The Franklin Industrial & Commercial Development Authority (FICDA) is pleased to welcome Devin Zerbe to its Economic Development Department for the final months of his senior year at PennWest Clarion, where he is pursuing a degree in Communications.

After spending the past year with the City of Franklin’s Community Development Department, Zerbe transitioned to the Economic Development team this summer, expanding his experience and gaining a broader understanding of the City’s efforts to support business growth and community development.

Since joining the department, he has contributed to branding the MakerMinds Youth Entrepreneurship Program, designing FICDA’s newsletter, and assisting with the development of several upcoming business training initiatives.

In just over a month, Zerbe has become a valued member of the team, and FICDA looks forward to his continued contributions throughout the remainder of the summer.

This article was published in the Venango Chamber’s August 2026 VenangoWorks! Newsletter.