Abbottstown, Adams County pet food distributor and manufacturer Smyser Concern recently completed construction of $5 million facility that consolidates warehousing, manufacturing, offices and operations for its three business lines, aided by a $2 million low-interest SBA 504 loan facilitated by Adams Economic Alliance. The brand-new [...]
GETTYSBURG, PA (October 27, 2023) – Adams and York County-based manufacturer Covington Plastic Molding recently expanded by purchasing its third facility—a $1.39 million property in West York, financed in part by a $595,000 low-interest loan arranged through Adams Economic Alliance and the state’s Pennsylvania Industrial [...]
One loan assists Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant; another helps farming family transition to full-time agriculture GETTYSBURG, PA (March 8, 2023) – Two Adams County family businesses are expanding and improving, aided by low-interest loans arranged through the Adams Economic Alliance and the state’s Pennsylvania [...]
I’ve recently become aware of a unique phenomenon that exists within today’s workplace. For the first time in history, five generations can be found working side-by-side. Much of the research and subsequent reports focus on the differences that exist in thought and behavior, the “unconscious [...]
This column was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, January 13, 2022. The start of a new year is a natural time to set goals and priorities, and for many business leaders that means restructuring, diversifying or expanding their business. So I’m devoting today’s column [...]
This column was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, December 9, 2021. Tis the season to be thankful! Having recently gathered with friends and family with the specific intention of giving thanks, I am more mindful than ever of how very fortunate I am. My [...]
I’m hearing a lot of phrases these days that include the word “back.” As in, we’re getting back to normal, we’re back in business, tourists are coming back, customers are coming back and so on. Adams Economic Alliance is here to support all the comebacks! [...]
Time for a little Adams County trivia: Can you name the five closest airports to Adams County? How many homeowners are there in Adams County? Think about Adams County demographics: Which age group is largest? And this one might be tough: Think about the talent [...]
GETTYSBURG, PA (February 8, 2021) –Adams Economic Alliance officials announce that Abbottstown Industries has secured a Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan, which will allow the nearly 50-year old manufacturing facility to change hands, yet retain its tradition of being a family-owned and operated Adams [...]
This article was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, June 11, 2020 Economic recovery is underway, as Adams County businesses continue to reopen and adjust to our “new normal” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the recovery process, we want to remind Adams Countians [...]
