The press releases below contain important information about recent events, initiatives and other happenings involving the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Browse the entire list, or use the search tool to find press releases about a particular topic.
Other Resources:
Awards, Recognition, and Rankings (pdf)
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Letter (pdf)
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Release Date: Feb 02, 2012Governor Tom Corbett today kicked off Groundhog Day festivities, highlighting Pennsylvania’s unique tourism assets – including the annual Groundhog Day celebration – that attract millions of visitors to the Keystone State every year.
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Release Date: Feb 02, 2012The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has approved a 5.7 percent decrease in overall workers’ compensation costs that will result in $160 million in savings for Pennsylvania employers.
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Release Date: Jan 26, 2012The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) yesterday approved the allocation of gaming funds to community and economic development projects in six counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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Release Date: Jan 26, 2012The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Board approved low-interest loans through the Business in Our Sites and PennWorks programs to support site redevelopment that is anticipated to create over 5,000 new jobs.
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Release Date: Jan 26, 2012Funding for a university campus, streetscape improvements in Pittsburgh, and additional redevelopment projects are expected to create thousands of new jobs in Allegheny County.
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Release Date: Jan 26, 2012Pennsylvania is expanding its commitment to advance clean, alternative and renewable energy sources by investing in six projects in six counties that can power more than 44,000 Pennsylvania homes.
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Release Date: Jan 26, 2012The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved $34 million through the H2O PA program for the construction and repair of flood-control systems in five counties.
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Release Date: Jan 23, 2012The Pennsylvania Tourism Office today announced an exclusive deal with Foursquare that allows users to obtain the official “PA Groundhog Day 2012” badge on Feb. 2. The badge features a likeness of Punxsutawney Phil, the world-famous weather-forecasting groundhog that resides in the Pennsylvania Wilds region.
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Release Date: Jan 17, 2012Governor Tom Corbett today visited the future site of Endo Pharmaceutical’s corporate headquarters in Chester County, where he praised the company for its continued commitment to the region and its plans to create more than 150 high-paying jobs.
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Release Date: Jan 11, 2012With technical assistance from state government, the Oaks and Mont Clare fire companies in Upper Providence Township will consolidate operations by the end of this year to improve services and realize significant cost savings.
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Release Date: Dec 29, 2011Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary C. Alan Walker announced today that Northeastern Pennsylvania businesses will receive Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credits for donating more than $600,000 to support flood relief efforts.
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Release Date: Dec 22, 2011Governor Tom Corbett today toured Environmental Tank and Container, a frac tank and roll-off container manufacturer in Johnstown that employs 450 people and now occupies 800,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
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Release Date: Dec 21, 2011Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary C. Alan Walker announced today the allocation of $29.2 million of funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to economic, community and technology development partners throughout Pennsylvania.
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Release Date: Dec 13, 2011Governor Tom Corbett will lead a delegation of Pennsylvania business leaders on a trade mission to France and Germany next spring that will focus on connecting Pennsylvania companies with potential export partners and encouraging international businesses to invest in the commonwealth.
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Release Date: Dec 06, 2011With technical assistance from state government, the Blue Ball and Liberty fire companies will consolidate operations into a single company by next year to improve services and realize significant cost savings.
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Release Date: Dec 01, 2011Two companies who have sat atop the “Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania” list previously make return appearances to the top spot this year in their respective divisions.
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Release Date: Nov 22, 2011The Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority (BFTDA) has approved $3.15 million to be used for the University Research Commercialization Grant Program to support nanotechnology research and development activities.
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Release Date: Nov 18, 2011Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary C. Alan Walker, under the direction of Governor Tom Corbett, filed a petition today with the Commonwealth Court to appoint David Unkovic as the receiver for the distressed City of Harrisburg.
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Release Date: Nov 03, 2011Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary C. Alan Walker today released the Emergency Action Plan for the distressed city of Harrisburg to ensure that vital and necessary municipal services are maintained during the state of fiscal emergency declared by Governor Tom Corbett on Oct. 24.
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Release Date: Nov 03, 2011New state investments in alternative, clean and renewable energy will help consumers, businesses and municipalities reduce energy use and save money.