Workforce development is a key initiative of MVA. We realize that economic and community development can’t succeed without a strong workforce. MVA is committed to developing and supporting workforce programs that:
- Prepares our area for future industries
- Work for all residents
- Emphasizes opportunities for our young people
- Supports are local business community
- Attracts new businesses to our area
To accomplish this we plan to support and partner with a variety of local organizations. You can help us in two ways. First, you can tell us what programs you need or would like to see by giving us feedback. Secondly, you can play active role by supporting our Workforce Readiness Fund.
Opportunity Zone Lot for sale/build to suit
138 McKean Ave, Charleroi, PA 15022 is a 6,600 sf vacant lot available for sale or build to suit.
More information here: 138 McKean Ave
Jamie Colecchi joins MVA as Director of Operations & Development
Mr. Jamie Colecchi has joined the Mon Valley Alliance as the new Director of Operations & Development. With over 20 years expierence in Economic & Community Development, Mr. Colecchi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to work in the Mon Valley. Read the news release here: ...
Request for Proposals – Engineering & Design, Magic City Riverfront Park
We have released a RFP for engineering and design services for the Phase 1 of the Magic City Riverfront Park in Charleroi, PA. This project is supported by the Washington County Local Share Account (LSA) Program and the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources.
Additional information: https://www.monvalleyalliance.org/open-rfps/
Monongahela Valley Hospital – Citizens Funding Drive
Given the impact of COVID-19, the Monongahela Valley Hospital needs our help. Please see below for ways you can help support our local Health Care workers.
Citizens Drive for Monongahela Valley Hospital
Monongahela Valley Hospital Foundation Website
New small business loan program available
**UPDATE** As of Tuesday, 3/31/20, this program has closed for applications pending additional funding.
Governor Tom Wolf has announced a new loan program designed to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) is administering the program through funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, making $60 million dollars available for loans up ...
COVID-19: Business Assistance Programs
COVID-19 UPDATE: In this time of change and uncertainty, we are working to identify resources for our business community. Federal, State and local programs are being announced daily and we are compiling all of the information into a single resource page. Additionally, our Director of Operations, Jamie Colecchi, is available to discuss details of the ...
$7,500 in Grants awarded to California, Donora & North Charleroi Boroughs
Photo: Left to Right: Randy Durr, Manager, Regional External Affairs, FirstEnergy/West Penn Power; Steve Hega, Mayor, North Charleroi Borough; John McDonough, Mayor, Donora Borough; Patsy Alfano, President of Council, California Borough; John Easoz, Chairman, Mon Valley Alliance Foundation.
The Mon Valley Alliance Foundation, with support from the First Energy ...
Five Towns consider consolidation
On January 30th, 2020, residents from Roscoe, Elco, Dunlevy, Stockdale & Allenport came together to engage with State Senator Camera Bartolotta, PA Department of Community and Economic Development, Washington County Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan and Nick Sherman, Washington county Redevelopment Authority, Washington County Elections Office, and ...
DCNR awards $157,250 to continue development on Charleroi Riverfront Park
Charleroi, PA, November 7th, 2019 –The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced a grant award of $157,250 to the Mon Valley Alliance Foundation (MVAF), formerly the Mon Valley Progress Council, to continue development on the Charleroi Riverfront Park project.
The DCNR Recreation and Conservation grant program is funded with a variety of state ...
