Penn-Northwest Boosts Mercer County Business

HERMITAGE, Pa. – Penn-Northwest Development Corp. welcomed two new companies to Mercer County in 2021, reports Rod Wilt, executive director. Hall Industries expanded from Ellwood City, Pa., into Grove City,Pa., and Dean Natural Vending relocated its company headquarters to Hermitage, Pa. Much of Penn-Northwest’s focus last year was on assisting Mercer County’s business recovery efforts, Wilt says. Through multiple programs funded by the federal government and the commonwealth of P