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Date Contents

03/08

-A Message from the President
-Department News
-2008 PEDA Professional Development Series

01/08

-A Message from the President
-Department News
-Announcements

11/07

-Department News
-Calendar of Continuing Education Opportunities
-Awards and Recognitions
-Welcome New PEDA Members

09/07

-News from the Hill
-Department News
-Calendar of Continuing Education Opportunities
-PEDA 2007 Fall Conference

06/07

-A Message from the President
-Department News
-News from the Hill
-Calendar of Continuing Education Opportunities

05/07

-Projects in the Spotlight
-Department News
-A Message from the President
-Calendar of Continuing Education Opportunities
-Meet a New PEDA Member
-News from the Hill
-Our Allies in Business

04/07

-PEDA Awards Recap
-Department News
-Around the Water Cooler
-News from the Hill
-More News and Announcements

01/07

-Member Spotlight
-Department News
-Calendar of Continuing Education Opportunities
-A Message from the President
-Meet a New PEDA Member
-News from the Hill
-Our Allies in Business

11/16/06

-New Investments to Promote Industrial Growth in 10 PA Counties
-Funding for New Reading Keystone Innovation Zone
-World's Largest Developer & Investor in Solar Projects to Locate in Pennsylvania

11/9/06

-Leading Medical Device Manufacturer to Invest, Grow in PA
-Governor Announces $2.6 Million Investment for Brownfield Site
-Go Global Program Prepares PA Firms for International Markets
-State Tax Credits Encourage Small Firms to Pursue Growth
-Executive Director Resigns
-New Job Postings Available for Viewing on PEDA's Website

10/26/06

-Commonwealth Employment Holding Steady
-Commonwealth Invests $7 Million to Aid Nurses
-Commonwealth Ranks High Among Venture Capital Investors
-PEDA Strategic Plan Update Available on Website
-The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau Receives NEDA Award

10/19/06

-Rendell Signs Bill to Change Corporation Tax Settlement Process
-PEDA Asks Senator Specter to Support Federal Telecom Bill
-PEDA Board Amends By-Laws at October Board Meeting
-PEDA Welcomes New Members
-PEDA Members Recognized for Professional Excellence
-EPA Hosting Brownfields Seminars
-Professional Development Looking for Members to Serve on Committee

10/5/06

-Pennsylvania Receives Additional Federal Funding for Flood Recovery Efforts
-Revenue Department Releases September Collections
-DEP Hosting Seminar to Help Manufacturers Manage Energy and Cut Costs
-Member to Member Business Opportunities is an Important PEDA Benefit
-Brownfield Investment Tops $230 Million

9/28/06

-BREP Surveys Reveal Positive Business Outlook for 2007
-DEP and PENNDOT Support Recovery, Use of Landfill Methane Gas for Energy, Heating Fuels
-Rendell Administration Seeks Nominations for Champions of Older Workers Awards

9/21/06

-S.387 Could Sharply Penalize Use of Eminent Domain
-Commonwealth Releases Employment Outlook for August
-Pennsylvania Recognized as Number One for Manufacturing Projects in North America
-Number of Minority and Women Owned Business Winning State Contracts Has Quadrupled
-CFA Board Retains Scott Dunkelberger as Executive Director

9/14/06

-Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Drilling Activity Sees Continued Growth
-Pennsylvania Signs Energy Agreement with German Industry
-Commonwealth Receives $89.2 Million Federal Funding to Support Statewide Job Training Efforts
-Broadband Internet Access - An eBusiness
-Nanotechnology Receives Boost

9/7/06

-Commonwealth Reports August Revenue Collections
-Commonwealth Renews WAGE Program
-Initiative Increases Commonwealth's Presence in Downtowns Around the State
-Deadline Approaching for Sponsorship Opportunities

8/31/06

-Transportation Report Reveals Funding Crisis
-Pennsylvania Receives $2 Million Grant to Aid State's Flood Recovery Efforts
-USDA Releases Analysis of Rural Development Programs
-REDDI & Governor's Agricultural Renewable Energy Council announce Biofuels Conference
-Session on HUD Added to Monday's Agenda at the Fall Conference

 

8/24/06

-Boomtown USA Author Jack Shultz to Keynote PEDA Fall Conference
-Commonwealth's Employment Strength Continues
-Federal Grants Available for Research on the Economic Value of Cooperatives
-Council of Development Finance Agencies Hosting Tax Credit Finance Course
-PEDA Seeking Scholarship Applications for Basic Economic Development Course

 

