Rep. Clint Owlett announced on March 20 that he will host the second annual Future Entrepreneur Summit on April 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lambs Creek Events in Mansfield.
The summit aims to support students, aspiring tradespeople, and new business leaders by providing information and networking opportunities related to careers in the trades. Owlett said, “Small businesses are the backbone of our community, and the need for folks in the trades is only continuing to rise.” He added, “After a successful inaugural summit last year, it was a natural choice to focus on the trades and the many opportunities they present for this year’s event. This is a great opportunity to learn from one another as we grow together.”
The event will feature a light breakfast, panel discussions with local business owners, lunch, and time for networking. It is open to students, new business owners or anyone interested in learning more about careers in the trades. There is no charge to participate but registration is required by March 31 through Owlett’s website or by calling his Wellsboro office.
The summit is co-hosted by Develop Tioga, Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission, Progress Authority, University of Scranton Small Business Development Center and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sponsors include Commonwealth University – Mansfield, National Federation of Independent Business, PA Chamber of Business and Industry, Pennsylvania College of Technology, and The Fund for Northern Tier Development.
Organizers hope that focusing on trade careers will help address workforce needs in the region while supporting entrepreneurship among young people.
