2025 Economic Development Strategic Plan
Centre County’s Economic Development Strategic Plan
“A common vision for smart growth in Centre County”
In 2023, we embarked upon an economic development strategic planning process with the assistance of a nationally recognized consulting firm, Camoin Associates to create a plan for growth and vision for Centre County.
The goal of this process was to work with public and private stakeholders from across the county to build a collaborative and comprehensive strategy that recognizes our region’s strengths and potential opportunities.
Our work with stakeholders throughout Centre County revealed a strong interest in collaborating to better position the county for continued economic success by focusing on four areas:
| Focus Area | Detailed Areas of Concentration |
| Business Retention, Innovation & Expansion | Local & Regional Business Support Statewide Synchronization Entrepreneurship & Innovation |
| Targeted & Emerging Industries | Targeted Industries/Leveraging Commercialization Branding and New Business Attraction Tourism and Outdoor Recreation |
| Workforce & Education | Workforce Development, Talent Attraction, Talent Retention |
| Built Environment | Infrastructure, Housing, Downtown revitalization, Development challenges |
