ICYMI: Carnegie Mellon University announced a research collaboration with Meta to explore how wearable tech can enable people with disabilities to more easily complete computer-based tasks. #TechInPA
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Government Administration
Harrisburg, PA 23,947 followers
Satisfaction comes through both work and quality of life – and Pennsylvania delivers it all.
About us
The Department of Community and Economic Development’s mission is to encourage the shared prosperity of all Pennsylvanians by supporting good stewardship and sustainable development initiatives across our commonwealth. With a keen eye toward diversity and inclusiveness, we act as advisors and advocates, providing strategic technical assistance, training, and financial resources to help our communities and industries flourish.
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http://dced.pa.gov/
External link for Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Harrisburg, PA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- community and economic development, expansion and relocation, small business development centers, trade and investment, expertise, network of domestic and international partners, business resources and services, business assistance, financial incentives, and exporting
Locations
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Primary
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street, 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225, US
Employees at Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Updates
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Skild AI, a Pittsburgh-based AI robotics startup, recently received $300 million in investment funding from Jeff Bezos and other major investors. The company is developing technology that will act as the "brain" for a wide range of robotics applications and is just the latest example of how innovative companies can find successful growth in the Keystone State. #PAGetsItDone
Skild AI Raises $300 Million to Build ‘General-Purpose Brain’ for Robots
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The 2024-25 #PABudget is investing $400 million into the PA SITES Program to create more shovel-ready sites, which will increase the state’s competitiveness and attract new businesses to the Commonwealth. #PAGetsItDone | https://ow.ly/ceIX50SCteM
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"Together, we got it done." -Office of Governor Josh Shapiro The newly signed 2024-25 #PAbudget includes nearly $2 billion in historic investments for economic development. Some of those recently funded investments include $500 million for site development, tax credits to support job creation, funding for agricultural innovation, and so much more. Together, we're transforming PA into a global hub where businesses of all shapes and sizes can thrive. https://ow.ly/ceIX50SCteM 💪 #PAGetsItDone
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#Tourism is big business in #Pennsylvania, generating a whopping $76.6 billion in economic impact and supporting more than 486K jobs. To welcome travelers, the Office of Governor Josh Shapiro has unveiled new highway signs celebrating PA’s history as the birthplace of American democracy! 🚗✨ #VisitPA
Governor Shapiro Unveils New Highway Welcome Signs & License Plates Celebrating Pennsylvania as the Birthplace of American Democracy - PA Department of Community & Economic Development
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PA’s abandoned mine lands offer significant opportunities for development. We've already transformed over 150,000 acres, and a new $28.6 million federal grant will help fund additional economic and community development projects on reclaimed sites. 💪
Pennsylvania Receives An Additional $28.6 Million To Restore Abandoned Mine Land For Economic Development Projects
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Victaulic, a global leader in pipe-coupling systems, is growing its local manufacturing facility and bringing 214 new jobs to #Pennsylvania! This exciting expansion is set to inject $100 million into the local economy. Read More ➡ https://bit.ly/3VRr8mV #PAGetsItDone
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#Philadelphia has officially cracked the world’s top 25 startup ecosystems, according to the annual Startup Genome Global Startup Ecosystem Report. 😎 Life sciences and health tech startups are taking note and moving in, thanks to the city’s diverse talent, collaborative environment, and #PAGetsItDone attitude. #PAProud
Philly is ranked one of the world’s best places to found a startup, climbing to No. 25 globally
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JM Steel and Nextracker Inc. are advancing the U.S. energy transition from #Pittsburgh. Thanks to their partnership, the JM Steel Leetsdale facility is expanding – tripling employment and doubling the production capacity with cutting-edge technologies, like state-of-the-art solar tube lines. #PAGetsItDone
JM Steel Advances the U.S. Energy Transition from Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Region. Next is Now.
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With more than 11,500 manufacturing companies in #Pennsylvania, the opportunities for skilled workers are immense. Thanks to initiatives like Pennsylvania College of Technology's Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship Program, we're paving the way for a new generation of talent to thrive in this fast-growing industry. Discover how we're shaping the future of manufacturing. #PAGetsItDone
Manufacturing pre-apprenticeship program continues growth
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