May 06, 2025 - Bedford, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the Commonwealth is investing $64 million in 11 projects through the first round of the PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) program to build shovel-ready industrial sites across the Commonwealth in order to attract businesses, investment, and good-paying jobs to Pennsylvania. Governor Shapiro and Secretary Siger made today's PA SITES announcement in Bedford, where the Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) is receiving a $2.8 million grant from the program to develop Area 1 and 2 of a 151-acre site into the Bedford County Business Park III. These areas will consist of nine lots ranging in size from 20.9 acres to 1 acre. BCDA will use the funds to make site improvements, including extending water and sewer lines and grading parcels. PA SITES is helping create shovel-ready sites across the Commonwealth in order to spur economic growth for all Pennsylvanians.Governor Shapiro and his Administration developed PA SITES after soliciting feedback from national site selectors who help companies decide where to relocate and grow. Governor Shapiro worked across the aisle to secure $500 million dollars for site development in his 2024-25 budget, including $400 million for PA SITES. As a result of successful program and Governor Shapiro's advocacy, Pennsylvania was rated the top state in the Northeast for Regional Economic Competitiveness by Site Selector Magazine.Speaker list:Jeffrey Crist, Chair, Bedford County Development Association Governor Josh ShapiroBette Slayton, President and CEO, Bedford County Development AssociationSecretary Rick Siger, PA Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentMike Stiles, Commissioner & Chair, Bedford County
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