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April 02, 2025 - Bethlehem, PA

Governor Shapiro Invests in Pennsylvania Businesses and Main Streets as the Federal Government Raises Taxes and Prices

Governor Josh Shapiro visited Fegley's Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administration's investments in Pennsylvania's small businesses and main streets - and his work to cut taxes and reduce costs for Pennsylvanians. The Shapiro Administration has committed $20 million to the Main Street Matters Program, helping small businesses and commercial corridors all across the Commonwealth. Over the past year, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has supported local economic development efforts, including $20,000 to Bethlehem City for commercial faade improvements, $146,500 for remediation of a blighted property in Bethlehem's Enterprise Zone, and multiple Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) grants to support community development in Bethlehem City. Additionally, last fall, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) awarded more than $516,000 in research and marketing grants to boost sales, production, and quality in Pennsylvania’s craft beer and malt beverage industry.

During his visit, Governor Shapiro highlighted the harmful impact of new federal tariffs, which threaten to raise costs for businesses and put key industries - such as Pennsylvania's craft beer industry - at risk. With more than 500 craft breweries across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania is a national leader in craft beer production, supporting thousands of jobs and generating millions in economic impact. Since taking office, the Governor has prioritized investments to help craft brewers expand, modernize, and reach new markets. His Administration remains committed to lowering costs, cutting red tape, and ensuring Pennsylvania's businesses have the resources they need to compete and grow.

"Every community in Pennsylvania has a main street - places where we come together to shop at small businesses, share a meal with family or friends, or have a beer on the weekends - and those main streets matter. While my Administration invests in our main streets, Washington is making it harder for the small businesses that line them to succeed bydriving up their costs and increasing taxes," said Governor Shapiro. "The new federal tariffs going into effect today are a tax on our businesses and our consumers that will drive up costs for everyone - they'll even make beer more expensive. Here in Pennsylvania, instead of raising costs, we're cutting costs for our businesses and consumers, and focusing on smart, strategic investments that create opportunity and grow our economy."



List of Speakers:
Jeff Fegley, owner of Fegley's Brew Works
Governor Josh Shapiro
Beau Baden, owner of Sherman Street Beer Company
Bethlehem Mayor Willie Reynolds
Senator Lisa Boscola
Representative Steve Samuelson
Representative Jeanne McNeill



Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_01.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_02.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_03.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_04.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_05.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_06.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_07.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_08.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_09.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_10.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_11.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_12.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_13.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_14.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_15.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_16.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_17.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_18.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_19.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_20.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_21.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_22.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_23.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_24.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_25.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_26.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_27.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro visited Fegleys Brew Works in the Lehigh Valley to highlight his Administrations work to grow Pennsylvanias economy and support our small businesses and Main Streets. ..Governor Shapiro created the Main Street Matters initiative and secured $20 million for Pennsylvania main streets in 2024 and hes cut taxes and reduced costs repeatedly for Pennsylvania businesses and consumers alike. . .The Shapiro Administrations investments and tax cuts come as new federal tariffs will create significant challenges for Pennsylvanias businesses including craft brewers by imposing a tax that increases costs and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27523_gov_tariffs_28.JPEG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>