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• 2022-23 PEDA PDU Submission Form (Individual Certification)

  • When
    06/30/2022

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  The annual PDU submission deadline is June 30^th.

  Please use this online form to report your individual PDUs
  associated with PEDA's individual certification program.

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• 2022 PEDA Regional Member Meeting – Virtual

  • When
    08/18/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom
  • Spaces left
    50

  
  

  This meeting is being held virtually (via Zoom) for all PEDA members unable to make one of this year’s live meetings.

  The purpose of regional member meetings is to maintain open lines of communication between PEDA leadership and its members throughout the state. We will be receiving and discussing your input on several important agenda items and your participation is essential. Based on previous trends in attendance, meetings will be held in strategic locations around the state.

  Zoom credentials will be provided to you following your completion of the registration process.

  Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration for, attendance at or participation in this event constitute an agreement by the registrant, attendee or participant to PEDA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant’s, attendee’s or participant’s image in photographs.

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• 2022 PEDA Regional Member Meeting – Harrisburg

  • When
    08/19/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, 3211 North Front Street, Suite 201, Harrisburg, PA 17110
  • Spaces left
    23

  
  

  This meeting is being hosted by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC.

  The purpose of regional member meetings is to maintain open lines of communication between PEDA leadership and its members throughout the state. We will be receiving and discussing your input on several important agenda items and your participation is essential. Based on previous trends in attendance, meetings will be held in strategic locations around the state.

  Each of this year’s live meetings will begin at 10:00 am, break for lunch (provided by our hosts) by noon, and conclude no later than 2:00 pm. Meeting attire is business casual. For the purpose of venue guarantees, the deadline to register for each event will be COB 7 days prior!

  A parking lot is available on site.

  COVID-19 Protocols: PEDA strongly encourages all event participants to be fully vaccinated prior to attending this event and continues to monitor guidance by the CDC and state health officials. Participants are asked to remain up-to-date regarding the latest CDC guidance during their visit to the event venue. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you at the event.

  Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration for, attendance at or participation in this event constitute an agreement by the registrant, attendee or participant to PEDA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant’s, attendee’s or participant’s image in photographs.

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• 2022 PEDA Regional Member Meeting – Meadville

  • When
    08/22/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County, 798 Bessemer St., Meadville, PA 16335
  • Spaces left
    25

  
  

  This meeting is being hosted by the Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County.

  The purpose of regional member meetings is to maintain open lines of communication between PEDA leadership and its members throughout the state. We will be receiving and discussing your input on several important agenda items and your participation is essential. Based on previous trends in attendance, meetings will be held in strategic locations around the state.

  Each of this year’s live meetings will begin at 10:00 am, break for lunch (provided by our hosts) by noon, and conclude no later than 2:00 pm. Meeting attire is business casual. For the purpose of venue guarantees, the deadline to register for each event will be COB 7 days prior!

  On-site parking is available.

  COVID-19 Protocols: PEDA strongly encourages all event participants to be fully vaccinated prior to attending this event and continues to monitor guidance by the CDC and state health officials. Participants are asked to remain up-to-date regarding the latest CDC guidance during their visit to the event venue. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you at the event.

  Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration for, attendance at or participation in this event constitute an agreement by the registrant, attendee or participant to PEDA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant’s, attendee’s or participant’s image in photographs.

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• 2022 PEDA Regional Member Meeting – East Stroudsburg

  • When
    08/25/2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    East Stroudsburg University Innovation Center, 562 Independence Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
  • Spaces left
    38

  
  

  This meeting is being hosted by Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation & East Stroudsburg University.

  The purpose of regional member meetings is to maintain open lines of communication between PEDA leadership and its members throughout the state. We will be receiving and discussing your input on several important agenda items and your participation is essential. Based on previous trends in attendance, meetings will be held in strategic locations around the state.

  Each of this year’s live meetings will begin at 10:00 am, break for lunch (provided by our hosts) by noon, and conclude no later than 2:00 pm. Meeting attire is business casual. For the purpose of venue guarantees, the deadline to register for each event will be COB 7 days prior!

  A parking lot is available on site.

  COVID-19 Protocols: PEDA strongly encourages all event participants to be fully vaccinated prior to attending this event and continues to monitor guidance by the CDC and state health officials. Participants are asked to remain up-to-date regarding the latest CDC guidance during their visit to the event venue. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you at the event.

  Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration for, attendance at or participation in this event constitute an agreement by the registrant, attendee or participant to PEDA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant’s, attendee’s or participant’s image in photographs.

