Pennsylvania’s Pre-Apprentice and Apprenticeship Grant Program recently awarded more than $650,000 to three programs in two counties that connect apprentices with classroom training. The program ...
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The state House of Representatives recently advanced legislation that would create an enhanced review process of proposed regulations that would have a large financial impact on businesses and taxpaye...
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A new report from TD Bank shows that Greater Philadelphia small businesses are doing better than expected given the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. TD Bank’s 2021 Small Business Survey foun...
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Lavazza North America recently began construction on a facility in West Chester. The company is part of Italian coffee company Lavazza Group, and this is the company’s first roasting and packin...
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Intervala, a manufacturer of high-reliability, precision electronic, and electromechanical products, recently purchased certain assets of NEOTech’s manufacturing business in Mason, Ohio. NEOTech ...
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Following U.S. Steel’s April 30 announcement that it has halted a nearly $1.5 billion upgrade of its Mon Valley plant, state Senate Republicans and Pittsburgh business leaders criticized the “libe...
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New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., based in New Enterprise, Pa., announced Friday it had acquired all of the outstanding stock of Hempt Bros., Inc. The purchase includes three aggregate plants...
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New York-based USI Insurance Services, one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms, recently completed its purchase of Northwest Insurance Services’ insurance business. ...
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A total of 129 hospitality industry businesses in Dauphin County recently received $3.05 million through the state’s Covid-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP). The Capital Region Eco...
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Philadelphia-based Aramark, a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, announced Thursday that it will be acquiring Next Level Hospitality which provides culinary and environmental ...
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The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) recently invested $1.3 million in programs statewide that provide computer skills training to job seekers. Funding is provided through Digital Literacy and ...
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The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee recently advanced legislation that requires the General Assembly to approve all major regulations. Senate Bill 520 amends the Regulatory Review Act...
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A major upgrade of U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works south of Pittsburgh was abruptly canceled as part of the steelmaker’s campaign to eliminate its carbon emissions by 2050, the company announced Fri...
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Legislation recently introduced by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) that would help first-time homebuyers advanced out of the Pennsylvania Senate’s Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Wednesday. SB 157 wo...
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Agriculture contributes $132.5 billion annually to the state economy and supports more than 590,000 jobs paying nearly $33 billion in wages, according to a report released in coordination with Team Pe...
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Northeast Natural Energy (NNE), a West Virginia-based oil and gas company operating near Pennsylvania’s southwest border, recently announced it would use continuous emissions monitoring technology t...
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The Senate Environmental Resources & Energy (ERE) Committee advanced legislation this week that would require legislative approval of Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to enter Pennsylvania into the Regi...
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Pittsburgh-based PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. announced Tuesday that it would launch a Community Benefits Plan to provide $88 billion in loans, investments, and other financial support over a fo...
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A total of 135 environmental programs and community restoration projects will receive more than $15 million in Marcellus Legacy Fund monies. The state’s natural gas tax provides the fund’s moni...
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The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee recently advanced two bills that would increase transparency and remove bureaucratic red tape. Senate Bill 28 would require state agencies that i...
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