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PA Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts Millions from Economic Development Programs

Today in Harrisburg, Governor Corbett revealed his proposal for the 2012-2013 budget. We wanted to provide a quick summary and high-level observations to members of the economic development community. The bottom line is that there is little to be excited …

Inovation-Based Economic Development vs. State Budgets

Before we get too far into the new fiscal year, we thought we’d go back and look at how the innovation-based economic development (IBED) world fared in the last round of state budgets. Tax credits continue to be a favored …

The Future of Community Development: Throw Out Your Textbook

Last November I packed my bags and moved to Pittsburgh to begin my career in community development. Given my background and the number of community-based organizations (CBOs) tucked within the city’s neighborhoods, I assumed that I would end up working …