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2026 PEDA Fall Conference


October 26-28, 2026


Wyndham Gettysburg

Photo: Melissa Stone, Vice President of Economic Development, Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC

Registration is officially open for the 2026 PEDA Fall Pre-Conference Session, entitled "LSA - Casinos to Community Impact". This session, which has separate registration from the conference, will be held in Gettysburg on Monday, October 26, 2026.

 

The session - which will be moderated by Melissa Stone, VP of Economic Development for the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC (pictured to right) - will provide an in-depth overview of the Local Share Account (LSA) program guidelines, while highlighting best practices from economic development practitioners whose organizations serve as LSA grant conduits for nonprofit entities. Topics such as eligible costs and EDO application intake and processing will be covered.


Please use the following hyperlinks to register for the conference and the pre-conference session, to book your overnight hotel accommodations, to sponsor the event, etc.


  • Register and pay for the pre-conference session (separate registration from conference).


  • Register and pay for the conference by COB on 9/14/26 to obtain the Early Bird rate.


  • Secure discounted overnight accommodations and consider extending your stay.


  • Apply for a Young Professionals sponsorship.


  • Review 2026 PEDA Fall Conference session overviews.



  • Learn more about the value of sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities.



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Thank you to our sponsors who have already committed.

SPONSORS

Platinum



Logo: Adams Economic Alliance

Gold



Logo: Patriot Rail
Logo: FirstEnergy

Silver



Logo: Customers Bank
Logo: Destination Gettysburg
Logo: ECON partners

Bronze



Logo: GMS Funding Solutions
Logo: Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Logo: Novak Strategic Advisors
Logo: WellSpan Health
Logo: Finanta
Logo: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania - Commerce Department

Young Professionals



Logo - Team Pennsylvania

Additional Support Provided By

Logo - Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Logo: Pennsylvania - The Great American Getaway

This Project was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, DCED.


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With Appreciation To

Logo: Franklin County Area Development Corporation (40th Anniversary Edition)
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