DRIVE in the News

DRIVE received some wonderful coverage in the magazine Business in Focus. The article highlights strengths and opportunities of Columbia and Montour counties, and DRIVE's efforts to ensure a strong future for the area. The magazine has 482,000 subscribers in the U.S....

GTI to host town hall & job fair

Green Thumb Industries, a medical cannabis grower is holding a town hall and career fair this month. GTI expects to bring 50-100 jobs to Danville. The facility will open in December.

Mobile Career Center, “The Link,” Introduced

Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation (CPWDC) announces a new mobile career center known as "The Link." It is staffed with expert professionals ready to help businesses find talent and help job seekers find the right opportunity. This career center on...

North Shore Railroad wins three national awards

North Shore Railroad of Northumberland, PA received three prestigious awards for their service on more than 200 miles of track in Central Pennsylvania. They received the 2017 Short Line of the Year from Railway Age Magazine, 2017 Short Line of the Year from Norfolk...

First Columbia Opens Danville Branch

First Columbia Bank & Trust cut the ribbon on its first branch in Montour County June 8. Lance Diehl, President and CEO, said the branch on the corner of Route 11 and Railroad Street represents the culmination of six years of work to find the right location. The...

PPL invests in DRIVE’s mission

PPL Electric Utilities continues its support of DRIVE's mission to create family sustaining jobs and bring economic opportunity to Columbia and Montour Counties. “Delivering safe and reliable electric service is just a part of our commitment to the communities PPL...

North Shore Railroad named Short Line of the Year

North Shore Railroad and Affiliates of Northumberland was named Short Line of the Year by Railway Age. Read the story here https://goo.gl/iIIHTS Central Pennsylvania is uniquely situated near major hubs along the east coast. Logistics partners like North Shore make...

DCED story about KIZs

DCED story about KIZs… 29 Keystone Innovation Zones fuel entrepreneurs across Pennsylvania