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Central Pennsylvania has two high-quality options for career-technical education. SUN Area Technical Institute (SUN Tech) and Columbia-Montour Area Vocational Technical School (CMAVTS) both prepare the next generation of students for successful careers while offering adult education programs.“These institutions have inspiring learning environments for students that not only prepare them to...Continue Reading

“The Central Pennsylvania Susquehanna River Valley Region is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities for tourists and residents alike! The Shikellamy State Park and the Susquehanna Greenway are located on the beautiful Susquehanna River, providing access to area parks, trails, and communities. These are just a few of the outdoor...Continue Reading

“The Central Pennsylvania region has something fun for everyone to enjoy! Residents and visitors have many annual events, arts & culture, and museums to explore. No matter what you are interested in exploring, DRIVE has the information and resources to get your adventure started here in Central PA!” states Timothy...Continue Reading

“DRIVE has almost a decade of history assisting the community in Central Pennsylvania in economic development efforts. The key to our organization’s success lies within the strong commitment for sustained growth by businesses and community leaders in our five counties: Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union),” states Timothy Hippensteel, DRIVE’s...Continue Reading

“DRIVE is a dedicated economic development organization in Central Pennsylvania dedicated to showcasing important business and development news in the region. Visitors of the DRIVE website and social media platforms now have access to more resources, events, incentives, and project information than ever before!” states Colleen Patterson, Administrative Assistant at...Continue Reading

“People who choose to work, live, and play in Central Pennsylvania have access to high-quality services, recreation, housing, and so much more! Here at DRIVE, we are dedicated to providing in-depth information to those interested in highlighting reasons why businesses, residents, and visitors flourish in the area,” states Amanda Craig...Continue Reading

“DRIVE is an organization dedicated to planning and implementing economic development efforts in the communities here in Central Pennsylvania. The DRIVE team has a mission to bring businesses in the region the resources, networking opportunities, and incentives necessary to succeed in the region,” states DRIVE’s Executive Director Jennifer Wakeman (CEcD). Meet...Continue Reading

“DRIVE is an organization dedicated to providing in-depth information about the counties located in Central Pennsylvania. This demographic information is designed to provide site selectors and potential residents with vital information about the regional county data for business or personal purposes,” states Timothy Hippensteel, Office & Project Manager of DRIVE.Central...Continue Reading

“Central Pennsylvania benefits from the excellent wireless services that DRIVEnet Wireless Broadband Network provides. This network delivers reliable, high-speed internet to businesses and residents in the five-county region. We encourage you to contact the DRIVE staff for more information on how you can benefit from connecting to this affordable and...Continue Reading

“The Greater Susquehanna Keystone Innovation Zone (GSKIZ) offers businesses a place to succeed, with added tax credit benefits! Businesses located in the GSKIZ are qualified to receive tradable tax credits to offset tax liability or to sell to fund more growth,” states Amanda Craig Bradley, the Business Outreach Manager of...Continue Reading

“DRIVE is an economic development leader dedicated to providing entrepreneurs and small businesses with entrepreneurial spaces to foster success here in Central Pennsylvania! The DRIVE team strives to provide dynamic environments and events that allow you to put your business plans into motion,” states Jennifer Wakeman (CEcD), DRIVE’s Executive Director. DRIVE...Continue Reading

“The downtown communities of Central Pennsylvania are steeped in historical charm, and site selectors can access online profiles for the region’s unique communities. These profiles have been created by DRIVE, the region’s economic development organization, and contain in-depth demographic information vital to site selectors,” states Amanda Craig Bradley, the Business...Continue Reading

“Central Pennsylvania’s DRIVE (Driving Real Innovation for a Vibrant Economy) organization is dedicated to assisting the community in sustaining economic development and growth in the region. One way the organization accomplishes this goal is by compiling and providing in-depth statistics and demographics of the region to assist businesses and community...Continue Reading

The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Tourism Anne Ryan announced that applications are being accepted for the Marketing to Attract Tourists Program, which is investing $6 million to promote overnight tourism stays and attract international, national, and regional visitors to enjoy Pennsylvania’s renowned historical sites,...Continue Reading

“Follow DRIVE (Driving Real Innovation for a Vibrant Economy), the organization in Central Pennsylvania dedicated to improving economic development efforts in the region! When you follow DRIVE’s social media platforms, you can stay up-to-date on development projects, business resources, financial incentives, and much more,” states Jennifer Wakeman, DRIVE Executive Director.Follow...Continue Reading

The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the Commonwealth’s investment of $5.35 million through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) to support municipalities’ work to rehabilitate more than 100 low-income, owner-occupied homes in eight counties.HOME is a federally funded program that provides municipalities with grant...Continue Reading

Industrial automation and robotics offer huge benefits to manufacturing and warehouse distribution and fulfilment operations. This is not a new concept; articles going back decades have explained how these applications can improve quality and consistency, optimize productivity and throughput, increase worker safety, and reduce direct labor cost.The topic has gained...Continue Reading

DRIVE awarded $189K grant, plans to develop multi-state small business ecosystemDANVILLE — DRIVE plans to use a $189,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to develop SPARK, a multi-state, multi-county small business ecosystem and incubation network.DRIVE, an economic development council of governments serving Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties,...Continue Reading

Rail connectivity fuels economic growth for family-owned businesses in PennsylvaniaA partnership between Norfolk Southern, the North Shore Railroad Company, and state and local economic development partners provided the vital rail connectivity needed to enable Pennsylvania’s Country View Family Farms to open a new feed mill. The project expands market reach...Continue Reading