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Centre County backs Project SUCCEED appropriation to support sensors, ultrasound and chromatography industry growth
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Summary
Commissioners approved a letter supporting Project SUCCEED, a regional economic development proposal led by Ben Franklin Technology Partners, CBICC and COG to grow sensors/ultrasound/chromatography companies and create jobs; the request seeks appropriated funds through Senator Fetterman’s office for year‑one work.
The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved a letter supporting Project SUCCEED, a regional economic development initiative that aims to bolster the local sensors, ultrasound and chromatography industry cluster and requested a congressionally directed appropriation via Senator John Fetterman’s fiscal year 2026 process.
Noel (project lead) told commissioners the initiative — whose full name includes “sensors, ultrasound and chromatography for collaborative economic expansion and development” — will focus on ecosystem mapping, company collaboration, commercialization supports and workforce development. She said the team expects the full three‑year effort could produce about 200 high‑paying jobs and 15 new companies over the project term; the board approved a letter supporting the year‑one appropriation request.
Commissioners and partners said the county already has a concentration of related companies, cited potential job losses from nearby facility closures as reason to pursue growth opportunities, and discussed coordination across Ben Franklin Technology Partners, the chamber (CBICC) and the regional council of governments.
Why it matters: County economic development leaders said Project SUCCEED targets an established local industry cluster with potential for new commercial ventures and jobs; supporting a congressional appropriation is intended to accelerate year‑one planning and coordination.
What the meeting record shows: the board approved the letter of support for Project SUCCEED; a motion and second were recorded and the clerk announced the motion carried.
