april 2016 newsletter - Tioga County Development Corporation

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TCDC Celebrates 25 Years (page 1)
Highlights from the 20th Annual Legislative Breakfast (page 2-3)
TCDC Loan Closings (page 4 )
EITC Program Donations Roll In (page 5 & 7)
Leadership Tioga County Update (page 8)
 TCDC President/CEO recognized (page 9 )
 I-99 Designation Update (Page 11)
 From The President (page 15)
April 2016
2016 Board Meetings
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May 13, 2016
TCDC On the Road
The Wellsboro House Restaurant & Brewery
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TCDC Begins 25th Year
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The Tioga County Development
Corporation is celebrating our 25th
year of providing economic
development services to Tioga
County. Incorporated on July 21,
1991, TCDC has evolved into a
premiere economic development
organization. TCDC was born out
of the efforts of the Tioga County
Economic Development Task Force
in 1989. Business and community
leaders from around Tioga County
met on a bi-weekly basis for over 2
years in an effort to develop a
unified economic development
organization representing Tioga
County.
Ray Kaminski and Bob Blair are the only two remaining charter members of the Task Force still
involved with TCDC. Staff first came on Board on March 1, 1993 with the hiring of Robert J.
Blair as Executive Director. Current staff include: Robert J. Blair (22 years); Carolyn Conte (15
years) and Christie Blackwell (10 years).
There are currently 21 Directors with David E. Cummings, Chair; Karen Russell, 1st Vice
Chair; Ronald Butler, 2nd Vice Chair; Al Quimby, Treasurer and Robert J. Blair,
Secretary. During this 25 year period 89 persons have served on the Board of Directors.
Mission
Vision
It is the mission of the Tioga County Development Corporation
to foster and promote the economic
development of Tioga County.
TCDC will be the leader in economic development
efforts, passionately striving to improve the quality of
life for our communities, workforce, business & industry
and our environment in our quest to call
Tioga County . . . a place to call home.
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June 10, 2016
Board Work Session
July 8, 2016
Regular Public Meeting
September 9, 2016
Board Work Session
October 14, 2016
Regular Public Meeting
December 9, 2016
Regular Public Meeting
Plan Ahead…
TCDC’s 23rd Annual Meeting
Monday, July 25, 2016
Location: The Penn Wells Hotel
TCDC’s 10th Meet Our Member Mixer
September 21, 2016
Location TBA
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TCDC Hosts 20th Annual Legislative Breakfast
155 People Attend
Attendees had the opportunity to hear from Local, State and Federal
Legislators and their Representatives on news that is impacting the
economy of Tioga County. The event was held at the Historic Penn Wells
Hotel in Wellsboro, PA.
March 24, 2016 the Historic Penn Wells Hotel was the site of
the Tioga County Development Corporation’s (TCDC) 20th Annual
Legislative Breakfast.
TCDC hosts the annual event to update our Members and
Community on legislative activities occurring in Washington and
Harrisburg and how those events are impacting our businesses and
communities throughout Tioga County.
Congressman Glenn Thompson, Senator Joseph Scarnati, and
Representative Matthew Baker were present at the event. Frank
Mazza, Field Representative represented the Office of U.S. Senator
Patrick Toomey and Senator Tom Marino was Represented by
Matt Hutchinson. Officials spoke to the crowd of 155 regarding
the I-99 Corridor Designation and updated attendees on the
Pennsylvania State Budget.
Tioga County Commissioner Mark Hamilton served as Master
of Ceremony for the Legislative Breakfast. David Cummings,
TCDC Chairman, updated attendees on the TCDC’s Annual
Membership Campaign and the important role our Members play
in our sustainability.
We thank everyone in attendance for their commitment to make
Tioga County … a place to call home.
We thank Our Corporate sponsors for making the 20th Annual
TCDC Legislative Breakfast a Success.