8/17/06

-PEDA Updating Website's Interactive Graphical Database
-Sovereign Bank Partnering with the Commonwealth and Small Business
-DEP Accepting Applications for Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants (AFIG)
-Education Credit-for-Experience Promoted by Commonwealth

 

8/11/06

-Applications Available for Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence
-PEDA Hosting Financing Seminar for Economic Development Projects
-How Do Location Experts Think?
-CREDC & TeamPA Foundation to Host Second Annual Business Diversity Conference

8/3/06

-Commonwealth's Employment Picture Remains Healthy
-Broadband Outreach Aggregation Fund (BOAF) Grant Funds Available
-Industry Partnership Grants Now Available
-DCED Hosting Information Sessions on Urban Assistance
-Team Pennsylvania Foundation Appoints New Co-Chair and Officers
-Banking Secretary Steps Down from Office

7/14/06

-Rendell Signs Bill Raising Commonwealth's Minimum Wage
-DCED Hires Former Congressman to Lead International Business Growth and Development
-Broadband Access and Use in Rural America Increasing

7/6/06

-New Budget Includes $297 Million in Business Tax Cuts and New World Trade Program
-Revenue Department Releases Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Collections
-Help Available for Small Businesses Affected by Flooding in 46 Pennsylvania Counties
-New Law Provides Tax Credit to Businesses For Employee Absence for Medial Procedures
-PPL Economic Development Sponsors Ritter Seminar
-Please Take Moment to Thank Your Legislators

6/30/06

-DCED Makes Significant Change to Administration of the Competitive Grant Component of the New Communities - Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program
-Governor Signs Tax Reform Bill
-Highlights of SS HB 39
-House Bill 1637 Amends Mechanics' Lien Law
-Pair of International Companies Expanding in Pennsylvania
-Welcome New PEDA Members

6/22/06

-Supreme Court Split on Wetlands Protection
-Commonwealth Employment Holding Steady
-Pennsylvania Drawing Attention of International Corporations
-DEP Announces Availability of Energy Harvest Grants
-Rural Development Council and DCED to Host Webcast Conference
-CoreNet Summit

6/16/06

-PEDA Leaders Urge Caucus Leaders to Support LEDA Funding
-Pennsylvania Farm Market Guide Available
-U.S. House Proposed Pennsylvania FY 2007 Highway Funding
-Military Bases Provide Significant Economic Impact

6/8/06

-Legislature Urged to Enact Legislation Establishing the Jonas Salk Legacy Fund
-Commonwealth Linking Environmental Protection to Economic Growth
-Downtown Revitalization Topic for June 14th Ritter Seminar
-PEDA-PAC Increases Economic Community's Voice

6/1/06

-Revenue Department Releases May Collections
-Administration Proposes to Cut Taxes
-Commonwealth's Energy Plan Gaining Attention
-Downtown Revitalization Topic for June 14th Ritter Seminar

5/25/06

-U.S. House Votes to Prohibit Federal Funds for Economic Development Projects using Eminent Domain
-Economy Dashes Ahead at 5.3 Percent Pace
-Pennsylvania's Employment Holding Steady
-Keystone Research Center to Host Economic Development Conference

5/18/06

-US Supreme Court Tosses Cuno Case
-Pennsylvania Voters Get the Final Say
-PIDA Celebrates 50 Years of Job Creation to the Commonwealth
-Funding Available for Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements
-Regional Partnerships Seminar Rescheduled for July 18
-NEDA Awards Deadline is June 5th

5/12/06

-Eminent Domain Bills Signed into Law
-House and Senate Agree to Capital Expenditure Limitation Increase
-Energy Harvest Grants Enter Third and Fourth Rounds
-Five Commonwealth Cities Make Kiplinger's Top 50 List of Smart Places to Live
-Site Development 101, 102 and Beyond

5/4/06

-Grants Available for Innovative Water, Wastewater Projects
-Energy Investment in Commonwealth Hits $120 Million
-Revenue Department Reports on Commonwealth's April Receipts
-Welcome New Members

4/27/06

-Department of Environmental Protection Hosting Developer Outreach Meetings
-Administration Announces Major Investment in Pennsylvania's Plastics Industry
-Commonwealth Employment Holding Steady
-Revenue Department Releases March Collections

4/20/06

-2006 Agriculture Seminar Being Held April 25th in State College
-LEDA Funding Passes House Budget
-Citizens Bank Announces Major Expansion of "Citizens Job Bank"
-PEDA and DEP to Form Joint Committee to Discuss Wetlands Permitting
-Economic Development Community Provides Input to Pennsylvania Mobility Plan
-Workforce Development Website Lists High Priority Occupations

