Partners

The Adams County Economic Development Corporation is a private, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing county-wide economic development services to benefit the citizens of Adams County. Our programs are designed to assist existing employers and also to attract new employers to our area. Our aim is to assist with job creation and job sustaining projects.

Team Pennsylvania CareerLink is a cooperative effort to provide one-stop delivery of career services to job seekers, employers and other Interested Individuals. These services are also available in your local Pennsylvania CareerLink office or participating agency.

Catalyst Connection is southwestern Pennsylvania's strategic partner for manufacturing business assistance and operational expertise, working with clients to identify opportunities for growth through more efficient and effective manufacturing operations.

Our agency is the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation. We do business as Cumberland County Economic Development and as the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau. The Cumberland EDC serves as both the authorized economic development agency and the authorized tourism promotion agency, for the County of Cumberland.

The Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center is an economic development organization created to help manufacturers in the Philadelphia region compete and grow. We are part of the National Manufacturing Extension Partnership which primarily supports small and medium-sized manufacturers. We also work with state and local organizations dedicated to business development.

DCED provides funding for the Industrial Resources Centers(like MANTEC) as well as public resources for manufacturers--WEDnet and CJT training dollars, low cost loans and overseas trade support.

This quick guide will take you through the basics of all the business financing programs in the Department of Community and Economic Development. To find your funding source and see if you’re eligible, consult the chart below. All programs follow the chart in alphabetical order. Need more information on the program? Detailed guidelines are available at newPA.com.

The most recently organized of the group and its non-profit development vehicle, DCEDC is a non-profit development corporation poised to partner in real estate development projects and to channel grant funding to municipalities and organizations in need of community and economic development assistance. A major activity of the corporation is the implementation of the Team Pennsylvania program; a state-wide initiative designed to retain and grow existing businesses as well as to attract new ones through a sophisticated internet based business resource network and business calling program. The corporation, which has partnered with the City of Harrisburg in this effort, is a member of SouthCentral Team Pennsylvania, Inc., which also consists of the economic development corporations representing neighboring Cumberland,York, Lebanon, Adams, Franklin and Perry Counties.

The Economic Development Company of Lancaster County (EDC) was founded in 1960 making it the oldest economic development organization in Lancaster County, PA. EDC is a private not-for-profit economic development organization serving businesses within the county, as well as those wishing to relocate here. EDC and its sister organization, EDC Finance Corporation, assist large and small community, business and agricultural development projects with business resources and possible financing assistance. Certified as an Industrial Development Corporation and Area Loan Organization by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, EDC and EDC Finance provide access to federal, state and local business and agricultural funding including loans, grants, tax credits and tax abatements.

The FCADC is charged with formulating, implementing, and promoting a comprehensive countywide economic development strategy. The Corporation strives to create an atmosphere that nourishes planned growth and family sustainable employment opportunities.

The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism focuses on a broad range of activities and support for both businesses and communities. We provide opportunities for members to make an impact on critical business and community issues. Together with other talented leaders in business, community, and government, Chamber members and professional staff work to make Fulton County a better place to work, live, and play by building leading businesses and building leading communities.

Economic and workforce development for Fulton County

Welcome to the Funding & Program Finder, the most popular tool on our site for entrepreneurs and business owners! If you’re seeking funding for a business venture, community project or site revitalization in Pennsylvania, the Funding & Program Finder puts the information you need right at your fingertips. Your search will return all of the grants, loans, and initiatives offered through the Department of Community and Economic Development that may be relevant to your initiative.

The Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit community service organization dedicated to promoting and strengthening quality of life by providing programs that enhance economic and civic well being.

The Chamber serves its members and community through a variety of organizations and committees, is directed by a 22-person Board of Directors, and is staffed by 11 full-time and 1 part-time employees. The Chamber fosters business, economic, and community growth through proactive leadership in the greater Chambersburg area. Through more than nine decades of service, the Chamber remains an advocate for the local econmic health of the community through the support of its affiliate organizations and committees.

The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization that prospers through its partnerships with area schools, businesses and organizations. It is through these types of collaborations that the Chamber is able to provide its members with the tools they need to succeed in the Hanover area.

The Harrisburg Regional Chamber is the lead organization for promoting and implementing business and economic development in central Pennsylvania's Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties. Our job is to develop and market the distinctive assets of the region, attract and retain new business investment, and provide a unified voice for our business members and investors. The mission of the Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is to be a catalyst for business attraction, creation, and expansion in the Harrisburg region.

IMC is the TOTAL RESOURCE for Central Pennsylvania Manufacturers who want to improve their competitiveness, profitability and productivity.

Improving the Competitiveness of Pennsylvania Manufacturers The IRC Network represents the seven private, non-profit Industrial Resource Centers located strategically throughout the Commonwealth. These Centers were established to help small- and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) respond to changing markets, new technology and the competitive pressures of today’s global economy.

Two of the central goals of Lancaster Workforce Investment Board are: 1). To help individuals in the community to find long-term positions and remain assets to their employers, and 2). To aid employers in finding the right candidates to fill their vacancies and to encourage companies to retain their employees and their competitiveness in their industry through education and skills training for incumbent workers.

As a leading business association in the Lebanon Valley, be an assertive, independent advocate of business interests through service to our diverse membership.

The Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) is a not-for-profit regional economic development organization that works with area businesses and the community at large to strengthen existing business and create an environment in which new companies can flourish.

The Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central PA (LSGPA) has been formed to accelerate economic growth and job creation through commercialization of discoveries in the life sciences. A public/private venture with input and resources from government, business, universities, and economic development partners, it services a wide geographic area built upon the research base provided by Penn State University, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and Lehigh University. LSGPA intends to meet its goals through seed funding, incubation and business services, accelerated technology transfer, shared lab and equipment opportunities, gap funding for new startups, patent protection funding, relocation assistance, and workforce development.

Our Mission is to provide valuable services to our members, and to be an effective advocate for the interests of the manufacturing community in the South Central Pennsylvania region.

Manufacturers Resource Center is a private, non-profit corporation that helps small and mid-sized manufacturers increase their competitiveness by providing them with consulting, education, and strategic partnering. Serving Berks, Lehigh, Carbon, Northampton and northern portions of Montgomery county.

An MEP affiliate and Industrial Resource Center, NEPIRC is the resource for manufacturers in the northeastern region of Pennsylvania. Serving Monroe, Columbia, Pike, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Sullivan, Wyoming, Wayne, Susquehanna, Bradford, and Tioga counties.

The technical resource for small manufacturers in the 13 counties of northwest Pennsylvania

PENNTAP helps Pennsylvania small business improve competitiveness by providing free technical assistance to help resolve specific technical needs.

Would you like to reduce your workers' compensation premiums by 5% each year? More than 5,000 PA employers have already saved over $119 million in insurance premiums by setting up a workplace safety committee that meets the requirements for state certification.

Manufacturing for the alternative energy development markets including Wind, Nuclear, Geothermal, Solar, Hydro-electric, Biofuels, and Energy Efficiency opportunities, as well as the traditional energy market. In one convenient locale – South Central Pennsylvania – our manufacturing companies have the latest production equipment, technical expertise and years of experience actually making key components in each of these energy sectors.

Pennsylvania College of Technology became an affiliate of The Pennsylvania State University in 1989, after establishing a national reputation for education supporting workforce development, first as a technical institute and later as a community college. Today, Penn College is a special mission affiliate of Penn State, committed to applied technology education.

SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) is a regional multi-county development agency which, under the guidance of a public policy board, provides leadership, expertise and services to communities, businesses, institutions and residents. SEDA-COG seeks to enhance growth opportunities in an environmentally sensitive manner while retaining the region's predominantly rural character. The organization is both a direct service provider and a link to other resources that can be applied to a wide range of community and economic needs. SEDA-COG is also an advocate for the interests of its communities at the state and federal levels. SEDA-COG's strengths include a county-based policy board representing both public and private interests, a high level of staff expertise, a commitment to innovation and the flexibility to respond to new opportunities and challenges.

We are the South Central Workforce Investment Board (SCWIB), a business-led board that provides the leadership and resources necessary to encourage a flourishing workforce and companywide economic well-being. Our organization stems from the Workforce Investment Act and other grant-funded programs and our mission is simple: to provide the leadership necessary to develop, direct and promote a comprehensive network of resources and services for area businesses as well as adults and youth looking for employment.

The mission of the Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission (SAP&DC) is to address human resource development, encourage the creation and retention of jobs, and actively seek to improve the quality of life for the residents of the Southern Alleghenies Region, including Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset Counties.

Pennsylvania offers a wide array of financial and technical assistance programs to provide the necessary tools to retain, expand and attract business.

The Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania is a 100% member-funded, non-profit 501C(6) organization dedicated to the growth and success of the technology community within a 24+ county region of central Pennsylvania. TCCP's four full-time employees and small army of more than 100 committee volunteers work together on initiatives, events and projects to accomplish our mission. The Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania is the region's catalyst for sustained growth in technology business development. We lead strategies that build strong industry partnerships, robust technology infrastructures, and strengthen our technology workforce in order to discover, demonstrate and deploy advanced technology and innovations across the region and state. For the benefit of its members and our region, the Council leads TechQuest Pennsylvania and its TechQuest Internship, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Group, the Pennsylvania Security Management Group, The Pennsylvania Health Information Exchange, and the Pennsylvania Institute for Homeland and Defense Technology and its MIX 2008.

The Family Business Center (FBC) was founded in 1985 as a non-profit organization. The FBC has enjoyed a decade of success in actively assisting family businesses 'prepare for tomorrow.' Currently, the FBC is one of the largest and oldest family business centers in the nation with members having collective revenues of almost $1 billion and employing almost 10,000 people in south central Pennsylvania. Actively involved members and sponsors have been a key to the Center's success. In addition, the FBC's corporate sponsors - BarleySnyder, Fulton Bank, Glatfelter Insurance Group, McKonly & Asbury, and MANTEC, Inc. - help to set the direction and scope of the FBC's educational programs. For its members, the Center provides half-day seminars, small problem-solving groups, access to a resource library, consultation on management issues, a family business publication, membership director and networking opportunities.

The Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the catalyst for creating business vitality and growth by connecting business and community.

World Trade Center Harrisburg provides import and export support. Member of the World Trade Center Association.

The York County Chamber of Commerce is an independent, private, non-profit business organization financed by member firms and individuals to develop business and to advance the York community. The Chamber is a community problem solver adding a voice for reason, cooperation and constructive change. We promote our community and its total economy and we strive to improve the quality of life for all our citizens. Membership in the Chamber is an investment in your business' development and the economic health of York County.

The mission of the YCEDC is to work with both public and private sectors to be the leading resource for economic development activity relating to job creation, job retention and an increased economic base within York County.