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Local Development District collaborating with talented partners to build better lives, better communities and thriving businesses in North Central PA.

10/30/2026

We had a blast at Ridgway's Business Trick or Treat! 🎃 Thanks to everyone who stopped by our table!

After tomorrow, Halloween won't land on a Saturday again until 2037. So make the most of it, have fun, and stay safe out there! 👻🧟‍♂️

10/26/2026

Big news for North Central Pennsylvania! 🎉

We're excited to share that the U.S. Economic Development Administration has awarded $39.9 million to establish the DuBois Center for Innovation!

This investment will transform facilities at Penn State DuBois into a regional hub for advanced manufacturing research, innovation, and workforce development. Led by Penn State, the center will offer research & development, hands-on training, apprenticeships, and industry partnerships, with the goal of training hundreds of workers each year.

We're proud to have partnered with Penn State, Workforce Solutions for North Central PA, U.S. Economic Development Administration, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and others to support this project. Here's to the future of manufacturing in our region!

Read more: https://buff.ly/X4Q0ZRP

10/22/2026

Yesterday, our WIC team got to check out Ride ATA's newly wrapped bus. Maybe we're biased, but we think it looks great! 😎

Keep an eye out for it in our communities!

10/08/2026

Happy National APEX Day! 🎉

Today we're celebrating APEX Accelerators and the free support they provide to businesses looking to compete in the government marketplace.

A big shoutout to our Procurement Outreach Specialist, Barb Brennen, who helps our local businesses navigate government contracting. Over the past year, North Central APEX served 87 clients and helped them secure more than $15 million in federal contracting awards.

We're proud to be part of the APEX network and support businesses across North Central Pennsylvania!

09/29/2026

Do you have a planning study idea for your community?

North Central is accepting ideas for transportation and planning studies that could help address needs in our region. We're especially interested in ideas that address needs across multiple municipalities, counties, and/or transportation modes.

For example, a community might identify a need for a corridor study to look at things like traffic, safety, access, and future development along a certain roadway.

If something comes to mind, use the linked form to let us know! Submissions are due October 8th.

🔗 https://buff.ly/pDxp0ov

09/24/2026

Earlier this week, North Central PREP partners got together at the Elk County 911 Center to share updates and talk about what's happening across the region.

A big thanks to Abbi Peters of The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship for sharing more about Placemaker CoLab, a new effort supporting rural communities and local businesses.

It was great to see everyone and catch up! 🙂

09/21/2026

Funding is available for community EV charging!

PennDOT is accepting applications for its Community Charging Program, which provides funding to help organizations install publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations across Pennsylvania.

Eligible applicants can include businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and other organizations. Projects require a 20% match. Central Region applications are due March 12, 2027.

Interested in applying? Review the funding opportunity, priority locations, eligibility requirements, and application details through PennDOT.

🔗 Learn more: https://buff.ly/J8SOI9J

09/09/2026

Our Draft 2026 Public Participation Plan (PPP) is open for public comment through October 3, 2026!

The Public Participation Plan, or PPP for short, explains how we involve the public in our planning and decision-making. It outlines the ways you can learn about projects, share your input, and participate in the planning process.

🔗 View the plan and submit your comments: https://buff.ly/zW0dsbD

You can also join tomorrow's public meeting to quickly share your feedback:
📅 September 10, 2026
🕙️ 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
🔗 https://buff.ly/w5f5hd0

Your feedback will be considered before the final PPP is presented to our RPO Committee for approval.

08/18/2026

We’re seeking someone from our community to serve with us!

North Central is recruiting an American Connection Corps (ACC) AmeriCorps Member to support transportation and digital connectivity in Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter Counties.

This is a full-time service opportunity where you’ll gain hands-on experience, build skills, and help expand opportunity locally.

Plus, you’ll receive:
✔ $33,000 living allowance
✔ $7,395 education award
✔ Extensive training and a national cohort of peers

Apply here: https://buff.ly/QpvyOpJ

08/05/2026

Understanding property conditions can be a challenge. The North Central PA Vacancy & Distressed Properties Index aims to help!

Leveraging already existing data, this new data tool helps communities understand property conditions at a high level—and see how the community compares to other parts of our region.

This index:
🏚️ Combines multiple unique values to paint an overall picture of property conditions;
🏚️ Was developed using rigorous established methods;
🏚️ Provides comparable data throughout our region; and
🏚️ Supports research, intervention, and funding efforts.

➡️Check it out: https://buff.ly/sQ1qdFh

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49 Ridgmont Drive
Ridgway, PA
15853

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18147733162

Website

https://www.ncentral.com/

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