Robbins Announces $74,000 in Mercer County Community Revitalization Grants

Harrisburg – State Senator Bob Robbins (R-50) today announced the awarding of $74,000 in state grants to aid community revitalization projects in Mercer County.

"There are important local projects and I am pleased to be announcing this financial assistance," said Robbins.

The senator announced the following grants:

Greenville Area Economic Development Corp. -- $10,000 to develop a uniform, web-based promotional effort of GAEDC, the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greenville-Reynolds Development Corp. The web site will be a coordinated marketing strategy to promote the area as a place to locate a family or business.
Greenville-Reynolds Development Corp. -- $42,000 to replace wetland earlier eliminated in the Reynolds North Business Park for job creation. Until completed, the state Department of Environmental Protection will not grant GRDC any permits to develop new properties and bring in new employers.
Mercer County Joint Sewage Agency -- $12,000 to assist with agency expenses. The agency is trying to control costs for member municipalities.
Mercer County Historical Society -- $10,000 to refurbish the landmark Thomas McCain Print Shop in Mercer into viable museum space. Work will include replacing the roof and repairing windows and wood siding. A historically accurate wooden walkway from the Print Shop to the society's building will be constructed.

"These grants will support economic development and historical preservation, and assist local governments. It's good to see tax dollars returning to our communities to support local projects," said Robbins.

The grants were approved by the state Department of Community and Economic Development.

CONTACT: Mike Hengst (717) 787-1322