Small Business Assistance For Southwestern PA
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Businesses in the Pennsylvania communities affected by the February 3, 3023, train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, specifically small businesses, may have concerns about the impact of the event on their business operation. Several local, state, and federal agencies or organizations have resources to keep businesses informed of potential impacts and to enable businesses to operate more efficiently to offset any potential losses resulting from the event. This site is a consolidation of information available from state, federal, and local resources. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection defers to the primary agency or organization regarding information about its programs and services.
In addition to the resources provided below, small businesses should track their losses and reach out directly to Norfolk Southern at 1-800-230-7049 or via email at
media.relations@nscorp.com.
Southwestern PA Small Business Resource Fair
The PA Department of Environmental Protection will be hosting an in-person small business resource fair to showcase the resources highlighted on this website. The event is targeted toward local small businesses, but anyone is welcome to attend. The event will include agency and organization representatives, as well as remarks from distinguished guests.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
12pm-5pm
Darlington Township Building
3590 Darlington Road
Darlington, PA 16115
Southwestern PA Small Business Resource Guide Handout (PDF) – Available soon
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State Resources include:
- PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
- Train Derailment Information Site
- Small Business Ombudsman Office
- Small Business Advantage Grant Program
- Pollution Prevention Assistance Account Loan
- Environmental Management Assistance Program (EMAP)
- Energy Programs Office
- Agricultural Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
- Solar Energy Resource Hub – For Business
- Energy Financial Incentives for Pennsylvania Businesses – Fact Sheet
- Watershed Protection Grants
- PA Department of Economic Development (DCED)
- DCED Programs and Funding
- Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
- Industrial Sites Reuse Program
- PA Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA)
- PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Train Derailment Dashboard
- PA Department of Agriculture (PDA)
- PDA Hotline
- Agricultural Business Development Center
- PDA Grants and Funding
- Resource pages for Business and Industry, Animals, Animal Safety, Consumer Protection and Food Safety, and Plants, Land, and Water
Federal Resources include:
- Small Business Administration – Pittsburgh Office (SBA)
- SBA Funding
- Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University (CWE)
- University of Maryland Veterans Business Outreach Center
- US Environmental Protection Agency
- East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment Emergency Response
- About Air Monitoring: East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment
- Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice Communities
- Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice Through Safer and More Sustainable Products
Local Resources include:
- Duquesne University Small Business Development Center
- University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center
- Beaver County Chamber of Commerce
- Lawrence County Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Local Government Contact Information: Darlington Township, Beaver County Government, Little Beaver Township, Enon Valley Borough, Lawrence County Government
- Beaver County Conservation District
- Lawrence County Conservation District
- Community Relief Fund Information and Contacts (TBD)