Polaris, the North Star, is the brightest star in the entire constellation. That’s where the expression about “our north star” comes in—we use it to refer to something that guides us. It is only fitting that one of our most dedicated, long-serving Alliance volunteers is [...]
Quite often, I enjoy surprising people. Not in the “Boo!” spirit of Halloween, but more in an “Oh!” kind of pleasant surprise. Specifically, people are often surprised that Adams Economic Alliance takes a holistic approach to Adams County’s economy. We don’t focus exclusively on business [...]
GETTYSBURG, PA (Oct. 16, 2020) –Adams County has a new childcare center—Caterpillar Clubhouse, owned and operated by Melissa and Joseph Cavey through JaMaCavey, LLC—thanks in great part to a low-interest $275,000 state loan facilitated by Adams Economic Alliance that spurred the adaptive reuse of Fairfield’s [...]
How would you define “livability?” Adams County has it. The website Livability has made a name for itself over the past 10 years by highlighting what makes small-to-medium-sized towns and cities great places to live. Just like some of our favorite cookies, the “good stuff” [...]
GETTYSBURG, PA (Sept. 22, 2020) –All Adams County business and community leaders are invited and encouraged to attend a free webinar organized by Adams Economic Alliance, “Recovery Resources Recap: Current Programs and How to Apply,” set for Tues, Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. “It has [...]
I know we’re all a bit frazzled these days. I also know that many businesses need help. Please take a moment of your busy day to read this column, because I’m including some valuable information that I know can truly benefit Adams County businesses. Over [...]
Let’s NOT get political. I invite you to set your political leanings aside, and I bet we can all agree with the following statement: The COVID-19 crisis has exposed many cracks in our society, and in fact, the pandemic broke them open wider. I want [...]
“Why can’t I understand this?,” I’ve said to myself more often than I’d like to admit during this pandemic. I am an economic development professional; certified! And yet I’ve struggled to grasp what is happening. How about you? In an effort to cut through the [...]
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 [...]
GETTYSBURG, PA (June 10, 2020) –Adams Economic Alliance announced that a total of 15 Adams County businesses received a combined total of $1,186,950 of the state’s COVID-19 Working Capital Access (CWCA) Program administered by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) and the Department of Community [...]
