By Robin Fitzpatrick I’m going to put you on the spot today and start with three questions. Let’s see how you do! Q: Why is planning for land use important? A: Similar to other plans, it outlines where we want to go! The goal of [...]
McSherrystown Company Applauded for “Innovation and Vision” SAY Plastics, McSherrystown, Adams County GETTYSBURG, PA (January 17, 2017) – Adams County’s SAY Plastics is one of eleven Pennsylvania companies receiving funding and services from Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP), a state initiative that supports [...]
This article was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, January 12, 2017 By Robin Fitzpatrick The words “focus” and “balance” could very well relate to New Year’s resolutions, wellness, and health. These two key words also relate to economic development and many similar “resolutions” that [...]
Greatest successes of 2016: “Identifying shared focus with community partners” Adams County’s largest economic development event of the year, the 27th Annual Membership Meeting of the Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC), is set for January 12 beginning at 5 pm at Liberty Mountain Resort. [...]
By Kaycee Kemper Partnerships have always been of paramount importance to all Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) staff, investors, board members, committee members, and volunteers. But as we prepare for 2017 by planning and scheduling events, you’ll be hearing more and more about partnerships [...]
Program, Partnership Serve as State Model Seeking ‘Adams County Champion’ GETTYSBURG, PA (November 16, 2016) – Hailed as “one of the most significant and valuable programs we have ever provided to businesses,” Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) President Robin Fitzpatrick encourages area business [...]
This article was originally published in The Gettysburg Times, November 10, 2016 By Robin Fitzpatrick How do you maintain health and wellness? Although there are many excellent habits we employ into our daily routines, there is one regular habit that serves as a true litmus [...]
This article was originally published in The Gettysburg Times, October 13, 2016 By Robin Fitzpatrick Careers can be thought of as a series of doors, opening—or closing—at various times through our lives. But to hear “opportunity knocking,” we all need to be holding the right [...]
This article was originally published in The Gettysburg Times, September 8, 2016 By Kaycee Kemper Adams County’s economy is rooted in its agricultural heritage. Today, agriculture, along with tourism and manufacturing, comprise the top three sectors of industry in Adams County. Additionally, agribusiness is one [...]
By Robin Fitzpatrick ACEDC’s projects have a lot in common with The Beatles. Yes, you read that right. And it’s all summarized in a quote from the late great Apple CEO Steve Jobs: “My model for business is The Beatles. They balanced each other, and [...]
