United States : Secretary Davin Attends Celebration at Adaptimmune Therapeutics, Highlighting 110 New Jobs and Governor Wolfs Plan for Job Creation in the 2017-18 Budget
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4/2/2017 6:53:00 PM EDT
Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin today provided remarks at a ribbon cutting event for Adaptimmune Therapeutics, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that committed to the creation of 110 new, full-time jobs through a 2015 project with the Governors Action Team.
Joined by Adaptimmune leadership and employees and representatives from Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) and Liberty Property Trust, Davin outlined Governor Wolfs 2017-18 budget proposal that encourages job creation, industry growth, and further investment in workforce training.
Its an honor to participate in Adaptimmunes ribbon cutting event today for the companys new headquarters and manufacturing expansion and commitment of 110 new, high-paying, full-time jobs at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, said Sec. Davin. Governor Wolf is committed to providing the resources needed to create new jobs, as well as support and retain existing jobs through workforce training and investment that will continue to grow our economy in every community throughout the state.
The ribbon cutting marks the opening of Adaptimmunes newly constructed, 47,400-square-foot U.S. headquarters and base for clinical and manufacturing operations at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The company invested more than $4 million in the project and committed to the creation of 110 new, full-time jobs and the retention of 14 existing positions over within three years.
Governor Wolfs 2017-18 budget continues to invest in 21st century manufacturing, workforce development, and training programs while also implementing new safeguards to ensure taxpayer dollars for economic development projects are spent appropriately and intended outcomes are met.
