Senator Santarsiero Announces $400,000 in Awards to Local Businesses Through COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program

May 5, 2020

BUCKS COUNTY –  May 5, 2020 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced the award of $400,000 to four businesses in his district from Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA).

Briarwood Recreation located in Furlong, Baldwin Publishing located in Washington Crossing, Gemini Plastics located in Fallsington, and Roger S. Wright Furniture located in Hilltown Township each received the maximum amount of $100,000 through this program.  

“I was pleased to see four local businesses in my district receive funding from DCED,” said Sen. Santarsiero.  “With each round of CWCA funding, more and more businesses are receiving the resources they need to support their businesses during these unprecedented times.  I encourage local businesses to continue to apply for these, and other resources, made available through the state.” 

The CWCA Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) and provides critical working capital financing to small businesses located within the Commonwealth that are adversely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.  For more information on the CWCA program, visit the DCED website.

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Senator Santarsiero Announces $375,000 in Awards to Local Businesses Through COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program

April 27, 2020

BUCKS COUNTY – April 27, 2020 – State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced the award of $375,000 to four businesses in his district from Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA).

J.B. Kimmel & Company located in Sellersville Borough, Kalaimagal Corporation located in Falls Township, and Curious Kids Inc in New Britain Township each received $100,000, which is the maximum amount that can be paid through this program.  Maryanne Pastry Shoppe, Inc. in Doylestown Borough received $75,000.  

“I am thrilled to see four businesses in my district receive these much needed funds through the CWCA program,” said Sen. Santarsiero.  “There is still much more that needs to be done to help our local businesses.  I hope to see additional funds from the state and federal governments quickly made available to businesses in need.” 

The CWCA Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) and provides critical working capital financing to small businesses located within the Commonwealth that are adversely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.  For more information on the CWCA program, visit the DCED website.

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