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Below are some Commonwealth of Pennsylvania links that may be of interest to local businesses and residents. Please also check the Northside, City of Pittsburgh, County/Regional and National/Federal links to the right. If you feel that more should be added to this list, please contact Mila Nguyen at the Northside Community Development Fund nguyen@nscdfund.org. Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development The mission of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is to foster opportunities for businesses and communities to succeed and thrive in a global economy, thereby enabling Pennsylvanians to achieve a superior quality of life. Pennsylvania is a technology-driven state. In keeping with this focus, Invent PA provides easy-to-access online programs, initiatives, and assistance for businesses, communities, and individuals. Explore InventPA.com - the official site of the PA Department of Community and Economic Development - and discover how Pennsylvania is your partner in “Inventing the Future.”
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Our mission is to improve the quality of life and economic security for Pennsylvania workers and businesses, encourage labor-management cooperation and prepare the Commonwealth's workforce for the jobs of the future. The Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) is among the top 50 largest employers in Pennsylvania, with more than 6,000 employees in 200 offices statewide. Established in 1913, the Department originally inspected the working conditions in factories around the state. Over time, the Department's responsibilities expanded. L&I administers benefits to unemployed individuals, workers' compensation to individuals with job related injuries, and provides vocational rehabilitation to individuals with disabilities. The Department prepares job seekers for the global workforce through employment and job training services for adult, youth, older workers, and dislocated workers. In addition, L&I enforces various laws and safety standards in the workplace and administers the Commonwealth's programs for community service by young Pennsylvanians.
L&I also promotes economic development and an improved business climate through a variety of initiatives and programs to help Pennsylvania's workforce remain world-class and globally competitive.
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue The PA Department of Revenue originated in 1927 and began operating in 1929. Its mission is to administer the tax laws of the Commonwealth in a fair and equitable manner. The Department of Revenue also administers the Pennsylvania State Lottery, which generates funds for programs that benefit older Pennsylvanians. The Department is responsible for collecting Personal Income Tax, Sales and Use Tax, all corporate taxes, Inheritance Tax, Realty Transfer Tax, Motor Fuel Taxes, and all other state taxes. In addition, the Department collects the Local Sales Tax for Allegheny and Philadelphia counties, the Public Transportation Assistance (PTA) Tax, and funds for the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (PICA).
The Department also administers the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program and the Public
Utility Realty Tax reimbursement, prepares the tax expenditure portion of the Governor’s Budget, licenses small games of chance, distributors and manufacturers.
Pennsylvania Department of State Under the leadership of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, themission of the Department of State is to promote the integrity of the electoral process, to provide the initial infrastructure for economic development through corporate organizations and transactions, and to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.The Department will encourage the highest standards of ethics and competence in the areas of election, campaign finance, notarization, professional and occupational licensure, charitable solicitation, and professional boxing and wrestling.Through the implementation of the latest technology, the Department will provide exceptional public service and will remain a leader in all regulatory and enforcement policies and practices aimed at protecting every resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Open for Business Pennsylvania Open for Business is the result of the Commonwealth's effort to make Pennsylvania the easiest place in the world to start, sustain and expand a business. This web site gives entrepreneurs "one door" access to business information. Entrepreneurs can explore financial options, download many of the important forms necessary to start and expand a business, and electronically register a business with the Pennsylvania Departments of Labor and Industry, Revenue, and State.
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