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May 20, 2025

Ledge Light Launch Pitch Competition, June 26, 2025 – $7,500 Prize

Calling all entrepreneurs! If you’re building a business and have a bold idea that can spark growth, apply to Ledge Light Launch’s first ever pitch competition sponsored by […]

May 13, 2025

Kaitlin Ferrero Ready to Put Data Analysis Skills to Work for Area Businesses

seCTer has added capacity to its team with the hiring of Kaitlin Ferrero as an Economic Development Specialist. Kaitlin is a seasoned economic development and data analyst professional […]

May 13, 2025

seCTer Offering Software to Guide Your Strategic Plan with Demographic Data

Member towns and cities now have a new data analytics tool at their disposal for free as a benefit of their membership in seCTer. Executive Director Paul Whitescarver […]