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reater Reading Eco- nomic Partnership (GREP) received the From the Northeastern Economic Developers Association (NEDA GREP wins digital marketing award from multi-state economic development association G County – this award recognizes our successful implementa- tion of digitally expanding our global reach” said Shupp. NEDAonline.org for more in- formation. In other GREP news...
sionals, recognizes outstand- ing submittals received and viewed during the evaluation process. Entries for the NEDA 2016 Marketing Awards were accepted from all members of the economic development industry and were judged on design and layout, clarity of message, production quality, functionality and overall cre- ativity and impact. GREP ’ s pres i dent and CEO, Pamela Shupp, AICP, CEcD , accepted the award on behalf of the organization at the NEDA Annual Conference on September 12, 2016 in New
Governor Tom Wolf was welcomed to Berks County on Friday, September 16. He an- nounced a $2.5M grant at the Reading Regional Airport for the development of Berks Park 183, a new 155 acre industrial park. Governor Wolf joined Sena- tor Judy Schwank and Repre- sentative Barry Jozwiak to an- nounce $2.5 million in funding to support the redevelopment of a 155-acre industrial park located adjacent to the Reading Airport. When complete, the project is expected to create 500 to 600 new, full-time jobs. “It is our job to set the table for businesses to be able to make the investments neces- sary to provide jobs to people in communities just like this one,” Governor Wolf said. “This investment will help to rebuild distressed brownfield and for- mer military facility and turn it into a hub for jobs in a num- ber of different industries.” The Redevelopment Capi- tal Assistance Program (RACP) funds will help the Berks County Industri- al Development Author- ity (BCIDA) support the $7 million cost of infrastructure improvements still awaiting completion at the site along Aviation Rd., approximately one mile from the City of Read- ing. The total project cost is $13.3 million. “In today’s highly competi- tive economy, businesses are looking for shovel-ready sites when evaluating where to locate. This project provides Berks County with a much needed ready-to-go location, which will be very attractive businesses and will result in more jobs coming to our area,” Sen. Schwank said. “I commend Governor Wolf for recognizing the potential and importance of this project for our local and regional economies and invest- ing state dollars to make it a reality. I was pleased to join with Representative Jozwiak in strongly advocating for ap- proval of RCAP funds for this important economic develop- ment initiative.” In addition to the 500 to 600 new jobs, the BCIDA estimates 220 indirect jobs will be created by support/supplier industries attracted to the project, plus 750 non-permanent direct jobs during construction. n
prestigious “Digital Mar- keting Cam- paign” award for Outstand- ing Content on Economic Development Topics from the North-
The NEDA organization has been providing profes- sional development educa- tion, resources, support and networking opportunities to its members since 1956. The organization which hosts an annual Literature & Promo- tions Competition is made up of more than 500 professionals from the economic develop- ment industry across eleven of the northeastern states as well as Washington DC. Visit
Pamela Shupp
Haven, CT. “We have made a significant strategic shift towards digital marketing for both business at- traction and retention in Berks
eastern Economic Devel- opers Association (NEDA) . Each year the NEDA awards committee, comprised of eco- nomic development profes-
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