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Pennsylvania Economic Development Association

Legislative/Advocacy News

Through established relationships with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), other key state agencies, state administration, and legislators, PEDA ensures that economic development remains at the forefront of Pennsylvania's agenda.

An active Advocacy and Legislative Committee reviews issues, programs and legislations that are critical to economic developers in the state. They recommend strategic and policy actions and establish positions which are communicated to legislators and key officials. By staying abreast of new programs and regulations, PEDA can actively influence their final design.

PEDA has consulted and provided guidance and advice to key officials when certain economic development legislation is considered. This vital role in affecting legislation is part of PEDA's mission and represents our strong positioning as an economic development proponent.

Chairs
Denise McCloskey
Executive Director
Northwest Commission
395 Seneca Street
PO Box 1127
Oil City, PA 16301
814-677-4800
814-677-7663 (fax)
denisem@nwcommission.org
Jeffrey F. Silka
Executive Director
Somerset County EDC
PO Box 48, 125 N. Center Avenue
Somerset, PA 15501
814-445-9655
814-443-4610 (fax)
jsilka@scedc.net

 

News

SB 562 (Unified Economic Development Budget/Unified Reporting/Disclosure Requirements)
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Pennvest "Intended Use Plans" - Drinking Water Federal Stimulus
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PEDA's Advocacy Campaign to Address the 2009-2010 Budget
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Updated Guidelines - H2O PA Program Funding
- Flood Control Projects (PDF)
- High Hazard Unfsafe Dam Projects (PDF)
- Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Projects (PDF)

DCED - Notice Regarding Consolidated Plan (Federal Housing & Urban Development)
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