Food Service Company Expansion to Bring 100 Jobs to Schuylkill County, Gov. Rendell SaysRelease Date: Dec 22, 2008Pennsylvania's commitment to investing in business for the creation of jobs and an improved quality of life has helped bring a leading food distributor -- and 100 new jobs -- to the commonwealth, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today.

Governor Rendell Says Life Science Industry Will Fuel New Breakthroughs, Generate Jobs for Decades to Come Release Date: Dec 15, 2008Pennsylvania's commitment to developing and diversifying its biotechnology business sector has helped it to weather the economic downturn and set the stage for future opportunity and innovation, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today.

DCED to Help PA Companiies Increase Exports with Australia, New ZealandRelease Date: Dec 12, 2008In this challenging economic climate, Pennsylvania will help companies find new business opportunities to support and grow their operations during a trade mission in March to Australia and New Zealand.

New Investments in Communities, Economic Development Will Create 2,200 New Jobs, Governor Rendell SaysRelease Date: Dec 10, 2008From a large, mixed-use development project in suburban Philadelphia, to a family owned bed-and-breakfast in Elk County, Pennsylvania is continuing to support job-creating economic development projects throughout the commonwealth, Governor Rendell said today.

Door Open for Communities to Improve Water Infrastructure, Governor Rendell Says Release Date: Dec 10, 2008Pennsylvania residents will benefit now that guidelines have been approved for local governments wanting to apply for state funding to improve critical water infrastrucuture systems, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today.

Acting DCED Secretary Stresses Importance of Job-Creating Infrastructure Investments Release Date: Dec 08, 2008Pennsylvania's push to increase investment in infrastructure will pay dividends with home-grown jobs, lasting improvements to communities, and improved business climate, Department of Community and Economic Development acting Secretary John Blake told Lehigh Valley business executives and economic development professionals at a business conference today.

Fly Fishermen Take Note: World-Class British Company Picks Lancaster County to Open First U.S. Operation, DCED Official SaysRelease Date: Dec 05, 2008Lancaster - A British company that manufactures fly fishing rods of "genuine character and unparalleled charisma" today cut the ribbon on its first U.S. venture in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County.

Governor Rendell Says Investment Will Fuel Nearly 520 Jobs, Economic Growth in 3 CountiesRelease Date: Dec 04, 2008Governor Rendell said employers in Berks, Blair, and Westmoreland counties will create more than 500 jobs with the help of low interest loans from the commonwealth that will drive a total of about $6 million in economic activity to those areas.

DCED Searching for 'Best 50 Women in Business'Release Date: Nov 24, 2008The Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting nominations for Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business, acting Secretary John Blake announced today.

Collegeville Poised for Continued Growth, Revitalization With "Main Street Community" Designation Release Date: Nov 13, 2008A top state official expressed optimism today at Collegeville's revitalization prospects now that the Montgomery County borough has been desginated as a "Main Street community" by the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Governor Rendell Says Global Chemical Company to Locate Operations in Lehigh Valley, Create 32 Jobs Release Date: Nov 12, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that a division of a global chemical company will locate its North American operations in the Lehigh Valley as part of a $16 million project that will create 32 high-paying jobs and retain 88 other positions.

Gov. Rendell Announces Three Manufacturing Expansion Projects to Create 68 Jobs in Philadelphia, Northampton, Schuylkill CountiesRelease Date: Nov 06, 2008Three manufacturing companies are taking advantage of lower interest rates on commonwealth loan programs as they undertake expansion projects in Northampton, Philadelphia and Schuylkill counties that will create 68 jobs.

State to Invest $8.4 Million in Uniontown Hospital's ExpansionRelease Date: Nov 05, 2008One of Fayette County's largest employers will expand and create more than 200 new jobs with the help of an $8.4 million, 20-year investment by the commonwealth.

Governor Rendell Says PA Using Its Resources to Revitalize Warren, PhiladelphiaRelease Date: Nov 05, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell today said a real estate development venture in downtown Warren and another in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood are examples of projects that are revital;izing core communities, creating new opportunities for local residents and attracting additional investment from tourists and visitors.

Governor Rendell Says Agriculture, Tourism Businesses in 12 Counties Position for Growth with Latest State Investments Release Date: Nov 05, 2008A tourist attraction and a dozen farm operations in rural communities throughout the commonwealth will be able to acquire new land, buy new equipment and build and renovate buildings with the support of new state investments announced today by Governor Edward G. Rendell.

Governor Rendell Says Specialty Bakers Will Expand, Bringing New Jobs, Private Investment to Perry CountyRelease Date: Oct 29, 2008One of Perry County''s largest employers will expand its operations in Marysville, creating 31 jobs and ensuring that a century-old bakery remains in Pennylvania.

Governor Rendell Targets Technology-Based Economic Development With $13 Million InvestmentRelease Date: Oct 23, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell today said Temple, the University of Pittsburgh, venture capital investment firms and others will help to bring new products to the marketplace, provide crucial seed money for promising new companies, and create new jobs with a state investment of $13 million.

Governor Rendell Helps Break Ground on $1.2 Billion U. S. Steel Rehabilitation Project Release Date: Oct 22, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell helped break ground today to kick off a massive investment by the United States Steel Corporation that will create more than 600 construction jobs, ensure the company's continuing operations in Pennsylvania, and bring about environmental improvements in the region.

Governor Rendell Names John Blake Acting DCED SecretaryRelease Date: Oct 16, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell today named John Blake as acting secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development following the resignation of Secretary Dennis Yablonsky effective later this month.

Governor Rendell Announces Resignation of DCED Secretary Dennis YablonskyRelease Date: Oct 16, 2008Governor Edward G. Rendell today said Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Yablonsky will resign, effective Oct. 23, to return to the private sector