystone Communities Main Street, Highlighting Importance of Governor Shapiro’s Proposed $25 Million for a New Main Street Matters... | The designation will help boost small businesses and improve quality of life for residents in the Union County borough.
Supporting communities and main streets is an essential component of Governor Josh Shapiro’s new economic development st... |
| 31.05.2024 | Shapiro Administration Continues a Summer of Sweet, Made in PA Getaways on Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail | Merrymead Farm’s creamery is one of 41 of the sweetest stops on your Great American Getaway in 2024
Landsdale, PA – On the heels of Governor Josh Shapiro’s tour to launch The Great American Getaway, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and... |
| 29.05.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests $700,000 to Improve Infrastructure and Increase Access to Major Industrial Site | The investment will expand access to Sterling Business and Technology Park, opening up nearly 70 acres of developable land in Lake Ariel and building on the $900,000 PA SITES grant announced earlier this month.
Governor Josh Shapiro is comm... |
| 14.05.2024 | EAM-Mosca Opens $20.6 Million Manufacturing Expansion in Luzerne County with Investment from Shapiro Administration | With Commonwealth support, the packaging system manufacturer is expanding it’s footprint and creating 50 new jobs in Hazle Township.
The Shapiro Administration has attracted more than $2.1 billion in new private sector investment to Pennsyl... |
| 03.05.2024 | Shapiro Administration Closes Out Small Business Week Tour in Somerset, Highlights Governor’s Budget Proposal to Invest in Our Downtowns and Main Streets | The Shapiro Administration traveled the Commonwealth to celebrate 2024 Small Business Week with visits to Cumberland, Northampton, Delaware, Luzerne, and Somerset counties and encouraged Pennsylvanians to show their support for their local ... |
| 08.04.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $3 Million in 45 Student Research Projects to Advance Manufacturing Innovation in Pennsylvania | Governor Josh Shapiro is working to make Pennsylvania a national leader in innovation and economic development – and his Administration is making bold, strong investments to spur innovation.
The Governor’s proposed 2024-25 budget would inve... |
| 03.04.2024 | Shapiro Administration Invests $400,000 to Help Crawford County Business Grow, Retain Jobs | Shapiro Administration Invests $400,000 to Help Crawford County Business Grow, Retain Jobs.
Supporting existing Pennsylvania companies like Lincoln Recycling and attracting new business and industry to the Commonwealth are key components of... |
| 18.03.2024 | ICYMI: Shapiro Administration is Moving at the Speed of Business, Reducing DEP Permit Backlog by 41 Percent | To date, under the PAyback program, DEP has not had to refund a single application fee – meaning permits are getting out the door in a timely manner.
Thanks to Governor Shapiro’s leadership, Commonwealth agencies like DEP are working to mov... |
| 08.03.2024 | Main Street Matters: DCED Secretary Rick Siger Visits Philadelphia’s Fishtown Neighborhood to Highlight Governor Shapiro’s Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for Main Stree... | Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal will create real opportunity in our Commonwealth.
Supporting small businesses and main streets is an essential component of the Governor’s economic development strategy — and his budget includes $600 milli... |
| 05.03.2024 | Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro's Economic Vision for Pennsylvania | Governor Shapiro's proposed budget focuses on creating economic opportunities for all Pennsylvanians by investing in small businesses and main streets. The Main Street Matters program, with a $25 million investment, aims to revitalize commu... |
| 01.03.2024 | Main Street Matters: DCED Secretary Rick Siger Visits Allentown to Highlight Governor Shapiro’s Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for Main Streets and Small Businesses Acr... | Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal will create real opportunity in our Commonwealth.
Supporting small businesses and main streets is an essential component of the Governor’s economic development strategy — and his budget includes $600 milli... |
| 01.03.2024 | Main Street Matters: DCED Secretary Rick Siger Visits Ephrata to Highlight Governor Shapiro’s Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for Main Streets and Small Businesses Acros... | Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal will create real opportunity in our Commonwealth.
Supporting small businesses and main streets is an essential component of the Governor’s economic development strategy — and his budget includes $600 milli... |
| 20.02.2024 | Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro Visits Lemoyne to Highlight Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for PA Main Streets and Small Businesses | Governor Shapiro’s budget proposal puts forth a bold vision to create economic opportunity all across Pennsylvania.
Supporting the Commonwealth’s small businesses and main streets is a critical component of the Governor’s economic developme... |
| 14.02.2024 | Main Street Matters: Governor Shapiro and Secretary Siger Visit Mt. Lebanon to Highlight Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for PA Main Streets and Small Businesses | Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2024-25 budget will continue to grow our economy, invest in our communities, and create economic opportunity for all Pennsylvanians.
Supporting the Commonwealth’s small businesses and main streets is also a criti... |
| 08.02.2024 | Shapiro Administration Highlights Importance of Investing in New Economic Development Strategy During Visit to Endless Energy in Luzerne County | The ten-year strategy guides our path forward to strong economic growth, jobs, and innovation.
Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget includes major investments in business, industry, workforce, and communities, as called for in the economi... |
| 01.02.2024 | ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Launches Commonwealth’s First Economic Development Strategy in Nearly Two Decades to Create Economic Growth and Opportunity for All Pennsylvanians | All across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvanians are reading about Governor Shapiro’s plan to create jobs and grow our economy.
Harrisburg, PA – This week, Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Rick Sig... |
| 01.02.2024 | Shapiro Administration Highlights Agriculture’s Importance in New Economic Development Strategy During Tour of Reykjavik Creamery in Cumberland County | The ten-year strategy guides our path forward to strong economic growth, jobs, and innovation.
The Commonwealth will use the new comprehensive strategy to reach its full economic potential and ensure every Pennsylvanian has the opportunity ... |
| 31.01.2024 | Governor Shapiro Highlights New Economic Development Strategy, Importance of Robotics and Technology Sectors at Mill 19 in Pittsburgh | The strategy, which was created by the Shapiro Administration and partners from across Pennsylvania, guides our path forward to strong economic growth, jobs, and innovation.
The Commonwealth will use the new comprehensive strategy to reach ... |
