LCC Learns About Business and Economic Development

AdminApril 14, 2016Last Updated: April 16, 2016

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Leadership Clinton County participants had the opportunity to visit the First Quality Tissue and First Quality Water & Beverage facility. Front row from left: Melani Stratts, Lynn Maggs, Angie Hardy, Katelynn Hanna and Tara Remick. Back row from left: Margaret McCracken, Lisa Engel, Hana Miller, Lesley Jenkins, Sarah Grimes, Joni MacIntryre and Jason Markle.

LOCK HAVEN – Participants of Leadership Clinton County had the opportunity to learn about the process of economic development by meeting with those who play a huge part in that process. Representatives from the Clinton County Economic Partnership, Lock Haven University Small Business Development Center, PPL Electric Utilities and SEDA-COG gave an in-depth description of their involvement in economic development. Participants learned the importance of transportation, utilities, infrastructure, quality of life, and more. Participants also learned about Clinton County’s real estate market.

First Quality Tissue and First Quality Water & Beverage hosted the afternoon session which provided an opportunity to learn more about the First Quality family and their sister companies.

People interested in making a difference in their own community and developing their personal leadership potential are encouraged to apply to Leadership Clinton County. Contact April Henry-Bittner at 570-748-5782, for an application and more information.

Sponsors for this session included: Clinton County Commissioners, Clinton County Community Foundation, Clinton County Economic Partnership, First Quality Enterprises Inc., Leadership Clinton County Alumni, Lock Haven F.O.E. #4298, Lock Haven University, Lock Haven University Foundation, M&T Bank, PPL Electric Utilities, The Tri-M Group LLC