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Defense Industry Assistance is a program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development through the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission (PMCEC).
The program supports Pennsylvania's military installations, defense-related businesses, and military communities by providing economic development assistance, workforce development support, and Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) awareness resources. Pennsylvania's military sector generates $47. 75 billion in economic impact annually and supports 190,900 jobs statewide.
Eligible applicants include defense contractors, military community organizations, local governments, and defense-related businesses operating in Pennsylvania seeking economic development support.
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Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission (PMCEC) - PA Department of Community & Economic Development Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Military Communities The Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission (PMCEC) connects, advocates, and enhances the impact of PA’s military installations.
The Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission ( PMCEC ) supports the Governor in strengthening the military presence and value within the Commonwealth. Its mission is to advocate for all military installations, organizations, and defense-related stakeholders in Pennsylvania.
The PMCEC is dedicated to promoting and enhancing Pennsylvania’s military community, ensuring the Commonwealth remains an excellent host for military organizations, service members, civilian personnel, and their families—both now and in the future.
The PMCEC’s key focus areas address critical aspects of military support, from community engagement to workforce development, ensuring a strong and sustainable military presence in Pennsylvania. Defense Community Engagement Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Awareness Economic Development Support Workforce and Education Pipeline $47. 75 Billion in Economic Impact (FFY 2023) 190,900 Pennsylvania jobs supported $21.
8 billion in state spending (#7th) Additional Resources and Reports PMCEC Installation Reference Manual PA Military Installations Impact Reports Pennsylvania Military Installations PA Military Installations Information PA Military Installations Information Biddle ANGB (111th Attack Wing / 270th EIS) Biddle ANGB (111th Attack Wing / 270th EIS) PA Military Installations Information Naval Support Activity Philadelphia Naval Support Activity Philadelphia PA Military Installations Information Navy Yard Annex (Philadelphia Navy Yard) Navy Yard Annex (Philadelphia Navy Yard) PA Military Installations Information Fort Indiantown Gap (PA NG HQ & Training) Fort Indiantown Gap (PA NG HQ & Training) PA Military Installations Information Harrisburg ANG Base (193rd SOW) Harrisburg ANG Base (193rd SOW) PA Military Installations Information DLA Distribution Center – Susquehanna DLA Distribution Center – Susquehanna PA Military Installations Information Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg PA Military Installations Information Carlisle Barracks (Army War College) Carlisle Barracks (Army War College) PA Military Installations Information PA Military Installations Information 316th Sustainment Cmd (Expeditionary) 316th Sustainment Cmd (Expeditionary) PA Military Installations Information #4200 Pittsburgh International Airport PA Military Installations Information Pennsylvania Military Installations Select a miliary installation from the dropdown to learn more information about each location.
Pennsylvania Military Installations Biddle ANGB (111th Attack Wing / 270th EIS) Naval Support Activity Philadelphia Navy Yard Annex (Philadelphia Navy Yard) Fort Indiantown Gap (PA NG HQ & Training) Harrisburg ANG Base (193rd SOW) DLA Distribution Center – Susquehanna Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg Carlisle Barracks (Army War College) 316th Sustainment Cmd (Expeditionary) Looking to learn more about PMCEC? Reach out to defense@pa.
gov or 215. 560. 4404.
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