PEDA - Pennsylvania Economic Development Association

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  • 06/25/2015 10:26 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    To paraphrase Lewis Carroll in Alice in Wonderland, “if you don’t know where you’re going any road will get you there”. Unfortunately, this directionally challenged approach is how economic development often occurs in far too many communities that fail to identify and make strategic choices about their economic future.

    Chester County, Pennsylvania has enjoyed significant economic success over the past few decades, resulting in the County’s typically high ranking on numerous measures of community success.  Significantly, the County recognized that past performance was no guarantee of future success and engaged in a dynamic public-private partnership process that resulted in VISTA 2025, the first formal County economic development strategy.

    With an incredibly diverse economy, where agriculture and high technology are both key contributors, the challenge for Chester County was to identify those specific actions that would keep the County at the forefront when location decisions were made – by businesses and workers.

    In a rapidly changing, and increasingly competitive environment, where the next generation of workers choose to live is emerging as a key factor in where businesses choose to locate. Recognizing the importance of this new dynamic, quality of place emerged as a key component of the County’s focus on economic health and not just economic growth. 

    The guiding philosophy for VISTA 2025 is to maintain a balance between progress and preservation.  This means that both elements – economic progress and preservation of natural and historic resources – are complementary attributes that define Chester County and provide it with a sustainable competitive advantage in terms of attracting and retaining both businesses and a talented workforce.

    While VISTA 2025 contains numerous more traditional economic development action items, the concept of balancing progress and preservation provides a unique perspective that sets it apart from typical strategies.

    For more information on VISTA 2025 visit www.vista2025.com or contact the Chester County Economic Development Council.


  • 06/25/2015 10:20 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Laura Potthoff, Relationship Manager, Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation

    Laura joined Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation in October 2014, as the Relationship Manager.   Laura is responsible for managing CAEDC's new and existing relationships with Tourism and Economic Development partners to help generate business opportunities and workforce development in Cumberland County. 

    Laura received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Dickinson College.  Laura comes to us with extensive experience in private higher education, having been an integral part of the Finance team at Dickinson.  Laura has experience in program management, relationship management, event planning, recruitment and retention, and budget analysis.  


  • 06/25/2015 9:00 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    PEDA wishes to recognize the passing of Lifetime Member Grover Stainbrook. Click the link to view his obituary. 

  • 06/19/2015 12:48 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Click here to access the Young Professional Scholarship Request Form for PEDA's fall conference.  This scholarship opportunity is made available through the generosity of FirstEnergy Corp.




  • 06/18/2015 1:50 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    2016 Spring Conference session proposals are being accepted and we encourage you to share your thoughts with us.  Please use the following outline in submitting your proposals to be considered for the April 11-13, 2016 event.

    • Explain your proposed session topic, title, and overview.

    • Explain what is innovative about your proposed session and topic(s) of focus.

    • Explain your presentation approach / style.

    • Describe what the key takeaways will be for conference attendees.

    • Provide any information you feel will help us better understand what you want to do as a presenter.

    • Provide name / title / organization for each of the speakers / presenters you're recommending for consideration.

    In your submission, please include your name, title, organization, phone number, email address, and mailing address and send via email to PEDA at conferences@peda.org, labeling the Subject line "2016 PEDA Spring Recommendations".  Thank you for your assistance.

    Click here to view PEDA's current sponsorship brochure.


    #PEDASpring16

  • 06/08/2015 1:23 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Please click here to review the full notice.

  • 06/05/2015 1:00 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Greetings from your friends in Altoona, Blair County!  

    As a long-time member and Past President of PEDA, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank the PEDA Board of Directors for awarding the upcoming fall conference to Blair County.  We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Altoona on October 26-28 for an exciting conference filled with outstanding topics and plenty of opportunities to network and catch up with all of your colleagues. 

    Some of the highlights we have planned include:

    • Featured Keynote Speaker Steve Sheetz, Sheetz Family Council Chairman and former President/CEO
    • Educational topics including: Utilizing Eds & Meds in Downtown Redevelopment, 501(c)3 Compliance Issues, Creative Approaches in Brownfield Redevelopment and more
    • A tour of the region to include a ride on the Everett Railroad
    • 2 receptions, including an off-site reception at the Railroaders Memorial Museum complete with entertainment, food and drinks

    We invite you to register now by visiting the conference website.  And don't forget that sponsor and exhibitor opportunities are still available. 

    We enjoyed hosting the gathering of colleagues and economic development professionals back in the Spring of 2004 and we are looking forward to another fun-filled and educational event here in Altoona, Blair County.  We can't wait to see everyone here in October.

    Best Regards,

    Marty

    Martin J. Marasco
    President/CEO
    Altoona-Blair County Development Corp. (ABCD Corp.) 


  • 04/28/2015 12:32 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Click here for the press release.

  • 04/16/2015 11:20 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Plan to donate a door prize representing your region to the #‎PEDASpring15‬ conference? There's still time. Contact us at conferences@peda.org.

  • 04/16/2015 11:18 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Would you like to earn a free conference registration?  When you refer a new member of PEDA, they have an option to identify you as their "sponsor".  The PEDA member who sponsors the most new members between now and spring can earn a free registration to our next conference.

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