Directions & Travel Information

Networking Reception: Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm
The Tuesday evening networking reception is open to all IDF 2024 registered attendees and is included in the registration fee. The reception will be held at Focus Central PA’s office location at regional partner DRIVE located at 418 Railroad Street, Danville PA 17821. The reception location is a 15 minute drive from Bloomsburg, PA. Parking is available around the building and the main entrance is located along Railroad Street.

Join forum attendees and members of Focus Central PA for an enjoyable evening with drinks and locally sourced refreshments. The reception will include highlights of investment projects in Central PA, available property highlights, and tours of DRIVE’s offices to see innovation in economic & industrial development in action.

Overnight Accommodations: Room blocks are available at the following area hotels:

• • Fairfield Inn & Suites – 1065 Alliance Park Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Call: 570-416-2777. $139/night. Located 2 miles from Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg, suites offer clean, comfortable space with free high-speed Wi-Fi and breakfast. Click on the link to reserve a room at the rate for IDF 2024.
  • Holiday Inn Express – 14 Mitchell Drive, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Call: 570-387-6702. $129/night. Code BUI. Located 3.7 miles from Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg, easy access off I-80, recently renovated with improved conveniences and breakfast. Use code BUI when reserving at this hotel for the rate for IDF 2024.
  • The Inn At Turkey Hill – 991 Central Rd, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Call: 570-387-1500. $138/night. Corporate Rate. Located 1 mile from Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg, individually designed guestrooms and includes breakfast.
  • Pine Barn Inn – 43 Pine Barn Place, Danville, PA 17821. Call: 570.275.2071. Located 3 minutes from DRIVE’s offices and 15 minutes from Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg. Contact lbryson@focuscentralpa.org to request the corporate code. The hotel blends contemporary amenities with a rustic-chic atmosphere, allowing guests to experience a small-town stay with a modern feel.

Directions to Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg: IDF 2024 is being held in the Kehr Union Building. The University address is 400 E. Second St. Bloomsburg, PA 17815. A map is shown indicates where the event venue is and where event parking is available. The main parking deck is located at the intersection of East 2^nd Street and S Penn Street. Signage and volunteers will direct attendees on the day of the event. Google location for IDF 2024 Parking Deck.

Event Venue Map & Parking: The IDF 2024 Forum is being held in the Kehr Union Building at Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg. Free parking is available in the parking deck located at the intersection of East 2^nd Street and S Penn Street. Signage and volunteers will direct attendees on the day of the event. Image below shows the parking lot location and walking path to the Kehr Union Building. Click here for the google map location of the parking deck.

Overflow Parking: Additional parking is available at the two overflow lots indicated below in yellow. Signage and volunteers will direct attendees on the day of the event.  Click here for the google map location of the Swisher Circle Parking Lot.

Click here for the google map location of the Light Street Rd Parking Lot.

Things to Do in Central PA: For things to do in the area visit https://www.visitpa.com/region/valleys-susquehanna.