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Past Industrial Development Forum Information

December 2023 Industrial Development Forum

Hickey Global Keynote Presentation

Manufacturers’ Association Presentation

Investment WIN Highlights – Focus Central PA Region

September 2023 Industrial Development Forum

Vestian Keynote Presentation

Vestian Summit Series Questions

Presenting Sponsor Presentation – PNK Development

Presenting Sponsor Video – PNK Development

September Investment WIN Highlights – Centre, Mifflin & Snyder Counties

June 2023 Industrial Development Forum

Mowery Construction – Sustainable Industrial Construction Presentation

Sustainable Industrial Construction Checklist

LEED Construction Checklist

June Investment WIN Highlights – Northumberland & Union counties

Presenting Sponsor Presentation – LIVIC Civil LLC

March 2023 Industrial Development Forum

Economics Keynote Presentation – Dr. Matthew Rousu, Susquehanna University 

March Investment WIN Highlights – Columbia & Montour counties

Presenting Sponsor Presentation – PPL Electric Utilities

On Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 320 attendees including planners, investors, builders, community leaders and resource partners came together for the region’s forward-thinking economic growth event. IDF infused innovation, problem solving and collaboration to accomplish the mission to attract investment that cultivates economic growth in Central PA! Working together to support smart growth of investments that Win in the Marketplace, Win in the Workplace and Win in their Communities! By the numbers: 350 – Registered attendees; 2 – Keynote Presentations; 3 – Expert Panel Presentations; 28 – Exhibitors; 24 – Central PA Investment Projects Recognized; $7.6 Billion – Total of 24 investment project recognized. IDF 2022 Event Program

Keynote Presentation: Economics Impacting Industrial Development

Keynote Presentation: Real Estate and Site Selection Post Pandemic Part 1 Part 2

Investment Project Highlights – 24 Projects Over $7.6 Billion Part 1 Part 2

On Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 Focus Central PA hosted a live online forum from 8am to 2pm from MYNDDSET’s studio in Danville, PA. The live online event brought together over 200 individuals that have a passion and interest in industrial and smart economic growth in Central Pennsylvania. The forum celebrated investment successes; elevated the importance and details behind attracting and supporting quality investments; and engaged all that participated in generating ideas on how to increase capacity to drive smart economic growth in Central PA. IDF 2021 Event Program; IDF 2021 Recap

Keynote Presentation: Shell Appalachia’s Investment Part I Part II

Keynote Presentation: State of Industrial Real Estate in Northeast USA

Focus Central Pennsylvania hosted their first Industrial Development Forum on Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 at Bucknell University, Elaine Langone Center at 700 Moore Ave, Lewisburg PA. Over 140 attendees were immersed in the topic of industrial development from economics to infrastructure to corporate investment. The forum was made possible by sponsors, speakers and panelists that provided valuable content and actionable information. IDF 2017 Event Program

Keynote presentation: Economic Conditions: The Nation, Pennsylvania, and the Region

Keynote presentation: Real Estate Market Overview & Industry Site Selection