State Resources
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
- The
Innovation
Partnership
is
a
consortium
of
economic
development
and
business
assistance
organizations
located
throughout
the
Commonwealth
of
Pennsylvania.
Our
goal
is
to
help
early
stage
technology
companies
secure
federal
funding
opportunities.
We
are
especially
interested
in
biotechnology,
nanotechnology,
advanced
manufacturing
and
communications
technology
businesses
that
show
early
signs
of
commercial
success
- eBizITPA
is
a Pennsylvania
resource
initiative
begun
in
2002
and
designed
to
help
your
company
apply
e-business
technology
to
business
processes,
increasing
efficiency
and
making
you
more
competitive.
Doing business in Pennsylvania
Some of the most frequently used programs
- Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority – for business expansions
- Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund
- for new machinery and equipment upgrades
- Customized Job Training Program - for training new or existing employees.
- Governor’s Action Team (GAT) is comprised of high-level economic development professionals who report directly to the Governor of Pennsylvania. The Governor’s Action Team is part of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Project managers work with staff from various program offices within DCED and throughout other state agencies, to help coordinate resources, provide technical assistance and achieve a company’s goals.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has made applying for financial assistance easier with their new online Single Application for Assistance. Our economic development partners with work and assists you through the project process.
Other State Resources
USDA Rural Development Loans & Grants
Innovation Partnership
Innovation Partnership is a consortium of economic
development and business assistance organizations
located throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our
goal is to help early stage technology companies secure
federal funding opportunities.
PNC's
Pennsylvania Working Capital Growth Fund
A joint program of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
PNC Bank. This program, unique to Pennsylvania,
provides small businesses with the working capital they
need to help them reach their potential.
Sovereign Bank Small Business Growth Lending
 Sovereign
is partnering with Chambers of Commerce and the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community &
Economic Development to offer a flexible, cost-effective
lending program with customized solutions for growing
businesses.
www.newpa.com
This web site unveils is bold programming that revitalizes jobs, bolsters business growth, and sustains our communities. Innovation has been the driving principle behind the creation of our Economic Stimulus Package. This Package now puts powerful tools at the disposal of the creative and dynamic who can use them to generate new capital through public/private investments, create more jobs, and improve infrastructure and housing.
www.pasitesearch.com
PA Select Sites makes relocating or expanding a business in Pennsylvania easy. PA Select Sites is a comprehensive Web site and central resource for all the information you need to grow in Pennsylvania.
Keystone Opportunity Zones
Provides more detailed information regarding the tax-free benefits of KOZ zones, as well as frequently asked questions.
Rail Freight Assistance
Grants to rail freight users to build or repair lines or spurs.
Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
Provides state, region, and county labor market information.
Pennsylvania Department of Labor
Provides information about labor and industry in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Provides information on taxes, reporting and requirements.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Provides information on highway infrastuctrue, projects and statistics.
Pennsylvania Open For Business
Serves as a one-stop information shop for entrepreneurs and small business startups.
Pennsylvania SourceNet
Provides Pennsylvania suppliers and sales leads, international trade leads and other information.
Pennsylvania State Data Center
Pennsylvania's official source of population and economic statistics.
BusinessGrower.Com
Provides entrepreneurial assistance resources for starting a business in Central Pennsylvania.
Stay Invent The Future
Pennsylvania's newest initiative to retain the state’s talented young people and attract talented young people to Pennsylvania.
Team Pennsylvania
Serves as a catalyst to retain and create jobs by way of a partnership of public and private sector leaders through various business retention and attraction programs.
Team Pennsylvania Business Resource Network
Provides state, region and county employment rates, wage rates, business incentives/assistance and available real estate listings.
Pennsylvania
Recycling
Markets
Center
-
The
Center
serves
as
the
lead
organization
for
recycling
market
development
in
the
Commonwealth
of
Pennsylvania.
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