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Promising to have the backs of the local business and labor sector amid the COVID-19 pandemic, two state lawmakers and a Lycoming County commissioner delivered a message of optimism Tuesday to leaders of business and industry.
Commissioner Scott Metzger, chairman; state Sen. Gene Yaw, R-Loyalsock Township, and state Rep. Joseph Hamm, R- Hepburn Township each expressed their hopes as they work to deliver business-sustaining relief funding to many of those gathered for the 135th annual meeting of the Williamsport/Lycoming County Chamber of Commerce.
“I wake up and I feel like I am in the movie Groundhog Day and I’m Bill Murray,” Metzger said.
Governor Wolf Unveils Workforce and Economic Development Plan to Get Pennsylvania Back to Work
Increase investment into an aggressive business attraction marketing strategy to package and promote reshoring programs.
Support innovation and entrepreneurs by developing a funding strategy to foster the creation of new companies and attract and retain talent in Pennsylvania.
Provide strategic financial planning opportunities for municipalities so that they can address the revenue losses experienced during the pandemic and prepare for potential future economic disruptions:
Expand Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) to provide additional services to municipalities.
Expand and Reform Act 47.
Expand Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP).
Ensure Reliable Broadband for All Pennsylvanians
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6.4 million doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in PA. EVERY ADULT is eligible for vaccination starting April 13. Learn more. ×
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