DCED News
All of the most recent events, initiatives and other happenings involving the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
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The state’s unemployment rate dropped three-tenths of a percentage point to 7.6 percent in April according to employment statistics released today by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.
May 17, 2013
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The Corbett administration today congratulated EcoTech Marine on the recent grand opening of their new facility, representing its growth from a three-person Lehigh University student start-up to a 40-person small business.
May 16, 2013
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Governor Tom Corbett today awarded more than $6.7 million in Act 13 funding to 18 companies and organizations making the switch to natural gas for their heavy-duty fleet vehicles.
May 16, 2013
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Governor Tom Corbett announced today that Edge Rubber, LLC will expand operations to support new growth in the manufacturing industry, adding 50 new jobs to Franklin County.
May 15, 2013
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The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded $536,000 in Keystone Historic Preservation grants to help historical and heritage organizations, museums and local governments in 20 counties.
May 15, 2013
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Governor Tom Corbett joined Chilean Minister of Agriculture Luis Mayol Bouchon today to discuss new economic opportunities associated with expanding Chilean agriculture trade to the Port of Philadelphia.
May 14, 2013
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Governor Tom Corbett today announced that Custom Milling and Consulting, Inc. will move forward with an expansion project that is projected to support the creation of 12 jobs and the retention of 35 positions in Berks County.
May 14, 2013
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Ten employers and training providers today received Governor’s Achievement Awards for outstanding hiring and workforce development success.
May 09, 2013
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Governor Tom Corbett today announced that Lightweight Manufacturing, Inc. will move forward with the acquisition and renovation of an existing building that is projected to support the creation of 10 jobs and the retention of 15 positions in Lehigh County.
May 09, 2013
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Governor Corbett today announced that Pennsylvania is expanding its commitment to advance clean, alternative and renewable energy sources with the investment of more than $9.6 million in 13 projects in 11 counties.
May 08, 2013
