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Gov. Tom Wolf announced a $3.8 million investment, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, to create and retain more than 100 jobs, grow manufacturing and support small diverse businesses in Bedford and Huntingdon counties.
The funds are part of the $300 million Coal Communities Commitment program to support coal communities in the pandemic recovery, create new jobs and opportunities and expand industry sectors.
Bedford County will receive $2.6 million to construct a 24,000-square-foot, multi-tenant building at Bedford County Business Park to support manufacturing businesses. The grant is generating a $640,000 local investment and is expected to retain 36 jobs and create 46 additional positions.
Juniata College in Huntingdon County will receive $1.2 million to renovate and expand the capacity of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. The expansion will provide new space to be used by several local businesses. Matched with $290,000 locally, the project is expected to create or retain 25 jobs.