Forest 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
814-223-1550
www.clarioncareerlink.org

Clarion University Small Business Development Center
Low and no cost support for business plan development, strategic
planning, market research, environmental compliance assistance,
import/export assistance
Cindy Nellis
877-292-1843
www.clarion.edu/ce

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

Forest County Industrial Development Corporation (FCIDC)
(MISSING INFO ON SERVICES)
Farley Wright, executive Director
814-755-4599
fcidc@usachoice.net

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

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