Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County

06/14/2026

Join us at the Crawford Business Park tomorrow to start your week off right! 🍩☕

06/09/2026

🌟 Tenant Spotlight: Acutec Precision Aerospace 🌟

This month, we're proud to feature Acutec Precision Aerospace, Inc. , one of EPACC's tenants since 2008 and a leader in aerospace manufacturing.

🚀 Biggest Accomplishment?
Acutec's journey is a testament to resilience and innovation. In 2018, they established their M2 facility at Crawford Business Park to support a customer's defense program. After investing more than $10.7 million into the facility, the program unexpectedly ended in 2021. Rather than backing down, Acutec transformed the facility into a Landing Gear Center of Excellence in 2022. Just one year later, they earned a supplier performance award from global aerospace customer Safran for achieving 100% on-time delivery and 100% quality performance.

💡 What might surprise people about Acutec?
Many assume Acutec operates like a traditional machine shop, but their approach is much broader. As an employee-owned company, they bring a unique level of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving to aerospace manufacturing. Their team thrives on producing high-mix, flight-critical components and continually finding new ways to meet the evolving needs of their customers.

👥 Did you know?
Acutec employs more than 500 people across four facilities in two states, making them a significant contributor to our regional economy and manufacturing workforce.

We're proud to have Acutec as part of the EPACC and Crawford Business Park community and appreciate their continued investment in innovation, quality, and the region's economic growth. Learn more about Acutec here: https://acutecprecision.com/

06/03/2026

Join us at the Crawford Business Park on June 15 to start your week off right!

05/25/2026

In memory of many, in honor of all. Thank you to our fallen heroes!

05/14/2026

Shout out to our friends at CATA - Crawford Area Transportation Authority on their new garage & operations expansion!

The Crawford Area Transportation Authority is marking a major milestone today with the official opening of its newly upgraded maintenance and operations facility.

05/08/2026

Meeting with the Meadville Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Meadville class to chat about economic development and what EPACC is all about. Thanks for taking the time out of your day to meet with us!

05/01/2026

📣Vacant Manufacturing/Warehouse Space Available
📍Crawford Business Park
- 14,348 sq. ft.
- Multi-Tenant Business Park
- Loading Dock Access
- On-Site Cafe
- Private Restroom
- Private Entrance

Interested in learning more? Get in touch by calling (814) 333-2299 or emailing [email protected].

04/30/2026

We are happy to be a part of the planning efforts to clean up French Creek!

🌿 Did You Know? A collaborative effort is underway to revitalize French Creek in Crawford County!

🏗️ Recently, stakeholders including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and local contractors met with Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County to review permits and biological assessments.

Now, thanks to a $1 million Brownfields Cleanup Grant, this project aims to clean up historical contamination from fuel oil while protecting endangered species, including five freshwater mussel species, the most diverse waterway east of the Mississippi! 🌊🌎

🎣 Once completed, the remediation of the site will preserve the natural beauty of French Creek. This project will increase tourism to the area and give a boost to the local economy.

04/27/2026

Meet the Staff Monday!

Say hello to Caryn Fletcher, our Fiscal Assistant at EPACC!

Caryn brings over 25 years of accounting experience, primarily in the manufacturing industry. Originally from Jamestown, PA, she moved to Crawford County in 1984 and is a graduate of Meadville Area Senior High. She also completed coursework at the Crawford County Area Vocational-Technical School before building her career in accounting.

When she’s not keeping things running smoothly at EPACC, Caryn enjoys spending time with her husband, Jon, and their two children, Rebecca and Elliot. She’s actively involved in the community, volunteering with Scouts BSA Troop 228 of Conneaut Lake. In her free time, you’ll likely find her camping, hiking, or out on the trails riding side-by-side.

We’re glad to have Caryn on the team!