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Linking Ideas, Creating Entrepreneurs
River Reporter article on Entrepreneurship Week at the Stourbridge Project.
Published in the River Reporter
Wed, 02/13/2019 - 5:28pm
By DAVID HULSE
HONESDALE, PA — Penn State Extension Educator, Chelsea Hill, left, Wayne County’s Stourbridge Center Director Susan Shaffer and Jess Wolk, Wayne-Pike Workforce Alliance coordinator, are pictured on February 7 with Wayne commissioners Wendell Kay and Joe Adams.
The three managers detailed the entrepreneurial eco-system that has developed under the auspices of the commissioners’ “Wayne Tomorrow” plan. The Stourbridge Project, which is part of that, was recognized as the “Project of the Year” by the PA Economic Development Association, Shaffer noted.
The Stourbridge Project is a community-based initiative to transform a former elementary school into a business incubator and accelerator with co-working space. It pairs a place to work with coordinated delivery of business development services.
Hill, who was promoting the extension’s 41st annual Ag Day on February 18, has developed the program with Wayne Highlands High School in part to inspire entrepreneurial activity in the agricultural community.
Programs connect experienced mentors and educators to training programs, resources, and the business community. The Stourbridge’s stated goal is generally applicable; “to create new jobs, increased commerce, investment opportunities, a connection to emerging technologies and local businesses.”
The commissioners proclaimed the week of February 16 to 23 National Entrepreneurship Week in Wayne County.
Governor Calls for Workforce Development
WNEP News Coverage
“HONESDALE, Pa. -- Governor Tom Wolf highlighted workforce development in his budget address Tuesday morning in Harrisburg, that includes some new approaches aimed at setting up Pennsylvanians for the jobs of tomorrow. …”
Workforce Alliance is highlighted in this article for addressing Wayne County’s workforce needs.
WNEP News Coverage
“HONESDALE, Pa. -- Governor Tom Wolf highlighted workforce development in his budget address Tuesday morning in Harrisburg, that includes some new approaches aimed at setting up Pennsylvanians for the jobs of tomorrow. …”
Workforce Alliance is highlighted in this article for addressing Wayne County workforce needs in Honesdale and around the county. Click on link for full story.
https://wnep.com/2019/02/05/governors-call-for-workforce-development-heard-in-wayne-county/
New PA CareerLink® Office in Honesdale
The PA CareerLink services in Honesdale has moved to a new home on Park Street starting today.
from left to right: Cheryl Duquette, Director of Program Development-Workforce Alliance. Lucyann Vierling, Executive Director of Workforce alliance, Cindy Matthews, Workforce Development Board, Andrew Sedar, Representative of Senator Lisa Baker’s Office, Wayne County Commissioner Wendell Kay, Ryan Williams, Workforce Specialist-Workforce Alliance, Mary Beth Wood, Executive Director of Wayne Economic Development Corporation, Helene Mancuso, Director of Workforce Development-Workforce Alliance, Joe Sebelin, Executive Director of Pocono Counties Workforce Investment Area, Wayne County Commissioners Joe Adams and Brian Smith.
Honesdale CareerLink Moves To New Location
By Margaret Allen 11/06/18 6:08 AM
WaynePikeNews.com
The PA CareerLink services in Honesdale has moved to a new home on Park Street starting today. Earlier this year, the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance won the regional contract to provide the PA CareerLink services that includes bringing together workers, employers and training opportunities as well as assisting with unemployment compensation requirements, in partnership with the state. An Open House has been scheduled for Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 am. Light refreshments will be served.
The Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance is also planning a Fall Career Fair in the Park Street Complex Cafeteria Nov. 1, from 3 to 7 pm. The event is free for employers and for job seekers, but vendor space is limited and businesses must register by tomorrow by calling 570-390-7613 or email workforce@wpworkforce.org .
Stourbridge Project Named Economic Development Project Of The Year
During its annual fall conference, the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association honored The Stourbridge Project among other organizations across the state for their demonstration of outstanding accomplishments in economic development.
Bottom row from left to right: Susan Shaffer, Director of the Stourbridge Project, Mary Beth Wood, Executive Director of Wayne Economic Development Corporation, Jess Wolk, Programs Coordinator-Workforce Alliance, Helene Mancuso, Director or Workforce Development-Workforce Alliance
Top row from left to right: Wayne County Commissioners, Wendell Kay, Brian Smith, Joe Adams and Chief County Clerk, Vicky Botjer
By Melissa Short 10/08/18 5:16 AM
During its annual fall conference, the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association honored The Stourbridge Project among other organizations across the state for their demonstration of outstanding accomplishments in economic development. Located in Honesdale, the Stourbridge Project was recognized as project of the year. Executive Director of WEDCO (Wayne Economic Development Corporation) Mary Beth Wood, says it was designed to drive investment in the infrastructure, talent, development, and programming essential to grow the professional and technical services businesses and job opportunities in the rural Wayne County Community. Outside of annual operating funds, grant and local match investments for this project exceeded $1.95M, which was secured from a variety of sources. Learn more about the Stourbridge Project online at stourbridgeproject.com.