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    Office of Transformation & Opportunity

    Focused on making Pennsylvania the most business-friendly state in the U.S.

    The Office of Transformation & Opportunity (OTO) strengthens the Commonwealth’s long-term competitiveness and supports strategic industries that drive economic growth and prosperity.  By coordinating across state agencies and proactively engaging businesses, OTO ensures that the Commonwealth is anticipating and responding to business-owners' needs across Pennsylvania.  OTO was established under Executive Order 2023-05.

    What We Do

    Your First Point of Contact

    OTO acts as a central point of contact for businesses operating or expanding in the Commonwealth. Our team combines the Governor's Office vantage point with deep agency domain expertise to connect businesses with answers.

    Contact Us

    Permitting Fast Track

    For projects driving significant economic impact, our Fast Track Program accelerates progress by streamlining complex, multi-agency permitting. By coordinating across agencies at the earliest stages, we cut through red tape and ensure alignment.

    Apply to Fast Track

    Cross-Industry Project Assistance

    OTO partners with agencies like PennDOT and DEP to deliver fast, transparent support for businesses. From agriculture to energy, we've assisted projects across industries to keep projects moving.

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    Pennsylvania needs a government that works more quickly, one that is able to figure out a way to get to yes.”

    — Governor Josh Shapiro

    Our Strategic Priorities

    • Solve problems and address bottlenecks that impact the business communities’ interaction with the Commonwealth
    • Help lead a coordinated effort to develop and implement the Commonwealth’s economic development and innovation strategy
    • Design and implement a Performance Management System and other data visualization tools for the Governor’s Office
    • Serve as a single point of contact for businesses as they navigate complex projects that require coordination amongst multiple state agencies
    Read the 2024 Annual Report
    Read the 2023 Annual Report