4/4/06

-PEDA Conference Update
-Reminder: PEDA Members Urged to Invite Legislators and Staff to Receptions
-March Revenues Shows State in Strong Financial Standing
-2006 Agricultural Seminar Being Held April 25th in State College

3/23/06

-United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) Proposes to Consolidate and Close Philadelphia Office
-Warm Weather Cuts PennDOT a Break
-Pennsylvania Awarded Workforce Training Grant
-PEDA Members Urged to Invite Legislators and Staff to Receptions

3/17/06

-PEDA Spring Legislative Conference Looking at Two Emerging Issues
-PEDA Members Urged to Invite Legislators to Receptions
-Team PA Foundation Ambassador Spring Summit - April 4, 2006

3/2/06

-Budget Talks Begin to Move to the Top of the Legislative Priority List
-Pennsylvania Employment Picture Still Strong
-Governor Rendell Appoints Three New Members to Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board
-Transportation Issue Interest
-Spring Conference Reminders
-CFA Board to Meet March 15th
-Legislative Update

2/23/06

-Pennsylvania Wins National Energy Award for Efforts to put Landfill Gas to Work for the Economy
-Administration Updates Job Ready PA
-IDCs Invited to Participate in 50th Anniversary Celebration of PIDA Program
-Commonwealth of Pennsylvania International Trade Calendar

2/9/06

-Rendell Budget Puts Focus on Children, Job Creation, Global Competitiveness and Protecting the Vulnerable
-Local Economic Development Line Item Reduced in Governor's New Budget
-DCED Hosting TRID Seminar
-DCED Seeking Success Stories to Honor at BREP Conference
-PEDA-PAC Gives Members Collective Voice in Harrisburg

2/2/06

- Governor Announces New Budget With No New Taxes
- Legislature Upholds Governor’s Veto of HB 515
- Senate Committee Votes to Kill Clean Vehicles Program
- PEDA-PAC Gives Members Collective Voice in Harrisburg
- Annual Business Awards Are Coming Back to Pennsylvania
- 11th Annual 50 Best Women in Business Awards

1/26/06

-Legislators Seek to Override Governor’s Veto of HB 515
-Economic Development Professional Tapped to Promote Pennsylvania
-Pennsylvania Employment Ends 2005 on Positive Note
-Administration Announces Creation of New Statewide Minority, Women-Owned Disadvantaged Business Development Post
-PEDA Career Center Features Two New Job Postings
-Save the Date: PIDA Celebrates 50 Years of Job Creation

1/13/06

-Home Grown Energy Solutions Fueling New Economic Opportunity in Pennsylvania
-What lies ahead in 2006 for the World's Economy
-Interested in being a DCED Partner at the spring '06 CoreNet Global meeting in Philadelphia?
-DCED Hosting Session on Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC)

1/5/06

-Wetlands Taskforce Prioritizes Recommended Changes
-PEDA to Update 1997 IDC Impact Study
-Labor Department Releases November Job Stats
-Revenue Department Releases December Collections

12/21/05

-Wetlands Task Force Identifies Top Issues Affecting Economic Development
-Administration Announces $4 Million Investment in Pennsylvania's Workforce
-Commonwealth Fiscally Sound at Budget's Mid-Point
-DCED Website Offers CFA Project Report and IBM Global Study Summary
-Legislative Newsletter Attached with News Flash
-Happy Holidays to All PEDA Members

12/8/05

-Broadband Information Available
-New Online Tool Streamlines Environmental Review Process in Pennsylvania
-Administration Unveils Career Guide and Grant to Assist Students and Strengthen Businesses
-PEDA Career Center Features Several New Career Opportunities

12/1/05

-Changes Made to SB 881
-Wetlands Taskforce Identifies Top Concerns
-Nation's Economy Exceeds Expectations
-Commonwealth Looking to Coal Gasification to Fuel Economic Growth
-PEDA Membership Reaches New High
-2006 PEDA Officers and Directors

11/10/05

-Senate to Consider Eminent Domain Revisions
-Revenue Department Releases October Collections
-Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy Raises Concerns for Economic Development
-PEDA Board Approves Establishment of Political Action Committee
-PEDA Recognizes Tony Pecone at Fall Conference
-DCED Address Higher Education's Role in Economic Development

10/28/05

-SB 881 Eminent Domain Advancing Though the Legislature
-Economic Development Cabinet Announces Keystone Principles for Growth, Investment & Resource Conservation
-Pennsylvania Job Count Hits New Record High
-PUC Determines Natural Gas in Pennsylvania to Be Non-Competitive

