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PA Chamber members are leading the way across Pennsylvania, creating jobs, investing in their communities, and driving innovation. Each week, we are proud to spotlight some of the latest news and accomplishments from businesses across our membership. Manufacturing U.S. Steel has received board approval for a nearly $3 billion investment in a new hot strip […]
Last week, the state House and Senate returned to Harrisburg for the final week of legislative session before the 2026 General Election, with lawmakers facing a limited window to advance legislation before Election Day. Notably, lawmakers failed to reach agreement on a handful of high-profile issues, such as skill game legalization, further data center regulation, […]
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell to 3.6 percent in September, reaching its lowest level in three years and continuing a broader trend of labor market strength across the Commonwealth. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, the rate declined one-tenth of a percentage point from August and now sits well below the national unemployment […]
Business leaders, policymakers, housing advocates, and local officials gathered Oct. 19 in Camp Hill for the PA Chamber’s inaugural Housing Summit, where participants examined how housing availability is increasingly influencing workforce development, business growth, and Pennsylvania’s long-term economic competitiveness. The event focused on a challenge affecting communities across the Commonwealth: a shortage of affordable housing […]
Allegheny County Council voted 11-4 last Tuesday to approve a paid parental leave mandate requiring employers with 15 or more employees to provide eligible workers with up to 12 weeks of paid leave following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child, among other qualifying purposes. The measure makes Allegheny County the first county in […]
PA Chamber members are leading the way across Pennsylvania, creating jobs, investing in their communities, and driving innovation. Each week, we are proud to spotlight some of the latest news and accomplishments from businesses across our membership. Higher Education Chatham University formally inaugurated Lisa Lambert as its 21st president, celebrating a leader whose more than […]
Keystone Space Collaborative (KSC), Pennsylvania’s nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the state’s space economy, has been named a finalist for the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s 2026 Tech50 Awards. “Pennsylvania has the talent, technology, and manufacturing expertise to play a leading role in the future of the space industry,” said Justine Kasznica, KSC founder and board chair. […]
Two major investments announced by pharmaceutical giants Merck and GSK are reinforcing Pennsylvania’s position as a leading life sciences hub and highlighting the Commonwealth’s growing ability to attract high-value research, manufacturing, and innovation projects. Merck plans to invest $2.9 billion through 2030, including $550 million for a new ADVANCE facility in West Point and related […]
The Pennsylvania Energy & Innovation Institute (PEII), an initiative of the PA Chamber Foundation, led a delegation from six western Pennsylvania counties to New Albany, OH, last week to examine how partnerships, infrastructure, and community engagement have helped attract responsible data center investment. The delegation included public officials, economic development leaders, educators, and private-sector representatives […]
A new survey of nearly 400 Allegheny County businesses finds the county’s proposed paid leave mandate could raise costs, reduce hiring, and push investment outside the county. Conducted in October by Pittsburgh-based CorCom Inc., the survey examined employer reactions to the paid leave proposal. The proposal would require all businesses with 15 or more employees […]