Purpose

To examine the short-term and long-term economic and community development needs of the Township.

To recommend to the Board of Supervisors strategies and projects that will provide sound economic development and a stronger sense of community to the Township

To encourage communication between the Township and businesses located in the Township regarding economic and community development issues.

To examine the current state and local tax structure on Upper Merion residents and recommend changes to the Board of Supervisors that will benefit the residents.

To develop working relationship with State and Federal agencies that can provide economic and community development resources to the Township.

Members

Current Activities

Township Vision Plan
The ECDC is currently reviewing the Township's Vision 2020 Plan and preparing a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on the priority of the various items in the plan. You may view the Township's Vision 2020 plan by clicking here.

Township Community Center
The ECDC, along with the Park & Recreation Board, is currently exploring options for a new community center in the Township.

Promotional Website
The ECDC is currently exploring options for a promotional website that would promote the King of Prussia area as a good place to live and work.

Compare Tax Rates

Montcopa.org - Property Taxes in Montgomery County.

TaxAdmin.com - Chart of comparative State Income Taxes.

Economic & Community Development Links

NewPA.com - Pennsylvania Economic and Community Development information.

MontcoWorks.com - Montgomery County's online resource for Economic and Workforce Development.