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20th Annual Legislative Breakfast
150 TCDC Members
and Supporters
attended the
informative breakfast
on the Economy of
Tioga County
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PIDA Sets Second Quarter Rates
The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) Board of Directors has established rates for their funding programs
for the second quarter of 2016. Listed below are the updated interest rate options for the PIDA loan program. The rates will be
in effect for loan applications received through June 30, 2016.
Real Estate Loans financing eligible land and building costs, borrowers will have the following two interest rate options:
Fixed interest rate for the full term of the loan (up to a 15-yr. period). This option is calculated using the 10-year
treasury yield +150 basis points. Based on the current 10-year treasury yield, the fixed rate option is 3.25% for the
life of the loan.
Fixed interest rate for a seven (7) year period set at the 10-year treasury rate +50 basis points. After seven years, the
rate will reset to the 10-year treasury rate +50 basis points. Please note, the reset rate is limited to a 200 basis point
increase/decrease and has a floor of 2.25%. The reset rate is then fixed for the duration of the loan. For this option,
the rate is fixed for (7) years at 2.25% and will reset to the 10-year treasury rate +50 basis points after the (7) year
period. The reset interest rate is capped at 4.25% (200 point increase) with a 2.25% floor and will be fixed for the
remaining term of the loan.
Equipment Loans:
3.25% fixed rate for the full term of the loan.
Working Capital and Accounts Receivable Lines of Credit: 3.25% fixed rate for 12 month period.
Pollution Prevention & Energy Efficiency Loans: 2.00% fixed rate for the full term of the loan.
The Tioga County Development Corporation is a Certified PIDA Provider. Please Contact: Robert J. Blair, President/CEO at
570.723.8232 or [email protected] to see if your business qualifies for a PIDA Low Interest Loan. For more details on the PIDA Program go to: http://www.newpa.com/programs/pennsylvania-industrial-development-authority-pida/
Citizens & Northern Donates $40,000 to EITC Program
Citizens & Northern Bank made a cash contribution of $40,000 to help
support the educational needs of our students through the Pennsylvania
Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). The check was
presented to the Tioga County Foundation, the charitable arm of the Tioga
County Development Corporation.
The EITC authorizes the award of Tax Credits to businesses that make
contributions to scholarship organizations and/or educational improvement
organizations contained on a list published by the Department of
Community and Economic Development (DCED). A “contribution” from
a company is a donation of cash, personal property or services.
(L to R): Diana Barnes, NTSD Superintendent; David E.
Cummings, TCDC Chairman; J. Bradley Scovill, C&N President
Robert J. Blair, TCDC President/CEO.
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TCDC Loan Helps Fund New Auto Works
James & Tara Freeman dba Route 6 Auto Works closed on a
$25,000 Tioga County Revolving Loan Fund (TCRLF) with the
Tioga County Development Corporation on January 29, 2016. The
$25,000 loan will be used towards the purchase of Real Estate to
open an auto service center. The property, located at 6794 Route 6
in Shippen Township, was a former auto body & wrecker business.
The Mission of Route 6 Auto Works is to provide high quality,
exhaust and auto repairs at a low cost earning the trust of their
customers. The business will focus on exhaust systems, but will
also provide tires and inspections. The Company will employ three
(3) full time persons.
Along with financing from the Tioga County Revolving Loan
Fund, James & Tara Freeman received funding from Citizens and
Northern Bank and the Northern Tier Regional Planning and
Development Commission. For more information and application
on the Tioga County Revolving Loan Fund Program and other
financial assistance, contact Robert J. Blair, TCDC President/CEO,
at (570) 723-8232 or eMail to [email protected].
Robert J. Blair, TCDC President/CEO; Stacey Urban NTRPDC Loan
Officer; Kevin Abrams, NTRPDC Executive Director; James & Tara
Freeman and Attorney Jeffery Loomis.
WCBD Loan Closing for LaBelle Auberge
Laura Lee and Jesse Robinson dba La Belle Auberge
closed on a $37,000 Wellsboro Central Business District
Revolving Loan Fund Loan with the Tioga County
Development Corporation on April 28, 2016. The $37,000
loan will be used to purchase the property at 129 Main
Street to own and operate La Belle Auberge Bed And
Breakfast.
