Berwick, Columbia County, PA -
Berwick Industrial Development Association, a leader in economic development focusing on industrial development and manufacturing, is proud to announce that their Executive Director, Kelly O’Brien has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Department of Treasury’s Advisor Council.
Treasurer Garrity, from Bradford County, recognizes that education, including workforce training, financial literacy and savings tools are powerful engines for economic growth.
Treasurer Garrity, knows that through engaging rural collaborative action to raise awareness of these principles and resources, can lead to increased prosperity for individuals, households, and communities. Treasurer Garrity has created this advisory council to be comprised of professionals in rural communities, willing to share their expertise, knowledge, networks, and industry influence to promote the Prosperous Communities Initiative.
The counties represented are Potter, Tioga, Cameron, Clinton, Centre, Lycoming, Bradford, Sullivan, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, and Columbia.
Ms. O’Brien said it is an honor to share with our region the opportunities and benefits afforded through the Pennsylvania Department of Treasury. “Every parent, in Pennsylvania, that has a child, or children born on or after January 1, 2019, should register their children with the Keystone Scholars program. This is the start of college savings, the state has put $100 deposit into a fund, you only need to activate it and watch it grow. It takes three minutes to sign up online at www.pa529.com/keystone/. “
