Need Guidance?
DCED can help connect you with the right partners across the state to ensure you have the opportunities and tools to be successful.
Whether you’re a young business just setting foot in the marketplace or an established company looking to broaden your horizons, DCED and its partners can give your business the boost it needs. Check out our partners below to find which ones fit you and your business.
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Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance (PREP)WHO IT’S FOR: STARTUP, EARLY STAGE TECHNOLOGY, RELOCATE/EXPANSION, EVERYONE PREP is a statewide collaboration of core economic development service providers that work together to provide region-specific answers and assistance to businesses and entrepreneurs. |
Governor’s Action TeamWHO IT’S FOR: EXPANSION/RELOCATION Governor’s Action Team (GAT) is the single point of contact for businesses that are considering Pennsylvania as a site for a facility location or expansion. GAT works with domestic and international businesses, as well as professional site consultants, on projects involving significant investment and job creation opportunities. |
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Ben Franklin Technology PartnersWHO IT’S FOR: STARTUP, EARLY STAGE TECHNOLOGY Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) provides a high-growth environment for both early stage and established technology-driven companies with funding, technical expertise and an extensive network of statewide resources. |
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Idea FoundryWHO IT’S FOR: EARLY STAGE TECHNOLOGY The Idea Foundry (IF) is a nonprofit that works to transform ideas into viable businesses in western Pennsylvania through direct investments, business expertise and solid networking. |
Office of Small Business AdvocateWHO IT’S FOR: STARTUP The Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA) exists to represent the interests of small business consumers of utility services before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, in the courts and before other similar federal agencies. |
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PA Open for BusinessWHO IT’S FOR: STARTUP PA Open for Business (PAOFB) is a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs that includes access to financial options information, downloadable forms required to start or expand a business and the means to electronically register a business with the state. |
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PA SiteSearchWHO IT’S FOR: EXPANSION/RELOCATION, STARTUP PA SiteSearch’s interactive map makes relocating or expanding a business in Pennsylvania easy with a state wide site and building database, community profiles and economic development contact information right at your fingertips. |
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Pennsylvania Angel NetworkWho it’s for: Early Stage Technology The Pennsylvania Angel Network (PAN) provides resources and support to angel investment groups throughout the state. |
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Pennsylvania Life Sciences Greenhouse InitiativeWHO IT’S FOR: EARLY STAGE TECHNOLOGY The Pennsylvania Life Sciences Greenhouse Initiative (PALSG) initiative provides seed and pre-seed life sciences funding and connections to angel investors, strategic partners and resources and high-level life science consulting expertise for healthcare technology companies. Biotechnology Greenhouse of Southern Pennsylvania |
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Strategic Early Warning Network (SEWN)WHO IT’S FOR: MANUFACTURERS The Strategic Early Warning Network (SEWN) provides free and comprehensive confidential assistance to Pennsylvania’s small- to medium-sized manufacturers through SEWN’s statewide network. |
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Small Business Development CentersWHO IT’S FOR: STARTUPS The Small Business Development Center (SBDCs) support the economic development of entrepreneurs with individual consultation and the comprehensive education and information necessary to help their businesses start, grow and prosper. |
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TeamPAWHO IT’S FOR: RELOCATE/EXPANSION A collaborative bridge between state government and the private sector, TeamPA gives businesses a seat at the table with commonwealth decision makers and provides them with strategic consultation, financial support and access to an independent private sector sounding board to vet ideas. |
