Most new jobs are created by existing businesses rather than new firm start-ups. This program is an intensive, locally-controlled economic development program aimed at identifying and addressing the concerns of existing community businesses. Fee.
Instituted in 1992 to provide a focal point for addressing rural economic and community development issues, the Center comprises one of the largest groups of scientists and educators at any university committed to analyzing and resolving social and economic issues affecting people in rural communities.
This page provides an overview of the current situation and recent trends in a variety of important local economic and demographic indicators for each county in Pennsylvania and New York.
The Community and Economic Development Toolbox provides accessible tools to local community leaders. By using these tools, communities can be empowered to improve residents’ economic opportunity and quality of life.
This program focuses on strengthening community decision_making by improving local understanding of economic change. Based on an economic model known as the Community Impact Model_Penn State (CIM_PSU), the program helps communities forecast economic activity and predict the effect of alternative policies. The model provides information on a number of important indicators of change, including employment and unemployment, population shifts, and projected changes in local government and school district revenues and spending. Communities can access the model through a combination of program materials, regional workshops, and local meetings.
A computer-based program providing detailed information on key economic indicators (e.g., employment, income, population) over time. The program helps facilitate an understanding of recent economic trends at the local level. Profiles can be customized to a county’s economy or the user’s interests in specific industries.
