Job Creation Tax Credit
Provides a $1,000 tax credit/job to approved businesses that agree to create or preserve new jobs in the Commonwealth within three years. A business must agree to create at least 25 new jobs or new jobs equaling at least 20%…
Industrial Site Reuse Program
PURPOSE Provide low-interest loans and grants for environmental assessments and remediation of former industrial land. ELIGIBLE USES Phase I, II, III, environmental assessments and remediation of hazardous substances. Eligible Applicants Public and private economic development entities, private companies and real…
Housing / Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2010 Median Household Income $40,265 Median Earnings (male) $42,125 Median Earnings (female) $31,595 Total Housing Units 69,323 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2010
COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant Program
Overview
The COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant Program was established to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining occupations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hazard pay is intended to keep front-line employees working in sectors that are vital to every Pennsylvanians’ existence. The program will help employers provide hazard pay for their employees to retain current employees. This reimbursement-based grant is for employers who will be offering hazard pay over the eligible program period.
Applications will be received between July 16, 2020 and July 31, 2020.
Meeting Transcript from Public Hearing on Final HID Plan Now Available
The Schuylkill County Industrial Development Authority (SCIDA), in conjunction with the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners, the Board of Education of the Minersville Area School District, and the Boards of Supervisors for Cass and Foster Townships, held the second Public Hearing…
SCIDA Unveils Final HID Plan
The Schuylkill County Industrial Development Authority (SCIDA), in conjunction with the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners, the Board of Education of the Minersville Area School District, and the Boards of Supervisors for Cass and Foster Townships unveiled the final plan to create…
SCIDA Announces Public Hearing on Preliminary HID Plan
The Schuylkill County Industrial Development Authority (SCIDA), in conjunction with the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners, the Board of Education of the Minersville Area School District, and the Boards of Supervisors for Cass and Foster Townships, will hold a Public…
MetroAction
MetroAction is a non-profit community development organization dedicated to providing small business loans and business development assistance throughout northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA). MetroAction’s lending, training and recognition programs are helping small businesses in northeastern Pennsylvania build the strength and independence that…
SBA 7A Loans
The SBA 7A Loan Program includes financial help for businesses with special requirements. The 7(a) Loan Program is the U.S. Small Business Association’s primary program for helping start-up and existing small businesses with financing guaranteed for a variety of general…