10/20/05

-Eminent Domain Changes Expected to Take Center Stage
-International Politics and Weather Contribute to Higher Energy Costs
-Lancaster Project Becomes State's First Multiple Customer Landfill Gas-to-Energy Provider
-Governor Rendell Announces Labor & Industry Deputy Secretary For Safety & Labor Management Relations

10/13/05

-PEDA Voices Concern Over Wetlands Permitting
-U.S. Supreme Court Set to Take Wetlands Regulation Case
-Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) Seeking Clean Energy Project Applications
-Governor Rendell Creates Renewable Agricultural Energy Council

10/6/05

-CFA Board Approves Issuance of Bond Package
-Chamber of Business and Industry's Economic Survey Further Substantiates State Survey That Indicates Good News for Pennsylvania's Economy
-Commonwealth Provides Leadership in Coal to Oil Project
-Revenue Department Releases September Collections
-2005 PEDA Fall Conference

9/14/05

-Rendell Lays Out Fall Legislative Priorities
-Commonwealth Looking for Applications for Environmental Excellence
-CFA Board Scheduled to Meet in Philadelphia
-Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Position Available
-Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation Seeking to Fill Two Job Posts
-PEDA Fall Conference Reminders for Attendees/Sponsors

 

9/8/05

-Fall Conference Hotel Room Block closes in Two Weeks
-Only 8 Seats Available for Marketing Seminar
-Katrina's Impact Expected to Slow Nation's Economic Growth
-House Panel Concludes Hearings on HB 1835 & 1836
-Rendell Proposes Increase in State's Minimum Wage
-PEDA Seeking Information on TIF Financing

 

8/24/05

-2005 Fall Conference Registration is Available
-Court Rules on Taxes Made in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs)
-PA Job Count Sees Fifth Consecutive Monthly Increase
-PA House Seeks to Reform Eminent Domain Law
-Loan Helps Small Business to Save Water, Natural Gas
-Alternate Fuel Incentive Grant (AFIG) Applications Available

 

8/11/05

-PEDA Members Recognized by NEDA for Outstanding Efforts
-Rendell Administration Creates Two New Education Commissions
-L&I Announces Unemployment Compensation Solvency Tax Rates for 2006
-Economic Development Administration (EDA) Website Highlights State and Local Assistance Programs
-PPL Sponsors Nationally Known ED Consultant to speak at Professional Development Marketing Seminar Part I

 

8/4/05

-Job Ready PA Creating New School to Work Opportunities
-Job Ready PA Includes Workforce Development Grants
-Team PA Foundation and CREDC Hosting Business Diversity Works Conference
-PEDA Members Asked to Advise State on Wetlands Permitting Activity
-Pennsylvania's Job Count Continues to Rise
-Nationally Known ED Consultant to speak at Professional Development Marketing Seminar Part I

 

7/21/05

-CFA Board Declined to Approve Economic Stimulus Bond Issue
-Rendell Administration Touts "Job Ready Pennsylvania"
-PNC Bank Announces New "Pennsylvania Working Capital Growth Fund"
-PEDA Member Accepts Position in North Carolina
-PEDA Fall Conference Theme: PARTNERS IN DEAL MAKING

 

7/14/05

-Governor Signs Tax Bill Into Law
-Growing Greener II Passes
-Congress Considers Legislating Away Eminent Domain
-State Ends Fiscal Year in the Black
-Uniform Construction Codes Creating Concerns Over Building Projects
-DCED Announces Deputy Secretary for Office of Technology Investment
-PEDA 2005 Fall Conference Call for Presentations

 

7/7/05

-Legislature Restores $1 Million for Local Economic Development Assistance
-Commonwealth's Employment Picture Looks Strong
-Farming and Rural Small Business Grants Available
-DEP Reminds Small Business of Its Energy Grant Program

 

6/30/05

-Legislature Expected to Work Into the Weekend
-Department of Education Accepting e-Fund Grant Applications
-DCED Calling for Presentations
-PNDI System Available for Project Review

 

6/24/05

-Supreme Court Ruling Changes Landscape for Eminent Domain
-Budget Talks Taking Center Stage in Harrisburg
-Bond Financing Renewal Act Introduced by Congressman Phil English
-Welcome New PEDA Members
-PEDA Seeking Feedback on sovereign Small Business Loan Program

 

6/17/05

-DCED Calling for Presentations to Address Higher Education's Role in Economic Development
-Team Pennsylvania Foundation Briefs PEDA Board on Its Upcoming Capital Campaign
-Wingenroth Departing DCED
-PEDA Looking for Fall Conference Presentations

