Senator Ferlo is a tireless advocate for the citizens of the 38Th Senatorial District. His commitment to his district shows through his work in Harrisburg and by his unwavering partnerships with the communities in his district.
Jim Ferlo’s leadership has nurtured several local projects which have flourished in Senate District 38. Here are some of Senator’s best efforts:
Pittsburgh Green Innovators (PGI)
Pittsburgh Green Innovators is a non-profit organization committed to growing a vibrant green economy and community by collaboratively leveraging regional strengths through innovation, education, workforce development, and cultivation of sustainable business opportunities. Click here to learn more.→
Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) of Pittsburgh
The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) is the City of Pittsburgh’s economic development agency. Their goals are to create jobs, increase the city’s tax base, and improve the vitality of businesses, neighborhoods, and the City’s livability as a whole. Click here to learn more.→
Environment and Energy Community Outreach (EECO) Center
The EECO Center is a collaborative project headed by Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc to bring consumer services and sustainability education into the Eastern neighborhoods of the City. Click here to learn more.→
Port of Pittsburgh
In order to create jobs and improve the quality of life in southwestern Pennsylvania, it is the mission of the Port of Pittsburgh Commission to promote the commercial use and development of the inland waterway-intermodal transportation system and to integrate that system into the economic, recreational, environmental and intermodal future of the residents and industries of southwestern Pennsylvania. Click here to learn more. Click here to learn more.→
Allegheny River Towns Enterprise Zone (ARTEZ)
ARTEZ, Inc. is an economic development agency serving the job creation and retention needs of seven municipalities on the north bank of the Allegheny River: the boroughs of Millvale, Etna, Sharpsburg, Aspinwall, and Blawnox together with the townships of O’Hara and Shaler. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and Allegheny County are providing seed funding for the agency and its Enterprise Zone. Click here to learn more.→
Natrona Comes Together Association (NCTA)
Natrona Comes Together Association is a non-profit neighborhood organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Natrona, Pennsylvania residents. N.C.T.A. (Natrona Comes Together Association) seeks to foster positive relationships among all residents, businesses and property owners by holding community events and promoting public safety. Click here to learn more.→
Vandergrift Improvement Project (VIP)
The Vandergrift Improvement Program (VIP) is a Main Street Program dedicated to the protection, preservation and restoration of the central business corridor and residential areas of Vandergrift using a four-point approach that focuses on organization, economic restructuring, promotion, and design. Click here to learn more.→