More to be done on energy independence, economic development executive says
August 26, 2008
STATE COLLEGE – Tremendous progress has been made toward energy independence but more work remains,...

DCED to help Pennsylvania firms interested in exporting goods to South Africa
August 25, 2008
HARRISBURG – To expand international opportunities for Pennsylvania businesses, the Department of C...

Governor Rendell says Solar Mirror Facility Will Create 300 Manufacturing Jobs
August 22, 2008
FINDLAY TWP. – State investments of $9 million helped a Germany-based company choose Allegheny Coun...

Governor Rendell Says $5 Million Investment Will Spur Economic Growth in 4 Counties
August 12, 2008
HARRISBURG – Commonwealth investments of almost $5 million will create or retain nearly 200 manufac...

Governor Rendell Says $41 Million Investment in York County Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 8, 2008
YORK – Governor Edward G. Rendell began the final leg of his five-day, 16-stop bus tour today by an...

Governor Rendell Says $21 Million Investment in Berks County Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 8, 2008
READING – After announcing the investment of more than $600 million this week, Governor Edward G. R...

Governor Rendell Says $31 Million Investment in Lancaster County Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 8, 2008
DENVER – On his next-to-last stop of his five-day, 16-stop bus tour, Governor Edward G. Rendell ann...

Governor Rendell Says $82 Million Investment in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 7, 2008
HAZLETON – At an industrial park near here, Governor Edward G. Rendell today began the fourth day o...

Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Centers Key to Commonwealth's Manufacturing Sector, Economic Development Official Says
August 7, 2008
ERIE -- Manufacturing remains the largest sector in Pennsylvania’s economy, generating more than $6...

Governor Rendell Says $78 Million Investment in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 7, 2008
COATESVILLE – On the 13th stop of a five-day, 16-stop bus tour, Governor Edward G. Rendell today an...

Governor Rendell Says $28 Million Investment in Lehigh and Northampton Counties Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 7, 2008
ALLENTOWN – On the 12th stop of a five-day, 16-stop bus tour, Governor Edward G. Rendell today anno...

Governor Rendell Says $18 Million Investment in Cambria County Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 6, 2008
EBENSBURG – On the ninth stop of a five-day, 16-stop bus tour, Governor Edward G. Rendell today ann...

Governor Rendell Says $15 Million Investment in Indiana and Armstrong Counties Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 6, 2008
INDIANA – Governor Edward G. Rendell today began the third day of his 16-stop bus tour at the Jimmy...

Governor Rendell Says $15 Million Investment in Union and Snyder Counties Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 6, 2008
LEWISBURG – On the 10th stop of a five-day, 16-stop bus tour, Governor Edward G. Rendell today anno...

Governor Rendell Says $38 Million Investment in Washington and Greene Counties Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 5, 2008
CANONSBURG – On the sixth stop of a five-day, 16-stop bus tour, Governor Edward G. Rendell today an...

Governor Rendell Says $28 Million Investment in Somerset and Bedford Counties Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 5, 2008
SOMERSET – On the fifth stop of a five-day, 16-stop bus tour, Governor Edward G. Rendell today anno...

Governor Rendell Says $95 Million Investment in Allegheny County Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 5, 2008
PITTSBURGH – On the seventh stop of a five-day, 16-stop bus tour, Governor Edward G. Rendell today ...

Governor Rendell Says $22 Million Investment in Lawrence County Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 4, 2008
NEW CASTLE – On the third stop of a five-day, 16-stop bus tour, Governor Edward G. Rendell today an...

Governor Rendell Says $28.5 Million Investment in Crawford, Mercer Counties Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 4, 2008
SHARON – On the second stop of a five-day, 16-stop bus tour, Governor Edward G. Rendell today annou...

Governor Rendell Says $1.9 Billion Investment Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 4, 2008
ERIE – Governor Edward G. Rendell today kicked off a five-day, 16-stop bus tour to announce more th...

Governor Rendell Says $56 Million Investment in Beaver County Will Create Jobs, Stimulate Economy
August 4, 2008
MONACA, Beaver County – On the fourth stop of a five-day, 16-stop bus tour, Governor Edward G. Rend...

Pennsylvania Businesses Can Learn About Export Opportunities During 'International Week', Governor Rendell Says
July 31, 2008
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania companies interested in selling their goods and services overseas can lea...

Governor Rendell Says $34 Million Investment Will Fuel Technology-Based Economic Development
July 25, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced new commonwealth investments of more than $...

