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, Inc. – 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
ARCO Design/Build is 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.
PPL Electric
PPL Electric Utilities – Energy Efficiency Program
PPL Electric Business Energy Efficiency Program aims to give you easy and affordable opportunities to lower your annual energy costs, connect with local contractors, save on high-efficiency upgrades and more. https://www.pplelectricbusinesssavings.com/
PPL Electric Utilities – Economic Development
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
PNK Group is an international industrial real estate developer operating in the US market since 2017. Its professional team of experts expediently executes the full-cycle implementation of high-quality modern industrial and warehouse facilities in PNK industrial parks and on third-party sites according to customer requirements. With 9 industrial parks in the USA and a multi-million square feet track record, PNK is ready to accept new challenges and ambitious projects. PNK provides clients value with a full turnkey solution to quickly transform land into completed projects, financed by PNK group to ensure fast start and finish times with maximum freedom of choice to support their strategic growth. In this modern age of manufacturing, distribution, and sophisticated supply chain solutions, PNK understands clients know what they want in their facilities, where they want them, and when they want them. PNK’s construction technology can make that reality.
Reception Sponsors
Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
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)
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
First Quality is 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 (PMA) – 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/
Exhibit Gold Sponsors
Lee & Associates of Eastern Pennsylvania
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/
The Pennsylvania Business Central
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.
SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority
SEDA-Cog Railroads’ – 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.
Norfolk Southern
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 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/
Fulton Bank
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/
Exhibit Sponsors
Mowery Construction
Mowery Construction – Mowery Construction has been operating throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region for 99 years. For nearly 50 of those years, Mowery has been an expert in constructing warehouse and distribution spaces. With continual development of their personnel, processes, and technology, Mowery strives to provide a remarkable customer experience on each project. Recently Mowery has implemented fast track design/build and procurement methods to help facilitate faster project startups while minimizing risk of volatile material markets. RSMowery.com
Penn State Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovatio
Penn State Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation – is dedicated to advancing the real estate industry through cross-disciplinary collaboration and education. Connecting industry experts with Penn State’s world-class interdisciplinary research institutes and academic colleges that intersect with real estate, we strive to identify and develop new solutions that improve the built environment, enhance the well-being of its occupants, and support sustainable development. https://cocoziello.psu.edu/
ISI Demolition
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/
PhilaPort
PhilaPort – The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, is an agency that governs port facilities in the Pennsylvania portion of the Delaware River. It is a major economic engine for the region, serving as the largest import port for refrigerated cargo in the U.S. and handling a diverse range of goods, including meat, fruit, and breakbulk cargo. The port is a significant player in trade, with recent investments focused on expanding capacity and modernizing its infrastructure to handle larger vessels, as outlined in its “Destination 2040”strategic plan. https://www.philaport.com/
Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission
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
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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/



































