-- Jane Sheffield, Executive Director, Allegheny Ridge Corporation, Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area – welcome and introduction of other Heritage Managers;

 

-- Allen Sachse, Executive Director, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc. – description of the PA program, its interagency participation, its industrial themes, the public planning process and partnerships; and

 

-- Kurt Zwikl, Executive Director, Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area – perspective on the broad recognition of the PA program and the national and international heritage movement, and information on the economic development aspects of Heritage Areas.

 

The Forum will be held in Room G-50 Irvis Building starting at noon.

 

Rep. Scott Hutchinson (R-Venango) serves as Chair of the Committee and Sen. Ray Musto (D-Luzerne) serves as Vice Chair.