DCED Visits Mon Valley

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development visited the Mon Valley to check out what has transpired after several local companies took advantage of the Neighborhood Assistance Program Tax Credit. Acting Secretary of the DCED Neil Weaver toured two Donora companies early Monday morning before heading to several other sites in the afternoon. Weaver was impressed with the way local companies used their tax credits for plant expansions and workforce development. Retal Pennsylvania, LLC is a multi- national plastics packaging manufacturer. CEO and President Darius Janulionis indicated their tax credit was used to expand plant operations to grow their footprint in the United States and is confident in the expansion because the state is standing behind them. Chris Leonard, VP Finance of Barchemy, a specialty chocolate manufacturer stated that their tax credits have also been used for expansion of their plant, but for upgrades to employee facilities also. Secretary Weaver was especially impressed with the way both companies dedicated their efforts to staying in the Mon Valley and hiring local workers.