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  • Now Available: November/December 2021 Advocacy Report

    12/10/2021 5:44 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The latest Advocacy report, provided by Alex Rahn of Wanner Associates, is now available on the Members Only Advocacy Reports page of PEDA’s website. Please use your membership credentials to gain access.

  • Remembering Pat Miller

    11/15/2021 9:32 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    It is with deep sympathy that PEDA informs you of the untimely passing of longtime friend and Board member, Pat Miller.

    Pat, whose career in economic development began in the early 1980s, most recently served as Executive Vice President of Altoona Blair County Development Corporation. Pat was the consummate economic development professional. He was committed to the people his work positively impacted and proud of the community he served. We ask that you keep his family in your thoughts during this very difficult time.

  • Now Available: October/November 2021 Advocacy Report

    11/09/2021 3:28 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The latest Advocacy report, provided by Alex Rahn of Wanner Associates, is now available on the Members Only Advocacy Reports page of PEDA’s website. Please use your membership credentials to gain access.

  • New Career Center Posting - Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation

    10/26/2021 11:17 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is currently seeking qualified applicants for the role of Marketing Manager. Additional details are available here.

  • New Career Center Postings - Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC)

    10/21/2021 11:39 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) is currently seeking qualified applicants for two openings. Additional details are available here.

  • Is your community interested in hosting PEDA's 2023 fall conference? Our RFP period is now open.

    10/19/2021 10:35 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    2023 PEDA Fall Conference RFP Issued

    The Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) is the statewide association of local, state, corporate and non-profit economic development professionals. PEDA's mission is to promote sound economic development policies, provide leading edge economic development education and nurture an effective statewide economic development network to foster the economic growth of the Commonwealth.

    PEDA provides opportunities at its two annual conferences for economic development professionals and organizations in Pennsylvania to share best practices and experiences that enhance the professional dialogue. This active engagement ensures Pennsylvania can continue to aggressively position itself to retain, grow and attract businesses and jobs to the Commonwealth.

    If you are interested in having your community considered as a potential site for the 2023 PEDA Fall Conference, please respond to all sections of this RFP by close of business on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Thank you for your consideration. 

    Pennsylvania Economic Development Association
    908 North Second Street | Harrisburg, PA 17102
    Phone: 717.441.6047 | Fax: 717.236.2046
    www.peda.org | Upcoming Events

  • Now Available: October 2021 Advocacy Report

    10/14/2021 4:15 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The latest Advocacy report, provided by Alex Rahn of Wanner Associates, is now available on the Members Only Advocacy Reports page of PEDA’s website. Please use your membership credentials to gain access.

  • PEDA Announces Economic Development Awards

    10/07/2021 4:55 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Click here to read more.

  • US Congress Considering Disaster Relief In Aftermath of Hurricane Ida

    09/24/2021 10:19 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The US Congress is considering a disaster recovery supplemental funding package in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Ida.  As some of you saw firsthand, Pennsylvania was severely impacted by flooding, wind and other damage due to this devastating storm.  The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is asking that the package include $1 billion for the Economic Development Administration (EDA), which has a long history of helping communities recover their economic vitality following disasters. Please click here if you would like to support IEDC’s efforts with disaster recovery. 

  • Action Alert: Deploy ARPA / State Rainy Day Funds for Economic Development

    09/23/2021 1:41 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Action Alert

    The Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) is asking the Commonwealth to allocate the remaining federal ARPA and/or State Rainy Day Funds for a continued focus on economic development recovery to offset the economic damage created by COVID-19. Specifically, funding is needed for:

    • Recapitalization of economic development programs such as PIDA, Business in Our Sites (BOS) and the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP), among others, as well as the potential establishment of new programs to be administered by Certified Economic Development Organizations (CEDOs).
    • Creation of an economic development training initiative to meet the needs of economic development organizations positioned to administer current and future state financing programs throughout the Commonwealth. As a professional association, PEDA has a proven track record of providing high quality training to its members and partners and is well positioned to serve as the lead organization for providing ongoing professional development and technical assistance training to economic development organizations as they maintain and expand their business "one stop" concierge services.
    • Establishment of an independent Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), designed to specifically fill critical gaps not covered by existing programs or funding sources.

    Please lend your voices to these efforts by utilizing the information available through PEDA’s Legislative Action Center. Based on your preferences, you may opt to contact your legislators directly via the Center’s “Compose Your Message” tool or, alternatively, to copy and customize the sample letter provided.

    Thank you for your efforts.
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