2026 Industrial Development Forum SPONSORS
The region’s most forward-thinking industrial and economic growth event bringing together experts and professionals throughout Pennsylvania and beyond that are investing, designing, and building future industrial innovation and development, to advance the Central Pennsylvania region is made possible by generous sponsors!
Host Sponsors
Zartman
Zartman Construction is a full-service general contractor with the resources, integrity, and commitment to meet your construction needs — to your complete satisfaction. Since 1973, we have built our reputation as one of the finest full-service companies in the industry, providing construction services, industrial services, and equipment rental.
ARCO Design/Build
The leading design-build construction company in the United States. With national reach and local expertise, we’ve simplified the industrial building process. With our design-build approach to construction, you have one budget, one contract, one source of accountability, and one cohesive turnkey project delivery. arcodb.com
PPL Electric
PPL’s Economic Development team is ready to support business expansion and attraction across the communities we serve. We can provide high-level scope, schedule, and cost breakdowns for prospective projects within ten business days. Reach out today to learn more: https://www.pplelectric.com/site/More/For-Business/Economic-Development
PNK Group
A full-cycle engineering, manufacturing, and development company that develops its own technological innovations and applies the world’s leading engineering solutions in industrial construction. PNK Group’s buildings are versatile and highly adaptable, allowing for seamless conversion between warehousing and manufacturing without major reconstruction costs.
Its proprietary construction method, called Building Assembly Set (BAS), uses large-unit blocks for precise and efficient building assembly. These high-precision elements are manufactured at PNK Group’s own factories in Pennsylvania and Georgia, significantly reducing the need for a large workforce or heavy machinery. Learn more at https://pnk.group/
Reception Sponsors
Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
Is the #1 source for information on all there is to see and do in Happy Valley, PA as well as for planning meetings, conventions, group tours and sporting events. The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau is the gateway to unforgettable experiences in Centre County, Pennsylvania. As the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for this vibrant region, we’re dedicated to showcasing all that #HappyValleyPA has to offer. https://happyvalley.com/
Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC)
The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) is Centre County’s leading economic-development organization and business advocate. Through leadership and collaboration, we engage the business community, elected officials and regional partners in proactive economic- and workforce-development initiatives that foster an innovative business environment and boost opportunities to live, work, learn, play, and prosper in Centre County. https://cbicc.org/
First Quality
A leading manufacturer of everyday essentials for personal and household care, we’re a family-owned business founded in 1989. Every day, we strive to make things better for our team members, customers and communities. https://www.firstquality.com/
Meal Sponsors
Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC)
Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association is the nonprofit, statewide trade organization representing the manufacturing sector in Pennsylvania’s public policy process. Headquartered just steps from the state capitol in Harrisburg, PMA works to improve Pennsylvania’s ability to compete with other states for investment, jobs, and economic growth. Business in Pennsylvania *is* our business. https://pamanufacturers.org/
Members 1st Federal Credit Union
A member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution with over 620,000 members and $8 billion in assets. Founded on a “people helping people” philosophy, Members 1st serves six generations of members through nearly 60 branches in 11 Pennsylvania counties, along with a full suite of digital banking tools. Learn more at members1st.org.
Exhibit Gold Sponsors
Lee & Associates of Eastern Pennsylvania
Lee & Associates of Eastern Pennsylvania LLC is the leading commercial brokerage and asset service provider specializing in industrial, office, retail, land, and investment sectors of the Greater Philadelphia Region. We influence the market across the region, including the Lehigh Valley, Central Pennsylvania, Northeastern PA, Philadelphia, Southern New Jersey and Delaware.https://www.lee-associates.com/easternpa/
Bohler
Bohler is a land development, consulting, and site design firm that helps developers, owners, and other real estate professionals identify and act on opportunities. Ultimately, we help move your project forward, faster. https://bohlerengineering.com/
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology is a national leader in applied technology education and a special mission affiliate of Penn State. For over 100 years, we’ve been building a legacy of hands-on learning for lifelong careers and workforce development. At Penn College, we inspire and prepare the next-generation workforce with industry-focused, real-world experience and innovative spirit. With so many pathways to explore and a 98% graduate placement rate, the future is here. https://www.pct.edu/
SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority
The SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority’s mission is to preserve and foster rail service in Central Pennsylvania and to further economic development through retention, improvement and expansion of the infrastructure and the rail service it supports. www.jointrailauthority.org
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, with assets of $569 billion as of September 30, 2025. PNC is a coast-to-coast franchise with an extensive retail branch network and a presence in all of the country’s 30 largest markets. PNC also has strategic international offices in four countries outside the U.S. With roots going back to 1865, PNC provides retail banking, corporate and institutional banking, and asset management to individuals, institutions and businesses of all sizes.
