The 2024 Central Susquehanna What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® contest was produced by the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC), Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, The Foundation of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, Advance Central PA, and BLaST Intermediate Unit. The contest featured middle schools from Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union counties. For 2024, the contest also welcomed Huntingdon Area Middle School from Huntingdon County.
Contest voting has ended!
Best of PA Nominees
Contest Awards
| Outstanding Overall Program | Mount Carmel Area (Great Dane, LLC) |
| Viewers Choice | Central Columbia (Bloomsburg Carpet) |
| Outstanding Team Spirit | Mount Carmel Area (Great Dane, LLC) |
| Outstanding Brand Placement | Bloomsburg Area (GAF) |
Contest Videos
Sponsors
The What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® contests are supported regionally by their sponsors and partners. Production support is provided for several of the contests by eMediaWorks in Center Valley, PA, and additional statewide support is provided by Sahl Communications and EmpowerStar Enterprises. The contest format also was adopted by groups in more than a dozen additional states.
Contest Partners
Featured Manufacturers
Lauri Moon
Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC)
570.329.3200
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Colleen Epler-Ruths
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
570.523.1155, Ext. 2206
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Tonya Smith
The Foundation of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce
570.784.2522
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Erica Mulberger
Advance Central PA
570.568.6868
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Amanda Fair
BLaST Intermediate Unit
570.323.8561, Ext. 1078
