ALT Photo (left to right): Mike Ross, President, Franklin County Area Development Corporation; David Mackley, Project Manager, Franklin County Area Development Corporation

ALT AI-generated promotional graphic for the Pennsylvania Allies Program by the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA). The design features a winding pathway through Pennsylvania-inspired communities leading toward a skyline, symbolizing learning and community growth. The graphic highlights six key topic areas: Economic Development, Community Development, Workforce Development, Recreational Development, Entrepreneurship, and International Opportunities. Prominent text reads “Pennsylvania Allies Program,” “Understanding Economic Development,” and “Becoming a Community Champion.” Additional text describes the program as a foundational series that helps community leaders and stakeholders better understand economic development and become more effective champions for opportunity, investment, and growth in their communities. The PEDA logo appears at the bottom left. The image includes the tagline: “Learn. Understand. Champion.”.

ALT Promotional graphic for the 2028 PEDA Fall Conference host community call for proposals. The design features a dark green background with large text reading “Host the 2028 PEDA Fall Conference.” A stylized map of Pennsylvania displays location markers and the message, “Your Community Could Be Next!” Four illustrated panels highlight benefits of hosting: showcase your community, highlight local amenities, welcome leaders from across Pennsylvania, and drive economic growth. Additional text states that PEDA is accepting host community proposals and directs viewers to www.peda.org/News for more information and proposal submission details. A decorative Pennsylvania community skyline and landscape graphic runs along the bottom. The Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) logo appears in the lower right corner. The image was generated using AI.

ALT Promotional social media graphic for the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) featuring the headline “Final Day for Early Bird Rate” in large green and black text with a clock icon. The PEDA logo appears on the right side. Event details list the 2026 PEDA Fall Conference, October 26-28, 2026, at the Wyndham Gettysburg. A “Don’t Miss Out!” banner appears near the bottom, along with Gettysburg-themed illustrations and the website peda.org. The design uses PEDA brand colors including dark green, black, gold, blue-green, and orange accents. This graphic was created using artificial intelligence (AI) with PEDA branding and event information.

ALT Photo: Jill Gaito, Project Manager, GMS Funding Solutions

ALT Alt text: Promotional graphic from the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) inviting viewers to register for the 2026 Basic Economic Development Course in Pennsylvania, held September 22–24, 2026, at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, PA. Website: peda.org. (AI-generated image)

ALT Photo: Melissa Stone, VP of Economic Development for the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC

ALT Photo: Judy Morley, Ph.D., Executive Director of Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center

ALT Photo: The Honorable Rick Siger, Secretary, Pennsylvania DCED

ALT Image includes the logo of the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) and text that encourages individuals to register today for the 2026 Basic Economic Development Course in PA, being held September 22-24, 2026 at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, PA. More information is available at www.peda.org. (Image made with AI)

ALT The background image is of a scene from Gettysburg, PA, including blooming trees, fields, a fence, etc. Included are a logo for the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA), information about the 2026 PEDA Fall Conference (Wyndham Gettysburg / October 26-28, 2026), a note to register at peda.org, etc., and a logo of Platinum Sponsor Adams Economic Alliance.

ALT Image includes the logo of the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) and text that encourages individuals to register today for the 2026 Basic Economic Development Course in PA, being held September 22-24, 2026 at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, PA. More information is available at www.peda.org.