What was once a dream—the Adams Commerce Center—is now a thriving reality. And just as parents raise a child, there were countless people for many years who nurtured the idea of a commerce center and participated in the development of the full-blown, successful economic hub [...]
New Microsite Features Adams County Data GETTYSBURG, PA (June 11, 2018) – “Adams Intel,” an extensive collection of Adams County data, research and information, is now available online as a microsite within the Adams Economic Alliance website, AdamsAlliance.org. The project was developed by the Alliance [...]
Jim Williams, Chairman of the Adams County Industrial Development Authority (ACIDA), announced today that an agreement of sale has been signed with Timothy C. Harrison of Staten Island, New York, for the acquisition and development of 108 North Stratton Street, Gettysburg, known publicly as the [...]
By Kaycee Kemper - This column was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, May 10, 2018 My colleague Robin Fitzpatrick and I could not have been prouder: At the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association’s (PEDA) biannual conference in April, Adams County was in the spotlight for [...]
GETTYSBURG, PA (September 7, 2017) – Adams Economic Alliance (AEA) is the new umbrella name for three Adams County organizations—the Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC), the Adams County Industrial Development Authority (ACIDA) and the Adams County General Authority (ACGA). A new branding campaign incorporates [...]
This article was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, July 13, 2017: By Robin Fitzpatrick We (Adams County Economic Development Corporation staff) are passionate about advocating for Adams County’s businesses, economy, jobs, workforce, and quality of life. “Work Smart. Live Happy.” is the new slogan [...]
President Robin Fitzpatrick Says Proposal Aligns with Adams County’s Top Two Industries Gettysburg, Pa. (May 1, 2017) – Citing jobs and “unprecedented” economic development opportunities, Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) today announced it has endorsed Mason Dixon Downs, a proposed harness racetrack, casino and [...]
This article was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, October 8, 2015 By Robin Fitzpatrick Tonight we celebrate an incredible milestone—a birthday of sorts: the Adams County Economic Development Corporation celebrates 26 years of economic development—a 26-year track record of success supporting businesses, creating and [...]
Above: The Historic Round Barn and Farm Market, Biglerville PA This column was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, September 10, 2015 By Robin Fitzpatrick As fall approaches, our gorgeous Adams County vistas are filled with harvesting scenes, thanks to our agricultural bounty. Those scenes [...]
Above: Land designated for the Adams Commerce Park, prior to development, early 1990s. This article was published in the Gettysburg Times, August 13, 2015 By Robin Fitzpatrick Aerial view, Adams Commerce Center, today What was once a twinkle in Adams County’s eye—the Adams [...]
