HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Governor Josh Shapiro announced that the Commonwealth is investing $3.5 million to support the expansion of the Lancaster County-based Taylor Chip.

According to the Governor’s Office, the Commonwealth is investing $3.5 million to support the expansion of the popular cookie maker. This investment will go towards the company’s $15.1 million expansion project, which will create about 35 new jobs and retain 23 jobs statewide.

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Taylor Chip’s expansion includes the construction of a new 25,000-square-foot facility at its existing location on 1780 Columbia Avenue in West Hempfield Township.

This new facility will allow Taylor Chip to expand its cookie manufacturing operation while adding ice cream production capabilities.

“Since day one, my Administration has prioritized making meaningful investments to help position Pennsylvania as an economic leader and grow our agriculture sector — there is no better place than Pennsylvania for businesses to flourish, and homegrown companies like Taylor Chip are great examples of the success that can be achieved in our Commonwealth,” Governor Shapiro said. “Taylor Chip’s growth is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in Pennsylvania, and it underscores the vital role local businesses play in driving economic progress, creating jobs, and strengthening our communities.”

The Governor’s Office says Taylor Chip received a funding proposal from the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) for a $2,625,000 Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan, and a $470,076 extension of a Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program grant that was originally awarded to the company back in 2019.

“The Shapiro Administration is committed to investing in companies like Taylor Chip that are helping bolster agriculture in Pennsylvania. We look forward to seeing this Pennsylvania-based company expand and thrive here in the Commonwealth,” DCED Secretary Rick Siger added. “Agriculture, one of Pennsylvania’s most important industries, is included in the five key industries we’re focusing on in Pennsylvania’s Economic Development Strategy.”

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As part of the Commonwealth’s funding proposal to Taylor Chip, they also applied for a $400,000 grant through the Department of Agriculture’s Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) grant program.

“Helping food manufacturers like Taylor Chip expand in Pennsylvania creates new opportunities for the local farms that supply their ingredients,” said Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. “It’s a win-win investment that helps Pennsylvania stay on top as America’s snack food capital and demonstrates the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to expanding opportunities for growth in the industry that feeds us all.”

Taylor Chip was founded by husband and wife Doug and Sara Taylor back in 2018. To date, the company has seven locations across Pennsylvania in Harrisburg, Hershey, Intercourse, Lancaster, and York, as well as two new locations in Philadelphia.

The company also ships its cookies nationwide.

“Taylor Chip is extremely honored to be partnering with Pennsylvania in the next big expansion of our product line and manufacturing abilities,” Doug Taylor, founder and CEO of Taylor Chip said. “We are grateful for the Shapiro Administration and the work they’ve done to support and grow the spirit of entrepreneurship within Pennsylvania.”

This expansion project was coordinated by the Governor’s Actions Team, which is an experienced group of economic development professionals who report directly to the Governor and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding to the Keystone State.

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