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DCED: New State Investments Help Elk County Winery Open, Create Jobs Release Date: Aug 27, 2010A winery strategically located at the gateway to the largest Elk herd east of the Mississippi cut the ribbon today on its new facility in Jay Township, Elk County, with help from the state’s Small Business First loan program.
Governor Rendell: Innovative 'Green' Window Manufacturer to Expand Operations in Bucks County; Create, Retain Nearly 200 Jobs Release Date: Aug 24, 2010A Pennsylvania-based manufacturer that recently achieved a landmark breakthrough in “green” window technology is consolidating and upgrading its operations in Bucks County and will create 50 jobs within three years, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today.
Little League World Series Fans: Explore Williamsport's 'Outfield;' Boost Your Social Media Standings Release Date: Aug 19, 2010Little League World Series spectators will have the opportunity this year to round the social media bases while competing for accolades on Foursquare and Gowalla, Pennsylvania’s Deputy Secretary of Tourism Mickey Rowley announced today.
PA-Supported Firm Secures $345 Million Worldwide Licensing AgreementRelease Date: Aug 19, 2010A Pittsburgh start-up company that received an early investment from one of Pennsylvania’s most dynamic resources has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement to help find the cure for Lou Gehrig’s disease, or ALS, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Austin Burke announced today.
Governor Rendell: State Investments Bring New HVAC Distribution Center, Dozens of Jobs to Dauphin County Release Date: Aug 18, 2010A leading manufacturer and distributor of heating, venting and air conditioning equipment will establish a new distribution center in Dauphin County and create at least 31 jobs within three years, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today.
DCED: New State Investments Will Help 3 Pennsylvania-Based Manufacturers Expand, Create Jobs in Bucks County Release Date: Aug 04, 2010New state investments will help an international seed and garden company grow in Warminster, and help companies in Bensalem and Hilltown expand and create new jobs, the Department of Community and Economic Development announced today.
New Director Named to Lead Commonwealth's Minority Business Development Efforts Release Date: Jul 30, 2010Pennsylvania’s ability to help more minority-owned-and-operated companies do business has improved now that a Dauphin County woman has been named to lead the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority, the Department of Community and Economic Development announced today.
Governor Rendell: Efforts to Attract Top Faculty Researchers, Develop New Technologies Continue with $2.5 Million Investment Release Date: Jul 29, 2010Colleges, universities, academic medical institutions and research institutions across Pennsylvania will be better able to recruit top faculty researchers and get products to the marketplace faster with a new $2.5 million investment announced today by Governor Edward G. Rendell.
DCED: Nearly $11 Million in Gaming Funds Awarded to Help Washington County Communities Release Date: Jul 27, 2010New soccer fields, museum improvements, and airport upgrades are some of the 31 Washington County projects that will receive nearly $11 million in new gaming revenue generated by the Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Austin Burke announced today.
Department of Community and Economic Development Simplifies Filing for Pennsylvaia Municipalities Release Date: Jul 27, 2010The Department of Community and Economic Development’s Governor’s Center for Local Government Services has filed notices on behalf of local governments and local government agencies that will save them the effort and expense of filing on their own.
Governor Rendell Says Latest Round of Investments Will Support Alternative Energy, Early Stage-Businesses and Entrepreneurs Release Date: Jul 23, 2010The latest round of state investments in Pennsylvania’s high-tech economy will bring alternative energy technologies to the marketplace and provide vital resources to early-stage companies and entrepreneurs that are creating jobs, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today.
PA Office of Adminstration: Pennsylvania to host 2010 Broadband Summit. Release Date: Jul 15, 2010Public Can Register Now for this Free September Event
DCED: New State Investments Will Help Businesses in Schuylkill. Allegheny and Erie Counties, to Expand, Create Jobs Release Date: Jul 09, 2010New state investments will help an international company in Pottsville grow and enable companies in East Pittsburgh and Erie to expand and create new jobs, the Department of Community and Economic Development announced today.
New State Investments Promote Expansions Among Many Different IndustriesRelease Date: Jul 08, 2010Pennsylvania will help more farmers build their businesses, construct an education center at the site of a former Bethlehem Steel plant in Northampton County, and develop new business parks through new investments and guarantees announced today by the Department of Community and Economic Development.
DCED: Pennsylvania Invests $24 Million to Support Alternative Energy Projects; Help Businesses Schools Conserve Energy Cut Costs Release Date: Jul 08, 2010Pennsylvania is expanding its commitment to advancing clean, solar energy with the investment of $24 million in 37 projects in 16 counties, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Austin Burke said today.
Public Input Sought on Proposed Weatherization Plan ChangesRelease Date: Jun 23, 2010Pennsylvanians are invited to offer feedback on proposed changes to the state’s weatherization program intended to better serve the public and help residents lower their energy bills, the Department of Community and Economic Development said today.
Powerful New Site Location Website Will Help Attract Companies to Pennsylvania Release Date: Jun 22, 2010Pennsylvania can now boast that it offers the best and most accurate technology to help companies looking to locate or expand in the state, Pennsylvania’s top economic development official said today.
DCED: State Investments Will Help Milton Public Library to Move to Larger, Historic Rose Hill MansionRelease Date: Jun 17, 2010Residents of northern Northumberland County will soon have access to an improved public library now that state and local officials have cut the ribbon on an important expansion project that will also renovate the historic Rose Hill Mansion, the Department of Community and Economic Development said today.
Pennsylvania Investing $23 Million in Vital Infrastructure, Creating Potential for 4,000 Jobs Release Date: Jun 09, 2010New Pennsylvania investments that will help build and improve the commonwealth’s roads, sewer systems, and bridges have been approved. The financial support will boost economic development in the commonwealth, create the potential for nearly 4,000 new jobs, and leverage more than $200 million in private economic investment.
Governor Rendell: Manufacturing Company to Create Nearly 60 Jobs in Snyder County Release Date: Jun 09, 2010A modular home manufacturer will create nearly 60 jobs and breathe new life into a recently idled production site in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, with the help of state investments announced today by Governor Edward G. Rendell.
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