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Pennsylvania has begun a new program to help small businesses secure government contracts.  Under the Small Business Procurement Initiative (SBPI) state agencies will reserve certain contracts for competition among self-certified companies. more»

Resurface, rehabilitate, and replace are the basic elements of the proposed Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties. more»

Facilities managers from two of Central Pennsylvania's best know institutions ─ Geisinger Medical Center, Danville; and Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove ─ say the fundamentals of energy conservation are keep it simple and constantly evaluate.  The two managers, Chris Bailey of Susquehanna and Al Neuner of Geisinger, spoke at Fueling Your Future with Energy Innovation, the SEDA-COG Energ more»

Once again, the SEDA-COG Rural Planning Organization has made the Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) project its top priority among transportation projects in the region.  The Rural Planning Organization (RPO) serves transportation planning needs in Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties.    more»

Facilities managers across Central Pennsylvania are finding energy management planning pays off in terms of costs savings and reduced energy use.

Officials from two public sector organizations will headline the SEDA-COG Energy Resource Center’s next breakfast seminar and provide details of their experiences.    more»

With questions about everything from international markets to trade shows and regulations, individuals from 24 area companies met with foreign trade representatives at the 13th Annual Central Pennsylvania International Trade Conference, held recently in State College.  This signature event is hosted by the SEDA-COG Export Development Program and is part of the Pennsylvania International We more»

Pierson Computing Connection, Inc., (PCCi) a woman-owned technology company in Mechanicsburg, PA, recently learned they were awarded a three year Navy Seaport-e contract.  PCCi is positioned to receive significant contracts through the US Navy because the SEDA-COG Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), based in Lewisburg, PA, was able to find valuable information the company neede more»

Free training courses dealing with roadway safety and maintenance issues have been scheduled for fall 2011. They are offered through the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP), a joint effort of PennDOT and SEDA-COG. The courses are primarily targeted to municipal officials and their staffs. 

 
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The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has approved a zero-interest loan of $378,471 to help finance construction of a new apartment building for the elderly in Lewistown.  The funds will be supplemented with a similar loan of $452,936 from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.     more»

The North Shore Railroad Company, operator of five short line railroads in Central Pennsylvania, was presented with three awards at Norfolk Southern’s recent Annual Short Line Meeting.  The five short line railroads are the property of the SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority (JRA).

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If your business, local government, school district, municipal authority, or non-profit organization is thinking about investing in a solar energy project, there are a number of factors to consider.  Factors such as the solar capacity of your site and proximity to a utility connection, and the value, availability and structural soundness of your roof or land space, will be described and discu more»

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has granted SEDA-COG authority to provide PIDA loans in eight of Central Pennsylvania's 11 counties:  Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union.  PIDA ─ the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority ─ provides low-interest financing for construction, renovation, and acquisit more»

More Workshops in May and June more»