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Essential Business Resources
Start a Business in Harrisburg
Organization: Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop
Website: business.pa.gov
Find the necessary resources and guidance to turn your business idea into a reality, including business planning, registration, and compliance.
Learn About Local Economic Development Opportunities
Organization: City of Harrisburg Bureau of Economic Development
Website: harrisburgpa.gov/economic-development
Harrisburg offers programs and incentives to help businesses grow and create jobs in the local economy.
Register and Manage Your Business with the State
Organization: Pennsylvania Department of State
Website: dos.pa.gov
Access online services for business registration, licensing, and compliance with state requirements.
Become a State Vendor & List Your Products
Organization: Pennsylvania Department of General Services
Website: dgs.pa.gov
Register your products and services to become a state vendor and do business with Pennsylvania agencies.
Find and Apply for City Government Contracts
Organization: City of Harrisburg Procurement Office
Website: harrisburgpa.gov/procurement
Access current bids, procurement opportunities, and plans available for contractors working with the City of Harrisburg.
Get Certified as a Minority-Owned Business
Organization: PA Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities
Website: dgs.pa.gov
Find certified minority-owned businesses or apply for certification to access special state contracts and resources.
View Construction Bidding and Letting Schedule
Organization: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Website: penndot.pa.gov
Access upcoming construction contracts and bidding schedules for state-funded infrastructure projects.
Pay Fees or Fines for Agriculture-Related Businesses
Organization: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Website: agriculture.pa.gov
Submit payments for regulatory fees, inspections, and fines related to agriculture, food safety, and markets.
Submit Invoices for Government Contracts
Organization: Pennsylvania Department of General Services
Website: dgs.pa.gov
Businesses working with the state can submit and track invoices for payments on government contracts.
File a UCC (Uniform Commercial Code) Financing Statement
Organization: Pennsylvania Department of State
Website: dos.pa.gov
File or search UCC documents to secure financial interests in business transactions under state law.
Pay for Environmental Reviews and Permits
Organization: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Website: dep.pa.gov
Submit payments online for environmental impact reviews, permit applications, and compliance documents.
Download Motor Vehicle Business Forms
Organization: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Website: penndot.pa.gov
Find application forms and instructions for dealerships, transport companies, and vehicle service providers.
Submit Quarterly Casino and Gaming Payments
Organization: Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Website: gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov
Casinos and gaming vendors can process quarterly payments and invoices online with the Gaming Commission.
Report Unclaimed Property from Your Business
Organization: Pennsylvania Treasury
Website: patreasury.gov
Businesses must report unclaimed financial assets such as dormant accounts and uncashed checks to the state.
Search for Unclaimed Business or Personal Property
Organization: Pennsylvania Treasury
Website: patreasury.gov
Reclaim lost financial assets, including old business accounts, payroll checks, and utility deposits.