Our news
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Bright Futures Fall Fest
Pellere Foundation is Hosting a Community Fun Day – Sept. 28th On September 28th, from 4–8 pm, join us for an exciting event in Sandycreek…
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What is a Microgrid and Why Does It Matter?
If you’ve heard us talk about the exciting new LEAP grant project coming to Venango County, you’ve probably heard us say that a microgrid is…
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Agrivoltaics, what’s that?
Whenever solar comes up in conversation, something that I often hear is the concern about putting solar arrays on land that could be used for…
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Ben Franklin Technology Partners
A Catalyst for Regional Innovation By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Founder, Pellere Foundationwww.linkedin.com/in/selinapedismithGuest Writer Building on the importance of partnerships in community redevelopment that we explored last…
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Partnerships in Community Redevelopment
The Key to Sustainable Success By: Selina Pedi-Smith, Founder, Pellere Foundationwww.linkedin.com/in/selinapedismithGuest Writer Community redevelopment is a multifaceted undertaking requiring a robust blend of vision, dedication,…
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Community Coffee Chats on Tour
Summer is flying by and there has been a lot going on behind the scenes that we are hoping to be able to share soon!…
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Kickoff Meeting for Communities LEAP Initiative: Paving the Way for Energy Resilience and Job Creation in Venango County
On Wednesday, July 10th, at 3 PM, a pivotal kickoff meeting was held to mark the commencement of a groundbreaking project under the Department of…
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Local Foundation Selected for DOE Local Energy Action Program (LEAP)
Oil City, Pennsylvania – [3/27/24] – The Pellere Foundation is proud to announce its selection into the second cohort of the federal Local Energy Action…
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Ecological Buffers
Ecological or riparian buffers or greenways are the areas along the edge of a development project that are put in place to protect sensitive surrounding…
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The Power of a Destination Brand
– Jarred Heuer, Executive Director, Clarion County Economic Development Corporation “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” If you were to mention this phrase to…
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The Role of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Redevelopment
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are collaborative endeavors between government or public entities and private-sector entities. Over the past few decades, PPPs have gained considerable traction as…
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Community Engagement in Redevelopment
In redevelopment, community engagement plays a pivotal role in ensuring a successful result, and it benefits both the community and the developers. One of the…