Opened by Laura’s grandmother, Nelle Rounsavill, La
Belle Auberge has been in business since 2007. The
business is a Bed & Breakfast with 4 rooms and a private
spa room. Laura Lee and her husband Jesse, both
masseuses, own and operate Emerge on Central Avenue.
Along with financing from the Tioga County Development Corporation, The Robinsons’ received funding from
Fulton National Bank.
Priscilla Walrath, Walrath & Coolidge; Laura Lee and Jesse Robinson; Carl
Chambers, Fulton National Bank; Joan Hart, WCBD Loan Committee and
Robert J. Blair, TCDC President/CEO.
For more information, applications or assistance on the Tioga County Loan
Programs or other financial assistance, contact Robert J. Blair at (570) 723-8232
or eMail to [email protected]
TCDC is an equal opportunity lender.
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TCDC Outreach to the Future Economic Summit 2
TCDC is celebrating our 25th Anniversary this year. As
part of the formation of the Corporation we conducted the
Outreach To The Future Process during a similar meeting
with the economic development providers in 1992. From
1989 through 1991, the Tioga County Economic Development
Task Force met every two weeks to discuss the economy of
Tioga County and to study the problems of development in
Tioga County. A Plan was presented to the Tioga County
Commissioners in 1991 which they accepted. Early on in the
process of determining the problems and opportunities for
development in Tioga County, the Task Force realized that
any county level entity would face significant obstacles in
attempting to become a recognized and legitimate agency.
Hence, a major part of the Community Economic Recovery
Program (CERP) effort (was) devoted to creating a Plan for
the organizational structure, internal and external marketing,
and fund-raising efforts of the Corporation.” (“Tioga County
Community Economic Development Recovery Program:
Outreach To The Future” April 1994, Richard C. Sutter &
Associates) resulting in the creation of the Tioga County
Development Corporation.
As part of our 2015-2018 Strategic Plan, our Corporation, in an effort to communicate and cooperate more with those
organizations serving the businesses & industries of Tioga County, we undertook the Outreach To The Future Economic Summit
2. On March 9, 2016, at the Deane Center we brought together all of the economic development delivery service organizations
in serving Tioga County to discuss each organization’s specific roles, responsibilities & services and how we all can work
closer together to maximize resources and reduce duplication. Nearly 40 local, county and regional representatives participated,
with each identifying their Primary Lead Role; Secondary Role; Tech Support Role; Policy Role; and No Obvious Role relative
to 15 activities.
The next step is to clarify each organizations roles and bring the players back together to further discuss the process with the
ultimate goal being to provide as many services to our business community for them to expand and grow.
Bethany’s Jewelry & Design Hosts Member Mixer
On Wednesday, April 20, 2016, nearly 35 Members
gathered for the Tioga County Development Corporation’s
(TCDC) 9th Meet Our Member Mixer at Bethany’s Jewelry and
Design, 5 North Main Street, Mansfield, Pennsylvania.
Bethany's Jewelry and Design, the former Cummings
Jewelers in Mansfield has a new owner and now a new name
Bethany's Jewelry and Design! Bethany's Jewelry and
Design wants your experience to be just as special as the
jewelry you purchase. This is your chance to stop in to visit
with the NEW owner Bethany Hawn a GIA Graduate
Gemologist. We thank our members for attending!
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Providing for Education, Waste Management Donates to EITC Program
Waste Management, Inc. made a cash contribution of $10,000 to help
support the educational needs of our students through the Pennsylvania
Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). The check was
presented to the Tioga County Foundation, the charitable arm of the Tioga
County Development Corporation.
Waste Management, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of
integrated environmental solutions. Waste Management partners with its
customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to
disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable
energy. Waste Management, Inc. serves over 20 million residential,
industrial, municipal and commercial customers.
