ALLENTOWN, PA – Today, Senator Nick Miller hosted a roundtable discussion on startups and small businesses with the Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, the Allentown Economic Development Corporation and local business leaders.
This legislative roundtable focused on state programs and legislative policies designed to support novel business creation, create successful career paths and encourage economic growth.
“Today’s roundtable highlights how Pennsylvania is driving innovation and creating opportunity by supporting small businesses and supporting new business development,” said Senator Miller. “These conversations help us bring fresh ideas to Harrisburg to drive policy that strengthens entrepreneurship and job creation. We thank AEDC for hosting today’s event, our co-chairs Senators Phillips-Hill, Representative Friel, along with Berstein of the PA Chamber, and all participants for contributing to this important dialogue.”
“Pennsylvania has made significant progress in recent years as leaders in both parties remain focused on pro-growth reforms that strengthen our competitiveness,” said Luke Bernstein, president and CEO of the PA Chamber of Business and Industry. “The work of the Competitiveness Caucus has helped create this momentum, leading efforts to modernize our tax code to support startups and small businesses, streamline permitting and regulatory reviews, and invest in our workforce. Conversations like this roundtable – taking place in communities across the commonwealth – are essential to identifying what’s working and what still needs attention, ensuring Pennsylvania remains a place where businesses can start, grow and succeed.” successes.”
“For more than 35 years, the Allentown Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Bridgeworks Enterprise Center has supported local entrepreneurs, especially those innovating in the manufacturing sector,” said Scott Unger, executive director of the Allentown Economic Development Corporation. “We are proud to host this significant roundtable discussion to highlight how supporting start-ups fosters innovation and strengthens our regional economy.”
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