Nancy Osborn – SEDA Council of Governments

SEDA-COG Welcomes Regional County Commissioners for an Insightful Morning of Discussions

Posted on June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 by Nancy Osborn

Lewisburg, PA – SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) welcomed the regional county commissioners to participate in their Strengthening County Services Together event on Friday, May 30 at their headquarters in Lewisburg.

Seventeen commissioners from across the region were joined by SEDA-COG executive director, deputy director, program directors, and other staff members.

Executive Director Kim Wheeler greeted the county commissioners at the beginning of the event, expressing the importance of each of SEDA-COG’s programs and the significant impact that they have on the surrounding communities.

Wheeler remarked, “Today’s event is meant to be conversational and thought-provoking. Your insights will help shape our strategies moving forward and ensure that the services we provide are not only relevant, but impactful and support your needs and goals.”

The event consisted of breakout sessions where the commissioners and program directors reviewed the achievements of the 2024 calendar year. This was followed by discussions about future initiatives and how SEDA-COG can continue to enhance county services. These discussions were aimed at fostering collaboration and ensuring that the services provided by SEDA-COG continue to meet the evolving needs of the communities they serve.

In closing remarks of the event, SEDA-COG Board President and Snyder County Commissioner Joe Kantz said, “This meeting is to make us stronger and better together cumulatively, because the residents that we all represent care about what is happening in our region.”

Overall, the event was a success, highlighting the importance of partnership and open dialogue in strengthening regional governance and community support. SEDA-COG is a community and economic development agency in Lewisburg and is one of seven Local Development Districts in Pennsylvania. SEDA-COG enhances the quality of life and economic advantage for residents and businesses in the 11 central Pennsylvania counties through its vital partnerships and initiatives.

Training the Workforce

Posted on May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 by Nancy Osborn

Are you or someone you know looking to start a career in trades?

This free course will help you get started. Yes, free! SEDA-COG has teamed up with SUN Tech through the Northumberland Whole Homes Repair Program to offer this training and help jumpstart careers—whether someone is new to the job market or looking for a career switch.

Space is limited, and applications are due by June 12, so contact SUN Area Technical Institute today! https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx…

This Project was financed in part by a grant from the federal Department of Treasury, under the administration of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.

SEDA-COG MPO to Host Two Public Meetings on Electric Vehicle Community Charging Stations

Posted on April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by Nancy Osborn

Lewisburg, PA– The SEDA-Council of Governments Metropolitan Planning Organization (SEDA-COG MPO) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to sponsor two Electric Vehicle (EV) Community Charging Station public meetings.

These free meetings, conducted in conjunction with PennDOT’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, are intended to provide background and resources on EVs and EV programs. They are also designed to collect information on potential EV charging station locations in communities throughout the SEDA-COG MPO region.

The SEDA-COG MPO will potentially receive about $2 million through PennDOT’s NEVI program funds to support community charging infrastructure.

Businesses and residents are encouraged to attend! The same information will be presented at both meetings.

Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Location: Shamokin-Coal Township Library, 210 E. Independence St., Shamokin, PA
Event free, registration requested: https://bit.ly/scevreg

Or

Date: May 13, 2025
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Clinton County Community Center, 124 E. Walnut St., Lock Haven, PA
Event free, registration requested: https://bit.ly/scevreg

In addition to attending one of the in-person meetings, interested persons are encouraged to visit the program’s website, https://bit.ly/scevccp, to complete a survey and propose locations for potential charging station sites.

For more information, please contact SEDA-COG Senior Principal Transportation Planner Don Kiel at dkiel@seda-corg.org or at (570) 524-4491. Public participation is key to the development of the program. If anyone requires special assistance to complete the survey or would like a printed version, please contact Don Kiel.

The SEDA-COG Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the official transportation planning organization for eight (8) Central Pennsylvania Counties (Clinton, Columbia, Juniata, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Union), as designated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Navigating International Markets: Free Business Seminar Hosted by SEDA-COG and Smeal College of Business

Posted on March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by Nancy Osborn

Lewisburg, PA– The SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) is proud to partner with Penn State Smeal College of Business, Center for Global Business Studies to bring you a great opportunity to network, learn, and have meaningful conversations centered around international business.

Date: April 17, 2025
Time: 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: 217 Business Building, Penn State

The event is free to attend but registration is required by Tuesday, April 1. To register, visit https://bit.ly/ConfApr17.

“The SEDA-COG Export Program is proud to once again partner with Penn State’s Smeal College of Business, Center for Global Business Studies,” stated Program Director Noelle Long. “Our past collaboration was highly successful, and we look forward to the insights and opportunities this year’s half-day program will bring.”

The conference, Navigating a Complex Global Business Environment, will look at federal resources, navigating ports, global supply chains, employment trends, and success stories.

Professor Terrence Guay, director of the Center for Global Business Studies, suggests “This is a great opportunity for Penn State’s Smeal College of Business and SEDA-COG to give back to the central Pennsylvania business community, and to highlight the College’s and SEDA-COG’s international business expertise.”

For more information or questions regarding the event, please contact Noelle at nlong@seda-cog.org or 570-412-4072.

SEDA-COG’s Export Development Program is the state’s Regional Export Network (REN) partner, providing export assistance throughout the 11 central counties of Pennsylvania. Export staff is ready to assist companies with technical assistance on various topics such as product compliance, export licensing, documentation, shipping, and much more. Since 2006, the Export Program has assisted 736 companies. One hundred and twelve companies have reported over $1.2 billion in export sales to 153 countries.