Indiana – Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tom Corbett talked about developing a world-class work force and putting Pennsylvanians back to work as he toured Diamond Pharmacy in Indiana. Speaking to hundreds of employees, Corbett said his plan will put Pennsylvania’s economy back on track by creating good, family sustaining jobs.
“It is time to say “yes” to new jobs, “yes” to certainty for employers and “yes to competition,” said Corbett.
Tom Corbett has been touring Pennsylvania businesses and industry to see firsthand how they are contributing to the commonwealth’s economy. He has discussed with business leaders and employees the importance of keeping jobs in Pennsylvania and making sure we see growth in our jobs market.
“I believe it is time to restore the commonwealth’s rightful position in the global marketplace by partnering with business leaders to build job creation policies that will secure Pennsylvania’s future,” said Corbett.
Tom Corbett has been traveling the state detailing separate aspects of his seven-point economic development and jobs plan, which includes:
- Expanding Pennsylvania’s Economy Through Innovation
- Reforming Pennsylvania’s Jobs Climate
- Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Regional Economies
- Growing Small Business in Pennsylvania
- Harnessing Entrepreneurial Leadership from Higher Education
- Developing a World-class Workforce
- Expanding Pennsylvania Worldwide
Diamond Pharmacy has been located in Indiana for 100 years and has been owned by the Zilner family for the last 40-years. It is the nation’s largest pharmacy provider to correctional institutions. It began as a downtown retail store. Since then, Diamond Pharmacy has grown tremendously. It is now one of the largest independently owned pharmacies in the nation. It operates a 135,000 square foot state of the art institutional pharmacy, IV fusion facility, two retail pharmacies and a medical supply facility. It is Pennsylvania’s largest independently owned nursing facility pharmacy provider and Indiana County’s third largest employer.
“Diamond Pharmacy embodies the entrepreneurial spirit important to Pennsylvania’s success in the global marketplace,” said Corbett.
To learn more about Tom Corbett’s plans to revitalize Pennsylvania’s economy and jobs climate visit www.tomcorbettforgovernor.com.
