Clinton County Economic Partnership

What Clinton County Economic Partnership does

Clinton County Economic Partnership (CCEP) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization founded in 1999 and headquartered in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. It consolidates three traditionally separate local functions under a single roof: a chamber of commerce, a tourism/visitors bureau, and a commercial/industrial development entity. The organization serves member businesses, visitors, and prospective employers operating in or evaluating Clinton County, with member organizations spanning 26 or more industry categories.

CCEP's core products and programs include the annual Partnership Dinner (its principal fundraising and networking event), the Leadership Clinton County community leadership program (running 25+ years), local tourism promotion, and member-directory and sponsorship services. It also administers the Clinton County Enterprise Zone Revolving Loan Fund in coordination with the PA Department of Community & Economic Development, giving it a quasi-governmental role in local economic development.

CCEP's revenue model is a diversified nonprofit mix built on membership dues, event registration fees ($50-$70 per attendee range), tiered event sponsorships ($250 to $2,500), tourism-related merchandise sales through an online store, and grant or program-related funding tied to its DCED partnership. The organization is led by a small staff, including Chamber Director Megan Wheeler and Tourism Director Melissa Dally, and operates as a member-supported platform for civic and economic activity in Clinton County.

Name

Clinton County Economic Partnership

Legal name

Clinton County Economic Partnership

Website

https://clintoncountyinfo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clinton County Economic Partnership is a Lock Haven, PA-based nonprofit 501(c)(6) that operates as a combined chamber of commerce, visitors bureau, and industrial development organization, serving member businesses, visitors, and employers across Clinton County since 1999.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK), Nonprofit, Social Services & Community Development Congresses (THAHAJAO)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Economic development
• Tourism marketing
• Leadership development
• Small business support

Headquarters

HQ city

Lock Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from businesses, organizations, and individuals across various categories including municipalities, nonprofits, professionals, retailers, manufacturers, and financial institutions.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from event registrations for Annual Partnership Dinner ($50 for members, $70 for non-members), Annual Picnic ($40 for members, $45 for non-members), CCEP Annual Meeting, and other networking events.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Sponsorship packages for events including Platinum ($2,500), Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500), and Bronze ($250) tiers for Annual Partnership Dinner and Annual Picnic.
4. Product Sales: Sale of promotional products including Clinton County puzzle series, such as the 2024 Majestic Elk of Clinton County Puzzle Series priced at $20.00.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Clinton County Economic Partnership delivers bundled community economic development services by operating a Chamber of Commerce, a Tourism/Visitors Bureau, and a Commercial and Industrial Development function under one member-based nonprofit. It sells annual memberships across 11+ organization categories, hosts networking events and an annual dinner and picnic, administers the Enterprise Zone Revolving Loan Fund and facilitates access to PIDA and other state loan/grant programs, runs the Leadership Clinton County leadership development program, and promotes tourism through the ExploreClintonCountyPA.com website and limited-edition merchandise such as the Clinton County Puzzle Series.

Product overview

Clinton County Economic Partnership is a private, nonprofit organization that brings together Chamber of Commerce, Tourism/Visitors Bureau, and Commercial and Industrial Development activities under one roof. The organization provides member-based economic growth services including a membership program offering networking and visibility benefits, the Leadership Clinton County program for leadership development, loan programs through the Enterprise Zone, commercial property listings, annual events, grant assistance, job board services, and merchandise such as the Clinton County Puzzle Series. Rather than a unified software product, CCEP operates as an economic development organization offering programs, events, and business services to the Clinton County community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leadership Clinton County: A comprehensive leadership development program for adults living and/or working in Clinton County that teaches participants about all aspects of their community and helps them develop leadership skills and networks.

