Founded in 1988, the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC) is a public-private partnership connecting manufacturers in 12 Pennsylvania counties with the most effective regional, state and national resources to help them innovate, grow and prosper. IMC serves manufacturers in Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Union, Snyder, Clinton, Centre, Mifflin, Juniata, Huntington, Blair, and Bedford Counties. IMC also manages the Williamsport/Lycoming Keystone Innovation Zone (WLKIZ). The WLKIZ is the entrepreneurial support arm of IMC, working with entrepreneurs and start-up businesses in Lycoming County interested in developing new products or technologies, inventions, or innovative ideas.