EBENSBURG — The Cambria County Redevelopment Authority is seeking $1.02 million in state and federal grants for a variety of housing and development programs.
The largest amount – $500,000 – would be used to rehabilitate 30 owner-occupied residential properties throughout the county, Executive Director Larry Custer said.
Solid Waste Authority lands recycling funds
Cambria County Solid Waste Authority has been awarded a state grant for its recycling program.
The authority will receive $23,896 for recycling 3,151 tons of waste in 2006.
The grant is provided in addition to funds that the state’s Department of Environmental Protection allocates to municipalities to encourage the establishment and maintenance of recycling programs.
St. Francis center plans two seminars
LORETTO – Saint Francis University’s Small Business Development Center has scheduled two pre-business planning seminars for people who are interested in opening their own businesses.
The free sessions are:
• August 15, 9 a.m., Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, 137 E. Pitt St., Bedford.
• August 28, 9 a.m., Somerset Trust Building, 1614 N. Center Ave., Somerset.
Topics to be discussed are feasibility issues, marketing, recordkeeping, business plans, legal issues, regulations/taxes andfinancing. Pre-registration is required. Call 472-3200.
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