Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on March 17, 2023 - 16:21 GMT

Shapiro Administration Announces More Than $58 Million in New Investments to Improve Infrastructure and Strengthen Economy Across ...

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced 157 new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) totaling $58,662,492 in grants and loans. These projects …

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Published on March 10, 2023 - 19:39 GMT

After Governor’s Call to Action in Budget Address, Shapiro Administration Issues First Whole-Home Repairs Payments

Over $2 million will be disbursed to Lackawanna and Wayne counties to help eligible homeowners with critical home repair and weatherization assistance Harrisburg, PA – Just three days after his first budget address, Governor Josh Shapiro announced …

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Published on March 10, 2023 - 18:24 GMT

After Governor’s Call to Action in Budget Address, Shapiro Administration Issues First Whole-Home Repairs Payments

Over $2 million will be disbursed to Lackawanna and Wayne counties to help eligible homeowners with critical home repair and weatherization assistance Harrisburg, PA – Just three days after his first budget address, Governor Josh Shapiro announced …

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Published on March 9, 2023 - 21:31 GMT

Shapiro Administration Announces New Funding Awarded to Increase Industrial Paint Apprentices in PA

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced $296,722 in new funding for Finishing Trades Institute of Western PA (FTI WPA) to expand apprenticeship opportunities for the construction …

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Published on March 7, 2023 - 21:00 GMT

Governor Josh Shapiro Unveils Commonsense Budget to Address the Issues Pennsylvania Faces

Gov. Shapiro’s first budget proposal invests in a stronger economy, safer and healthier communities, and better schools for our kids Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro presented his first budget to the people of Pennsylvania – sharing his vision …

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Published on March 7, 2023 - 19:42 GMT

Governor Josh Shapiro Unveils Commonsense Budget to Address the Issues Pennsylvania Faces

Gov. Shapiro’s first budget proposal invests in a stronger economy, safer and healthier communities, and better schools for our kids Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro presented his first budget to the people of Pennsylvania – sharing his vision …

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Published on March 2, 2023 - 19:19 GMT

Shapiro Administration Awards New Funding to Increase In-Demand Electrical Worker Apprentices in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced $134,948 in new funding for the Williamsport Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WEJATC) to provide training for electrical …

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Published on March 2, 2023 - 17:55 GMT

Shapiro Administration Awards New Funding to Increase In-Demand Electrical Worker Apprentices in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced $134,948 in new funding for the Williamsport Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (WEJATC) to provide training for electrical …

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Published on March 2, 2023 - 15:43 GMT

Governor Shapiro Proposes New Investments in Innovation & STEM Education at Pittsburgh-Based Astrobotic Technology

Governor Shapiro toured the space technology company’s facility and saw Pennsylvania’s first spacecraft, which is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral in May Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Governor Josh Shapiro toured Astrobotic Technology, a state-of-the-art …

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Published on March 2, 2023 - 15:43 GMT

Shapiro Administration Announces Nearly $2 Million in New PIDA Loans to Spur Business Growth, Job Creation in Two Counties

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger today announced two new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business growth in Luzerne and …

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Published on March 2, 2023 - 14:55 GMT

Shapiro Administration Announces Nearly $2 Million in New PIDA Loans to Spur Business Growth, Job Creation in Two Counties

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger today announced two new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) to support business growth in Luzerne and …

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Published on February 27, 2023 - 20:45 GMT

Shapiro Administration Awards Loan to Minority-Owned J-Van Body of Reading to Produce Specialty Vans for People with Disabilities

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger today announced a new $195,000 loan for minority-owned J-Van Body, Inc. in Berks County to produce specialty vans for people with disabilities. This …

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Published on February 27, 2023 - 20:00 GMT

Shapiro Administration Awards Loan to Minority-Owned J-Van Body of Reading to Produce Specialty Vans for People with Disabilities

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger today announced a new $195,000 loan for minority-owned J-Van Body, Inc. in Berks County to produce specialty vans for people with disabilities. This …

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Published on February 27, 2023 - 17:12 GMT

Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Seeking Public Input on Community Engagement Efforts

Feedback is essential to helping the Authority plan for the distribution of federal monies to expand broadband in unserved/underserved areas of PA Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (Authority) Executive Director Brandon Carson …

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Published on February 27, 2023 - 15:30 GMT

Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Seeking Public Input on Community Engagement Efforts

Feedback is essential to helping the Authority plan for the distribution of federal monies to expand broadband in unserved/underserved areas of PA Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (Authority) Executive Director Brandon Carson …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 17:09 GMT

Shapiro Administration Announces End of Mahanoy City’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47

The Schuylkill County borough is the 20th PA municipality to recover from distressed status Mahanoy City, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of Mahanoy City’s exit from …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 16:25 GMT

Shapiro Administration Announces End of Mahanoy City’s Distressed Municipality Status Under Act 47

The Schuylkill County borough is the 20th PA municipality to recover from distressed status Mahanoy City, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of Mahanoy City’s exit from …

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Published on February 17, 2023 - 15:49 GMT

Shapiro Administration Announces New Airport Land Development Zone Program

Airports in Butler and Westmoreland counties receive first three program designations Harrisburg, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger today announced the new Airport Land Development Zones (ALDZ) program …

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Published on February 14, 2023 - 17:35 GMT

Shapiro Administration Awards Grant to Prepare Welding Apprentices for Good Jobs in Southeastern PA

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Rick Siger announced $297,000 in new funding to help boost the Boilermakers Local 13 apprenticeship program and prepare their welding apprentices for careers …

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Published on February 10, 2023 - 17:50 GMT

Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Seeking Feedback on New Broadband Infrastructure Program Guidelines

The program will provide $200 million in grant funding for areas lacking high-speed internet Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (Authority) Executive Director Brandon Carson is asking Pennsylvanians to provide input on several …

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