Read the full text and highlights of Governor Tom Corbett's 2014 State of the State speech. In his address, Gov. Corbett called for advancing economic growth through investments in energy, transportation, reform, and education.

Community activists and leaders share hope that President Barack Obama's Promise Zone designation for Mantua, West Philadelphia will be the engine that restores Mantua to its former glory.

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's Keystone Innovation Zone tax credit program awarded more than $15M to Pennsylvania firms ranging from app developers to robotics manufacturers.

A land-bank bill that would change the way tens of thousands of parcels across the city could be redeveloped is drawing criticism from community groups, who argue the legislation doesn't do enough to include community participation.

Cumberland County Commissioners approved $2.1M in bond financing for planned renovations at the Claremont Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. The ability to shift the burden of cost off the taxpayers was the largest factor in the decision.

March 6-7, 2014
Join CDFA in Washington, DC as we advance development finance knowledge, networks and innovation through four unique Short Courses focused on cutting-edge and trending development finance topics. Learn more about each of the Short Courses, including programming, speakers, dates and times at cdfa.net

June 12, 2014 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Join the CDFA Pennsylvania Financing Roundtable for a one-day conference focused on "Catalyzing New Opportunities and Innovation in Development Finance." This event will feature a number of economic development finance experts from around the state discussing new development finance tools, authorities, resources and approaches, and how these methods can affect the Pennsylvania economy going forward.

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Tom Link with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh shares how the URA has catalyzed job growth, real estate development and financed entrepreneurs with their revolving loan fund programs.

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