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SCOTT TWP. — A joint venture announced between the Columbia County Industrial Development Authority (CCIDA) and DRIVE reveals all seven lots in the Columbia County Business Park have been sold.

In 2007, CCIDA and the Columbia Alliance for Economic Growth began the project with the goal of bringing jobs to the county.

“Job creation is at the heart of our mission,” said Nancy Marr, chair of CCIDA. “Providing a location for businesses to grow and expand in Columbia County, and offering employment opportunities for residents is our goal.”

DRIVE assumed the Joint Venture when the Columbia Alliance dissolved in 2018.

“It became DRIVE’s responsibility to sell these parcels on behalf of the Joint Venture. We’ll continue to work with the property owners and market the Business Park until each lot is fully developed,” said Jennifer Wakeman, DRIVE’s Executive Director. “It is an ideal location for offices or light industrial space with its proximity to Interstate 80.”

Reaching this milestone in the Business Park’s growth is a moment worth celebrating, according to Vic Klein, chair of the Columbia Alliance.

“There were definitely some speed bumps along the way and a lot of hours put in by countless people to bring this park to fruition,: Klein said. “I’m just thrilled to see it reach this point with all the lots now sold.”

Currently, the Business Park is home to Fairfield Inn and Suites and construction is underway on Larry Frace Inspection Services’ Northeast Training Center as well as Forest & Field design center. Additional development is planned by Marr Development and Mariano Enterprises.

The 54-acre project in Scott Township was developed with assistance from the Economic Development Administration and Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development.

DRIVE is an economic development council of governments serving Columbia and Montour Counties.

For more information, contact Jennifer Wakeman, Executive Director, at 570-284-4296, or visit www.driveindustry.com.

Jennifer Wakeman, DRIVE Executive Director.
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Left to right: Dave Kovach, Columbia County Commissioner; Karen Venditti, Sen. John Gordner Staff; Nancy Marr, CCIDA Chair; Chris Young, Columbia County Commissioner; Dean Girton, DRIVE Board Member; Dr. John DeFinnis, DRIVE Board Member; Ed Edwards, Former Columbia Alliance Chair; Vic Klein, Columbia Alliance Chair; Mary Radle, CCIDA Board Member; Lance Diehl, DRIVE Board Member; Fred Gaffney, President, Columbia Montour Chamber; Paul Heaps, CCIDA Secretary; Layne Kocher, CCIDA Board Member; Susan McGarry, DRIVE Board Member; Gene Morrison, CCIDA Treasurer; Dan Knorr, DRIVE Board Member; Jennifer Wakeman, DRIVE Executive Director; Ken Hayman, CCIDA Vice Chair.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/web1_IPS-DRIVE-1.jpg.optimal.jpgLeft to right: Dave Kovach, Columbia County Commissioner; Karen Venditti, Sen. John Gordner Staff; Nancy Marr, CCIDA Chair; Chris Young, Columbia County Commissioner; Dean Girton, DRIVE Board Member; Dr. John DeFinnis, DRIVE Board Member; Ed Edwards, Former Columbia Alliance Chair; Vic Klein, Columbia Alliance Chair; Mary Radle, CCIDA Board Member; Lance Diehl, DRIVE Board Member; Fred Gaffney, President, Columbia Montour Chamber; Paul Heaps, CCIDA Secretary; Layne Kocher, CCIDA Board Member; Susan McGarry, DRIVE Board Member; Gene Morrison, CCIDA Treasurer; Dan Knorr, DRIVE Board Member; Jennifer Wakeman, DRIVE Executive Director; Ken Hayman, CCIDA Vice Chair.

Nancy Marr, CCIDA Chair.
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Vic Klein, Columbia Alliance for Economic Growth Chair.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/web1_IPS-DRIVE-4.jpg.optimal.jpgVic Klein, Columbia Alliance for Economic Growth Chair.