Ep. 26: Workforce & Economic Development: “How can I help you?”

Bucks County Conversations

Bucks County Conversations
Ep. 26: Workforce & Economic Development: “How can I help you?”
May 26, 2026
Bucks County Government

Job seekers or businesses looking for a boost should look no further than the Bucks County Workforce and Economic Development (WED) Department. WED is essentially both sides of the coin, ready to help businesses thrive and individuals find a job.    

In this episode, WED Director Dianna Kralle talks about the history of the department and how it’s “WOW”-ing people today with Pennsylvania’s first Workforce on Wheels (WOW) bus. And Brian Cummings, Program Manager for Economic Development and host of our business highlights series on social media, joins us to talk about how he builds connections with businesses and utilizes partners like the Industrial Development Authority, Redevelopment Authority, Economic Development Corporation and Visit Bucks. 

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