McKean County Economic Development - Related Links & Contacts
There are many agencies and groups at the local, state, and federal level which provide a wide array of economic development services to business and industry. Some programs are used by local businesses with some degree of frequency; while others are used only on rare occasions. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is the primary agency providing economic development resources at the state level. Information on their programs is available at www.newPA.com .
The McKean County EDO works closely with other community and economic development agencies. This coordinated approach often results in services being delivered in a more efficient manor. Agencies and organizations (including contact information) that provide specialized economic development and community development services to businesses and municipalities located in McKean County include the following:
LOAN PROGRAMS
OECD of the City of Bradford
P.O. Box 490
Bradford, PA 16701
Contact: Betty Cochran – 814.368.7170 (Ext 14) bcochran@bradfordpa.org
Debbie Huston – 814.368.7170 (Ext.17) dhuston@bradfordpa.org
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development
Commission
651 Montmorenci Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
Contact: Jill Foys – 1.800.242.5872 jfoys@ncentral.com
Pat Brennen – 1.800.242.5872 pbrennen@ncentral.com
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/JOB TRAINING
PA Career Link
40 Davis Street
Bradford, PA 16701
Contact: Timothy Roff – 814.362.1233 (Ext. 23) troff@ncentral.com
Potter County Education Council - Port Allegany Office
8 North Main Street
Port Allegany, PA 16743
Contact: Bob Veilleux – 814.642.2295 rav11@psu.edu
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PENNTAP) - Penn State Erie
– The Behrend College
Station Road
Erie, PA 16563-1201
Contact: Jay Schenk – 814.898.6046 djs20@psu.edu
Northwest Industrial Resource Center
1735 Treasure Lake
Dubois, PA 15801
Contact: Gene Samanka – 814.590.1219 gsamanka@nwirc.org
GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development
Commission
651 Montmorenci Road
Ridgway, PA 15853
Contact: Bob Imhof – 1.800.242.5872 bimhof@ncentral.com
BUSINESS PLAN PREPARATION
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford - Business Resource Center
Seneca Building
South Avenue & Main Street
Bradford, PA 16701
Contact: Ann Robinson – 814.362.0255 arr3@upb.pitt.edu
Clarion University - Small Business Development Center
Clarion, PA 16214-1232
Contact: Gregg Johnson – 1.877.292.1843 grjohnson@clarion.edu
ZONING/LAND DEVELOPMENT
McKean County Planning Commission
17137 Route 6
Smethport, PA 16749
Contact: Deborah Lunden – 814.887.2754 dllunden@mckeancountypa.org
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEENT
OECD of the City of Bradford
P.O. Box 490
Bradford, PA 16701
Contact: Sara Andrews – 814.368.7170 (Ext. 13) sandrews@bradfordpa.org
McKean County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
P.O. Box 3366
410 East Water Street
Smethport, PA 16749
Contact: Penny Eddy – 814.887-5563
RELATED LINKS/CONTACTS
AGRICULTURE
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture www.agriculture.state.pa.us
U.S. Department of Agriculture www.usda.gov
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce www.bradfordchamber.com
Kane Chamber of Commerce www.kanepa.com
Smethport Area Chamber of Commerce www.smethportchamber.com
ECONOMIC DEVEVOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development www.new PA.com
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection www.depweb.state.pa.us (see Economic Development Assistance)
Pennsylvania Economic Development Association www.peda.org
Pennsylvania Rural Development Council www.ruralpa.state.pa.us
USDA Rural Development www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs
U.S. Small Business Administration www.sba.gov
LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUPS
Bradford Economic Development Corporation sandrews@bradfordpa.org
Kane Area Industrial Development Corporation kanepa.chamber@verizon.net
Port Allegany Area Economic Development Corporation
McKean County Hospital Authority rwmcmahon@mckeancountypa.org
McKean County Industrial Development Council rwmcmahon@mckeancountypa.org
McKean County Industrial Development Authority rwmcmahon@mckeancountypa.org
LOCAL REAL ESTATE AGENCIES
Bill Lake Real Estate – 814.642.5000 http://users.adelphia.net/billake
Briar Hill Real Estate – 814.362.4199 www.kinzuakid.com
Charles & Associates Realtors – 814.642.5070
Coldwell Banker Phil Malthyer Real Estate – 800.495.3457 www.coldwellbanker.com
Colligan Real Estate – 814.368.8868 www.colliganrealty.com
Katy Realty – 814.837.8540 www.katyrealty-kanepa.com
Penn Laurel Realty – 814.362.7450 www.pennlaurelrealty.com
Pepper & Crandall Real Estate – 716.372.7100 www.pepperandcrandall.com
Rocking Horse Realty – 814.887.2818
Scott $ Chase Real Estate Agency – 814.368.5060
Upper Allegany Realty – 814.362.5544 www.upperalleganyrealty.com
Town & Country Real Estate – 814.642.9225
Wright Realty – 814.642.9424 www.wrightrealtypa.com
PERMITS
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection www.depweb.state.pa.us
McKean County Conservation District www.mckeancountypa.org
RECREATION AND TOURISM
Allegheny National Forest Vacation Bureau www.allegheny-vacation.com
Lumber Heritage Region www.lumberheritage.org
Kinzua Valley Trail Club www.kinzuavalleytrailclub.org
PA Wilds www.visitpa.com
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Route 6 Heritage Corridor www.dcnr.state.pa.us
Tuna Valley Trail Association www.tunavalleytrail.com
REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission
www.ncentral.com