January 24, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity within the Governor's Office and the Economic Development Strategy Group. This newly created office will be a one-stop-shop for businesses looking to grow and will work to aggressively reignite Pennsylvania's economy - fostering innovation, supporting transformational economic development, and creating real opportunity for businesses and workers alike in our Commonwealth, particularly in communities that have too often been left behind. As part of this announcement, Governor Shapiro named Pennsylvania business leader and entrepreneur Ben Kirshner to the role of Chief Transformation and Opportunity Officer. The Governor's executive order to create this office and bring in a business leader to serve as Chief Transformation and Opportunity Officer underscores how building an economy that works for all is a key priority for his Administration. On day one, Governor Shapiro demonstrated his commitment to creating economic growth and success here in Pennsylvania by taking action to open the doors of opportunity to workers without college degrees. Now, with this new executive order, Governor Shapiro is sending a clear message that Pennsylvania is open for business and that the Commonwealth will work more quickly and find a way to get to yes in order to spur real economic development. List of Speakers:Governor Josh ShapiroRick Siger - Acting Secretary, Dept. Of Community and Economic Development (DCED)Ben Kirshner - Chief Transformation and Opportunity Officer, Office of the GovernorLuke Bernstein - President & CEO, PA Chamber of Business and IndustryGrace McGregor - Director of Strategy and Operations, McGregor IndustriesAngela Ferritto - Pennsylvania AFL-CIO PresidentFarnam Jahanian - President, Carnegie Mellon University
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