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Governor Shapiro Kicks Off Process of Developing First Statewide Economic Development Strategy in Nearly Two Decades
The Governor and his Administration are committed to making Pennsylvania a national leader in economic development and innovation – and over the next several weeks, DCED Secretary Rick Siger will host listening sessions across the Commonwealth. Governor announces new,...
Danville’s Rails to be Used
Lumber distribution firm buys land, buildings in DRIVE group’s complex. A borough with a long railroading history will have its first industry to use the rails that pass through it in more than 20 years when a lumber distribution companyopens later this year. Sherwood...
400 Jobs Coming to Sunbury Plant
On Tuesday, Sivana Converting LLC CEO Soheil Shahrooz gave a tour to U.S. Rep. Fred Keller, R-12, and other local officials of the 350,000-square-foot space that once housed the former Sunbury Textile Mill facility, previously owned by GlenRaven Custom Fabrics LLC....
Save the Date for Focus Central PA’s 2022 Industrial Development Forum
On Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022, Focus Central PA will be hosting, the region's forward-thinking economic growth event, in person at Susquehanna University. Industrial development experts and thought leaders will cover critical topics including smart growth, economics,...
Regional RACP Grants Awarded
Columbia County's Benton Foundry recently received $3 million from the state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) to expand their operations in Sugarloaf Township. DRIVE will serve as Grantee and assist with administration of these funds. Press Enterprise...
Jennifer Wakeman Receives Designation of CEcD
DRIVE Executive Director Jennifer Wakeman recently earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). She joins over 1,100 people worldwide who have been recognized for their skills in economic development by the International Economic Development Council...
Great Dane, LLC. Expands, Creates New Jobs
Great Dane, LLC is expanding its manufacturing operations in Ralpho Township. The expansion will create 200 new job in Northumberland County! Thank you for your investment in the Central Susquehanna Region!  Read the Governor's Press Release of the story here. Read...
River Run Foods Expands, Creates Over 400 Jobs
River Run Foods, a Northumberland County manufacturing firm, has purchased land at Great Streams Commons in Union County. The firm plans to build a new plant which will create between 400 and 450 new jobs! Congratulations to River Run Foods on your new investment in...
Manufacturing Expansion Creates Nearly 50 New Jobs to Columbia County
Congratulations to Trivium Packaging on its new manufacturing expansion! This investment will create 48 new full time jobs in Columbia County. Thank you for continuing to invest in the region!