Crawford County
Economic development services from
more than 20 different organizations.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Funding assistance for small to medium manufacturing and
tech-based companies to develop new products, processes
Jim Kosco, Director of R&D
814-898-6650
www.cnp.benfranklin.org
CareerLink
Low and no-cost employment services including online
database, job postings, labor law compliance, training funds
Barb Hogan, Site Manager
814-333-4115
www.pacareerlink.state.pa.us
eBizITPA
Engineering apprentice grants and IT KickStart grants
to aid manufacturers in compliance with RoHS requirements
Mary Bula, Outreach Specialist
814-898-6540
www.ebizitpa.org
Gannon Small Business Development Center
Low and no cost support for business plan development, strategic
planning, market research, environmental compliance assistance,
import/export assistance
Larry Morgan
814-337-8212
www.sbdcgannon.org
Governor's Action Team (GAT)
Grants and low interest loans for large-scale
Business expansion or relocation
Tom Ehrensberger, Regional Director
814-871-4769
www.newpa.com
Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County
Long term, low interest real estate financing,
Industrial/business park sales and leases, site
selection, financing programs
Mark Turner, Executive Director
814-333-2299
www.economicprogressalliance.com
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Meadville Campus
WEDnet grant training as well as existing workforce education
Don Apel, Site Director
814-337-7791
www.eup.edu
Meadville-Western Crawford Chamber of Commerce
Business alliance for economic, social, educational and
political development
Charlie Anderson, Executive Director
814-337-8030
www.meadvillechamber.com
Northwest Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC)
Low to no cost assistance to small manufacturing companies for
training, business growth services, operational assessments,
product development
Amy Weller, District Manager
724-662-3705, Ext. 219
www.nwirc.org
Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission
Low to no cost services for international marketing,
government contracting, financial programs
Denise McCloskey, Executive Director
814-677-4800
www.nwcommission.org
Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PENNTAP)
Free assistance for technology based issues with environment,
food industry, forest products, IT, e-business, NASA Technology
transfer, occupational health and safety, product development,
statistical data
Donald LeGoullon, Senior e-Business Consultant
814-677-5206
www.penntap.psu.edu
Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board (NWPAWIB)
Funding source for workforce training initiatives
Michele Ziezula
814-333-1286
www.nwpawib.org
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Meadville
Community Block Grant Funding and Enterprise Zone Revolving
Loan Fund for loans up to 50% of project cost to maximum of $250,000
Andy Walker, Executive Director
814-337-8200
Steel Valley Authority (SVA)
No cost consulting for succession planning, labor relations,
employee buyouts
BJ Lechner
814-456-6299
www.steelvalley.org
Titusville Redevelopment Authority
Low interest loans and assistance with business
planning, marketing and general consultation
Mike Allyn, Executive Director
814-827-3668
www.tcda.org
Other Partners
Utility companies/authorities, local/state/federal elected officials,
banks/financial institutions/venture capitalists