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CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Local officials, agricultural advocates, and industry leaders gathered this week at Milky Way Farm in Chester Springs to commemorate the expansion of AgConnect, a program designed …
Chester County Leaders Celebrate AgConnect Expansion and Honor Century Farm Legacy Read More
EXTON, PA —– Starting Monday, a one-month application window opens for small businesses to apply for up to $2,000 in funding for professional services through the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC)’s New …
Chester County Economic Development Council Offers Micro Grants for Mentoring and Professional Services for Small Businesses Through New Business Champions Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The state has unveiled a new $1,000 scholarship opportunity for Commonwealth employees to pursue higher education at Central Penn College. This initiative, established in partnership with the …
Discover How Commonwealth Employees Can Unlock $1,000 for Career-Boosting Education Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A newly formed bipartisan and bicameral group within the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus, has been announced by state Senators Kristin Phillips-Hill, R-York, and Lisa Boscola, …
Bipartisan Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus Unites to Drive Economic Growth Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is building a better future—literally. The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has unveiled a significant $1.5 million investment to expand apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs in the …
Pennsylvania Invests $1.5M in Apprenticeships to Hammer Home Opportunity and Diversity Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — For the first time in over a decade, Pennsylvania’s City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program is back in action, and big changes are on the horizon for …
Erie and Reading Hit the Reset Button with CRIZ Designation—Economic Revival in Sight Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is making a bold move to future-proof its workforce and supercharge the economy. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) recently announced an investment of nearly …
Pennsylvania Invests $5 Million to Power Up Workforce Development and Boost Economic Growth Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro is making waves across Pennsylvania with his relentless push to cut taxes, slash red tape, and spark an economic revival for families and small businesses. …
How Governor Shapiro’s Bold Reforms Are Reviving Main Streets and Putting Cash Back in Your Pocket Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has announced the approval of over $6.1 million in targeted funding to advance 16 key initiatives in Philadelphia as …
Philadelphia Secures $6.1M Boost for 16 Transformative Projects Enhancing Communities and Driving Growth Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro visited Bridge Street in downtown Phoenixville during the holiday season to highlight his administration’s commitment to fostering economic growth through support for small businesses and …
How Governor Shapiro’s Visit Spurs Economic Growth and Revitalizes Phoenixville’s Downtown Read More