HARRISBURG – Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) will be joined by Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity and others to celebrate the launch of the Max Manufacturing Initiative Act on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m., at HAMR Industries in Neighborhood 91, 1300 Clinton Road, Suite 300, Clinton. There will be a walking tour of HAMR Industries, Metal Powder Works and Cumberland Additive upon the conclusion of the speaking portion of the event.
The Max Manufacturing Initiative Act, spearheaded by Robinson, promotes innovation and economic growth by facilitating collaboration between universities and engineering firms. This new law establishes public-private partnerships through a grant and loan program, supporting shared research facilities, cutting-edge equipment and incentives to attract high-tech industries to Pennsylvania. The initiative aims to create jobs, boost local businesses and drive advancements in high-value manufacturing.
The event will feature remarks from:
- Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37),
- Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity,
- Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-44),
- Rep. Anita Kulik (D-45),
- Christina Cassotis, CEO of the Allegheny County Airport Authority,
- Alex Halper, senior vice president of government affairs for the PA Chamber of Business and Industry,
- David Taylor, president and CEO of the PA Manufacturers’ Association,
- Chris Heck, president of the Airport Area Chamber of Commerce,
- Dr. Sandra DeVincent Wolf, executive director of Manufacturing Futures Institute at Carnegie Mellon University,
- John Barnes, The Barnes Global Advisors president and Neighborhood 91 strategic advisor.
CONTACT:
Kevin Battle, 412-643-3020