by websupport | May 17, 2026 | News
The question we hear most from municipal leaders and community developers is, “How can we get grant funding?” We are happy to assist with this (After completing our intake form!), but sometimes the smarter question is “Should we use a loan...
by websupport | May 17, 2026 | News
Investment in Economic Development and Public SafetyIn regards to economic development, the Commonwealth is investing in downtowns while also seeking to enhance the business climate to drive more investment from the private sector. Funding remains constant for the...
by websupport | Mar 9, 2026 | Articles, Events, News, Resources
For communities in southwestern Pennsylvania, visionary and strategic work often competes with day-to-day demands. Research is essential to diagnosing local issues, identifying best practices, and innovating solutions–but it can feel out of reach when capacity is...
by websupport | Aug 19, 2025 | Reports and Guides
Understanding real estate development can be confusing for non developers. This report by the Urban Land Institute helps to break down the in and outs of real estate development and all the steps that turn ideas into reality. Resource link:PDFDevelopment for...
by websupport | Jul 17, 2025 | Toolkits
A step by step toolkit for writing a competitive application for the PA Dept of Community Economic Development Municipal Assistance Program. Resource link:Ready to Write! – Strategies and Tools for Writing a Competitive Municipal Assistance Program...
