THE ADAMS COUNTY
ADVANTAGE
Adams County Economic Development Corporation
Adams County Industrial Development Authority
Adams County General Authority
THE ADAMS COUNTY
ADVANTAGE
Our Alliance is your Advantage.
Adams County. South Central Pennsylvania. Rich history. Abundant quality of life. Located within a day’s drive of 40% of the U.S. population and 60% of the Canadian population, millions of visitors travel here every year to experience the majestic battlefields, charming downtowns and serene orchards.
Adams Economic Alliance provides personalized and focused retention, expansion, attraction and workforce development services for business. We invite you to consider Adams County, Pennsylvania as your business’ next home.
VISION’25: ACEDC’s 34th annual membership meeting
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How can you support the Alliance?
Hot off the press! Our new informative brochure outlines services offered by the Alliance and also information about how YOU can support our mission!
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NEW Homebuyer Assistance Program!
Are you interested in purchasing a home in Adams County? Are you employed by an Adams County employer? Check out our NEW Homebuyer Assistance Program offering loans up to $10,000 towards the purchase of a home located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. For more information, contact Brady Rodgers at gro.ecnaillasmada@sregdorb or by calling 717-334-0042 ext. 104.
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Spark Loan Program
A revolving loan fund designed to spark investment and growth in Adams County's small businesses. For more information, contact Kaycee Kemper @ gro.ecnaillasmada@repmekk or by calling (717)334-0042 ext. 102
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TEFRA Hearing
A TEFRA Hearing is scheduled for March 20, 2025 beginning at 9 a.m. on behalf of a tax exempt project for the Gettysburg College.
Have decisions to make and need data? Check out Adams Intel – your go-to data resource!
| PIDA Lending Rates | |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Loans- 7 yr term | 4.5% |
| Real Estate Loans- 15 yr term | 5.5% |
| Agriculture Real Estate Loans | 5% |
| Machinery/Equip. Loans | 5%-5.5% |
| SBA 504 Lending Rates | |
|---|---|
| Real Estate 25 Yr Loan | 6.29% |
| Real Estate 20 Yr Loan | 6.35% |
| Equipment 10 Yr Loan | 6.66% |
| Industrial Dev./Next Generation Farmer Loan |
|---|
| Taxable and tax-exempt bonds Rate set by bank and typically range 75% of prime |