Jan 01, 2022
In 2022, Mericle development purchased 57 acres to constructed a 400,000 square foot+ processing and fulfillment facility for Bimb...
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What is a WIN?
This is the goal of the Focus Central PA mission: to attract investment that cultivates economic growth in Central Pennsylvania. To support smart and sustainable economic wealth & well-being, it is imperative that the communities work to support and attract choice employers and quality investment that drives that growth.
A WIN is when a final investment decisions is made by a company or organization and that investment:
- Breaks ground or purchases an existing building
- Creates careers with competitive wages
- Puts a site to use without harming the surrounding infrastructure
- Establishes a commercial entity anticipated to remain for the foreseeable future
- Is community oriented
- Invests in a Focus Central PA partner county
- Is a good fit within the community
- Increases local tax base
- Makes a significant capital investment
- And enhances the region's economy.
What It Takes to WIN at Site Selection in Central PA
Tips to WIN at Site Selection in Central PA
- Engage with local economic development leaders
- Provide details on project priorities and requirements
- Partners will use tools including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and many local data resources to provide customized responses to meet company needs and timeline
- Partners can make connections as needed with local representatives on doing business, zoning, planning requirements, infrastructure, talent, training, incentives and much more.
