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April 3, 2020
During a COVID-19 press briefing today Governor Tom Wolf recommended that all Pennsylvanians wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life-sustaining reasons. As COVID-19 cases steadily rise in the state, Gov. Wolf stressed the need to intensify all measures to help stop the spread of the virus. “Two days ago, I amplified our social distancing efforts by instituting a statewide stay-at-home order, and today I am asking all Pennsylvanians to wear a mask any time they leave ... View Article
April 2, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2020. Harrisburg, PA – Today, on National Census Day, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin reminded all Pennsylvanians to be a good neighbor and respond to the 2020 Census. “We’re committed to working together to make sure all Pennsylvanians are counted in the Census. said Sec. Davin. “Now more than ever, our representation and billions of dollars of funding for critical resources depend on an accurate count of all Pennsylvanians, no matter who they ... View Article
April 2, 2020
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that the exemption application process for businesses created in response to Governor Tom Wolf and Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine’s orders to mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, will close on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 5:00 PM. “With just a few days remaining to apply for an exemption, we encourage businesses who think they may be applicable to look at our ... View Article
April 1, 2020
Wyomissing, PA – In an effort to assist its employees with unexpected financial burdens faced during the current COVID-19 crisis, Tompkins Financial is offering a discount loan program to non-executive employees who have encountered increased expenses or decreased income. These include spouse or domestic partner’s job loss, and unexpected costs for elder care or child care. In addition, Tompkins has instituted a premium of up to 25% additional pay for employees whose essential work requires them to be on-site. “Banks ... View Article
March 27, 2020
PAEDCO to issue grants to qualifying business owners within the Borough of Phoenixville to assist in rent relief during the COVID-19 pandemic up to $10,000 in grants. To apply qualifying businesses must provide: -Business name -Contact information -Landlord point of contact -Lease agreement -Please explain why you do not qualify for other assistance under SBA guidelines -Is the business owner occupied? Yes or No PAEDO will provide the following: -Rent relief on a month to month ... View Article
