Harrisburg, PA – Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced over $39 million in new PA SITES investments for 11 projects that will prepare land for development, attract new businesses, and create hundreds of good-paying jobs across the Commonwealth.
Governor Shapiro launched the PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) program after consulting with national site selectors to help Pennsylvania compete for major business expansions and job-creating investments.
Including this new round of awards, the Shapiro Administration has invested a total of $113.6 million in PA SITES funding for 29 projects statewide, transforming underused land into shovel-ready sites that drive long-term economic growth.
Governor Shapiro and Secretary Siger made the announcement in Mayfield, where Century Development Associates, LLC received a $6 million PA SITES grant to prepare a former 230-acre coal mine for new manufacturing and logistics facilities. The project will include nearly one mile of grading and utility extensions — including natural gas, electric, water, and sanitary sewer — to make the site fully shovel-ready.
The Mayfield project represents one of many across Pennsylvania made possible by Governor Shapiro’s $500 million site development initiative, including $400 million for PA SITES, secured in the 2024–25 bipartisan budget.
Learn more about PA SITES and see the full list of funded projects.
What people are saying about Governor Shapiro’s PA SITES investments:
DCED Secretary Rick Siger: “Pennsylvania has many of the resources companies are looking for to grow – a skilled workforce, abundant natural resources, and a strategic location – but for too long, we lacked the ready-to-build sites that growing businesses need to make Pennsylvania their home. The Governor created the PA SITES program as part of our 10-Year Economic Development Strategy to fix that — and these projects will create good jobs, expand opportunity, and strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy for years to come.”
Mark Powell, President, Century Land Development: “I’ll tell you — the Office of Transformation and Opportunity — can’t say enough good things about them. Speed matters. This has been an excellent program — we’re moving dirt, getting a lot of inquiries about the site, and now that work is underway, we’ve got the community’s attention and we’re on our way.”
Kristin Magnotta, Director of the Lackawanna County Department of Planning and Economic Development: “Lackawanna County is on the brink of growth in various areas, and we are excited to embrace this opportunity to help our communities thrive and keep our residents employed in family-sustaining jobs. What makes this project particularly special is its reclamation of old coal mine-scarred lands through the AMLER program, transforming these areas into fruitful development sites. The PA SITES program provides the resources needed to ensure that Pennsylvania and Lackawanna County have available shovel-ready sites to compete for major industries. The support from the state gives lands such as these a second chance at life — creating opportunities for growth, living wages, and solid employment for our residents.”
Commissioner Bill Gaughan, Board of Commissioners, Lackawanna County: “Over the past two years, we’ve seen firsthand Governor Shapiro’s commitment to strengthening Pennsylvania’s economy, supporting working families, and creating opportunities in every corner of our Commonwealth. Here in Lackawanna County, that commitment isn’t just words — it’s action, it’s investment, and it’s a clear vision that Pennsylvania can and must compete to attract new businesses, new industries, and good-paying, family-sustaining jobs.”
Representative Kyle Mullins: "Lackawanna County is the right place for this investment — we’ve got a workforce second to none and the ideal location for industry to grow. I’m proud to welcome Governor Shapiro and Secretary Siger to our community and make it clear to our business community that they’ve got a partner in state government to help rehabilitate old mine land, create jobs, and build a better tomorrow for all of us."
What people are reading and watching about Governor Shapiro’s PA SITES announcement:
Technical.ly: Gov. Shapiro announces $39M for energy redevelopment as data centers grow
Scranton Times Tribune: Shapiro unveils $39M in new funding, $6M for Archbald, Mayfield warehouses
Times Leader: Gov. Shapiro announces PA SITES program investing than $39M in 11 projects
WVIA: In Lackawanna County visit, governor rips state Senate for failing to adopt budget
Fox 65: Governor Shapiro unveils $6M Mayfield logistics hub, part of $39M statewide initiative
28/22: Governor Shapiro announces $6M investment in Lackawanna County
WNEP: Governor Shapiro announces new funding in logistics center project in Lackawanna County
WBNG: Gov. Shapiro announces $6 million logistics center coming to Mayfield
Learn more about the Shapiro Administration’s efforts to support Pennsylvania’s workers and businesses and spur the economy in the Governor’s 2025–26 budget proposal at shapirobudget.pa.gov and discover how the Administration is creating economic opportunity to build a stronger, more competitive economy for all Pennsylvanians.
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