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Pennsylvania Governor Rendell's Action Team Helps Info Tech Company Create More Than 30 Jobs, Provide Disaster Recovery Services

BREINIGSVILLE, Pa., July 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A state investment of $1.7 million will help a leading regional provider of information-technology hosting and data center services develop a new facility at a technology park in theLehigh Valley, creating at least 30 jobs within three years, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today.

The company, DBSi, is developing a new advanced-technology facility in the TEK Park campus inBreinigsville, nearAllentown, to help meet growing demand for managed hosting, disaster recovery and remote workspace facilities.

"This is a textbook case of what can happen when all the stakeholders - the economic development community, the TEK Park team and local officials work together for the region's benefit," Governor Rendell said. "This announcement represents more than a business expansion project. The project has national security implications as part of the Wall Street West initiative to provide crucial information technology back-up and recovery services."

Secure access and reliable connectivity to major telecommunications providers are essential to the region's Wall Street West initiative, a consortium of local, state and federal economic development organizations formed to ensure sufficient information technology and recovery resources in the wake of Sept. 11, 2001.

Representing Governor Rendell at a ceremony at the TEK Park facility today, Department of Community and Economic Development Executive Deputy Secretary John Blake said the $1.67 million financial assistance package developed by the Governor's Action Team included an $80,000 opportunity grant, a $1.5 million machinery and equipment loan, $22,400 for customized job training assistance, and $64,000 in job creation tax credits.

"Since DBSi moved toPennsylvania nine years ago, we have benefited from the caliber of the Lehigh Valley's workforce and work ethic," said DBSi CEO William Bachenberg. "Our investment in TEK Park will make theLehigh Valley a preferred choice for businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region that require state-of-the-art, high availability, hosting and disaster recovery services. And, the financial support from the Governor's Action Team through DCED shows Pennsylvania's commitment to becoming the preferred choice for business."

Since Governor Rendell took office in 2003, GAT has successfully completed 1,012 projects, resulting in commitments to create 107,645 new jobs and retain 247,933 existing positions. The commonwealth has offered more than $1.9 billion in assistance for these projects, which will leverage more than $12.3 billion in additional investment.

For information on the Governor's Action Team and DCED programs, visit www.NewPA.com or call 1-866-466-3972.

For more information on DBSi Inc., visit www.dbsintl.com.

The Rendell administration is committed to creating a first-rate public education system, protecting our most vulnerable citizens and continuing economic investment to support our communities and businesses. To find out more about Governor Rendell's initiatives and to sign up for his weekly newsletter, visit www.governor.state.pa.us.

CONTACT:

Teresa Candori

717-783-1116

Luke Webber (DCED)

717-783-1132

SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor

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