 

6/9/05

-Commonwealth Revenues Continue to Exceed Estimates
-WANTED: Success Stories
-WANTED: Pennsylvania Made Products
-Yeager Stepping Down as the Director of the Governor's Action Team
-PEDA Looking for Fall Conference Presentations
-DCED Attachments

 

5/26/05

-DCED Launches www.NewPA.com
-Federal Reserve Bank to Host June Seminars
-Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program (RCDG)

 

5/19/05

-HR 75 Passes House and Moves to Senate for Vote.
-Clarification to changes to SBF Fund Changes.
-Voters Approve Growing Greener II Bond Issue
-Pennsylvania Association of Workforce Development Boards to Present Symposium June 9-10 in State College, PA
-Positions Available (2) with Tioga County Development Corporation

 

5/12/05

-DCED Announces Changes to Small Business First Fund (SBFF)
-DEP Offers $3.5 million in Grants for Innovative Water and Wastewater Technology Projects
-Rural Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Grant Programs
-President, Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corproation
-Team PA Foundation Seeking Career Volunetters to Meet with Teachers

 

5/5/05

-DCED Announces New Deputy Secretary
-Post Card Campaign Aimed to Raise Visibility with Legislature
-Revenue Department Releases April Collections
-Keystone Manufacturing Initiative Bill Package Expected to Move Forward
-It's a Boy!!!

 

4/28/05

-DCED Recognized at CoreNet Global Conference.
-Alternate Energy Sources Critical to Pennsylvania's Economic Future.
-DEP Enhances Small Business Assistance Efforts.
-National Business Incubation Association to Host Conference.
-Spring Conference Evaluation Forms Needed.

 

4/21/05

-Medicaid Is Budget's 600-Pound Gorilla
-CFA Board Approves New Projects
-Cash Management for Emerging Companies
-PEDA Certification
-Website Career Center

 

4/14/05

-2005 PEDA Spring Conference a Success!
-2004 PEDA Award Winners
-House Forwards Budget to Pennsylvania Senate
-Governor Rendell Signs HB 2 Authorizing Ballot Question on Environmental Bond Issue
-IDC Wage Survey Available
-DCED's Economic Development Marketing Office: Keeping You Informed

 

3/31/05

-HUD Allocates Funds for Economic Development Loan Pool
-DEP Offers Economic Development Support
-Benninghoff to Seek Amendments to the Prevailing Wage Act

 

3/17/05

-Looking for Members to Volunteer to be Introducer/Moderator at Spring Conference
-CFA Board Approves New Guidelines and Changes to Planning Grant Applications
-Representative Jerry Stern to Offer Budget Amendment to Restore Industrial Development Assistance (IDA) Line Item
-PEDA Website Updates and Information

 

3/10/05

-2005 Spring Conference Room Block Closes Tomorrow
-Financing Economic Development Part II
-Department of Labor & Industry Unveils The Latest Pennsylvania Career Guide
-DEP Announces Position on Development of Agricultural Properties and Act 2
-Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Hosting Statewide Lending Seminars

 

3/3/05

-2005 Spring Conference Discounted Room Block Closes Soon
-Budget Hearings in Full Swing
-Revenue Department Releases February Collections
-SBDC to Host Annual Client Exposition
-Breaks for Economic Development Organizations
-Other News

 

2/24/05

-PEDA Membership Awards Nominations
-2005 Spring Conference Discounted Room Block Closes Soon
-Sovereign Small Business Loan Program Opened to Include EDCs
-Rendell Administration Seeks to Establish Energy Manufacturing Base in PA
-HR (House Resolution) 75 Introduced by Argall and Evans

 

2/17/05

-PEDA Membership Awards Nominations
-2005 PEDA Spring Conference
-Organizational Project Survey Complete
-Commonwealth Finance Authority Board Adopts New Guidelines
-PEDA Wants You to be a part of the Legislative Action Team

 

2/10/05

-PEDA Introduces Legislative Action Team
-LERTA Ordinances Needed
-CFA Board To Meet On February 16th
-Financing Economic Development Seminar

 

2/2/05

-PEDA Introduces Legislative Action Team
-LERTA Ordinances Needed
-CFA Board To Meet On February 16th
-Financing Economic Development Seminar

 

1/27/05

-Professional Development Financing Seminar Highlights
-House Republicans Unveil Environmental Plan
-House GOP Proposes Bond Issue to Pay for Program
-Rendell Administration Response is Positive to Green PA Proposal
-New Law Provides Money For Economic Development
-Telephone Association Hosting Chapter 30 Seminar

