It might be a bit of an understatement to say 2009 was a challenging year. I imagine there are a few who will be celebrating less that a new year is coming and more that this one is ending.
But the truth is, despite the recession and all its attendant trials, a lot of good things happened in Pennsylvania in the past year--the kinds of things that highlight the unique strengths of our state and our ability to position it for a competitive future when the economy recovers.
Original Article: Guest Commentary: John Sider, Deputy Secretary of Technology Investment for PA DCED