State Office

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

DCED is Pennsylvania’s lead agency for business investment, community development, and site readiness, marketed through the PA Get It Done initiative.

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Programs & Incentives

PA SITES (Strategic Investment to Enhance Sites)Site & Infrastructure

Grants and loans to prepare shovel-ready industrial and commercial sites with infrastructure and remediation.

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Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Tax CreditTax Credit

Tax credits for young technology companies operating within designated innovation zones near universities.

Pennsylvania First ProgramGrant

Flexible grants and loans supporting business expansion, relocation, and job-creation projects statewide.

Keystone Opportunity ZonesIncentive

State and local tax abatements for businesses locating in designated distressed and underused areas.

Manufacturing PA ProgramsWorkforce

Training grants and innovation support connecting manufacturers with talent and R&D resources.

Economic Briefings

This week in Pennsylvania

Seven days to 7 September 2026

  1. Governor Josh Shapiro and Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Secure $370 Million Investment from Burlington Stores Inc. to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Philadelphia, Bringing 2,000 New Jobs to the Commonwealth

    The Commonwealth is investing $30 million to support Burlington Stores’ move to Schuylkill Yards in West Philadelphia. Burlington Stores is one of the fastest growing retailers in America and operated […]

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The full Pennsylvania briefThis week, nationally

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development — Applied America