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March 25, 2022 | 12:35 PM
Is southwestern Pennsylvania ready to compete for new industrial investment?
Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh-area officials say they are hustling more than ever to land business that will facilitate low-carbon and digitized industry. But amid fierce competition with the rest of the country, the region has lost out on some high-profile opportunities, and local leaders say a more aggressive playbook is needed.
March 19, 2021 | 7:39 AM
Should the state raise the cap on its film-production incentive?
The tax-credit program is meant to draw film and TV projects – from commercials to big-budget features – by offering credits equal to 25% of a production’s total budget. Productions that meet additional criteria can qualify for a credit of up to 30%.
March 2, 2021 | 7:15 PM
Pa. bars and restaurants can apply for new state grants starting this month
Hospitality businesses that haven’t applied for pandemic assistance before will get first crack at a share of $145 million that state lawmakers approved earlier this year.
October 1, 2020 | 6:31 PM
Wolf administration to begin enforcing new restaurant dine-in rules on Monday
Only restaurant owners that complete an online health certification process will be able to increase their seating capacity.
August 11, 2020 | 6:02 PM
Lehigh Valley company offers promise of rapid COVID-19 test, Wolf administration provides money for development
The Wolf administration sees rapid testing as crucial to containing the virus. So far, it remains elusive as the pandemic continues.
May 18, 2020 | 1:19 PM
Business owners express confusion, frustration about waiver process
Pa. business owners share stories of evolving, sometimes contradictory, guidance from state
May 13, 2020 | 6:30 AM
Pa. officials revoked business waivers the night before publishing list of recipients
The Department of Community and Economic Development, which oversees the process, said it was part of ongoing 'quality control.'
Updated: 2020-05-12 21:00:08
Why did a hair and beauty products company receive a ‘life-sustaining’ waiver?
How this business qualified for a waiver is unclear from just the information DCED posted on its website.
May 5, 2020 | 11:23 AM
Why some small businesses didn’t stand a chance at getting relief from Pa.’s $61 million loan program
The assistance didn’t prioritize businesses in the hardest hit parts of the state and relied on a patchwork of local economic development organizations.