Governor Rendell Says State Number 1 in New Biotechnology Study
July 24, 2008
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s efforts to develop and diversify its biotechnology business sector have...

New 'Pennsylvania Wilds' Ombudswoman Will Cultivate Tourism-Related Small Business Growth
July 22, 2008
HARRISBURG – A Warren County native has been named the first Pennsylvania Wilds ombudswoman, the st...

Governor Rendell's Action Team Helps Info Tech Company Create More than 30 Jobs, Provide Disaster Recovery Services
July 18, 2008
BREINIGSVILLE – A state investment of $1.7 million will help a leading regional provider of informa...

DCED Secretary Yablonsky Decides Pittsburgh's Distressed Status Under Act 47 to Continue
July 16, 2008
HARRISBURG -- Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Yablonsky today announced that he...

Governor Rendell's Action Team Helps Sheetz Create Over 400 Jobs in Blair County
July 14, 2008
CLAYSBURG – Representing Governor Edward G. Rendell, Secretary of Community and Economic Developmen...

Governor Rendell Signs Job-Creating Business Incentive Legislation into Law
July 10, 2008
ALLENTOWN – Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed into law legislation that extends and expands t...

Governor Rendell Signs Tax Collection System Reforms into Law
July 2, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed into law a new, more efficient tax collection ...

Governor Rendell Says $6.5 Million Investment Will Develop Infrastructure, Create Jobs in 5 Counties
July 2, 2008
HARRISBURG – A $6.5 million investment by Pennsylvania will help grow companies in five counties an...

DCED Awards First Grants from Gaming Revenues in Washington County
June 28, 2008
HARRISBURG – The Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded $8.2 million for 26 p...

Governor Rendell Announces New Funding for Agriculture, Tourism Projects
June 25, 2008
HARRISBURG – A Lancaster County restaurant will consider expanding, a new tourist attraction could ...

PA Venture Capital Initiatives to Spur Growth in Young Technology Companies, Governor Rendell Says
June 25, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today said a new state investment of $17.5 million will hel...

New Infrastructure Investments Build Business, Create Jobs, Improve Communities, Governor Rendell Says
June 25, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell said new investments approved today will help projects adva...

State Business Infrastructure Prep is Good Investment, DCED Secretary Says
June 13, 2008
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s business site preparation and infrastructure programs have been a key t...

DCED Leading Mining Industry Trade Mission to Africa in the Fall
June 12, 2008
HARRISBURG – To strengthen Pennsylvania’s business presence in the global economy, the Department o...

Governor Rendell Congratulates Ben Frankin Technology Partners on National Award
June 9, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today congratulated the Ben Franklin Technology Partners fo...

Governor Rendell Says $8 Million Investment Will Spur Economic, Job Growth in 5 Counties
June 6, 2008
HARRISBURG – A start-up company creating 139 jobs in Forest City, a new building and 16 new jobs fo...

Governor Rendell Says PA Fresh Food Financing Initiative is Finalist in National Competition
June 6, 2008
HARRISBURG -- A Pennsylvania program that helps to deliver more healthy food to underserved rural a...

DCED Official Helps to Break Ground for Hospital Expansion Project in Southwest PA
June 5, 2008
BUTLER – Pennsylvania’s need for more site preparation funding and a better health insurance system...

Gov. Rendell's Energy Plan Will Keep PA at Top of Growing Energy Economy, DCED Secretary Says
June 5, 2008
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s top economic development official today said Governor Edward G. Rendell...

DCED Official Says Expanded Bethlehem Facility Will Create Jobs
June 4, 2008
BETHLEHEM – The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development announced today that ...

DCED Secretary Announces New Funding for Wayne County; Touts Other Successful Investments in Region
May 30, 2008
WAYNE COUNTY – A $250,000 investment from the state’s Main Street Program to the borough of Hawley ...

DCED Seeking PA IT/Electronics Companies for Largest Trade Show in Asia This Fall
May 29, 2008
HARRISBURG – To expand international business opportunities for Pennsylvania suppliers of innovativ...

DCED Supports New Retail Development in Berks County
May 28, 2008
EXETER TOWNSHIP – More than 1,000 jobs will be created and Berks residents will have a new place to...

Pennsylvania Laying Groundwork for Nanotechnology as Economic Driver, DCED Official Says
May 23, 2008
BREINIGSVILLE – Pennsylvania is helping prepare the groundwork for a new nanotechnology economy, a ...

