**The Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy is an experiential learning opportunity for Appalachian high school students, designed to cultivate creativity and develop essential skills for entrepreneurship. **Participating students develop their business ideas to address challenges and strengthen communities across Appalachia, concluding with a pitch presentation…

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This week the NEPA Alliance had the opportunity to join our partners from the seven local development districts in the breathtaking region of The PA Wilds hosted by the North Central PA Regional Planning and Development Commission with our stakeholders from the…

Stakeholder Announcement HARRISBURG, Feb. 8, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants that will advance equity in rural communities through improvements in housing, community facilities,…

We are excited to report we received today. One of our partners, Mr. Bob Veilleux,  McKean County CEC, did an ENGAGE! visit with Preen USA Corp., located in Eldred, PA. Preen produces dog quality treats. This ENGAGE! visit was submitted as one…

JULY 22, 2021 Communities Across the Country will be able to Apply for $3 Billion in Funding Immediately   Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced six programs, collectively called Investing in America’s Communities, that the Economic Development Administration (EDA)…

We want your input! Please join us for a visioning session to discuss the future of Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter Counties. Click the link below for more information and registration details!   https://www.eventzilla.net/user/atlascostudios

WASHINGTON, DC– Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson announced Wednesday that Bradford Regional Airport Authority is the recipient of a $473,684 U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Grant. “Air service at Bradford Regional Airport provides a critical link, which helps with recreational and…

Want to learn more about the PennDOT Pathways Alternative Funding PEL Study? PennDOT will host a telephone town hall on Tuesday, May 25 at 6:00 PM and invites you to call in and share your comments live. You can pre-register on the…

  Fund prioritizes direct relief to women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and includes $9.5 billion in set-asides for smaller businesses WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations on Friday, April 30, 2021, at…