Gov. Wolf visits site of future UPS Northeast Regional Hub

Gov. Tom Wolf recently visited the future site of the United Parcel Service’s (UPS) Northeast Regional Hub.

The project is one of four UPS locations supported by the Governor’s Action Team.

The team works with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania. It is comprised of economic development professionals who report directly to the governor. Since the team’s founding, it has invested more than $16 billion, supported 404 completed projects, created more than 45,000 jobs, and retained more than 140,000 positions.

UPS will expand its locations in Carlisle, Lehigh Valley, Lower Swatara, and Philadelphia. The expansion will create 1,721 full-time jobs and retain another 6,458 full-time jobs.

“This $8.9 million investment in UPS is just one of more than 400 projects I’ve supported over the past seven years to invest in good jobs for Pennsylvania workers and a stronger, more prosperous economy for all Pennsylvanians,” Wolf said. “Every single one of these projects is making a difference for local families and communities, and I’m not done investing in them. I’ll never stop fighting for Pennsylvania businesses, workers, and communities.

The Department of Community and Economic Development submitted a $659,400 grant for workforce training and development, $2.7 million in Job Creation Tax Credits, and $5.6 million in Infrastructure and Facilities Improvement Program funding.