Products and services

• Clinton County Economic Partnership Membership Annual membership program for businesses, organizations, municipalities, and individuals across categories including Municipalities, Hotels & Lodging, Non-Profits, Professionals, Retail & Commercial, Financial Institutions, Industry/Manufacturers, Media, Unions & Associations, and Utilities. Members receive networking opportunities, website and Facebook visibility, member directory listing, relocation info, e-newsletter, referrals, and grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremonies.
• Leadership Clinton County Nine-month leadership development program for adults living and/or working in Clinton County that teaches participants about community aspects, develops leadership skills, and creates networks among participants and local leaders. Applications are due July 1 each year. Inaugural class graduated in 2001.
• Clinton County Enterprise Zone Loan Program Low-interest loan fund administered by CCEP to encourage quality job creation and capital investment, funded by Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Loans are offered for facade improvements, interior renovation, land acquisition, machinery, and working capital.
• Property Available Listings Commercial and industrial property listings managed by CCEP for sale, including a 50,000 sq ft industrial building in Renovo listed at $600,000 and multiple lots in Mackeyville/Mill Hall, plus other commercial properties across the county.
• Annual Partnership Dinner Annual networking dinner event with sponsorship packages (Platinum $2,500, Gold $1,000, Silver $500, Bronze $250), keynote speakers, and awards including Frank D. O'Reilly Award, Carl Bergdahl Award, and Mike Flanagan Excellence in Business Awards. Member registration $50, non-member $70.
• Grant Opportunities Resource Resource listing connecting businesses with grant opportunities including CDBG, Local Share Account Statewide, PA DEP Small Business Advantage, PA C-PACE, DCNR grants, Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant, and Advance Central PA funding for workforce training.
• Job Board Online job posting board for CCEP members and the Clinton County community to post and search for employment opportunities.
• Majestic Elk of Clinton County Puzzle Series Limited-edition puzzle merchandise showcasing Clinton County landmarks and wildlife, including the 2024 Majestic Elk puzzle featuring photography by Chris Calhoun, sold through the online store for $20. The series is an annual tourism-promotion product with subsequent editions (e.g., a planned Courthouse puzzle for 2026).
• Clinton County Visitors Bureau Tourism Marketing Tourism promotion services through the ExploreClintonCountyPA.com destination website, annual visitors guide, and Pennsylvania Wilds regional network, marketing outdoor recreation, scenic beauty, and small-town charm of Clinton County.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 years of leadership development through Leadership Clinton County program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• First QualitycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 October 2025Platinum (Elite) Sponsor of the Annual Partnership Dinner 2025. Name and logo prominently displayed on dinner program, table tent, and website.
• Geisinger Jersey Shore HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 October 2025Platinum (Elite) Sponsor of the Annual Partnership Dinner 2025. Healthcare provider supporting community events.
• PPL (PPL Foundation)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 October 2025Platinum (Elite) Sponsor of the Annual Partnership Dinner 2025. PPL Foundation also provides grants to Leadership Clinton County program.
• JJ Peters Disposal, Inc.supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 October 2025Gold Sponsor of the Annual Partnership Dinner 2025. Local waste management services provider.
• Penn RestorationsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 October 2025Gold Sponsor of the Annual Partnership Dinner 2025. Property restoration services.
• WHM Group LLCsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 October 2025Gold Sponsor of the Annual Partnership Dinner 2025.
• Clinton County CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor program sponsor for Leadership Clinton County. Part of the original 1999 collaborative effort to create the Leadership Clinton County program.
• Central PA Auto AuctionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor program sponsor for Leadership Clinton County.
• Diversified Asset PlannerssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor program sponsor for Leadership Clinton County.
• Leadership Clinton County Alumni AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni association providing ongoing networking, facility tours, and engagement for program graduates. Program sponsor.
• PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing grant programs including CDBG, Local Share Account Statewide, and economic development funding. CCEP is DCED certified for economic development activities.
• Advance Central PAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional workforce development organization providing grant funding for agriculture and building & construction employer training.
• SEDA Council of GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council providing Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loans, Machinery & Equipment loans, and other business financing programs for Clinton County businesses.
• City of Lock HavencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity partner providing Commercial Loan program for small businesses within Lock Haven city limits. Contact: Abbey Roberts, City Planner.
• Pennsylvania WildssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional tourism initiative that Clinton County Visitors Bureau promotes as part of outdoor recreation and scenic beauty marketing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SEDA Council of Governments: SEDA-COG is a regional economic development council serving central Pennsylvania counties including Clinton. It directly partners with CCEP to administer PIDA loans and revolving loan funds, making it both a partner and the most comparable peer in industrial development services.
• Lycoming County Visitors Bureau: A neighboring Pennsylvania county visitors bureau promoting tourism, outdoor recreation, and local attractions. Operates a similar model to CCEP's Visitors Bureau function, including destination website, visitor guides, and member-based business engagement.
• Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce: A regional chamber of commerce in central Pennsylvania serving multiple counties with member-based networking, advocacy, and economic development services — a comparable structure to CCEP's Chamber of Commerce function.
• Centre County Economic Development Partnership: A county-level economic development entity in central Pennsylvania providing similar business support, loan programs, and tourism/promotion services to its local business community. Most structurally comparable peer to CCEP.

Broad incumbents

• Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry: A larger, established Pennsylvania chamber offering membership, advocacy, and economic development services across a broader county footprint. Represents what CCEP could scale toward but operates at materially greater scope and resources.
• Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry: The statewide chamber of commerce representing Pennsylvania businesses through advocacy and member services. Operates at a much larger scale than CCEP and provides the policy/lobbying layer that complements CCEP's local economic development work.
• VisitPA: The statewide tourism promotion agency that complements local visitors bureaus including CCEP's. Operates at a much larger scale and provides the upstream marketing funnel that drives visitors to Clinton County.

Regional players

• Pennsylvania Wilds: A regional tourism initiative covering north-central Pennsylvania that CCEP already partners with for outdoor recreation marketing. Comparable in tourism mission but operates across a multi-county geography rather than a single county.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Clinton-County-Economic-Partnership-295016724363

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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