Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs

What Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs does

Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) is a statewide, non-partisan, nonprofit association founded in 1911 and headquartered at 2941 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA. PSAB represents approximately 954-956 Pennsylvania borough governments and the elected and appointed officials who run them (mayors, council members, secretaries, treasurers, managers), providing legislative advocacy, professional training, group purchasing programs, and governing resources. Its product portfolio includes the Borough News Magazine, the Certified Borough Officials (CBO) certification program, the Newly Elected Municipal Officials (NEMO) Boot Camp, the PSAB Plus Training Subscription, a webinar and online series catalog, the Annual Conference, original TV programming (Inside Pennsylvania Boroughs, Exploring Pennsylvania Boroughs), grant assistance, and a research library of sample ordinances, Budget Bulletin, and Wage & Salary Survey reports.

PSAB operates a membership-based revenue model: borough governments pay annual dues to access the full benefit stack, supplemented by fee-based training (e.g., $45 member / $80 non-member webinars, $100-$225 online series), the Annual Conference, and the PSAB Plus subscription tier that offers free webinars and 50% discounted series pricing. Distribution is direct via the boroughs.org website, the myaccount.boroughs.org training portal, email alerts, the LinkedIn discussion group, and the annual conference. An affiliated program ecosystem — Keystone Municipal Insurance, Keystone Municipal Insurance Trust, PLGIT investment trust, Municipal Retirement Trust, Energy Procurement, Drug & Alcohol Testing, TEAM unemployment plan, and a procurement card — is delivered through core partnerships with Keystone and PLGIT and a broader roster of business partners (engineering firms, law firms, telecom, energy brokers). PSAB is governed by a Board of Directors with an annually rotating president (Randy Riddle as of 2026) and an executive director (Chris Cap); it has 101-250 employees and no parent company, no external investors, and no public listing.

Name

Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs

Legal name

Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs

Website

https://boroughs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PSAB is a Pennsylvania nonprofit association founded in 1911 that serves approximately 954-956 borough governments through legislative advocacy, professional training and certification (CBO/NEMO), an annual conference, publications, and group purchasing programs including insurance, retirement, and investment services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Association Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Taxation & Revenue Administration (BPAIABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

State Legislature/Regional Assembly Administration (BPAIABAB)

Keywords

• Municipal government advocacy
• Borough training programs
• Legislative representation services
• Government membership association
• Municipal official certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: PSAB generates revenue through membership dues from borough governments across Pennsylvania. Membership provides access to programs, training, legislative advocacy, and member benefits.
2. Training Programs: PSAB offers fee-based training programs including webinars, online series, and classroom training for municipal officials. Training programs include certification options like the Certified Borough Officials Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) is a statewide, non-partisan, non-profit membership association founded in 1911 that represents Pennsylvania borough governments. The organization delivers legislative advocacy, professional training and certification (CBO Program, NEMO Boot Camp, webinars), publications (Borough News Magazine), group purchasing programs (insurance, energy, investment trust, retirement), grant assistance, and research/governing resources to its member boroughs. PSAB generates revenue primarily through membership dues and fee-based training programs.

Product overview

Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs is a statewide, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to serving 954 borough governments since 1911. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of member services including publications (Borough News Magazine), professional training programs (NEMO Boot Camp, CBO Program, PSAB Plus Training Subscription, Webinar Series), annual conferences, video media content (Inside PA Boroughs and Exploring PA Boroughs TV shows), grant assistance, research resources, and member benefit programs covering energy procurement, insurance, retirement trust, and investment services. The association also provides a member directory, sample ordinances, budget bulletins, and regulatory compliance resources to support effective borough governance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Borough News Magazine Official print and digital magazine publication providing news, updates, and information relevant to Pennsylvania borough governments and their elected/appointed officials.
• Newly Elected Municipal Officials (NEMO) Boot Camp

Named customers22 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Herbert Rowland and Grubic IncminorOthersListed as a partner on PSAB website, providing engineering and consulting services to Pennsylvania municipalities.
• MunilogicminorOthersListed as a partner providing software solutions for municipal management.
• Eckert SeamansminorOthersListed as a partner law firm providing legal services to municipalities.
• KeystonecoreOthersListed as a partner, operating the Keystone Municipal Insurance Program and Keystone Municipal Insurance Trust. Has been Diamond Sponsor for PSAB Annual Conference multiple years.
• PLGIT (Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust)coreOthersPSAB program partner providing investment trust services for Pennsylvania local governments.
• APPI EnergyminorOthersListed as a partner providing energy procurement services.
• VerizonminorOthersListed as a partner providing telecommunications services.
• Derck & EdsonminorOthersListed as a partner providing engineering and surveying services.
• George Ely AssociatesminorOthersListed as a partner providing professional services.
• Auctions InternationalminorOthersListed as a partner providing auction services for municipalities.
• Remington VernickminorOthersListed as a partner providing engineering services.
• H.A. ThomsonminorOthersListed as a partner providing professional services to municipalities.
• MRMminorOthersListed as a partner, associated with the MRM Trust program.
• Vault HealthminorOthersListed as a partner providing health-related services.
• PA Broadband Development AuthorityminorOthersOpened $1.16 Billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program for applications to connect Pennsylvanians to the internet. Featured as Business Partner Spotlight December 2024.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Michigan Municipal League: Michigan's statewide association for cities and villages providing legislative advocacy, training, and member benefit programs, directly comparable to PSAB's scope and service mix.
• Ohio Municipal League: Statewide association representing Ohio municipal governments with advocacy, training, and group-services programs that mirror PSAB's borough-focused offering.
• League of Wisconsin Municipalities: Membership association for Wisconsin cities and villages delivering legal, training, and advocacy services to municipal officials in a model very close to PSAB's.
• New York State Conference of Mayors: Statewide membership association for city and village governments in New York, offering advocacy, training, and member services structurally analogous to PSAB's model in Pennsylvania.
• New Jersey League of Municipalities: New Jersey's statewide municipal association offering advocacy, training, and an annual conference, with a directly comparable service portfolio to PSAB.
• Illinois Municipal League: Statewide association serving Illinois municipalities with legislative representation, training, and member programs, comparable in scale and scope to PSAB.
• Maryland Municipal League: Statewide membership organization for Maryland municipalities providing advocacy, training, and member benefits in a structure parallel to PSAB.

Broad incumbents

• Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors: Companion statewide association serving Pennsylvania townships (not boroughs); same state, similar mission, and a credible alternative for any local government official considering association membership.
• National League of Cities: National membership organization for city governments providing advocacy, training, and research; overlaps with PSAB's federal-level advocacy and federal funding navigation role.

Regional players

• County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania: Statewide association for Pennsylvania counties operating in the same government ecosystem as PSAB, competing for member attention and legislative influence at the state level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-state-association-of-township-superviosors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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