ADVISORY - MONTGOMERY COUNTY - Governor Shapiro and DCED Secretary Siger to Make Major Economic Development Announcement, Expanding Pennsylvania's Life Sciences Industry

February 18, 2026- Lower Gwynedd Township, PA

ADVISORY - MONTGOMERY COUNTY - Governor Shapiro and DCED Secretary Siger to Make Major Economic Development Announcement, Expanding Pennsylvania's Life Sciences Industry

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)Secretary Rick Siger will join Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato to announce the expansion of Johnson & Johnson's footprint in Pennsylvania, further strengthening the Commonwealth's life sciences industry.

From day one, the Governor has worked to spur economic development in Pennsylvania and this announcement - with support from the Shapiro Administration - builds on that historic progress. Since taking office, Governor Shapiro has secured more than $40 billion in private sector investments and created over 22,000 jobs.

WHO:
Governor Josh Shapiro
Secretary Rick Siger, PA Department of Community and Economic Development
Joaquin Duato, CEO, Johnson & Johnson
Rob Bair, President, Pennsylvania Building Trades
Chris Molineaux, President & CEO, Life Sciences PA
Commissioner Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

WHEN:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM

WHERE:
Johnson & Johnson
1400 McKean Rd
Lower Gwynedd Township, PA 19002

LIVE STREAM:
pacast.com/live/gov
governor.pa.gov/live/

RSVP:
Press who are planning to attend must register here by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, February 17th. Each member of your team must register individually.

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