Penn Strategies, LLC

Our team is working with Sly Fox Hospitality Group of Pittsburgh, PA to expand and enhance their operations through the construction and development of their historic site on East Carson Street. The popular brewery company’s new brew lab will further enhance its prime location, known for its outdoor activities like running, cycling, golfing and hiking. This game changing project will create up to fifty jobs and transform a formerly industrial facility into a community enhancing hot spot.

Congratulations to our client, Tobyhanna Township, on their LSA grant award of $231,870 for the Blakeslee Community Center Renovation Project. Special thanks to: Rep. Jack Rader ... Senator Mario Scavello Governor Tom Wolf Penn Strategies: Credible. Comprehensive. Committed.

Bridget Kane Joins Penn Strategies Team Bridget C. Kane is an associate with Penn Strategies. Her primaries duties are writing, researching and community outreach. Kane graduated from the University of Maryland in 2009 with a Master’s degree in Sustainable Development and Conservation Biology. She also earned both a B.S. degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and B.A. degree in Anthropology from the University of Florida in 2003.... Prior to joining Penn Strategies, Kane held various positions at the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership for five years managing the non-profits outreach and education efforts, fundraising and volunteer programs. She was also very involved in their River Town program, which assists communities with identifying and implementing recreational, historical, cultural and economic revitalization and development projects. Previously, Kane worked for the Potomac Conservancy in various roles, where she managed the River Center at Lockhouse 8 along the C&O Canal, researched stormwater issues, monitored conservation easements, and assisted in development activities of the organization. She also served in the Peace Corps in Madagascar where she worked on sustainable agriculture projects, community development, as well as, environmental outreach and education. Currently, Kane works for the Wildlife Habitat Council as an objective third-party reviewer for their Conservation Certification program. This certification recognizes meaningful wildlife habitat management and conservation education programs. She also is the Special Projects Coordinator for the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy where she assists with their membership and development programs, as well as, other special projects. Kane is originally from St. Augustine, FL. She now lives in Williamsport with her husband and son. Being involved in the community is very important to her and she is a member of the Junior League of Williamsport where she serves as a Committee Chair and received the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2018. She also volunteers her time with the Heart of Williamsport, YMCA and various community organizations on a regular basis.

New Associate Joins Penn Strategies HARRISBURG -- Penn Strategies welcomes a new associate to its staff with the addition of Robin Van Auken, an accomplished researcher, writer, and educator. Van Auken attended the University of South Florida, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in anthropology. A registered professional archaeologist and former instructor at Lycoming College, she has directed multi-year public cultural heritage projects, worked with hundreds of volunteer...s, and educated thousands of visitors. As a communication educator, she’s guided college students for two decades, teaching media writing, public relations, and web communications and directing its youth program since 2002. In addition to her work at Penn Strategies, Robin serves as CEO of Hands-on Heritage. This professional services firm collaborates with government, corporate, association, education, and museum clients to develop outstanding visitor experiences and forge creative connections among people, ideas, and communities. Robin Van Auken is an accomplished communicator with a gift for supporting our clients, said Jason M. Fitzgerald, president of Penn Strategies. Her ability to connect with people and willingness to share her knowledge, skills and abilities, is an enormous benefit to our growing list of clients. We are excited to have Robin on our team. I enjoy helping our clients build a better Pennsylvania, one project at a time, Van Auken said. It’s a pleasure to work with this dedicated and talented team. Penn Strategies is an economic development firm that creates economic opportunities for Pennsylvania’s businesses and communities. The firm specializes in identifying grant and private/public sector funding opportunities and advocating and working with state and federal officials on the client’s behalf. Headquartered in Harrisburg, the company also offers public relations services. ###