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• Sponsor Registration - 2022 PEDA Fall Conference

  • Start
    10/24/2022
  • End
    10/26/2022
  • Location
    Hyatt Place State College (219 W Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801)

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  2022 PEDA Fall Conference

  SPONSOR REGISTRATION

  Hyatt Place State College • State College, Pennsylvania

  @PEDAtweets       #PEDAfall22

  
  

  
  

  Photo Credit: Hyatt Place State College
  

  

  PEDA is the primary statewide organization representing economic development professionals and, as such, provides opportunities to share best practices that enhance the professional dialogue and support local, regional, and state economic development initiatives.

  Who should attend? Those in attendance are expected to include professionals representing economic and community development at the municipal, county, regional, and state levels as well as workforce development professionals, commercial and industrial developers, business incubator operators, project finance professionals, IDA directors, elected officials, and executives representing utilities and transportation, engineering, and construction.

  Download a PDF version of the 2022 PEDA Sponsorship brochure.
  

  Thank you to our Sponsors!
  

  TUESDAY EVENING RECEPTION

           

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  EXHIBITORS

             
  

  

  Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis. Updated terms, conditions, deadlines and benefits (which may be revised at any time by PEDA) are available at www.peda.org and, by completing the sponsor registration process, the submitter understands and accepts them.

  Visit www.peda.org/sponsorships for updates.

  The Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) is classified as a 501(c)(6) association by the Internal Revenue Service.

  Information on this page is subject to change.

  Any applicable discounts would be made by PEDA staff.
  

  

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• Save the Dates - 2022 PEDA Fall Conference

  • Start
    10/24/2022
  • End
    10/26/2022
  • Location
    Hyatt Place State College (219 W Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801)

  SAVE THE DATES

  2022 PEDA Fall Conference

  Hyatt Place State College • State College, Pennsylvania

  @PEDAtweets       #PEDAfall22

  

  Photo Credit: Hyatt Place State College
  

  

  PEDA is the primary statewide organization representing economic development professionals and, as such, provides opportunities to share best practices that enhance the professional dialogue and support local, regional, and state economic development initiatives.

  Who should attend? Those in attendance are expected to include professionals representing economic and community development at the municipal, county, regional, and state levels as well as workforce development professionals, commercial and industrial developers, business incubator operators, project finance professionals, IDA directors, elected officials, and executives representing utilities and transportation, engineering, and construction.

  

  Download a PDF version of the 2022 PEDA Sponsorship brochure.
  

  Thank you to our Sponsors!
  

  TUESDAY EVENING RECEPTION
  

                          
  

  
  SILVER

              

  

  BRONZE

  

  EXHIBITORS

  
  

  Information on this page is subject to change.
  

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• Save the Dates - Basic Economic Development Course

  • Start
    12/07/2022
  • End
    02/08/2023
  • Location
    In-person session at Keystone Building; Virtual sessions through Zoom

  Basic Economic Development Course in PA

  Join PEDA, the IEDC-accredited sponsor of the Basic Economic Development Course in PA, as we launch our NEW format! Starting in 2022, the course will be split between nine weeks, beginning in December 2022 and concluding in February 2023. The first and last days will be held in person at the Keystone Building in Harrisburg. The remaining seven days will be held virtually (via Zoom). Participants are required to attend all in person and virtual sessions in order to earn a certificate.

  2022 Session Dates

  December 7, 10:00 am-3:30 pm ~ in person

  Managing Economic Development Organizations

  Economic Development Ethics

  
  

  December 14, 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual

  Business Retention and Expansion

  
  

  December 21, 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual

  Strategic Planning

  
  

  2023 Session Dates
  
  January 4 , 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual

  Marketing/Attraction

  
  

  January 11, 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual

  Workforce Development

  
  

  January 18, 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual

  Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development

  
  

  January 25, 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual

  Community/Neighborhood Development

  
  

  February 1, 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual

  Real Estate Development and Reuse

  
  

  February 8, 9:00 am-12:00 pm ~ in person

  Economic Development Finance

  Certificate Distribution

  
  

  Course Objectives:

  • Learn fundamental concepts and theories of economic development.
  • Gain knowledge and skills needed to be successful in today's challenging economic environment.
  • Receive training from experienced faculty drawn from the ranks of business, government, academia, and the private sector.
  • Network with other economic development professionals from both inside and outside Pennsylvania.
  • The course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council. It fulfills one of the prerequisites for those who wish to take the examinations for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation.
  • The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. IEDC provides leadership and excellence in economic development for its communities, members, and partners.

  
  

  Registration information will be available in August 2022 at www.peda.org.

  
  

   IEDC-accredited                                 
        Sponsor                                         Sponsor                                 Accredited by

                                           

     www.peda.org                                www.dced.pa.gov                      www.iedconline.org   

    717-441-6047                                   866-466-3972                             202-223-7800

  
  

  
  

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