PA ABC Will Benefit Commonwealth's Small Businesses, DCED Secretary Says
May 23, 2008
PITTSBURGH - The PA Access to Basic Care plan could help thousands of small businesses afford healt...

Governor Rendell Honors PA's Best 50 Women in Business
May 20, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell congratulated this year’s Best 50 Women in Business tonight...

Governor Rendell Says New Amazon Facility to Create More than 1,000 Jobs in Luzerne County
May 20, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that a state investment of $1.75 million he...

DCED Recruiting PA Companies for Oil and Gas Expo, Business Opportunities in Brazil
May 16, 2008
HARRISBURG – To expand international opportunities for Pennsylvania businesses, the Department of C...

DCED Unveils Community Revitalization Guide
May 13, 2008
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania today unveiled a powerful new device in its arsenal of community revitali...

DCED Secretary Says Economic Development Efforts Showing Results in Eastern PA
May 8, 2008
ALLENTOWN – The commonwealth’s economic development investments in Lehigh and Berks counties are yi...

Pennsylvania a Leader in Creating Jobs Through Foreign Direct Investment, DCED Secretary Says
May 5, 2008
HARRISBURG – Marking the start of national Invest in America week, Community and Economic Developme...

Economic Development Program Making Commonwealth World-Class Technology Center
April 30, 2008
DALLAS – A program started by Governor Edward G. Rendell in 2004 has so far created more than 2,300...

Governor Rendell Says Two State Programs Earn National Recognition for Innovations
April 28, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that two Pennsylvania programs have been na...

Pennsylvania's Economic Development Efforts in Altoona Area Bearing Fruit
April 25, 2008
ALTOONA – Pennsylvania’s investments in Blair County are continuing to bear fruit, Department of Co...

Governor Rendell Says State Investments Will Generate New Jobs, Private Investment
April 23, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that the commonwealth will help develop new...

Governor Rendell Announces Latest Investments in Agriculture, Tourism
April 23, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell said projects supporting agriculture and tourism in 24 coun...

DCED Secretary Yablonsky Says Lehigh Valley's Economic Transformation Mirroring Pennsylvania's
April 18, 2008
BETHLEHEM -- Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Yablonsky today said...

State to Invest $5 Million in Beaver County
April 18, 2008
CENTER TOWNSHIP – The Department of Community and Economic Development today announced a $5 million...

Rendell Administration Recognizes Achievements of Local Governments
April 15, 2008
HARRISBURG -- Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll and Department of Community and Economic De...

Governor Rendell Announces $3.5 Million to Develop Job-Creating Infrastructure in Northeastern Pennsylvania
April 14, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today said that $3.5 million in low-interest commonwealth l...

DCED Hosting Korean Business Delegation to Increase Export Opportunities for PA Firms
April 10, 2008
HARRISBURG -- To increase opportunities for Pennsylvania businesses, the Department of Community an...

DCED Secretary Announces New Job-Creating Venture in Bedford County
April 7, 2008
BEDFORD -- State incentives have brought a leading manufacturer of kitchen ventilation systems to b...

Governor Rendell's Initiatives Showing Results in Erie, DCED Secretary Says
April 7, 2008
ERIE -- Governor Edward G. Rendell’s commitment to business site and infrastructure preparation and...

Rendell Administration Supporting Erie's Revitalization with New Funding for Downtown
April 7, 2008
ERIE – Governor Edward G. Rendell has directed more than $1.8 million to the City of Erie for a mid...

Governor Rendell Says New Investments Helping PA Improve Its Economy
April 4, 2008
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania is jump-starting pioneering efforts in energy development, empowering ear...

DCED Secretary Celebrates Relocation of Manufacturer's Global Headquarters to PA
April 1, 2008
PITTSBURGH – Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Yablonsky cut the ri...

Lancaster Investments Show Pennsylvania's Range of Development Tools
April 1, 2008
LANCASTER – Pennsylvania’s wide variety of business enhancement and community revitalization effort...

DCED Helping PA Municipalities Cut Energy Costs
March 26, 2008
HARRISBURG – A small, state-supported change to traffic light technology will mean big savings for ...

Governor Rendell Announces Winners of Annual Best 50 Women in Business
March 25, 2008
HARRISBURG – CEOs, partners-in-charge, and senior vice presidents are among the winners of the 2008...

DCED Awards First Community Improvement Grants from Gaming Revenues in Luzerne County
March 14, 2008
HARRISBURG – The Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded $11,556,096 in grants...

