Collegeville Poised for Continued Growth, Revitalization With "Main Street Community" Designation Release Date: Nov 13, 2008A top state official expressed optimism today at Collegeville's revitalization prospects now that the Montgomery County borough has been desginated as a "Main Street community" by the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Governor Rendell Says Global Chemical Company to Locate Operations in Lehigh Valley, Create 32 Jobs Release Date: Nov 12, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that a division of a global chemical company will locate its North American operations in the Lehigh Valley as part of a $16 million project that will create 32 high-paying jobs and retain 88 other positions.

Gov. Rendell Announces Three Manufacturing Expansion Projects to Create 68 Jobs in Philadelphia, Northampton, Schuylkill CountiesRelease Date: Nov 06, 2008Three manufacturing companies are taking advantage of lower interest rates on commonwealth loan programs as they undertake expansion projects in Northampton, Philadelphia and Schuylkill counties that will create 68 jobs.

State to Invest $8.4 Million in Uniontown Hospital's ExpansionRelease Date: Nov 05, 2008One of Fayette County's largest employers will expand and create more than 200 new jobs with the help of an $8.4 million, 20-year investment by the commonwealth.

Governor Rendell Says PA Using Its Resources to Revitalize Warren, PhiladelphiaRelease Date: Nov 05, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell today said a real estate development venture in downtown Warren and another in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood are examples of projects that are revital;izing core communities, creating new opportunities for local residents and attracting additional investment from tourists and visitors.

Governor Rendell Says Agriculture, Tourism Businesses in 12 Counties Position for Growth with Latest State Investments Release Date: Nov 05, 2008A tourist attraction and a dozen farm operations in rural communities throughout the commonwealth will be able to acquire new land, buy new equipment and build and renovate buildings with the support of new state investments announced today by Governor Edward G. Rendell.

Governor Rendell Says Specialty Bakers Will Expand, Bringing New Jobs, Private Investment to Perry CountyRelease Date: Oct 29, 2008One of Perry County''s largest employers will expand its operations in Marysville, creating 31 jobs and ensuring that a century-old bakery remains in Pennylvania.

Governor Rendell Targets Technology-Based Economic Development With $13 Million InvestmentRelease Date: Oct 23, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell today said Temple, the University of Pittsburgh, venture capital investment firms and others will help to bring new products to the marketplace, provide crucial seed money for promising new companies, and create new jobs with a state investment of $13 million.

Governor Rendell Helps Break Ground on $1.2 Billion U. S. Steel Rehabilitation Project Release Date: Oct 22, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell helped break ground today to kick off a massive investment by the United States Steel Corporation that will create more than 600 construction jobs, ensure the company's continuing operations in Pennsylvania, and bring about environmental improvements in the region.

Governor Rendell Names John Blake Acting DCED SecretaryRelease Date: Oct 16, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell today named John Blake as acting secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development following the resignation of Secretary Dennis Yablonsky effective later this month.

Governor Rendell Announces Resignation of DCED Secretary Dennis YablonskyRelease Date: Oct 16, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell today said Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Yablonsky will resign, effective Oct. 23, to return to the private sector

Governor Rendell Says New Cocoa Processing Facility Will Create 200 Jobs in Hazleton Release Date: Oct 15, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that state investments helped one of the world’s largest agricultural processors cut the ribbon on a new cocoa processing facility in Hazleton, creating at least 210 jobs within three years.

DCED Secretary Says State Investments Creating Positive Results in Westmoreland County Release Date: Oct 09, 2008As the national economy continues to struggle, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Yablonsky celebrated a new Westmoreland County business park that highlights the importance of state investments in attracting job-creating projects to the commonwealth.

Venture Capitalists Continue to Invest in Young, Promising Companies, Says Governor Rendell Release Date: Oct 07, 2008Pennsylvania is expanding on its reputation as a national hot spot for venture capitalists, said Governor Edward G. Rendell today as he announced investments in two venture capital firms that will help spur growth in home-grown Pennsylvania businesses and promising young companies.

Governor Rendell Announces Infrastructure Projects to Stimulate Economy, Create Thousands of JobsRelease Date: Oct 07, 2008Five infrastructure projects approved today by a state authority will help stimulate the economy by preparing properties in four Pennsylvania counties for new businesses and reclaim environmentally damaged land for reuse, Governor Edward G. Rendell said.

PA Continuing its Support for Agriculture, Tourism With Latest First Industry Fund Investments, Says Governor RendellRelease Date: Oct 07, 2008More than 60 projects that will grow and strengthen Pennsylvania's two largest industries received a boost today as the commonwealth approved investments that will keep active farms in production, help farmers improve productivity by purchasing new equipment and develop new facilities and accomodations to attract tourists.

State Investments Helping to Develop, Strengthen Neighborhoods, Says Gov. RendellRelease Date: Oct 07, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell highlighted the important role Pennsylvania can play to help revitalize neighborhoods when funding gaps exist as he announced the approval of new investments in Harrisburg and Lancaster County.

Latest Investment in Crawford County Business Park Will Spur Additional Growth, Create New Jobs, Says DCED OfficialRelease Date: Oct 03, 2008Department of Community and Economic Development Deputy Secretary Dee Kaplan yesterday called the Crawford Business Park a great example of how state investments are transforming brownfields into job-creating engines that are revitalizing and generating tax revenues for communities across the commonwealth.

Governor Rendell Says Interest Rates on Business Loan Programs Reduced; Change Will Keep PA's Business Climate CompetitiveRelease Date: Oct 01, 2008Continuing efforts to stave off the effects of the national economic downturn, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced that the commonwealth has reduced interest rates on three of its key business loan programs to position Pennsylvania for continued economic growth.

Gov. Rendell Says Equitable Resources Expanding in Pittsburgh; Creating Hundreds of JobsRelease Date: Sep 30, 2008One of the largest natural gas companies in the Appalachian region will expand its operations in southwestern Pennsylvania, creating and protecting more than 1,100 jobs, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today.