Business Retention + Attraction
The EDC is committed to supporting existing businesses in Clarion County while attracting new investment and opportunities to the region. Through direct business engagement, site development, workforce support, infrastructure coordination, and connections to state and federal resources, we help businesses overcome challenges, pursue growth opportunities, and invest in Clarion County.
Here are 10 ways the Clarion County EDC supports business retention, expansion, and attraction.
Site Visits
Meeting directly with existing businesses to understand their needs, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
Business Spotlights
Creating business spotlights and marketing materials to showcase local companies.
Permitting & Zoning
Helping expanding and relocating businesses navigate zoning, utilities, transportation, and permitting.
State/Federal Resources
Connecting businesses with state and federal programs, incentives, and technical resources.
Workforce Training
Connecting employers with workforce development, recruitment, and training resources.
Site Development
Identifying and advancing commercial and industrial sites to support business expansion and new investment.
Infrastructure Funding
Pursuing funding for infrastructure improvements that support business retention, expansion, and attraction.
Trade Shows
Attending trade shows to promote Clarion County to prospective businesses, developers, and site selectors.
Customized Support
Coordinating customized responses to business challenges or opportunities.
Digital Resources
Developing digital resources to attract site selectors and connect existing businesses with relevant programs and resources.
The Clarion County EDC is a regional partner of BusinessPA, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s business attraction and lead generation platform. This partnership allows us to respond to inbound site selection requests and RFIs (Requests for Information) and list available buildings and shovel-ready sites online.
The partnership enables the EDC to promote Clarion County as a competitive destination and present a unified response to prospects.