Governor Rendell Says Top Defense Company Investing $40 Million to Expand in PA
March 13, 2008
YORK – Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that BAE Systems Inc. – one of the nation’s large...

Rendell Administration Supports New Community Revitalization Project in Berks County
March 13, 2008
WYOMISSING – Under Governor Rendell’s direction, nearly $3 million in state funding will help devel...

Governor Rendell Announces Creation of Pennsylvania Business Opportunity Fund
March 13, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the creation of a $2 million Pennsylvania B...

Governor Rendell: The Future of Energy is Here
March 13, 2008
CLEARFIELD – Governor Edward G. Rendell said that Pennsylvania’s energy future begins in Clearfield...

DCED Planning Energy Trade Mission to South Africa
March 12, 2008
HARRISBURG – The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is recruiting for a specia...

Governor Rendell Celebrates New Job Creating Venture in Dallas, Luzerne County
March 11, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that a state investment package led Luzerne...

Governor Rendell Says $3 Million in Loans Will Develop Infrastructure, Protect Jobs in Western Pennsylvania
March 10, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Rendell said today that $3 million in low-interest commonwealth loans will le...

Projects in Southwest PA Earn National, State Acclaim from Economic Development Pros
March 7, 2008
HARRISBURG – A national site selection and facility planning magazine and a state trade association...

Governor Rendell Marks Significant New Economic Progress in Philadelphia; Announces Record High Job Count
February 28, 2008
PHILADELPHIA – With a boost from state investments, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that...

State to Invest $5 Million in Newbury Market Development in Allegheny County
February 28, 2008
BRIDGEVILLE – A $5 million investment by the commonwealth will help transform a vacant industrial p...

Industrial Resource Centers Report Says Innovation is Improving PA Manufacturers' Competitive Position
February 22, 2008
HARRISBURG – Two-thirds of Pennsylvania manufacturers are in a stronger competitive position than t...

Gov. Rendell Marks Significant Economic Progress In Mercer County
February 21, 2008
MERCER – With the help of state investments, one of Mercer County’s top employers will create 327 n...

Governor Rendell Celebrates New Job-Creating Venture in Johnstown
February 21, 2008
JOHNSTOWN – A state investment helped bring a Florida-based company to Johnstown, where it has purc...

Gov. Rendell Says Expansion of Helicopter Manufacturer Will Create, Retain 400 Jobs in Philadelphia
February 20, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell said today that Pennsylvania will once again partner with a...

Gov. Rendell Marks Significant New Economic Progress in Westmoreland County
February 20, 2008
GREENSBURG –Governor Edward G. Rendell said today four recent investments in Westmoreland County sh...

Gov. Rendell Marks Significant New Economic Progress in Pittsburgh
February 20, 2008
PITTSBURGH – Governor Edward G. Rendell said today four recent investments in Allegheny County show...

Rendell Administration Announces Additional $2.5 Million for St. Marys' Transformation
February 11, 2008
ST. MARYS – While celebrating the result of state investment in local development, the Rendell admi...

Governor Rendell Says 'Protecting Our Progress' Plan Holds Potential for Berks County Area
February 8, 2008
READING – Protecting Our Progress, Governor Edward G. Rendell’s $2.3 billion initiative to invest i...

Governor Rendell Says 'Protecting Our Progress' Plan Holds Potential for Lehigh Valley
February 8, 2008
ALLENTOWN – Protecting Our Progress, Governor Edward G. Rendell’s $2.3 billion initiative to invest...

Governor Rendell Says 'Protetcting Our Progress' Plan Holds Potential for Johnstown Area
February 7, 2008
JOHNSTOWN -- Protecting Our Progress, Governor Edward G. Rendell's $2.3 billion initiative to inves...

Gov. Rendell Says $3.8 Million Investment Will Secure 277 Jobs, Spur Economic Growth in 3 Counties
February 7, 2008
HARRISBURG – Low-interest loans totaling more than $3.8 million will create at least 93 jobs and he...

Governor Rendell Says 'Protectint Our Progress' Plan Holds Potential for South-Central PA
February 7, 2008
LANCASTER – Protecting Our Progress, Governor Edward G. Rendell’s $2.3 billion initiative to invest...

Gov. Rendell: $10 Million Partnership With Harrisburg Venture Capital Firm Boosts PA's Life Sciences Industry
February 7, 2008
HARRISBURG – A Harrisburg-based venture capital firm will be better able to put promising Pennsylva...

