Last month, we learned about a construction company, and this month we’re excited to hear about the work done behind the scenes for transportation in PA. Tell us about PennDOT. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) oversees programs and policies affecting highways, urban and rural public transportation, airports, railroads, ports, and waterways. The agency is Read More…
By Jared Heuer, Clarion County Economic Development Corporation The economic implications of tolls on key Interstate bridges in our region were the source of considerable strain and uneasiness within our business communities. In November of 2020, PA’s Public-Private Transportation Partnership (P3) had approved a new initiative to accelerate the reconstruction of major bridges in partnership Read More…
The Northwest Commission is excited to announce they are hitting the road with a Municipal Roadshow. The Municipal Roadshow, titled How to Best Utilize Free Resources to Make Things Happen in Your Community will show that there are resources available to help municipalities make the most of their ever-shrinking budgets. From road maintenance training to Read More…
Core Goods, located in Oil City, has been collaborating with two similar markets–the Meadville Market House and Edinboro Market–and the group was recently named a recipient of a $120,000 grant. Their project is titled Cultivating Local Food Distribution in Northwest Pennsylvania and each market, along with farm partners, will work to expand on existing informal Read More…
As we begin a new school year, the Chamber looks forward to continuing our work in education. Through the VenangoREADY program, we actively look for ways to support our local educators to help provide resources and meaningful opportunities for our emerging workforce. Our efforts also include partnering with local schools, the Venango County United Way, Read More…