North Central PA Regional Planning and Development Commission

?? North Central was proud to attend the Women Empowering Women Conference! ?? Last week, members of our team—Sherry Dumire, Leanne Gillespie, and Deb Delhunty—participated in the Women Empowering Women Conference at the Red Fern in Kersey, PA! They took part in inspiring sessions on social media marketing, health, business development, and networking. Special thanks to our NC PREP Partners from Northern Pennsylvania Regional College, Northwest Industrial Resource Center, and PennWest Clarion for their fantastic presentations! #WomenEmpoweringWomen #NCPA #NCPREP_PA #Leadership

???? CMMC 2.0 in 2025: What You Need to Know Now ???? With CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) 2.0 implementation officially underway, defense contractors need to stay ahead of the evolving compliance landscape. Join the free webinar and learn about: ? The latest updates on timelines & certification levels ? Key compliance requirements for federal contracts ? How to prepare for upcoming obligations ?? March 20, 2025, 2:00 - 3:00pm EST ?? Register & join: https://lnkd.in/efDN-8mW #ApexAccelerators #NCPA #DefenseContracting

?? Share Your Input on Roadway Safety! ?? North Central RPO is hosting six public meetings to present county-specific safety trends and prioritized locations for future improvements as part of our Safety Action Plan. Your feedback will help shape safer roads for motorists, transit riders, pedestrians, and cyclists across the region! ?? Meeting Schedule ?? Cameron County – March 19, 1:00 PM ?? Jefferson County – March 20, 1:00 PM ?? McKean County – March 24, 1:00 PM ?? Elk County – March 25, 1:00 PM ?? Clearfield County – March 27, 1:00 PM ?? Potter County – March 28, 10:00 AM ?? Find meeting locations & virtual links here: https://lnkd.in/edRi_RR7 Together, we can make North Central PA's roads safer for everyone! ??♂? ?? ??♀? #SS4A #NCPATransportation #NCPA #RoadSafety

?? Happy Partner Appreciation Day & AmeriCorps Week! ?? This week, we're excited to celebrate #AmeriCorpsWeek and recognize the incredible impact of AmeriCorps members like Aidan Bobik! We're proud to host him here at North Central as part of the American Connection Corps program. AmeriCorps is a national service program where members dedicate their time and skills to addressing community needs. The American Connection Corps program, an initiative supported by AmeriCorps, specifically focuses on advancing economic prosperity in rural communities. As an American Connection Corps partner, we're honored to support Aidan in his service and see firsthand the positive impact he's making in our community. #AmeriCorpsWeek2025 #AmeriCorpsWorks #AmericanConnectionCorps #PartnerAppreciationDay

Last month, Christine Perneski and Deb Delhunty represented North Central's enterprise development team in Harrisburg! They joined the rest of Pennsylvania's Regional Export Partners to discuss the future of international trade. Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger and Chief Commercial Officer Aaron Pitts hosted the event, introducing the newly restructured Business PA, which now includes the Governor's Action Team, Office of International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment. The visit wrapped up with a tour of the PA State Capitol before a great evening reception! ?? Check out the group photo! #BusinessPA #NCPA #ExportPA

?? Expand Your Business Internationally with North Central Export ?? North Central Export, in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service Pittsburgh and the Appalachian Rural Export Center, is offering a limited number of fully subsidized services to help businesses in international growth and expansion! ? REC Check — Assess potential international partners for concerns or red flags ? Website Globalization Review (WGR) — Get a professional evaluation of your website's international reach and effectiveness This exclusive opportunity is available on a first-come, first-served basis! Don't miss out—apply today, and our team will be in touch with the next steps! ?? Apply here: https://buff.ly/9WaA6La #NCPREP_PA #NCPA #InternationalBusiness #BusinessGrowth

?? We're Hiring: Loan Program Director! ?? Join our team and lead impactful economic lending programs that support businesses across our six-county region! As the Loan Program Director, you'll manage a diverse loan portfolio, develop lending policies, supervise staff, and maintain relationships with borrowers, lenders, and funding partners. ?? Enjoy excellent benefits and a flexible hybrid work schedule! ?? Apply today: https://buff.ly/HjEfbN9 #Hiring #JobOpening #NCPA #FinanceJobs

?? Have Thoughts on Transportation in PA? ?? The 2025 12-Year Program (TYP) Update public comment period is now open! Share your input with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the State Transportation Commission (STC) through a quick survey. ??? Use the interactive map to pinpoint transportation issues in your area ?? Rank your transportation priorities to help shape future projects The survey will remain open until April 30th, 2025. Your feedback matters—make your voice heard! ?? Take the survey now: https://buff.ly/XrMXRuW #PennDOT #STC #TYP #PublicComment

?? Project Spotlight: Steam Mill Road Local Bridge Replacement ?? Since 1940, the Steam Mill Road Bridge in Cameron County has served as a gateway to the 217,000-acre Elk State Forest. Now in poor condition, the bridge has a posted weight limit of only 5 tons. With support from multiple sources, the Steam Mill Road Bridge is set for a full replacement! Construction of the new bridge is made possible through a $1.23 million Rural Surface Transportation Grant, part of an $8.55 million federal award. Additional funding from North Central's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and PennDOT brings the total project budget to $2.04 million. Construction is slated for 2026, ensuring safer access to the Elk State Forest and a critical emergency route to SR 120. Stay tuned—more local bridge projects will be featured in the coming weeks! ?? Read more ?? https://buff.ly/41zWTov #NCPAInfrastructure #ElkStateForest #CameronCounty #BridgeReplacement

?? We Need Your Input! ?? We're updating our Public Participation Plan (PPP), and your voice matters! Take our short survey to help shape how we engage with the community on regional planning decisions. ?? Take the survey now: https://buff.ly/3XgsZTF ?? 5 minutes to complete ?? Open until March 28, 2025 Your feedback will directly affect our outreach strategies and lead to more effective collaboration across the region! ?? #NorthCentralPA #Survey #PublicInput