Governor Rendell Touts Stimulus' Potential for Northwestern PA
February 6, 2008
ERIE – Governor Edward G. Rendell’s economic stimulus plan, unveiled as part of his 2008-09 budget ...

Gov. Rendell Previews Budget Initiatives to Protect PA from Faltering PA Economy
February 4, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell said today that the budget he will unveil tomorrow will pro...

Governor Rendell Announces Latest Support for Agriculture, Tourism
February 1, 2008
HARRISBURG -- Governor Edward G. Rendell said today a grocery store in Pittsburgh will be able to b...

Governor Rendell Says New Investments Bringing Jobs, Increasing Opportunities in Pittsburgh, State College
February 1, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today said as many as 1,900 permanent jobs and 239 temporar...

Pennsylvania to Invest in Reading, Hollidaysburg Projects; Help Create Nearly 100 New Jobs, Governor Rendell Says
February 1, 2008
HARRISBURG – Nearly 100 new jobs will be created with Pennsylvania’s investment of $11 million in t...

Gov. Rendell Pledges $47 Million to Revitalize Chester Waterfront, Surrounding Region
January 31, 2008
CHESTER – Governor Edward G. Rendell today said the city of Chester will be able to add a sports st...

DCED to Help Companies Pursue Trade Opportunities in Russia
January 29, 2008
HARRISBURG – To continue expanding Pennsylvania’s presence in the global economy, the Department of...

Rendell Administration Announces $2.3 Million Boost For Research and Development, Commercialization
January 29, 2008
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania will grow its reputation as a home to groundbreaking technological innova...

Gov. Rendell Says New Performance Report Shows Taxpayers How PA Uses Their Money to Provide Essential Services
January 25, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today said Pennsylvanians who want to know how their tax do...

DCED Announces Its Support of Cooperative Regional Revitalization Effort in Bucks County
January 24, 2008
YARDLEY – Under the direction of Governor Edward G. Rendell, the Department of Community and Econom...

Gov. Rendell Says Pennsylvania-Based Global Manufacturer Expanding
January 22, 2008
HARRISBURG – Latrobe Specialty Steel Company is strengthening its presence in Pennsylvania by inves...

DCED Secretary Says State Investments in Washington County Bearing Fruit
January 18, 2008
WASHINGTON – Under Governor Edward G. Rendell’s direction, Pennsylvania’s investments in a wide ran...

Governor Rendell Says State Investments Will Create, Retain Nearly 400 Jobs in Pittsburgh
January 17, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today said that Pennsylvania’s support of two economic deve...

DCED Commends Achievement of Regional Partner, Touts Pennsylvania's Venture Capital Market
January 17, 2008
PITTSBURGH – On a milestone day for Innovation Works, Community and Economic Development Secretary ...

Rendell Administration Backs Pittsburgh's First City Wide Planning Effort
January 17, 2008
PITTSBURGH – The first comprehensive, coordinated plan covering all of Pittsburgh’s 90 neighborhood...

Gov. Rendell Says Expansion by PA Manufacturer Will Create Nearly 80 Jobs in McKean County
January 15, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that one of McKean County’s top manufacture...

Gov. Rendell Says PA's Investment in 'Home Grown' MEDRAD Yielding Hundreds of Jobs, Boosting Economy
January 10, 2008
SAXONBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today celebrated the grand opening of MEDRAD Inc.’s new Saxo...

Gov. Rendell Says Wireless Communications Company Expanding in PA
January 10, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that one of the nation’s leading cellular c...

Gov. Rendell Commits Nearly $5 Million to Spur Economic Growth in 5 Counties
January 10, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today said a new $5 million investment by the commonwealth ...

DCED to Help Companies Pursue Trade Opportunities in South Africa
January 9, 2008
HARRISBURG – To continue expanding Pennsylvania’s presence in the global economy, the Department of...

Keystone Innovation Zone Program Receives National Recognition
January 9, 2008
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s commitment to economic development has gained national recognition from...

DCED Seeks Candidates for PA's Best 50 Women in Business Award
January 7, 2008
HARRISBURG – The Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting nominations for the ...

Gov. Rendell Says Economic Development Projects will Generate More Than 2,000 Jobs, $192 Million in Investments
January 4, 2008
HARRISBURG – Governor Edward G. Rendell today said 43 new economic development projects will create...

Pennsylvania Project Wins National 'Economic Development Deal of the Year' Award
January 2, 2008
HARRISBURG – A vital job creation and retention project in southwestern Pennsylvania won the Econom...