“Waste Management is proud to call Tioga County home to our
Wellsboro Hauling facility and Phoenix Resources Landfill. We are
engrained in this community, supporting local organizations and business
by providing safe, reliable and environmentally friendly waste managing
processes. We strive to be a good community neighbor, and thank the
(L to R): Robert J. Blair, TCDC President/CEO and Shareen residents for allowing us to operate in this region.” said Sean Ryan,
Roupp representing Waste Management.
District Manager.
The EITC authorizes the award of Tax Credits to businesses that make
contributions to scholarship organizations and/or educational improvement
organizations contained on a list published by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). A
“contribution” from a company is a donation of cash, personal property or services.
Other EITC Business Contributors
$5,000.00
Contribution
$200.00
Contribution
$10,000.00
Contribution
For more information on how your company can participate in the Pennsylvania
Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) in Tioga County, please
contact Christie Blackwell at the Tioga County Development Corporation,
(570)723-8232, 114 Main Street Wellsboro, Pennsylvania or
[email protected].
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YLP Class of 2016 Celebrates Graduation
On April 23, 2016, the Leadership Tioga
County Youth Leadership Program (YLP)
Class of 2016 graduated at the W. M.
Tokishi Training Center (NYPUM Building)
in Wellsboro before 110 parents, relatives
and community leaders. The class consisted
of high school Sophomores from Northern
Tioga, Southern Tioga, Wellsboro Area
School Districts, New Covenant Academy
and Homeschool.
The students completed a nine-month
program beginning with a Summer Event in
August 2015 and ending with the Graduation
Ceremony.
The heart of the Program is our
Committee, our volunteer coordinators and organizations who have provided “real life” classrooms and several businesses who
have provided food, refreshments and gifts for the students. Thank you to all who have volunteered time, money, food and gifts
to Leadership Tioga County Youth Leadership Program for the Class of 2016!
Individuals interested are asked to fill out an application through their
school or the TCDC office. If you have questions, please contact Christie
Blackwell at (570)723-8232 or [email protected].
Where Are They Now?
YLP Alumni Highlight
You hear a lot about TCDC and the success of our Leadership Programs. But have
you ever wondered where are all of our graduates now? Are they out conquering the
world? Have they come back to Tioga County to make a difference? In a new newsletter
series we have reached out to some of our Alumni to find out what they are up to.
This quarter we feature Krista Deats, a YLP Class of 2001 graduate. Krista is a 2002
graduate of Williamson High School, 2005 graduate of Mansfield University with a
Bachelor’s in Business Management and minor in Pre-Law and was a member of the
Women’s
Basketball Team, and a 2010 graduate of Widener University School of
Law (Harrisburg).
After taking the PA bar exam in July of 2010 she began working in the Tioga County
District Attorney’s Office in October of 2010. Krista was the Assistant DA until July of
2014, when she was appointed as the next District Attorney, ran in her first election in
2015, and became the first female and youngest District Attorney to be elected in Tioga
County in November 2015.
When asked what her thoughts are on the YLP Program, Krista said “The is a
wonderful program, in that it allows students to see first-hand the opportunities available
to them in our County. I enjoyed the time spent learning and inquiring about the
possibilities so close to home. Additionally, the YLP for me was immensely helpful in
terms of networking for the future. It taught me the value of meeting people, making
friends, and creating long lasting relationships.”
In her “spare time” I enjoy spending time with my family, coaching (Mansfield University Women’s Basketball Volunteer
Asst. Coach) and relaxing.
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CLP Participants Visit State Capitol in Harrisburg
On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, Tioga County Development
Corporation’s Leadership Tioga County Community Leadership
Program Class of 2016 traveled to Harrisburg for Session 6, The
Political Process. During their visit, participants had the opportunity to
speak with Senator Joseph B. Scarnati, III and Representative Matthew
Baker. The class toured the Capitol and had the opportunity to visit the
Senate & House floors while in session.
Session 7, Quality of Life, was held on April 4, at the Northern
Appalachian Research Branch of the Leetown Science Center in Asaph
and Graduation will be held on May 6, 2016.
