Business Assistance
Allegheny National Forest Vacation Bureau
Linda Devlin
(800) 473-9370
www.visitanf.com
Works with local business to promote tourism in Northwestern Pennsylvania. Services include: website promotion, multi-media advertising.
Appalachian Regional Commission
(202) 884-7799
www.arc.gov
A federal partnership that assists people of Appalachia to create self-sustaining economic opportunities and economic improvement in order to improve the local quality of life.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners CNP
Liz Wilson
(814) 898-6650
www.cnp.benfranklin.org
Stimulates economic growth through technological innovation in Pennsylvania. Provides seed funding for technology based start-ups.
Center for Entrepreneurial Assistance-PA Dept. of Economic Development
Linda Young
800-280-3801
www.newPA.com
Leading agency for small business development in Pennsylvania. Consultants will assist with business questions.
Governor’s Action Team
Tim Gigliotti
(814) 871-4770
http://www.newpa.com/programFinder.aspx
Provides low interest loans, grants, tax credits, and economic development assistance on certain projects.
Chambers of Commerce Service Corporation
Heather Parker
(800) 377-3539
www.chamberchoice.com
Provides support services to chambers, and offers volume purchase products to enhance chamber resources.
Clarion University
Small Business Development Center
Web site: www.clarion.edu/sbdc
Business Related Questions: (814) 393-2060 or Toll-free 877-292-1843
Business Consulting: (814) 393-2060
Seminars: (814) 393-2060
Workshops available July-December 2005
877-292-1843 for schedule and registration
McKean County Commissioners
Bruce Burdick
(814) 887-3202
North Central Regional Planning and Development Commission
(814) 773-3162
Web site: www.ncentral.com-ncprpdc
e-mail contacts: pbrennen@ncemtral.com or jfoys@ncentral.com
Pennsylvania State Representative Martin Causer
(814) 362-4400
www.repcauser.com
Assists in arranging community improvement programs.
Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program
(814) 898-6046
www.penntap.psu.edu
Helps businesses improve their competitiveness. Provides free technical assistance and information.
Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 84
Smethport PA 16749
814-887-6020
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Business Resource Center
Marcia Avey
(814) 362-0254
www.upb.pitt.edu
Offers new business assistance for start-up, or expansion planning for an existing business. Assists in the application/administration of grant monies. Will assist small businesses, companies, and organizations toward the development of a business plan, or for research/application of grant funding.
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