Leadership Clinton County learns about business and economic development

LOCK HAVEN, PA – Participants of Leadership Clinton County recently had the opportunity to learn about the process of economic development by meeting with those who play a huge part in that process. Representatives included Mike Flanagan with the Clinton County Economic Partnership, Betsy Lockwood with SEDA-Council of Governments, Tracie Witter with PPL Electric Utilities, and Dorie Gilmore with PA CareerLink, who all gave an in-depth description of their involvement with economic development in Clinton County. Small business was also covered during the session. The class was given tools on how to start a business from Jason Bitner with First National Bank, spoke with local small business owners, Jeff Miller, Tina Newberry, and Hanna Stover on their experiences of owning a business, and was given an overview of Downtown Lock Haven, Inc., by manager Marie Vilello. Participants also gained a better understanding of the importance of the real estate market from Bob Boob and Sarah Grimes with Century 21 1st Choice Realty.

Sponsors for the March session included: Annie Halenbake Ross Library; BHE GT&S; Clinton County Commissioners; Clinton County Community Foundation; Clinton County Economic Partnership; First Quality; Leadership Clinton County Alumni Association; M&R Contracting, Inc.; M&T Bank; PPL Electric Utilities; Terrapin Care Station; and UGI Central Penn Gas, Inc.

People interested in making a difference in their own community and developing their personal leadership potential are encouraged to apply to Leadership Clinton County. Applications are due July 1, 2020. Contact April Henry-Bittner at 570-748-5782, for more information.