Bennett Williams
A Full-Service Commercial Real Estate Brokerage with Sophisticated Deal-Making & a National Reach. https://bennettwilliams.com/
Norfolk Southern
A leading transportation provider, Norfolk Southern operates 19,500 route miles in 22 states and D.C., supports international trade with service to every major Eastern seaport, 10 river ports, and nine lake ports, and operates the most extensive intermodal network in the East. NSCorp.com
RKL LLP
RKL is a leading advisory firm that helps organizations and individuals take on everyday challenges and opportunities while preparing them for whatever comes next in their organizations or lives. We tap into a wide range of services — tax, accounting, financial management, workforce strategies, private wealth, technology and more — to deliver solutions that take you to the next level, however you define it. https://www.rklcpa.com/
RKL LLP
The Manufacturers’ Association is a regional trade agency that is on a mission to ensure that our region’s manufacturing can compete at a global scale. We exist to ensure that critical knowledge is preserved, expanded, and shared with the manufacturing professionals of tomorrow. Since 1906, we have been a voice for hundreds of member organizations and partners in South Central PA and Northern MD. We support manufacturers with the knowledge they need to operate, hire, and train smarter! www.MASCPA.org
Fulton Bank
Fulton Financial Corporation, an over $30 billion financial services holding company, Fulton Bank offers a broad array of financial products and services in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. We’re proud to offer convenience in neighborhoods across the region with over 230+ financial centers and ATMs. https://www.fultonbank.com/
College Township Industrial Development Authority
The CTIDA is enriching the quality of life in our community by driving strategic development, empowering business with dynamic solutions, and building collaborative partnerships. Together, we will create a vibrant, diversified, and sustainable economy. www.ctida.com
The Pennsylvania Business Central
Established in 1991, The Pennsylvania Business Central is recognized as the #1 B2B resource in Central Pennsylvania, delivering trusted regional business news and insights to more than 35,000 readers across 23 counties each month. Each issue features industry rankings, business growth stories, executive profiles, regional economic development updates, mergers and acquisitions, workforce news, and community impact reports. Learn more at PABusinessCentral.com.
Exhibit Sponsors
Mowery Construction
Mowery Construction has proudly served the Mid-Atlantic region for more than a century, building a reputation for excellence, reliability, and long-term client partnerships. For nearly 50 years, Mowery has been a recognized expert in the design and construction of warehouse, distribution, and industrial facilities—delivering solutions that support the evolving needs of logistics, manufacturing, and e-commerce users. Through continuous investment in people, proven processes, and advanced technology, Mowery delivers a highly collaborative and transparent customer experience from concept through completion. As a regional leader in industrial design-build, Mowery has implemented fast-track delivery and strategic procurement methods that accelerate project startups, control costs, and reduce exposure to volatile material markets—helping clients move faster with confidence. With deep local knowledge and a forward-thinking approach, Mowery Construction continues to set the standard for industrial development across Central Pennsylvania and the broader Mid-Atlantic region. www.RSMowery.com
Penn State Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation
The Penn State Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation is dedicated to advancing the real estate industry through cutting‑edge research and cross‑disciplinary innovation. By connecting industry leaders with Penn State’s world‑class researchers that intersect with the built environment, the Institute drives the development of pioneering solutions that elevate the performance, sustainability, and resilience of our built world. Our work focuses on transforming how places are conceived, created, and experienced—improving the environments we build and enhancing the well‑being of the people who inhabit them. https://cocoziello.psu.edu/
PenTeleData
Pennsylvania’s largest privately owned fiber optic network, with nearly 10,000+ miles of fiber optics. The fully redundant fiber optic network has more than 60 Points of Presence throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey delivering Voice, Video, Data, and Internet services. https://www.ptd.net/
ISI Demolition
ISI Demolition was founded in 1990 with a simple premise: Operate each day with the highest level of excellence. By following this guiding principle, it is no coincidence ISI Demolition consistently meets our clients’ goals for timeliness, efficiency, and safety. ISI Demolition works hand-in-hand with national, regional, and local contractors, developers, and commercial real estate clients. We take time to understand project goals and devise individually tailored demolition plans to meet those goals on time and on budget. Just think of what you can accomplish when there are no obstacles! https://isidemo.com/
