News Release

Annual Data User Conference September 10

June 23, 2009

Pennsylvania’s most comprehensive single-day forum for research and developments in demographic data will focus this year on “New Data, New Opportunities.”

The annual Data User Conference, hosted by the Pennsylvania State Data Center at Penn State Harrisburg, will be at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey Thursday, Sept. 10.

Targeted to both public and private data users, this year’s conference will focus on the new resources that are available to assist policymakers, planners, and businesses.

Some of the day’s sessions will focus on the economy, including Pennsylvania’s plans for economic recovery and use of stimulus funds and there will also be an opportunity to learn about the most up-to-date U.S. Census Bureau data analysis methods and plans for 2010.

Other presentations and breakout sessions will feature representatives from several state agencies, Census Bureau departments, and other data users and researchers.

Information and registration is available at www.pasdcconference.org.