The Community Leadership Program targets residents of Tioga
County who have the desire to enhance their leadership skills and
become more involved in their community. This training and
educational endeavor will continue to supply Tioga County with a core
group of positive, productive and contributing individuals.
(Front Row Left to Right) Coleen Nealen, First Heritage Federal
Credit Union; Scott DiMarco, Mansfield University; Gretchen
Regina, Susquehanna Health; Senator Joseph B. Scarnati; Robert J.
Blair, TCDC; Christa Hilfiger, Tioga County Human Services and
Matt Romania, Susquehanna Health.
(Back Row Left to Right) Danielle Irwin, SAM Inc; Mindy
Northrup, First Heritage Federal Credit Union; Renee Frazier, SAM
Inc; Jessica Buterbaugh, HMAC; Christie Blackwell, TCDC,
Allison Senchur, First Citizens Community Bank and Shane
Milheim, Partern In Progress.
If you have questions about our Leadership Tioga County Program,
please contact Christie Blackwell at (570)723-8232 or [email protected].
TCDC’s Blair Receives Recognition Pending Retirement
Recipient of PEDA’s President Award
On April 13, 2016, Robert J. Blair was presented with the
prestigious Pennsylvania Economic Development Association
(PEDA) President’s Award by Pamela Shupp, PEDA President at
the PEDA Spring Conference in Harrisburg. “Several years ago, at
a PEDA conference, I met a fellow Bloomsburg grad and struck up
a conversation. Next thing I knew, I was not only on a PEDA
committee, but destined to be elected to the PEDA Board and
ultimately to stand before you today as the PEDA President. That
fellow Bloomsburg grad is none other than Bob Blair. Bob is the
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Tioga County
Development Corporation and he will be retiring this year.
As we are experiencing in the profession a transfer of knowledge and wisdom to the next generation of leaders, it is with
the utmost respect that we recognize the commitment, achievements and success that these long time professionals have
brought to the economic development industry. Bob never ventured far from Tioga County having graduated from
Wellsboro Area School District and Bloom, but he certainly did venture to Harrisburg on many, many occasions and
served the Development Corporation and PEDA with a gentle guiding hand. His ability to persuade and influence others
to get involved in the organization has been significant.”
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A Reason For Redefining Success
So often times, I am stopped by people who, when they find out what I do for a living, say “Your
position sounds so interesting. It must always be so different and changing.” Yes, what I do as a
business consultant changes every day – and is often a challenge because of it. But, as I recently told a
college group, nothing compares to the changes that occur every day when you own your own business.
The muscles, headaches, extra time - or sweat equity, as lenders say – are those hours that are put in by you and replaced by the
realities of owning your own business. The leaking pipe that caused you to miss a family member’s birthday celebration. The
dissatisfied customer you stood on your head to please, stopping to talk to them at six o’clock on a Sunday night. Do these
moments equate into dollars? Yes. How else do you place a value on the time you spend (or lose)?
At its core, your time, and your business is about change (and how you react to it) and the entrepreneurial spirit you obviously
have. Success can certainly be measured through these pieces. For example, many well-established Tioga County businesses I
meet with are looking to expand into new markets. Others are trying to determine how to make the business ‘good enough’ to
hand off to the next generation with healthy roots attached. Some business owners are content right where they are, making
enough for their definition of ‘making a living’. Other established businesses have either made poor choices or been laden by
something they could not manage and ask for recommendations from us on how to build themselves into a model that can
continue to exist. For all these, we may analyze books, dig through industry data, review plans, ask many questions, and provide
our best answers.
But, I challenge those who sit across the table from me at TCDC to first return to the mindset they had when they began
business ownership. To ask themselves (since they ARE their business)– Do I need to redefine my definition of success? What
is it? If your definition and business don’t align, you’re sure to find yourself personally frustrated and with a struggling business.
Your ability to lead and your cash flow may be showing it. You’ll find yourself questioning what you do and what you’re missing
out on. So, what can you do?