Terracon
Wherever you are on your project journey, Terracon’s employee-owners are ready to meet you where you are and help you reach your goal. Since our founding in 1965, Terracon has grown into a thriving, employee-owned, multidiscipline engineering consulting firm delivering facilities, environmental, geotechnical, and materials services. Our more than 7,000 curious minds include engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 190 locations nationwide. Our team is driven by talent, passion, and a relentless curiosity, always seeking innovative and effective solutions to overcome complex challenges. On-time and real-time data-driven insights, provided by our talented employee-owners, create an unmatched client experience that spans the lifecycle of any project from earth to sky. Terracon consistently ranks as a top 20 design firm by Engineering News-Record. Explore with us by visiting terracon.com
SEDA-COG
SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) is a regional multi-county planning and development agency, which, under the guidance of a 22-member public policy board, provides leadership, expertise, and services to communities, businesses, institutions, and residents. https://seda-cog.org/
Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission
Through Investments in Caring PA, an initiative of the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission (ELIC), we provide leadership, inspiration, expertise, and powerful data to engage employers, foster relationships, and encourage partnerships within the private sector and between the public and private sectors. investmentsincaringpa.com
Creative Child Care Solutions – As a leader in Pennsylvania’s early childhood education field, Creative Childcare Solutions recognizes that businesses and organizations are consistently looking for ways to attract and retain qualified staff. https://www.berksiu.org/business-community/services/creative-childcare-solutions
Wohlsen Construction
Wohlsen Construction, an ENR Top 400 builder, has a long-standing track record of building exceptional construction projects and great relationships in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Connecticut and beyond. Their customized services run the gamut, from preconstruction and construction project management, to Design-Build construction, and post-construction services. Their work ranges from the construction of global and regional headquarters to the expansion and modernization of occupied existing spaces, including historic structures. https://wohlsenconstruction.com/
PennTAP
Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) at Penn State empowers Pennsylvania businesses through innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. For six decades, PennTAP has provided trusted services that help manufacturing, agriculture, startups, and emerging industries navigate complex challenges and achieve growth through: energy savings and operational efficiency; funding and grant support; and connections to Penn State talent and resources. Connect with PennTAP at penntap.psu.edu.
AIS
Advanced Industrial Services (AIS) is a Multifaceted Turn-Key Industrial Contractor headquartered in York, PA and has been in business for over 40 years. We are a rigging and millwright driven organization and specialize in equipment installation, plant relocations, electrical, process piping, custom fabrication(carbon and stainless steel) plant and machine maintenance, municipalities, HVAC and much more. In addition, we own and operate all our equipment, working both locally and nationally, as well. https://www.ais-york.com/
Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC)
The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC) is a private-public partnership committed to strengthening Central Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector. We help small and mid-sized manufacturers access regional, state, and national resources that drive innovation, growth, and long-term competitiveness. Through expert guidance, training, and practical support, IMC delivers objective solutions that help companies enhance productivity, boost profitability, and adopt forward‑leaning technologies—including automation and A.I.-enabled tools. For more than three decades, IMC has supported over 600 Pennsylvania manufacturers, providing cost‑effective services tailored to the needs of the region’s diverse industrial base. As one of Pennsylvania’s seven Industrial Resource Centers, IMC is supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. These partnerships strengthen our ability to help clients pursue new opportunities, improve operations, and stay competitive in an increasingly technology‑driven marketplace. Headquartered in Williamsport, Pennsylvania with a satellite office in Altoona, IMC remains dedicated to helping manufacturers build resilience, embrace innovation, and succeed in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape. Learn more at www.imcpa.com
Moore Power Sales
A Sales Development Company helping companies in growth mode compete and grow even in a competitive market place. By analyzing their sales force, sales process , and sales management we co-build a an organization to deliver their growth goals. https://go.sandler.com/moorepowersales/





















































