NORWICH – A Montrose, Pa. diner owner told those attending a recent webinar at the Eaton Center that natural gas production had created a positive “hustle and bustle” in his community.

“I’ve seen nothing but a 100 percent positive reaction from people. It’s a welcome sight in the community that we have living there,” said John Payne.

Payne, who also happens to own a crane business and has contracted for Norse Energy, was one of about 20 who participated in the first meeting of a webinar series designed to educate the local business community about business opportunities within the natural gas industry. The fifth and last webinar will be held tomorrow, Nov. 10 at 8 a.m. in the Eaton Center on Conkey Avenue in Norwich.