Direct yourself to find those answers. Reconsider and realign your personal definition of success before you make big
business decisions. Take the time to think about whether your definition has changed since the start of your business before you
run to your lender or hand-shake on a new deal. While small business is sometimes about taking big risks, it’s about taking them
with a strong foundation. If you need help, ask for it. I can attest to Tioga County having a plentiful amount of local resources
available to help you make decisions. Consider the family who make many sacrifices with you on behalf of business ownership.
Add a key employee/team meeting of maybe your lender, accountant, attorney, a good friend or a business coach. Tell them how
you define success. It may be as simple as “…being able to afford to put my children through college” or “…surrounding myself
with happy people, happy employees” or “…retiring in 5 years, selling a healthy business to a new entrepreneur.” Ask them
whether they feel your current business model matches it. If consensus says it doesn’t, get suggestions. If consensus agrees, gain
their ideas for business growth.
Get out and gather new provider information. The Northern Tier PREP (Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance),
including the SBDC, TCDC, NTRPDC, NEPIRC, and others can supply you with fresh perspective. Contact The University of
Scranton SBDC; we can work with you to help you educate yourself. Your local legislator’s offices, your county offices, local
Chambers of Commerce, Visitor’s Bureau, and Mansfield University are other great resources. Wherever you look, know that the
many years in business have given you a perspective many are unlikely to have, and that you are allowed to define your success
in your own way. As writer Jeff Haden said in a recent Inc.com article, “The only definition of success that matters” is “How
happy are you?”.
To find out more about The University of Scranton
Small Business Development Center services, visit
www.scrantonsbdc.com.
Check out our Small Business Internship Initiative
at www.smallbusinessinternships.com.
By: Gretchen Kukuchka
Business Consultant
Tip of the Month
Cybersecurity Note from Donna Yale, PennTAP
For More Information:
Donna Yale, Advanced IT Team-Lead
[email protected] or (570)596-3585
In the world of cybersecurity, user authentication is a major player. Authentication is the
process of determining whether someone or something is, in fact, who or what it is declared
to be. User authentication is based on three principal mechanisms:
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Something you know - your user ID and password
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Something you have - either a token, such as a CAPTCHA, or a
device that generates a password
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Something you are - biometric, such as fingerprint, or DNA
Each of these is not secure enough on its own, but put two or three together and you have
"multi-factor authentication," which is a best practice.
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Experience Works Program Assist in EBCC Restoration
The Elkland Business Community Center (EBCC) is transforming into a
mixed use business and community center thanks to the efforts of the Experience
Works Program. Beverly and David Wilkins, retired dairy farmers in the
Cowanesque Valley are assisting the Tioga County Foundation develop the EBCC on
Coates Avenue in Elkland. The former Administrative Offices and prior Clark Wood
Elementary School is becoming a major hub in Elkland. There are now 7 Occupants
(Tioga County District Justices Office, Bradford-Tioga Head Start, Haven of Tioga
County, Bailey’s Jewelers, X Factor, Mission Hub and Elkland Baptist Church.
Several organizations meet at EBCC for community services
including: Tioga
County Human Services Agency, SAM, Inc., NYPUM, Elkland Tee Ball, Recovery
Resolution, KOALA'S Group, a dance group and Elkland Boy Scouts.
Experience Works is a national program designed to assist older Americans
secure gainful employment. For more information on how your business or
organization can get involved in Experience Works contact:
Louise Wyble, Employment & Training Coordinator
Experience Works, Inc.
Tioga County Career Link
56 Plaza Lane
Wellsboro, PA 16901-1762
(570) 560-6400
[email protected]
http://www.experienceworks.org/site/PageServer
For more information on office space rentals
at EBCC contact Robert J. Blair at
(570) 723-8232 or eMail to [email protected]
TCDC’s I-99 Task Force Continues
Drive for Designation of US Route 15
In January 2016, the Tioga County Development Corporation formed the
TCDC I-99 Task Force to pursue a local effort to secure the designation of US
Route 15 in Tioga and Lycoming Counties as I-99. The designation as I-99 is a
major economic tool to assist in the promotion and development of Tioga and
Lycoming Counties economies. New York State has designed US Route 15 from
Gang Mills Interchange on I-86 to the Pennsylvania Border. Pennsylvania has not
designed US Route 15 from the New York State border to I-180 in Lycoming
County. The nearly 60 miles of highway remains US Route 15.
