Warren 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 Olson
814-723-2350
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
Joy Snyder or Hank Rudge
814-723-3052
www.pasbdc.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
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
Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board (NWPAWIB)
Funding source for workforce training initiatives
Michele Ziezula
814-333-1286
www.nwpawib.org
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
Assistance with candidate screening, training costs
grant funding for business accommodations
Glenn Blair, Rehabilitation Counselor
814-871-4551
www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=128&Q=168255
Penn State Erie Center for Corporate and Continuing Education
Training programs in safety, management, succession planning
as well as applications for WEDnet and CJT grants
Margaret McCarthy, Director
814-898-6039
www.pennstatebehrend.psu.edu/cde/cdeindx.htm
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
Plastics Technology Center (PTC)
Low cost design services for small manufacturing
including material selection, manufacturing
processes, 3D computer models
Thomas Moyak, Project Engineer
814-452-1924
www.ptdc01.bd.psu.edu
SEDA-COG
SBA 504 financing for for-profit businesses with net worth
less than $7.5 million and USDA Business and Industry Guaranty
Dennis Robison, Executive Director
570-524-4491
www.seda-cog.org
Steel Valley Authority (SVA)
No cost consulting for succession planning, labor relations,
employee buyouts
BJ Lechner
814-456-6299
www.steelvalley.org
Technology Council of Northwest PA
Trade association focused on deployment and use of
technology in business
Courtney Mallen, Director
814-451-1172
www.techcouncilnwpa.org
Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnet)
Employee training grants for manufacturing and technology based companies
Juanice Vega, Director of Continuing Education
814-393-2227
www.wednetpa.com
WCCBI Services
Revolving loans, facility identification
Other Partners
Utility companies/authorities, local/state/federal elected officials,
banks/financial institutions/venture capitalists