May 22, 2024 - Bedford, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced nearly $7 million through the Keystone Communities Program (KCP) to support 49 community improvement projects in 25 counties. The Governor and Secretary Siger made the announcement after touring small businesses in Bedford County during the Governor's week-long The Great American Getaway RV tour highlighting Pennsylvania's new tourism brand, which promotes our vibrant main streets, local small businesses, and charming towns like Bedford and encourages millions within a few hours drive to visit Pennsylvania. "I've been traveling across Pennsylvania this week, showing off our great Commonwealth and the places and people that make it so special. We've got small towns like Bedford, with a quaint main street, incredible shops, and friendly people ready to welcome travelers looking for a relaxing weekend. We've got something for every member of the family - because Pennsylvania is the Great American Getaway," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "Today, we are investing nearly $7 million through the Keystone Communities Program to support 49 projects in 25 counties - including 3 projects here in Bedford County. Keystone Communities funding supports Pennsylvania Main Streets all across the Commonwealth - and that's why my budget includes $25 million for our new Main Street Matters initiative, which builds off the Keystone Communities program to support small businesses, downtowns, and main streets all across the Commonwealth. The Main Streets Matter initiative will help us grow small businesses, support our communities, create opportunity for more Pennsylvanians, and welcome more visitors to our towns."List of Speakers:Mayor William Leibfreid, BedfordGovernor Josh ShapiroDennis Tice, Director of the Bedford County Visitors BureauSenator Patrick StefanoSecretary Rick Siger, DCED
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