Barb Hartman will soon end her 36-year run as a member of the Adams County Economic Development Corporation's Board of Directors. Barb's commitment to the Alliance is actually longer than that. She was one of the original visionaries who saw a need for an organization [...]
When the calendar turns to December, I like to reflect on what was great about the past year, what we could have done better, and the people who helped us along the journey. The Adams Economic Alliance began 2025 with an intentional focus on the [...]
With Thanksgiving approaching, November is a time to reflect on life’s many blessings so that its challenges do not overshadow them. I am most thankful for my family, but a close second is the incredible Adams County community, which helps my loved ones thrive. The [...]
By David and Pauline LeVan Adams County is at a crossroads. According to Adams County Community Foundation, 50 percent of all scholarship applicants from 2025 planned to pursue tech, trade and certificate programs. Adams County Technical School does an amazing job preparing our students for [...]
The Adams Economic Alliance team is small but mighty. We are proud to have an exceptional staff, but their work is also made possible by volunteers and our investors, most of whom come from private businesses. There is another critical group amongst our investors—municipalities. If [...]
Since I first got my driver's license a few decades ago, new modes of transportation have appeared on our roads. Electric vehicles, e-bikes, and autonomous cars are signs of the times, and I am not even sure what to think about flying taxis that I [...]
The Adams County Industrial Development Authority is seeking proposals for construction management/project management services for site preparation work to be conducted at the former Gettysburg Foundry Site, 2664 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg. All proposals are due 3 p.m., Sept. 30, 2025. The ACIDA has secured funding [...]
Making connections is at the heart of Adams Economic Alliance’s work in your community. Every day, our team engages with community leaders, stakeholders, and the public to determine what is most needed here and how we can help bring those visions to life. One of [...]
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 [...]
Engage! is a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development initiative featuring a robust team of experienced professionals who proactively listen to businesses across the state, identify their opportunities and challenges, and offer targeted technical assistance and solutions. Adams Economic Alliance Director of Business and [...]
