Bussing Is His Business

Bussing Is His Business

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Dan Donnelly is the current VP of McCarter Transit, a company known for providing reliable bussing services for the Blackhawk School District, Big Beaver Falls Area & New Brighton Area School Districts.  He also serves as Vice President of Marketing for Rolling Acres, Inc. and is Chief Operating Officer for McCarter Properties. With a strong dedication to enhancing educational experiences, Dan has leveraged his expertise to ensure that students have access to safe and efficient transportation. A Mechanical Engineering graduate of Lafayette College and prior to his role at McCarter Transit, Dan retired at 52 from SKF USA, Inc. as Senior Vice President of Sales, a leading industrial manufacturer of products and services based in Sweden. During his 30-year tenure, which involved global travel to 37 countries, Dan successfully led…
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BCET Holds Donors Happy Hour

BCET Holds Donors Happy Hour

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On the evening of September 24, 2024, the Beaver County Educational Trust (BCET) hosted a memorable Happy Hour event at Frank G's in Bridgewater. The gathering provided a unique opportunity for BCET donors to connect with board members and meet some of the educators whose projects have benefited from the Trust’s funding initiatives. The event saw a strong turnout, with 35 guests in attendance, including representatives from five school districts that have received funding for innovative projects like the Story-Walk grants, STEAM-Walk grants, and Great Idea Mini-grants. It was an evening filled with gratitude, collaboration, and inspiration. From left to right: Mike Jones (BCET President), Bob Clements (Lincoln Learning Solutions), Beth Dewhurst (BCET board member) and Jenn Sharek (Blackhawk) BCET President, Mike Jones, of MUTJ Law Offices, kicked off the…
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It’s Platinum for the BCET!

It’s Platinum for the BCET!

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The Beaver County Educational Trust has once again earned the "Platinum Seal of Transparency" from Candid - GuideStar. Corporate and individual donors alike can feel confident that the BCET is honoring its commitments and fiduciary responsibilities, thanks to GuideStar’s Platinum Transparency status. Candid -GuideStar is the premiere destination for nonprofit research with profiles on over 1.8 million nonprofits across the United States.
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State of Education in BC – Presented by the QEC

State of Education in BC – Presented by the QEC

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Be Part of the Conversation – Town Hall Meetings – Register Today! Join the QEC for a series of town hall meetings about the state of education in Beaver County.  Johns Hopkins University researchers will discuss the study’s findings and organizers from Community Catalyst Partners will lead discussions about next steps. February 17 at 6:00 pm (virtual) – register hereFebruary 19 at 10:00 am (CCBC, Classroom 9103) – register hereFebruary 21 at 6:00 pm (virtual) – register hereFebruary 23 at 6:00 pm (virtual) – register hereFebruary 26 at 2:00 pm (Beaver County YMCA) – register here The organizing group behind this is a new entity called the Beaver County Education Planning Committee. It consists of a cross-section of leaders from Beaver County who represent local schools, county government, parents business leaders, higher education/college leaders, faith organizations, community-service organizations…
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