 

1/21/05

-CFA Board Approves 14 New Projects at January Meeting
-Rendell Administration Announces Partnership with Sovereign Bank for Small Business
-Budget Address Slated for February 8th
-2005 Spring Conference Reminders
-PEDA Professional Development

 

1/12/05

-Senator Regola Introduces First Piece of Legislation
-DCED Appoints Chief Counsel
-Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Showed Little Change in November
-Welcome New Members!
-Professional Development and Spring Conference Reminders and Downloads

 

12/29/04

-Governor Rendell Announces "Manufacturing Innovation"
-Governor Rendell Introduces New Office of Fair Trade Policy and Manufacturing Ombudsman
-2005 Professional Development Seminar Series - Financing Economic Development Part 1 & Part 2
-PEDA Staff Holiday/Vacation Schedule

 

12/15/04

-Alternate Fuels Incentive Act Offers Incentives to Businesses to Use Alternate Fuels
-House Bill 994 Signed Into Law
-Team Pennsylvania Foundation Offers Economic Development Facts at a Glance
-Job Growth Continued in October

 

12/2/04

-Pennsylvania Business Tax Reform Commission has released its final report
-Governor Signs Bills Into Law
-Governor Rendell Signs Pittsburgh Recovery Bill
-Making the Site Selection Process Work for You!

 

11/24/04

-SB 1102 Sets Aside $200 million for Economic Development
-HB 30 Passes House and Senate Awaits Governor's Signature
-Pennsylvania Rank 45th in the Nation for Economic Freedom

 

11/19/04

-Lame Duck Legislative Session Sees Flurry of Activity
-Commonwealth Working to Identify and Develop Domestic Alternate Energy Resources
-Gas and Electric Utility Taskforce Being Established to Review Ongoing Impact of Deregulation on Economic Development in Pennsylvania
-Professional Development Seminar #4 -Making the Site Selection Process Work for You!
-Other News

 

11/04/04

-Site Search and Response to RFP/RFI Policy and Procedure -Effective November 1, 2004
-DCED's Economic Development Marketing Office: Keeping You Informed - Becky Wingenroth
-Pennsylvania Republicans Increase Their Hold on House and Senate
-Resource Recovery Symposium Seeks to Link Industry and Technology to Solve Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) and Demand for Raw Materials
-Gas and Electric Utility Taskforce Being Established to Review Ongoing Impact of Deregulation on Economic Development in Pennsylvania
-Help Needed for EDC Wage Survey
-Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA) Meets November 17th

 

10/21/04

-Pennsylvania Job Growth Resumed in August
-CFA Board Approves TIF Guarantee Guidelines
-Commonwealth Expected to Experience Tight Budget in 2005/06
-Legislature Establishes "Green Ribbon Commission" to Address Environmental Needs
-HB 2626

 

10/13/04

-PEDA Member to Appear on PCN Call-In Live
-IDB Capital Expenditure Limit Increased
-PIDA Taskforce Forming to Address Program Change Concerns
-PEDA Member Elected to Serves as Secretary to NEDA
-New PEDA Website

 

10/06/04
-Expect Moderate Economic Growth Nationwide in 2005
-Brain Drain Creates A Major Challenge for Pennsylvania
-PIDA Taskforce Forming to Address Program Change Concerns
-PEDA Fall Conference Featured Speaker
-Other News

 

09/29/04
-International Economic Development Council Taps PEDA Member to Be Vice-Chairman
-Help Available for Small Businesses Affected by Recent Flooding
-Notes from the Economic Development Marketing Office of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
-DCED Taking Applications for Business in Our Sites
-CFA Unknown Quantity in Business in Our Sites Program
-Legislative Caucuses Reserve the Right to Present Project to CFA Board

Other News
PEDA 2004 Fall Conference - Gateway to the World Economy - October 25-27 - Harrisburg, PA The registration brochure is now available. Jump on PEDA's website and you can download it from the front page. If you haven't already reserved your room at the Hilton, do so today. The room block will be lifted in just a few days.

