Department of Community and Economic Development helps PA Small Businesses Grow, Expand into the International Marketplace

HARRISBURG, PA, October 15, 2024 – The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced it is accepting applications for $800,000 in funding through its Global Access Program to help eligible small businesses in Pennsylvania export their products. Applications will be accepted until the available funding is depleted. The Global Access Program (GAP) is designed to provide flexibility and encourage approved applicants to innovatively use funds to meet their specific international marketing needs. Funds can be used by companies for overseas and domestic trade show participation, foreign market sales trips, translation/interpreter fees, shipping sample products, and more. “The Shapiro Administration is making meaningful investments to help position Pennsylvania as an economic leader, and the Global Access Program is another tool that is helping us do just that,” said David Briel,…