Clarion County Economic Development Corporation

08/31/2026

We are pleased to announce that due to our growth, CCEDC will be relocating to a new office space effective Tuesday, September 8th. Please note that our office won't be accessible for meetings or walk-ins on Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th and our staff may be delayed in responding to emails or calls.

Thank you for your understanding. 🏢✨

08/26/2026

Our small town is famous! 🎉 Congratulations to A.J. O’Neil and family on the launch of their educational PBS series, Son of a Butcher! The show takes viewers behind the scenes of their family butcher shop while highlighting farm-to-table food, local farming, the daily rhythm of a family-run business, healthy recipes, and the relationships that make small-town communities so special.

Stop by O’Neil’s grocery store, butcher shop, and catering company in Shippenville to pick up dinner or book your next party! From meats and seafood to fresh veggies, specialty items, deli meats and cheeses, and delicious bakery treats, there’s something for everyone.

Watch episodes of Son of a Butcher here: https://www.sonofabutchershow.com/

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08/25/2026

🎉 Big news for downtown Knox! The Knox Volunteer Fire Company Façade Improvement project is officially complete—and it looks great!
The Fire Department is such an important part of our community, and we were proud to help support this project through grant funding. The improvements replaced old railroad ties with decorative concrete blocks, giving the property a cleaner, sleeker appearance while adding the long-lasting durability of concrete blocks and poured walls.
✨ Want to give your downtown storefront a fresh new look? Businesses in downtown Knox can still apply for the Façade Improvement Program, offering matching grants of up to $10,000 to help make exterior improvements more affordable and keep the momentum going!

08/17/2026

Last week, we attended the Clarion Venango Forest Farm Bureau Legislative Farm Tour at C&A Trees, where local partners highlighted the connection between agriculture, workforce development, and community impact.

Thank you to Theresa LaPinto for hosting the event and sharing insight into C&A Trees’ operations. C&A Trees is a family-owned nursery, greenhouse, and garden center in Clarion and has been serving the community since 1990. Open year-round, C&A Trees offers flowers, plants, trees, professional landscaping services, a spring garden workshop, a gift shop, and seasonal holiday décor. Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/catrees814

Brian Miller from Clarion-Limestone High School presented on Lion Manufacturing, a student-run manufacturing and machining enterprise that provides students with real-world business and industrial training through metal fabrication, welding, woodworking, and design projects for the local community. Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555994714253

Emily O’Brien from PA Farm Bureau Governmental Affairs provided updates on federal and state legislation, including the importance of grassroots policy implementation. Learn more at: https://pfb.com/newsroom/

08/13/2026

Businesses in Downtown Knox can still take advantage of the EDC's exterior improvement grant. Read about this grant and how local companies are using it.
https://www.clarioncountyedc.com/news/p/item/68386/shear-cheveux-is-one-of-the-first-businesses-to-use-the-knox-faade-improvement-program

08/12/2026

Come out and support local businesses at the upcoming Clarion County community events:

☑️Knox Horsethief Days (August 9-16) https://discoverclarioncounty.com/events/knox-horsethief-days/
☑️The Wildflower Festival (August 15-16) https://www.facebook.com/events/889445987061657
☑️Strattanville Homecoming Weekend (Sept 11-13) https://www.facebook.com/events/1526376905671673/1526376919005005/?active_tab=about
☑️Peanut Butter Festival (Sept 18-20) https://redbankchamber.com/peanut-butter-festival/

View all upcoming events: https://discoverclarioncounty.com/events/

08/10/2026

Exciting things are happening in downtown Knox. Keystone SMILES Community Learning Center, Inc. (House of Trades) located at 420 Main Street is moving right along with their facade improvements. Stay tuned for more updates!

08/06/2026

“Applying for grant funding was the least stressful part of the project,” says Mel Schmader, owner of Shear Cheveux. Read how she updated her 100-year-old building and used EDC grant funds to elevate her salon.
https://www.clarioncountyedc.com/news/p/item/68386/shear-cheveux-is-one-of-the-first-businesses-to-use-the-knox-faade-improvement-program

08/05/2026

Our 2026 Mid-Year Report is Here!

We're excited to share a look at the progress made across Clarion County during the first half of 2026. This report highlights new funding, downtown revitalization efforts, business and community development initiatives, tourism successes, and the partnerships helping move our county forward.

Thank you to our members, partners, volunteers, and communities for your continued support. We invite you to take a few minutes to see what we've accomplished together and what's ahead.

Read the full report here below!

Discover | Connect | Thrive

Take a look at the progress being made across Clarion County. Our 2026 Mid-Year Report highlights the projects, partnerships, and people working together to strengthen our communities and economy.

07/30/2026

Shear Cheveux used EDC grant funds to improve the exterior and insulation of the salon. Read more about this project and its results.
https://www.clarioncountyedc.com/news/p/item/68386/shear-cheveux-is-one-of-the-first-businesses-to-use-the-knox-faade-improvement-program