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  • Remembering Phil Eastman

    08/25/2026 1:09 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    PEDA is deeply saddened by the passing of Phil Eastman, a longtime friend, colleague, and member of our Board of Directors.

    Phil devoted more than 40 years of his career to PECO and Exelon before retiring in 2024. Through his work in economic development, he became a trusted partner to businesses, communities, and organizations across the Greater Philadelphia region and made a lasting contribution to the region’s economic development community.

    Phil’s commitment to his community extended well beyond his professional career. A longtime Springfield resident, he spent nearly three decades coaching youth and high school ice hockey, including many years with Springfield High School. He had also recently begun serving on the Springfield School District Board of Directors, continuing his lifelong commitment to the community and its young people.

    We will remember Phil for his generosity, leadership and dedication to the communities he served. PEDA is grateful for the many years he gave to our organization and to the broader economic development profession.

    Our thoughts are with Phil's family, friends, former players, colleagues and all those whose lives he touched. We extend our deepest condolences to them during this difficult time.

    Information regarding the viewing and funeral Mass can be found here.

  • Free Support for Appalachian Outdoor Recreation

    08/21/2026 2:26 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    We believe healthy communities start with great outdoor spaces. We’re excited to share that The Trust for Public Land is helping communities across Appalachia unlock the power of outdoor recreation. Whether you're a municipality, nonprofit, county, or Tribal community, Trust for Public Land is offering FREE virtual learning opportunities and future one-on-one project support to help turn your ideas for the outdoors into reality.

    Registration for the fall workshop series is now open. Learn more and sign up today: https://www.tpl.org/our-work/appalachia-united-outdoors-program

  • Join Us for PEDA’s 2026 Fall Pre-Conference Session - Registration is Now Open

    08/18/2026 9:54 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Learn more at conta.cc/4x4W1pb or by visiting peda.org/event-6789969.

  • 2026 PEDA Fall Conference Spotlight: Growth + Preservation = Rural Success

    08/14/2026 9:54 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Learn more at https://conta.cc/4wYAUVB or by visiting https://www.peda.org/event-6763462.

  • Free Support for Appalachian Outdoor Recreation

    08/07/2026 10:02 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    We believe healthy communities start with great outdoor spaces. We’re excited to share that The Trust for Public Land is helping communities across Appalachia unlock the power of outdoor recreation. Whether you're a municipality, nonprofit, county, or Tribal community, Trust for Public Land is offering FREE virtual learning opportunities and future one-on-one project support to help turn your ideas for the outdoors into reality.

    Registration for the fall workshop series is now open. Learn more and sign up today: https://www.tpl.org/our-work/appalachia-united-outdoors-program

  • 2026 PEDA Fall Conference Spotlight: The Power of Partnership

    07/31/2026 10:05 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Learn more at https://conta.cc/4fKAGKe or by visiting https://www.peda.org/event-6763462.

  • Free Support for Appalachian Outdoor Recreation

    07/29/2026 2:48 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Free Support for Appalachian Outdoor Recreation

    Outdoor recreation has the power to strengthen local economies, improve public health, and connect people to the places they call home. Through the Appalachia United Outdoors (AUO) Community of Practice, Trust for Public Land (TPL) is helping communities across Appalachia build the knowledge, partnerships, and capacity needed to create and sustain impactful outdoor recreation projects.

    Through their latest online program, our friends at Trust for Public Land are helping communities across Appalachia expand outdoor recreation opportunities and unlock vital economic dollars for our region.

    How does this work for our community? The first opportunity to get involved is a completely FREE Virtual Learning & Networking workshop series, taking place this fall. Across three interactive sessions, participants will learn from regional experts about building outdoor recreation economies, engaging communities, and creating a shared vision for future projects.

    The series is open to municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal entities located within the Appalachian Regional Commission's service area.

    Workshop Schedule:

    • September 10: Outdoor Recreation Economies: Benefits and Risks

    • October 8: Messaging & Engagement for Community-Led Vision

    • November 5: Your Outdoor Recreation Vision and Framework

    Participants who complete the workshop series will receive priority access to AUO's upcoming one-on-one Research & Project Support program, which will provide selected communities with customized research, mapping, coaching, and capacity-building assistance to help bring outdoor recreation projects from concept to implementation.

    Registration for the virtual workshop series is free and open now through September 8.

    Learn more about Appalachia United Outdoors and register today: https://www.tpl.org/our-work/appalachia-united-outdoors-program

  • 2026 Basic Economic Development Course - Early Bird Rate Ends Soon

    07/23/2026 10:03 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Learn more at https://conta.cc/4w112Pg or by visiting https://www.peda.org/event-6696113.

  • Window Remains Open for Award Nominations

    07/21/2026 2:03 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Window Remains Open for Award Nominations

    It's been said there is no greater honor than to be recognized by one's peers. The window for submitting 2026 PEDA Membership Award nominations is now open and we've made it easier than ever to showcase successful projects, initiatives and individuals, using the following categories.

    • Economic Developer of the Year Award
    • Young Professional 'To Watch' Award
    • Economic Development Project of the Year Award
    • Economic Development Marketing Innovation Award
    • Economic Development Program of the Year Award

    Showcasing key accomplishments at the statewide level not only benefits those being honored, but also shines a light on the meaningful work being done by our peers in the economic development profession. Please take this opportunity to publicly recognize those who are most deserving.

    Visit PEDA's Awards Page to Learn More!

    Awardees will be notified as soon as possible in advance of PEDA's 2026 Fall Conference, where recipients will be recognized.

    2026 PEDA Membership Award nominations must be submitted electronically to pedastaff@peda.org by COB on August 21, 2026.

  • Registration Now Open for the 2026 PEDA Fall Conference

    07/16/2026 2:55 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Learn more at https://conta.cc/3TBRn31 or by visiting https://www.peda.org/event-6763462.

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