
The Progress Council has two major initiatives underway to promote more regional strategies in the delivery of government services and promotion of economic development. The Smart Government Initiative represents a partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs to research and propose models for a more regional approach in the delivery of local government services. A Progress Council consultant, PA Futures, is advising on ways to implement such changes.
Our Mid Mon Valley Regional Enterprise Zone is a cooperative effort of nine communities under the state Enterprise Zone Program. The program provides targeted state assistance including low interest loans and tax credits to expanding firms in target areas of participating communities.