PA Department of Community & Economic Development

Shapiro Administration Awards Downtown Nazareth New Main Street Designation

This new designation through the Main Street Matters program enables the Nazareth Economic Development Commission to apply ...
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The Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Requirements

DCED Business Assistance Data Center Resources The Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Requirements On August 18, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro signed an Executive Order 2026-05, ...
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Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $71.5 Million to Support 443 Statewide Projects That Will Revitalize Communities and Improve Quality of Life for Pennsylvanians

Since the start of the Shapiro Administration, more than $250 million in tax credits have been awarded through the Neighborhood Assistance Program — benefitting 1,500 projects that help low-income ...
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Shapiro Administration Helps Celebrate Major Housing Renovation Project as Part of Revitalization Efforts in Downtown Pittsburgh

The 933 Penn Avenue project, which will convert a vacant office complex into a 70-unit apartment building, is one of the key mixed-use and residential construction projects that are part of Governor ...
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Governor Shapiro Announces $837 Million Investment in PhilaPort to Support Largest Expansion in Port’s History, Creating New Jobs, Expanding Global Trade, and Growing ...

The Shapiro Administration is investing $371.5 million, which will spur at least an additional $200 million in private-sector investment and $266 million in federal support, helping create more than 6 ...
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Governor Shapiro Secures Over $800 Million Investment from GSK to Expand Operations, Creating Over 300 New Jobs and Growing Pennsylvania’s Robust Life Sciences Industry

GSK’s second major expansion in Pennsylvania under Governor Shapiro’s leadership will create a biopharmaceutical innovation and manufacturing hub in Montgomery County. As a national powerhouse, ...
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Governor Shapiro and Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announce More Than $448 Million in BEAD Funding to Expand Pennsylvanians’ Access to Affordable High-Speed ...

This initial Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding will support projects in 50 counties, with all remaining program funds to be awarded before the end of this year. Under Governor ...
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Growing Pennsylvania’s Ag Industry & Creating Jobs in Lebanon County: Governor Shapiro Secures $152 Million Investment from Bell & Evans to Expand Operations, Create 382 New Jobs

Bell & Evans is expanding its operation in Bethel Township, and the Commonwealth is investing $2 million in the project, which will create at least 382 new jobs and retain over 2,500 existing jobs.
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NEW REPORT: Tourism Industry Contributed More Than $87 Billion to Pennsylvania’s Economy and Supported Over 521,000 Jobs in 2025

Under Governor Josh Shapiro, the Commonwealth has grown its tourism industry by $6.4 billion and 13,427 jobs — welcoming 206.2 million visitors in 2025 alone. Pennsylvania was recently recognized with ...
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Governor Shapiro, Lieutenant Governor Davis, Local Leaders Unveil Plan to Revitalize Downtown Harrisburg, Spurring Over $64 Million in New Investments

Governor Josh Shapiro and his Administration brought together leaders from the Commonwealth, city and county government, business community, and local nonprofit organizations to put Downtown ...
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Creating Jobs in Allegheny County: Governor Shapiro Secures $42 Million Investment from Tandem Foods to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 83 New Jobs

The Shapiro Administration is investing $420,000 to support the company’s expansion in O’Hara Township. Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has secured over $43 billion in private sector investments ...
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Ireland Trade Commission Meeting

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