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Penn
State's Center for Economic and Community Development helps create
new opportunities for people living throughout Pennsylvania. |
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Pennsylvania: Road to Growth 2001-07 and Beyond
Penn
State researchers examine the economic impacts of replacing the
local property tax for education with a broadened state sales tax.
For the full report, click here.
Study shows Wal-Mart presence may
have stalled reduction in county poverty rates during the 1990s
economic boom. For the full report, click here. |
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Economic Development -
The center works closely with regions and communities seeking to
strengthen their economy through both new opportunities and
retaining and enhancing existing businesses. |
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Land
Use -
The center provides educational assistance and analysis to
communities confronting the complex facets of individual and
community land-use decisions. |
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Local
Government Finance -
The center provides assistance in understanding local tax policy and
available options. |
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Community Development
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The center assists communities with needs assessment, asset
building, and community planning. |
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Center affiliates conduct research informing state and local policy
decisions. Ongoing areas of study include: job growth, workforce
development, property tax reform, the “Brain Drain,” and poverty
reduction. Policy briefs and descriptions of ongoing research projects
are available at Policy Research |
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Partnering with Penn State Cooperative Extension, the center provides
educational programs for local development organizations, citizens and
elected officials. These programs range from introductory sessions on
regional economic development to in-depth programs on specific
community issues. |
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The
Center's clients include state government, elected and appointed local
officials, community organizations, trade associations, business and
industry, and individuals. |
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To find
out more about Penn State's Center for Economic and Community
Development and how it can help you, contact:
Dr. Theodore R. Alter
Dr. Timothy W. Kelsey
Co-Directors, Center for Economic and Community Development
The Pennsylvania State University
103 Armsby Building
University Park, PA 16802 |
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