Shapiro Administration’s Business One-Stop Shop Celebrates Major Milestone, Helping 1 Million Pennsylvania Businesses

The Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) team provides free guidance to help businesses at every stage - from planning and start up to operating and expanding.

Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania is one of the best states for business and is the only Northeast state with a growing economy.

Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has competed for and won over $43 billion in private sector investments that are creating nearly 29,000 new jobs and driving economic growth across Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) surpassed helping one million users through its online Business Hub, providing meaningful tools to help entrepreneurs and business owners thrive in the Commonwealth.

BOSS was formed in October 2018 and launched its online Business Hub approximately one year later. The Business Hub provides free, online resources for all stages of businesses in one convenient location.

"From the beginning, the Shapiro Administration has worked to cut red tape for businesses and provide them with all the tools they need to succeed in the Commonwealth," said Secretary Siger. "The work that the Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop does is a terrific example of how we're fostering entrepreneurial and business success. I'm proud of the work BOSS is doing to make sure entrepreneurs and businesses can continue to flourish in the Commonwealth and remain in our communities for generations to come."

BOSS helps aspiring or new entrepreneurs, existing Pennsylvania or out-of-state businesses looking to expand here, and ensures that businesses needing licenses, permits, or forms are connected to the appropriate Commonwealth agency.

"The One-Stop Shop is a great starting point for Pennsylvanians who want to open their own business," said Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt. "It enables them to easily navigate to the Department of State's business filing site so they can register their business and get it up and running."

"The Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop is an important tool the Shapiro Administration has in our toolbelt to help position entrepreneurs for success. The resources BOSS offers can be especially helpful for Pennsylvania business owners who are learning about state tax obligations," said Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne. "We're thrilled to see that so many Pennsylvanians have benefitted from these tools. This is a key part of Governor Shapiro's work to support business owners and help them thrive in communities across the Commonwealth."

"Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania is making it easier for businesses to start, grow, and create good-paying jobs," said Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Nancy A. Walker. "Reaching one million online users is a testament to the value of connecting businesses with the resources they need to succeed. At L&I, we're building on that commitment by helping employers recruit skilled workers, invest in workforce training, and navigate their responsibilities through resources like L&I's Business Services Guide and PA CareerLink® centers across the Commonwealth. When Pennsylvania businesses succeed, Pennsylvania workers benefit."

BOSS provides the following:

• Helping Entrepreneurs - Resources for aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve their business dreams by providing the right training, guidance, and tools including writing a business plan, naming a new business, choosing a business structure, and getting business advice.
• Starting a Business - Resources to help with business registration, local registrations, permits, and zoning, as well as special registrations and professional licensing.
• Operating a Business - Resources for operating in Pennsylvania, hiring workers, business taxes, and state operating permits.
• Growing a Business - Resources to help businesses grow, including information on eCommerce, finding business experts in your area, becoming a government supplier, small diverse business information, and small business funding.

New tools and enhanced resources continue to be added by BOSS including the Business Checklist, streamlined grant capabilities, and improvements to the Business Hub platform to expand its offering of support services.

BOSS's efforts to assist businesses and help them find the tools they need to do business in Pennsylvania supports Governor Josh Shapiro's 10-year Economic Development Strategy, which was created to help the Commonwealth become a national leader in economic development, innovation, and job creation.

Pennsylvania's Business Climate and Growing Economy Is Earning National Recognition

Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has made Pennsylvania more competitive - attracting over $43 billion in private-sector investment while creating nearly 29,000 good-paying jobs across the Commonwealth and earning national recognition.

• The Commonwealth was recently ranked the top state for business in the Northeast by CNBC in its Top States for Business in America rankings ― the highest Pennsylvania has been ranked in 15 years.
• Area Development ranked Pennsylvania among the top 20 "Best States for Business" - the only Northeastern state to make the list - and placed the Commonwealth in the top 10 for "Site Readiness Programs."
• Site Selection Magazine named Pennsylvania one of the top business climates in the nation.
• Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that Pennsylvania ranks among the top states in the nation for five-year new business survival.

The Governor's 2026-27 budget builds on this momentum by investing in long-term economic growth and ensuring communities across the Commonwealth can compete and win.

Learn more about the Shapiro Administration's efforts to support Pennsylvania's communities, workers, and businesses and spur the economy, to build a stronger, more competitive economy for all Pennsylvanians.

For more information about the Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop or DCED, visit the agency's website, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.

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