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DRIVE DRIVE is a council of governments formed to take a regional approach to economic development.

Small business owners, your voice matters! 📊The Federal Reserve's 2026 Small Business Credit Survey takes just a few min...
09/28/2026

Small business owners, your voice matters! 📊

The Federal Reserve's 2026 Small Business Credit Survey takes just a few minutes and helps shape the data that lenders and policymakers rely on to support businesses like yours.

Take the survey here: https://www.fedsmallbusiness.org

🔧 Small Business UnCon '26 is coming to Williamsport!Our friends at the Covation Center are hosting an "UnConference" on...
09/24/2026

🔧 Small Business UnCon '26 is coming to Williamsport!

Our friends at the Covation Center are hosting an "UnConference" on October 19th — built around entrepreneurs like YOU, not a set agenda. No keynote droning on, just a room of sharp Central PA business owners working through real challenges, including yours.

Register today at https://masterclass.covationcenter.org/unconference Great opportunity worth checking out!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 🚂🇺🇸North Shore Railroad is celebrating America’s 250th with special train ...
09/11/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 🚂🇺🇸

North Shore Railroad is celebrating America’s 250th with special train rides right from Danville! Hop aboard for a scenic ride departing from 252 Northumberland Street — perfect for the whole family.

📅 Saturday, September 12
🕙 10AM | 12PM | 2PM | 4PM
🎟️ $20/ticket

Get your tickets now at NorthShoreWarehouse.com — a great way to celebrate our region’s history and spend the day together. 🦅

⚡ SAFETY FIRST. ALWAYS. ⚡September is National Preparedness Month. A good time to make sure your family (and your busine...
09/11/2026

⚡ SAFETY FIRST. ALWAYS. ⚡

September is National Preparedness Month. A good time to make sure your family (and your business) are ready before severe weather hits.
📋 Make a plan
🎒 Build a kit
📡 Stay connected

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🎉 Big news—we’re launching something new!DRIVE’s brand-new Start-Up Business Revolving Loan Fund offers up to $25,000 in...
08/14/2026

🎉 Big news—we’re launching something new!

DRIVE’s brand-new Start-Up Business Revolving Loan Fund offers up to $25,000 in financing to help companies in our region grow!

Open to corporations, LLCs, sole props & partnerships across Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder & Union Counties. (50 or fewer employees, under $1M projected gross revenues.)

Funded by Geisinger, with Blueprint Development Corporation serving as our loan committee. 🚀

📩 [email protected]

🎉 NEW from DRIVE: the Start-Up Business Revolving Loan Fund is here!We're launching a brand-new financing program for en...
08/14/2026

🎉 NEW from DRIVE: the Start-Up Business Revolving Loan Fund is here!

We're launching a brand-new financing program for entrepreneurs in our region, funded by Geisinger, with Blueprint Development Corporation serving as our loan committee.

✅ Up to $25,000 in financing
✅ 2% + Prevailing Prime fixed rate
✅ Up to 5 years to repay, paid quarterly
✅ For equipment, working capital, purchase orders & start-up costs, etc.

Open to corporations, LLCs, sole proprietors & partnerships in Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder & Union Counties. (50 or fewer employees, under $1M in projected gross revenues.)

Ready to grow your business? 📩 Contact Program Director Timothy Hippensteel: [email protected]

🏢 Own or develop commercial property in Union or Northumberland County? Learn how PA C-PACE financing can help fund your...
08/13/2026

🏢 Own or develop commercial property in Union or Northumberland County? Learn how PA C-PACE financing can help fund your next energy efficiency project.

🗓️ Wed, Aug 26 | 8:30–10 AM
📍 Union County Government Center, Lewisburg
🎟️ Free — link in bio to register

📢 Commercial property owners & developers in Union & Northumberland Counties — this one's for you.Join Union County, Nor...
08/13/2026

📢 Commercial property owners & developers in Union & Northumberland Counties — this one's for you.

Join Union County, Northumberland County, and Regenerative Energy Initiative for a free info session on PA C-PACE financing — a tool that can make energy efficiency upgrades and other eligible commercial building projects more financially achievable.

🗓️ Wed, August 26 | 8:30–10:00 AM
📍 Union County Government Center, 155 N. 15th St., Lewisburg, PA
🎟️ Free — registration required

Whether you own, develop, design, or fund commercial buildings in our region, come learn how long-term C-PACE financing works, what qualifies, and how to get started.

👉 Reserve your spot: https://pennsylvaniacpace.org/how-to-use-c-pace-financing-for-your-commercial-project-in-person/

We're still looking for someone to help our region grow! Take a look at the job description and apply online today!
08/11/2026

We're still looking for someone to help our region grow! Take a look at the job description and apply online today!

Help our partner SEDA-COG shape the future of our region! 🙌As the region’s Economic Development District, SEDA-COG just ...
08/10/2026

Help our partner SEDA-COG shape the future of our region! 🙌

As the region’s Economic Development District, SEDA-COG just wrapped up 5 Listening Sessions with nearly 100 neighbors and leaders from across our 11-county area 💬

Now SEDA-COG wants to hear from you! Take a few minutes to share your thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing our region 👇
🔗 Survey link in bio

Every voice matters — tag a friend who should weigh in too!

Address

418 Railroad Street , Suite 101
Danville, PA
17821

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15702844296

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