To help stimulate economic and business development, CEED has led a regional initiative for a Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) grant that will foster innovation and entrepreneurial development based on reuse and clean technology, while acting as a catalyst for technology transfer through education and outreach efforts. The regional partnership of four colleges and universities (including Allegheny College) and four economic development organizations in northwest Pennsylvania was recently awarded the grant by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development. The grant for $250,000 will create the Northwest PA KIZ. Read press release. Visit NWPA KIZ website.