Center for Economic and Community Development @ Penn State





	Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development helps create new opportunities for people living throughout Pennsylvania.


	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: CECD issues "Road to 2005" its latest update on the Pennsylvania Economy. 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:


	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.
	Land Use - The center provides educational assistance and analysis to communities confronting the complex facets of individual and community land-use decisions.
	Local Government Finance - The center provides assistance in understanding local tax policy and available options.
	Community Development - The center assists communities with needs assessment, asset building, and community planning.



	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


	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.

	Upcoming Workshops

	Recent Presentations

	The Center's clients include state government, elected and appointed local officials, community organizations, trade associations, business and industry, and individuals.


	To find out more about Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development and how it can help you, contact: Dr. Timothy W. Kelsey Dr. Theodore R. Alter Co-Directors, Center for Economic and Community Development The Pennsylvania State University 103 Armsby Building University Park, PA 16802