About Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
The mission of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is to foster opportunities for businesses to grow and for communities to succeed and thrive in a global economy. DCED aims to improve the quality of life for Pennsylvania citizens while assuring transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds. Economic development, education, and workforce agencies are working together like never before to meet the needs of employers. All of these efforts have created an environment of certainty and predictability in Pennsylvania – one where businesses feel confident and can thrive and grow.