Trinity Point News

Photo by Heather Leskanic - State Sen. Mary Jo White (R-25th) announced a $1.2 million state grant she helped secure for site preparation at the Trinity Point biotechnology park in Monroe Township, Clarion County. A number of area officials attended the ceremony that was held at the Clarion University alumni center in Clarion. Also pictured are (from left) Monroe Township supervisors chairman Gerry Borovick, Chuck Leach of the Clarion University Foundation, and Tim Reddinger of the Clarion Trinity Development Corp.

CLARION - A $1.2 million state grant was announced Monday that will help with site preparation for a biotechnology industrial park just south of Clarion.

State Sen. Mary Jo White (R-25th) attended a special ceremony with local officials to deliver the financing she helped to secure for Monroe Township.

She said the project will help to keep "young people here in our communities."

"It is so exciting," White said at the meeting held at the Clarion University alumni center in Clarion. "But it is also daunting."

A number of local and state officials and representatives were on hand for the announcement.

The business park at Exit 62 off Interstate 80 is being marketed as a corporate campus for high-tech companies and light industrial manufacturers.

"This is a great kickstart for the site," said Tim Reddinger, who serves as the general managing partner for Clarion Trinity Development Corp.

Efforts to develop the park have been ongoing for the last several years.

"We do see the light at the end of the tunnel," said Reddinger.

Clarion University is working to establish a biotechnology center at the site.

University president Joseph Grunenwald commented on the joint effort that has served to move the plans forward.

It's been a community/university consortium, he said.

White said the project has great potential, including the promise of family-sustaining wages.

"It just touches all the bases," she said.

The project has been identified as a top priority for future economic growth in the area.

In September, the park received $1 million in federal funding for improved transportation needs at the location.

Reddinger said they plan to begin construction work early next year.

Also speaking at the gathering were Monroe Township supervisors chairman Gerry Borovick, Clarion County commissioners chairman Dave Cyphert and Chuck Leach of the Clarion University Foundation.

Grunenwald said the foundation has contributed funds toward the advancement of the project.


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