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Main Street Matters: DCED Secretary Rick Siger Visits Ephrata to Highlight the Proposed $25 Million Investment to Create Economic Opportunity for Main Streets Across Pennsylvania

Ephrata, PA – The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger, joined by local leaders, continued Governor Josh Shapiro’s statewide “Main Street Matters” tour, emphasizing the proposed […]

Pennsylvania Gets It Done: Governor Josh Shapiro Launches First Statewide Economic Development Strategy in Nearly Two Decades

The Shapiro Administration worked alongside partners across Pennsylvania to create the targeted strategy, which maps the Commonwealth’s path to strong economic growth and more good-paying jobs. This new strategy […]

Balance Bike Boot Camp

BALANCE BIKE BOOT CAMP is a training opportunity for early childhood educators, childcare providers, public health organizers, and physical activity promoters! WalkWorks has coordinated the Kids’ Arena at the […]

The Pennsylvania Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Workshop

Is your downtown ready for an entrepreneurial transformation? Wondering how communities revive their spirit and bring life back to their downtowns? Here’s your golden opportunity to find out! It all […]

2024 PDC Premier Revitalization Conference Call for Proposals OPEN!

The Pennsylvania Downtown Center is seeking session proposals for the Commonwealth’s Premier Revitalization Conference | Crossroads of Community & Collaboration: Building Dynamic and Innovative Partnerships, which will be held in […]

Pennsylvania Downtown Center Selected as Lead Partner for FHL Bank’s Blueprint Communities® Initiative in PA

Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) a statewide community development nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce that they have been selected by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) to be […]

Shapiro Administration Designates Ephrata as a Keystone Communities Main Street Designation

Program will support businesses and improve quality of life for residents Ephrata, PA – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello today announced that Ephrata Borough has officially […]

Google Provides Free Digital Skills Training to Small Businesses in Pennsylvania, Partnering with Downtown Lewistown Inc.

Google and Downtown Lewistown Inc. announced on Thursday, May 18, 2023 a new Grow with Google Digital Coach for small businesses at a free digital skills workshop hosted at the […]

West Reading: A Shining Example of Successful Neighborhood Revitalization

West Reading, a vibrant borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, has become a model for effective neighborhood revitalization through its innovative Elm Street program. The program, now in its 11th year, […]

West Chester, PA: A Thriving Downtown

Nestled in the heart of Chester County, Pennsylvania, the borough of West Chester has emerged as a shining example of what a vibrant and successful downtown should be. This charming […]

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