09/15/04
-Team Pennsylvania Foundation Undergoing Statewide Analysis
-DEP Offers Statewide Workshops to help Small-Business Owners Cut Energy Costs
-DEP, DCED to Sponsor Industrial Energy Alternatives Forum
-Upcoming PEDA Hosted or Sponsored Seminars and Conferences
-The Technology Council of Central PA is Searching for Qualified Candidates
09/10/04
-Guidelines Passed for Business in Our Sites
- Uniform Construction Codes Creating Concerns Over Building Projects
-State Chamber Seeking PEDA Input On Prevailing Wage Costs
-Public Funding for Environmental Projects
-Upcoming PEDA Hosted or Sponsored Seminars and Conferences
09/01/04
-IDC/IDA Fee Survey is Complete
-New Manuals To Help Businesses, Government Improve Environmental Performance Available
-DCED Economic Development Marketing Office: Keeping You Informed
-Upcoming Seminars and Conferences
08/25/04
-Rendell Administration To Focus on Workforce Education
-Urgent Response Needed from PEDA IDA and IDC Members
-Other News
08/11/04
-PEDA Organization Questionnaire(s)
-Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
-DCED To Keep PEDA Members Informed on IBM Study
-Regional IDC/IDA Committee Meetings Slated for September
-Upcoming Land Use Training Sessions
-DEP Approves First "BAT" Application for Brownfield Remediation
08/04/04
-EPA, DEP to Hold Joint Brownfields Grant Workshop
-Governor Rendell Announces State Planning Board Members
-Business of Brownfields Conference Being Hosted in Pittsburgh
-Notes from the Economic Development Marketing Office of the Department of Community and Economic Development
07/29/04
-Legislative Alert
-DCED Looking for Ways to Improve PIDA Loan Program
-PEDA Seeking Information From IDAs and IDCs on Local Fee Income
-Republicans and Democrats Jockey Over Water & Sewer Program Implementation
-Interested in being a DCED CoreNet Partner?
-REGISTER TODAY! For the Revenue Bond and Mortgage Financing Seminar
07/21/04
-HB 2472 Changes Trigger for Prevailing Wage
-Something is Better than Nothing when it comes to "Business in Your Sites"
-PEDA Collecting Fee Data to Present to DCED and the Budget Office
-Energy Costs and Availability Key Drivers to PA's Economy
-Note from Becky Wingenroth, Executive Director of Economic Development Marketing
Other News
07/14/04
-LEDA Funding Letters Sent to County Commissioners
-Department of Environmental Protection Looking to Enhance Economic Opportunities Within the Commonwealth
-Professional Development Seminar #4 Rescheduled
-PEDA Conference Committee Needs your Input.
06/23/04
-Professional Development Seminar Series Reminder and Update
-PA Business Tax Reform Commission Releases Interim Report
-Rebecca Wingenroth named Executive Director of Economic Development Marketing
-Other News Highlights
06/09/04
-Professional Development Seminar Series
-Senate News
05/18/04
-Professional Development Seminar Series
-Economic Stimulus Rollout Workshop Sessions
-Industrial Development Bonds, Tax-Exempt Bonds for Manufacturers - Request for contact of Congressional Representatives
-LEDA Funding
-Invitation to attend Statewide Economic Development Forum
05/05/04
-Economic Stimulus Package Rollout Workshop Sessions
04/23/04
-PEDA’s 2004 Professional Development Seminars and Certification Opportunities
03/10/04
-Featured and Special Guest Speakers at PEDA 2004 Spring Conference
03/05/04
-PEDA 2004 Spring Conference Adenda Updates
-Conference Receptions
02/03/04
-PEDA Spring 2004 Conference Information
-Revised DCED Statement of Policy on Community Revitalization Program
-KOZ Issue
-Member Reminders and Member Information
01/15/04
-PEDA Awards Nominations
01/12/04
-Organizational Questionnaire
-Manufacturing Association Press Release on New Legislation
-Member Reminders: Brookings Report/Team Pennsylvania Ambassador Program
12/23/03
-1. Letter to Members form President Martin Marasco
-2. LEDA Funding
-3. Letter to Members from Rich Hudic Regarding Team Pennsylvania Ambassador Program
-4. Issuance of Certifications
-5. Member Reminders: Brookings Report/Organization Questionnaire
12/15/03
-New Employee Joins PEDA Staff
-December Workforce Development Update
10/17/03
-PEDA Executive Committee and Secretary Yablonsky Continue to Work Together
-October Workforce Development Update
-Final Call for PEDA Scholarship for Basic Economic Development Course in Pennsylvania
10/10/03
-Advance Highlights of PEDA's Fall Conference
-PEDA Scholarship for Basic Economic Development Course in Pennsylvania
-Financing Your Project Seminar -- November 12-13
10/03/03
-Register Now for PEDA Fall Conference!
-PEDA Members Bring Home Numerous Awards from NEDA Conference
