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Program allows small businesses to compete as consultants on federal projects

By Melina Druga  |   September 18, 2018   |   Featured

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently unveiled the Small Business Set Aside pilot program that will allow the state’s 413 Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) to work as prim...

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Bringing the World to PA event aims to help Pennsylvania businesses expand abroad

By Kevin Randolph  |   September 17, 2018   |   Companies

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) recently began its Bringing the World to PA event -- a two-week, 10-stop tour that aims to help Pennsylvania businesses expand ...

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Penn National Gaming files application for Hollywood Casino York

By Kevin Randolph  |   September 14, 2018   |   Companies

Penn National Gaming, Inc. recently filed an application with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) for Hollywood Casino York, which will be located at the York Galleria Mall in Springettsbury ...

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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to return more than $2.4M in licensing fees to municipalities

By Kevin Randolph  |   September 13, 2018   |   Featured

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced Tuesday that it would return more than $2.4 million in licensing fees to 1,411 municipalities in which licensees are located. The PLCB returns...

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Department of Environmental Protection Oil & Gas Annual report highlights strong regulatory compliance

By Kevin Randolph  |   September 12, 2018   |   Featured

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently released its Oil & Gas Annual report, which highlighted energy operators’ 95 percent regulatory compliance rate as Pennsylvania...

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Lawmakers hold forum on positive effects of federal tax cuts on Pennsylvania

By Kevin Randolph  |   September 11, 2018   |   Companies

Lawmakers recently held a legislative forum in York on the impacts of federal tax reform on Pennsylvania businesses and what state lawmakers can do to encourage business growth. The forum included ...

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Hearing held to review legislation seeking to support rights of non-union public sector workers

By Kevin Randolph  |   September 10, 2018   |   Featured

State Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) recently led a public hearing on House Bill 2571, which aims to protect public sector employees who do not wish to contribute to the representative union where the...

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Report offers suggestions to improve Pennsylvania’s tax code, economic competitiveness

By Kevin Randolph  |   September 7, 2018   |   Featured

The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry introduced Wednesday a new study, which found that the Commonwealth’s tax code is a barrier to economic competitiveness. The report compares Penn...

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Pittsburgh organizations receive $1.8M in Affordable Housing Program grant funding

By Kevin Randolph  |   September 6, 2018   |   Featured

FHLBank Pittsburgh and its member financial institutions, First Commonwealth Bank and Brentwood Bank, recently presented Hazelwood Initiative, Inc. and Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh with Affordable H...

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PMA: Proposed statewide ban on polystyrene containers would stunt manufacturing industry

By Pennsylvania Business Report  |   September 4, 2018   |   Featured

A proposed anti-polystyrene measure in the Pennsylvania General Assembly could weaken the state’s economic competitiveness by eliminating existing and future jobs, income, and taxes, according to an...

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SBA administrator visits Western Pennsylvania company

By Melina Druga  |   September 4, 2018   |   Companies

Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Linda McMahon recently visited and toured Professional Graphic Communications (PGC) in Sewickley in Allegheny County. PGC is family owned, and fina...

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Cranberry Township receives grant to assist with transportation infrastructure project

By Kevin Randolph  |   August 31, 2018   |   Featured

Cranberry Township in Butler County recently received approval for a $2,875,000 grant to assist with a transportation infrastructure project that will connect the Cranberry Springs development and the...

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Bedford County Development Association receives $500,000 grant to expand Hess Business Park

By Kevin Randolph  |   August 30, 2018   |   Featured

The Bedford County Development Association recently received approval for a $500,000 grant to support the expansion of the Bedford County Business Park in Bedford Township. The grant will support t...

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State regulators urge Congress to remove barriers for marijuana-related businesses

By Kevin Randolph  |   August 29, 2018   |   Featured

Pennsylvania Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann recently led a coalition of financial regulators from several states in requesting that Congress address barriers to financial insti...

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EnerSys announces $6.4 million enhancements in two battery-manufacturing facilities

By Melina Druga  |   August 28, 2018   |   Companies

Reading, Pa.-based EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, recently announced $6.4 million in investments at two of its battery-manufacturing locations, includ...

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Carson, Rothfus discuss economic opportunity, affordable housing for Western Pennsylvania

By Kevin Randolph  |   August 27, 2018   |   Featured

Congressman Keith Rothfus (R-PA) recently met with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Ben Carson in Western Pennsylvania to visit local leaders, tour designated Opportunity Zones an...

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University of Pittsburgh at Bradford receives $2M grant for engineering and technology building

By Kevin Randolph  |   August 24, 2018   |   Featured

Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) and Sen. Joe Scarnati (R-25th District) announced Wednesday that the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford received $2 million in state funding for the development of...

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State House Speaker Turzai touts economic growth for Pennsylvania

By Kim Riley  |   August 23, 2018   |   Featured

Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R) is working diligently to advance pro-business legislation aimed at growing the Commonwealth’s economy to benefit its residents and businesses, the s...

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Air Products wins contract for coal-to-syngas plant in Hohhot, China

By Kevin Randolph  |   August 23, 2018   |   Companies

Air Products, an industrial gases company based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, recently announced that it would supply syngas to Jiutai New Material Co. Ltd for a multi-billion dollar mono-ethylene glyco...

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Baker introduces bill to create more predictable payment plan for rural hospitals

By Kevin Randolph  |   August 22, 2018   |   Featured

Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20th District) introduced legislation Monday seeking to establish a program to support rural hospitals by creating a more predictable payment plan and improving rural hospitals’ a...

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