May 13, 2025 - Carlisle, PA
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced today that a major investment from the Shapiro-Davis Administration will transform a former industrial property in downtown Carlisle to prepare the site for new businesses and housing, helping to create jobs and revitalize an important gateway to the historic city.This investment in Carlisle is part of the Governor's first round of PA SITES funding - a total of $64 million awarded to 11 strategic sites across the Commonwealth."The business community is ready - they want to invest in Pennsylvania, and now we've got to do our part to make it happen," said Davis. "The Shapiro-Davis Administration is laser-focused on making Pennsylvania as competitive as possible, and these investments through the PA SITES program are part of our strategy."The project is receiving a $6,136,698 grant and $4,091,132 loan to redevelop the former Frog, Switch & Manufacturing Company property and includes environmental assessment and remediation, asbestos abatement, demolition of approximately 40 existing buildings and site improvements.Speakers Include:Cumberland County Commissioner Kelly NeidererLt. Gov. Austin DavisCarlisle Mayor Sean ShultzAndrew Notarfrancesco (Real Estate Collaborative)Darrell Ruth, CEO from Frog, Switch