The Cameron County Commissioners are excited to invite area business
owners, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and organizational leaders to
the Cameron County Business Resource Summit, on Tuesday, August 27th.
The following organizations will be onsite: Workforce Solutions of
North Central Pa., North West Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC),
Small Business Development Center – Penn West Clarion, North Central
PA Regional Planning and Development Commission, and Northern
Pennsylvania Regional College.
The Business Resource Summit will be at the Cameron County Courthouse
(20 E. 5th St. Emporium, Pa 15834), in the Courtroom, from Noon to 4
pm. This event is free and open to the public, no reservations are
required. Attendees may attend the entire event, select presentations
of interest, or come solely to visit vendor tables to engage with
organization representatives, gather information, and learn about
available resources and programs.
To assist with planning your visit, the event schedule is as follows:
Noon to 1 pm: Vendor tables open for the public.
Presentations:
1:00 Workforce Solutions of North Central PA
1:30 North West Industrial Resource Center
2:00 Small Business Development Center – Penn West Clarion
2:30 North Central PA Regional Planning and Development Commission
3 to 4 pm: Vendor tables open for the public.
Each organization will deliver a 20-minute presentation covering its
mission, programs, and services. Attendees may stay for the entire
event or attend only presentations of interest. Vendor tables will be
set up from Noon to 4 pm so attendees can engage with organization
representatives, gather information, and learn about available
resources and programs.
Questions can be directed to Commissioner Jessica Herzing at
814-486-9323 or jherzing@cameroncopa.gov
Let us introduce each of the organizations attending:
Workforce Solutions of North Central PA: Workforce Solutions for
North Central PA is the Local Workforce Development Board overseeing
and evaluating the workforce system in the North Central Workforce
Development Area, which includes six counties. Established under the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, the board manages
WIOA and other funding, directs workforce development programs, and
coordinates regional career services while creating strategies to
enhance the local economy and workforce training.
NW Industrial Resource Center: The Northwest Industrial Resource
Center (NWIRC) is a not-for-profit organization supporting small and
mid-sized manufacturers in northwest and north-central Pennsylvania
through consulting and tailored training solutions. By leveraging
public and private partnerships, NWIRC helps manufacturers achieve
growth and improve performance with advanced strategies, technologies,
and skill development programs.
Small Business Development Center – Penn West Clarion: The PennWest
Clarion SBDC provides consulting services and educational programs to
entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their small business. The
PennWest Clarion SBDC consultants work with entrepreneurs in
confidential, one-to-one engagements to help them with a range of
business issues including testing a new business proposition, shaping
a business plan, investigating funding opportunities, and much more.
North Central PA Regional Planning and Development Commission: The
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development
Commission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves Cameron,
Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter Counties with a variety
of economic, community, infrastructure, human services, and technology
programs. It employs a dedicated staff to manage complex state and
federal programs, significantly benefiting regional development and
services.
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College: NPRC offers associate degrees
and workforce training to provide accessible educational opportunities
and foster prosperous careers within our 10-county region in northern
Pennsylvania. Through community partnerships and local resources, NPRC
reduces barriers to success, supports student achievement, and drives
economic growth in the area.
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