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Registration Opens for 2024 Regional Member Meetings

Summer is here and so are PEDA's annual regional member meetings. We have conducted these meetings for several years to discuss key issues our members are facing and PEDA's leadership is working on, to maintain open lines of communication and to solicit your input.

We welcome and encourage members to attend one of the meetings to let their voices be heard. The agenda for these meetings is under development, but is expected to include discussion of the Commonwealth budget, updates on committees and professional development and open discussion of state, regional and local issues. To learn more or to register for a meeting, please click on your preferred option below.

2024 Regional Meeting Schedule:

• Pittsburgh - August 2, 2024
• Clearfield - August 20, 2024
• Harrisburg - August 22, 2024
• Virtual (Zoom) - August 29, 2024

If you have any questions or would like to propose hosting a regional member meeting in a future year, please contact us at info@peda.org.

Window Opens for Award Nominations

It's been said there is no greater honor than to be recognized by one's peers. The window for submitting 2024 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 2024 Fall Conference, where recipients will be recognized.

2024 PEDA Membership Award nominations must be submitted electronically to pedastaff@peda.org by COB on August 14, 2024.

2024 PEDA Fall Conference

October 9-11, 2024

Bayfront Landing - Erie, PA

PEDA's Conference Committee is working diligently to finalize its 2024 Fall Conference agenda, ensuring it meets your professional development and networking needs as well as your expectations regarding all the great experiences the region has to offer.  

As our fall plans come together, we want to ensure prospective sponsors are able to receive the maximum level of benefits associated with this event. With that in mind, we invite you to learn more not only about the 2024 PEDA Fall Conference, but also about the many cost-effective benefits available to you through your support. Visit the 2024 PEDA Fall Conference Sponsor Registration page today to learn how you can start enjoying the benefits!

We'd also like to thank everyone who has already committed to supporting this fall's event, kicking off in Erie on October 9th.

Follow this link to our 2024 PEDA Fall Conference Sponsor Registration Page!

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Thank you to our sponsors who have already committed.

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2024 Regional Member Meetings

Summer is just around the corner...and so are PEDA's annual regional member meetings. We have conducted these meetings for several years to discuss key issues our members are facing and PEDA's leadership is working on, to maintain open lines of communication and to solicit your input.

We welcome and encourage members to attend one of the meetings to let their voices be heard. The agenda for these meetings is expected to include discussion of the Commonwealth budget, updates on committees and professional development and open discussion of state, regional and local issues. Save one of these dates and we'll send an announcement when registration opens for this series.

2024 Regional Meeting Schedule:

• Friday, August 2, 2024 - Pittsburgh Meeting (Allegheny Conference)
• Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Clearfield Meeting (Clearly Ahead Development)
• Thursday, August 22, 2024 - Harrisburg Meeting (Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC)
• Thursday, August 29, 2024 - Virtual Meeting 

If you have any questions or would like to propose hosting a regional member meeting in a future year, please contact us at info@peda.org.