Ben Franklin Center of Excellence Names Director

Susan K. Breon has been named director of the recently established Ben Franklin Center of Excellence of Northwest Pennsylvania at Knowledge Park. The center is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Breon's focus as director will be helping Pennsylvania businesses and industries improve their ability to use the Web to enhance their global competitiveness. "The center is designed to support the economic development of northwest Pennsylvania and the entire Commonwealth," said Breon. "We are delighted that Susan Breon has agreed to serve as the new center's director," said Robert W. Light, associate dean and head of research and outreach at Penn State Erie. "She brings a set of skills and abilities to this position that will ensure the success of the center." For the full story, visit http://www.pserie.psu.edu/newscal/news2002/november-benfranklin.htm.