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The official Twitter account of PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger.

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Philadelphia held NCAA Tournament games yesterday and is hosting more tomorrow. Fans from around the U.S. are coming to experience Pennsylvania’s restaurants, hotels, & attractions during one of the year’s biggest sporting events. #visitPA #MarchMadness visitpa.com/2026/ncaa-bask…
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Agriculture isn’t just part of Pennsylvania’s past—it’s key to our economic future. With nearly 48,800 farms and a $132B impact, it’s a priority industry in our Ten-Year Economic Development Strategy supporting jobs and rural communities statewide. #AgWeek #PAGetsItDone
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ICYMI: Another global tech company chose Pennsylvania. Factify has selected Pittsburgh for its first U.S. hub alongside a $73M seed round—reinforcing the region’s growing leadership in AI, enterprise software, and innovation. #PAGetsItDone ow.ly/NG3W50Yw28n
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PA agriculture drives a $132B economy and supports nearly 600K jobs. @GovernorShapiro’s budget proposes $19M in additional funding for the Agricultural Innovation Grant Program—helping farmers invest in new tech and keep our ag sector competitive. #AgWeek ow.ly/BbWW50Yw2Gq
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Another major win for PA’s life sciences sector: @TerraPower Isotopes is investing $450M to build a cancer-fighting isotope manufacturing facility in Philadelphia—creating jobs and strengthening our leadership in advanced medicine. #PAGetsItDone
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Pennsylvania’s Housing Action Plan focuses on five priorities: build more homes, preserve housing, stabilize communities, modernize planning and permitting, and strengthen coordination across partners. Expanding housing supply supports workers, families, and growth.
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From site selection to workforce connections, BusinessPA is helping international companies locate and expand in Pennsylvania—driving new investment, supporting job creation, and strengthening our global economic competitiveness. #PAGetsItDone ow.ly/rm8S50Yv0M9
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3rd in country for job growth. 9th in the U.S. for business projects and expansions. The evidence is clear—Pennsylvania’s economic development strategy is delivering results for our economy and communities. This is what it looks like when #PAGetsItDone. ow.ly/LH0x50YuGuY
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Spring fishing season is around the corner. Opening Day of Trout Season is April 4, and PA will stock 3.2M trout in streams & lakes statewide—another reminder that our outdoor recreation scene is second to none. Start planning your next trip. #VisitPA ow.ly/ohMW50YsZmC
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Small businesses succeed with strong local partners, like the 10 organizations we recently gave awards to, so they can deliver new microgrants funded through PA’s $15M Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program. #DCEDFunding ow.ly/gRpT50YsYVA
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PA is strengthening workforce pipelines. A new $4.1M investment will expand schools-to-work and pre-apprenticeship pathways statewide. Since 2023, the Shapiro Admin has registered 231 new apprenticeship programs and enrolled nearly 18,000 apprentices. pennwatch.org/4-1-million-ea…
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.@GovernorShapiro’s budget proposes $100M for Innovate in PA 2.0 to expand venture capital, support startups, and accelerate commercialization. To stay competitive, Pennsylvania must invest in innovation. Let’s show how #PAGetsItDone. #PABudget
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Building more housing is key to creating opportunity. The Westpark redevelopment in Philadelphia will deliver 327 new homes plus open space & community amenities—exactly the kind of project @GovernorShapiro’s Housing Action Plan supports. yieldpro.com/2026/03/pha-br…
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Schreiber Foods is investing $132.9M to expand in Cumberland County—another sign Pennsylvania is competing and winning in food manufacturing. Glad to join @PAAgriculture Secretary Russell Redding to highlight this investment and the jobs it supports. ow.ly/GiEl50Ys3yi
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Last week I toured X-Hab 3D to see their 3D concrete printer tech that could transform the construction industry. @GovernorShapiro’s budget calls for $100M for Innovate in PA 2.0—we must invest now to support more innovators & entrepreneurs. #PABudget ow.ly/Yt3x50YruS1
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ICYMI: Last week PIDA approved $4.1M to help growing businesses in Bucks, Erie & Lancaster counties. Since 2023, PIDA has approved $161.4M in loans, resulting in $412.7M in private investment, 1,329 new jobs, and 2,349 retained jobs. #DCEDFunding abc27.com/news/shapiro-i…
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