Governor Shapiro Announces $39M in New PA SITES Investments

Governor Shapiro's $39 Million Initiative to Boost Pennsylvania's Economic Growth

"Speed matters. This has been an excellent program."

"Over the past two years, we’ve seen firsthand Governor Shapiro’s commitment to strengthening Pennsylvania’s economy, supporting working families, and creating opportunities in every corner of our Commonwealth."

Harrisburg, PA – In a significant move to stimulate economic development across Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro and DCED Secretary Rick Siger have unveiled over $39 million in new investments through the PA SITES program. These funds are allocated to 11 projects aimed at preparing land for development, attracting businesses, and creating numerous well-paying jobs throughout the state.

The PA SITES initiative, a part of Governor Shapiro's comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, has secured $500 million, including $400 million specifically for PA SITES, in the 2024–25 bipartisan budget.

A notable project under this investment is the transformation of a 230-acre former coal mine in Mayfield into a manufacturing and logistics hub, thanks to a $6 million grant. This project involves extensive grading and utility installations to ready the site for new facilities.

Since its inception, the Shapiro Administration has committed $113.6 million to PA SITES, supporting 29 projects that turn underutilized areas into ready-to-build sites. These efforts are designed to ensure Pennsylvania remains competitive in attracting business expansions and investments.

What Stakeholders are Saying

DCED Secretary Rick Siger: “Pennsylvania has many of the resources companies are looking for to grow – a skilled workforce, abundant natural resources, and a strategic location – but for too long, we lacked the ready-to-build sites that growing businesses need to make Pennsylvania their home. The Governor created the PA SITES program as part of our 10-Year Economic Development Strategy to fix that — and these projects will create good jobs, expand opportunity, and strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy for years to come.”

Mark Powell, President, Century Land Development: “I’ll tell you — the Office of Transformation and Opportunity — can’t say enough good things about them. Speed matters. This has been an excellent program — we’re moving dirt, getting a lot of inquiries about the site, and now that work is underway, we’ve got the community’s attention and we’re on our way.”

Kristin Magnotta, Director of the Lackawanna County Department of Planning and Economic Development: “Lackawanna County is on the brink of growth in various areas, and we are excited to embrace this opportunity to help our communities thrive and keep our residents employed in family-sustaining jobs. What makes this project particularly special is its reclamation of old coal mine-scarred lands through the AMLER program, transforming these areas into fruitful development sites. The PA SITES program provides the resources needed to ensure that Pennsylvania and Lackawanna County have available shovel-ready sites to compete for major industries. The support from the state gives lands such as these a second chance at life — creating opportunities for growth, living wages, and solid employment for our residents.”

For a comprehensive list of funded projects and more information about the PA SITES initiative, visit the official PA SITES website.