-Certification Reminder
09/26/03
-Free Workforce/Economic Development Pre-conference Workshop at PEDA Fall Conference
-PEDA Scholarship for Basic Economic Development Course in Pennsylvania
-Free Spring Conference Registration -Membership Contest Competition Tight
09/2/03
-Advance Notice – PEDA IDC Committee Regional Meetings
-PEDA Marketing and Business Attraction Seminar Agenda
-Using Census Data Effectively Workshop
08/12/03
-PEDA Presents Marketing and Business Attraction and Project Financing Seminars
-Workforce Development Update
-Focus Central Pennsylvania Names New President
-Events and Dates of Interest
07/25/03
-Your Input is Needed – Governor to Hold Meetings with County Commissioners
-New PIDA Loan Rates Released
07/18/03
-State Budget Update
-ED Compensation and Benefits Information Published
07/10/03
-DCED's Marguerite Harris Honored by PEDA and Others Upon Retirement
-Amendment to SB 10 in Favor of LEDA Introduced
-PEDA Business Retention Seminar July 29-30
-Transportation and Land Use Conference Report On-Line
06/30/03
-On the Heels of Senate Passage of SB 10, Representative Lewis Introduces GOP Economic Development Plan in the House
06/26/03
-Renowned Speaker Lineup for PEDA Business Retention Seminar July 29-30
-June Workforce Development Update In This Issue
06/20/03
-Administration Makes Further Staff Changes
-DCED Secretary Looks to PEDA for Support of Programs
06/13/03
-Friday the 13th Wrap Up: Highlights of Meeting with Secretary Yablonsky and More
06/09/03
-Bill Hankowski, President and CEO of Liberty Property Trust to Deliver Keynote Address at This Week’s PEDA Real Estate Development Seminar in Grantville - You Can Still Attend
-House Bill 521 Presents Potential Impact on KOZ/KOEZ Program
-Former DCED Secretary McCullough Launches Consulting Firm
06/04/03
-Senate Community and Economic Development Committee Hearing Highlights
06/03/03
-PEDA Real Estate Development Seminar – Registration Deadline Extended Until June 6!
05/30/03
-Economic Stimulus Package Starts to Take Form: House Bills 1317-1322
05/28/03
-PEDA Real Estate Development Seminar – It’s Not Too Late to Register!
-Last Call for Membership Renewals and Updates for PEDA Membership Directory
-Rendell Administration Announces More than $5.7 Million in PIDA Loans to Create and Retain 499 Jobs
05/22/03
-PEDA Real Estate Development Seminar – June 10-11
-Rendell Administration Announces More Than $5 Million in Community Funding for 37 Counties
-PEDA Workforce Development Update for May
05/8/03
-PEDA Board Member to Help Others Abroad
-DCED’s Rich Overmoyer Named to New Deputate
-Federal Grants Available
-Last Chance to Renew Memberships and Update Information for PEDA Directory
05/7/03
-Certification Program Application Form Reminder
-Business Retention Professional Development Seminar Rescheduled
-Don’t Forget…A Summer of Professional Development Awaits!
05/1/03
-Input From PEDA IDC/EDC Members Needed
-Highway Signs Point the Way to Commerce Parks and Business Districts
-Secretary Yablonsky Continues to Visit Pennsylvania’s Counties
04/24/03
-PEDA Testifies on Prevailing Wage
-Executive Deputy Secretary and Director of Policy Office Named at DCED
04/22/03
-Legislative Update – Economic Enhancement Act
-Rendell Administration Names New Deputy Secretary for International Business Development
-An Economic Development Icon Is Set to Retire
-PEDA Workforce Development Committee Update
-Cluster Analysis Workshop – June 11
-Former Lebanon Mayor Takes State Director Position
04/15/03
-New 2003 Small Business First Guidelines Available On-line
-Executive Director of Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association Named DCED Deputy Secretary of Tourism, Film and Economic Development Marketing
-Innovation Partnership to Provide Greater Access to Federal Grant Dollars for Researchers and Early Stage Technology Companies
04/9/03
-Thank You for Making it Another Success
-PEDA to Testify on Prevailing Wage: Your Input is Crucial!
-Budget Notes
04/4/03
-PEDA Professional Development Seminar Schedule
-Registration Deadline for Business Retention Seminar Extended Until April 10 - Register Today!
-Governor Rendell Announces Action Team Boss
03/25/03
-Governor Rendell’s Plan for a New Pennsylvania
-Updated PEDA Committee Meeting Schedule for Spring Conference
03/21/03
-Federal Industrial Development Bond Legislation
-PEDA IDC and Workforce Development Committee Meetings
-Secretary Yablonsky to Testify on Budget
03/14/03

-State Budget Update
-Federal Legislation Update
-It Must Be Spring

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