Governor Tom Corbett today announced new efforts to provide equal footing for small businesses and small veteran-owned businesses in competing for state contracting opportunities and bidding as prime contractors. Announcing the creation of the Small Business Procurement Initiative and the expansion of the Small Diverse Business Program, Corbett praised the contributions of small businesses to the economy and those of veterans to the nation.

Governor Corbett Expands State Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

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First Lady Susan Corbett Highlights Opening Doors Initiative

Harrisburg - Governor Tom Corbett today ceremonially signed the Firefighter Grant Program law, also known as Senate Bill 866, providing grant money for Pennsylvania's fire, ambulance and emergency companies. "Since that day in 1736, when Benjamin Franklin organized the first fire brigade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been blessed with a rich tradition of volunteers,'' Corbett said.

Governor Corbett Signs Law Helping PA Fire and Emergency Companies

Harrisburg - Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett today toured the SHINE (Schools and Homes in Education) Career Academy, an after-school program at Carbon Career and Technical Institute that serves sixth- through eighth-grade students. The program provides students with important educational and hands-on skills to prepare them for the future.

First Lady Susan Corbett Highlights Opening Doors Initiative During   Visit to Innovative After-School Program in Carbon County

Harrisburg - Governor Tom Corbett today announced that Act 13, along with greatly enhancing environmental standards to ensure the protection of our natural resources, has generated more than $204.2 million through the new impact fee. Most of this money will be distributed directly to local communities across the state.

Marcellus Shale Impact Fee Brings in More Than $204 Million for Pennsylvania Communities

Bethel - Governor Tom Corbett spoke today at the groundbreaking ceremony for a future PetSmart distribution center in Bethel, Berks County, which will create hundreds of new jobs for Pennsylvanians. Partnering with the state, PetSmart will build an 870,000 square foot distribution center that will serve 260 retail locations in 11 states as well as eastern Canada. The distribution center will be operational by 2014.

Governor Corbett Expands State Contracting Opportunities for Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

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