More than 9,500 new jobs were added statewide since Gov. Josh Shapiro took office in 2023, according to Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) analysis. In addition, there has been more than $5.2 billion in private sector investment.
“Since day one, my administration and I have been laser focused on making Pennsylvania a leader in economic development, job creation, and innovation,” Shapiro said. “Securing more than $5.2 billion in private sector investment is proof our strategy is working and getting real results. From historic investments in site development, to cutting red tape, we’re showing the world how we get stuff done — and we’ll continue to make bold, strategic investments that create real opportunity for Pennsylvanians.”
Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal includes more than $160 million in new and expanded investments to advance the 10-year Economic Development Strategy, an economic development strategy to allow Pennsylvania to compete regionally, nationally, and globally.
“Economic development is a team sport, and the DCED team is committed to partnering with regions across our commonwealth to make sure Pennsylvania is open for business,” DCED Secretary Rock Siger said. “We’ll continue to get stuff done that will spur innovation, create jobs, support our communities, and invest in a bright future for our commonwealth.”