The Task Force has been very active. The first order of business was to meet
with Sandy Toska, District 3-0, to inform her of the mission of the Task Force as a
matter of courtesy. At the Meeting the Task Force formally asked for a Copy of
Draft Report of I-99. During the discussion the subject of installing Mile Markers in Tioga & Lycoming Counties to Federal
Standards was discussed. At the TCDC’s 20th Annual Legislative Breakfast on March 24, 2016, each Legislator explained their
position and support. Later that evening a presentation was made before the Tioga County Association of Boroughs (TCAB)
Meeting and received full support from the 9 boroughs in attendance. On April 11, 2016, the NTRPDC received a turn down
letter from PennDOT for the draft study. The Task Force met on April 21, 2016 to develop our future strategy. During the same
day a few of the task force Members (Blair, Quimby, Bunn, Abrams, LaVancher) met with Lieutenant Governor Stack to
discuss the designation.
Members of the Task Force include: Al Quimby (Chair), Kevin Abrams (NTRPDC), Brian Baker (NTRPDC), Diana
Barnes (Lawrenceville Mayor & TCDC Director), Chuck Dillon, (Senator Scarnati), Thomas Freeman (BOOM & TCDC Director), Michael Glazer (Congressman Thompson), Representative Baker, Arnie Kriner (Senator Yaw), C Frederick LaVancher,
Marty Murawski (Lycoming Planning Commission), Shane Nickerson (Blossburg Mayor) and Thomas Weibowski (Mansfield
Mayor). TCDC Staff: Robert J. Blair and Christie Blackwell.
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From The President
114 Main Street
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania 16901
Voice: 570.723.8232
Fax: 570.723.8441
E-mail: [email protected]
www.tcdc-pa.com
Chairman of the Board
David E. Cummings
First Vice Chairman
Karen Russell
Second Vice Chairman
Ronald J. Butler
Treasurer
Alan J. Quimby
Secretary
Robert J. Blair
Board of Directors
Brenda G. Abplanalp
Diana L. Barnes
Roger C. Bunn
Rob Carleton
Thomas Freeman
H. Russell Hastings
Francis L. Hendricks
Patrick Hewitt
Raymond Kaminski
Karl Kroeck
Ronald J. Minnick
Leo Parchesky
Andrew S. Rohrer
William W. Roosa
Sam A. Rotella, Jr.
Deborah L. Sawyer
Aneurin J. (Bill) Williams, Jr.
As you review our April eNews you can experience the services we continue to
provide in our efforts to develop Tioga County. This reflects our past and our
present and our future. We are celebrating our 25th Anniversary.
I began my tenure at TCDC on March 1, 1994. Much has occurred in the
development of the Corporation and the County over these years. TCDC has
evolved into a full service county industrial development association recognized
through the county, region and state. Our Board, all 89 of them over 25 years,
and Members has guided us and instilled in us our mission and vision:
Mission
It is the mission of the Tioga County Development Corporation
to foster and promote the economic development
of Tioga County.
Vision
TCDC will be the leader in economic development efforts,
passionately striving to improve the quality of life for our
communities, workforce, business & industry and our environment
in our quest to call
Tioga County . . . a place to call home.
Our Staff, our small staff, has accomplished much and has been loyal and
sustaining. Christie has been with us for 10 years and Carolyn is celebrating her
15th year We have accomplished much, but we have more to undertake. Stay
tuned for the next 25 years!
President &
Chief Executive Officer
Robert J. Blair
[email protected]
Vice President/Development
Christie L. Blackwell
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Carolyn E. Conte
[email protected]
Robert J. Blair
President/CEO
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