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 [...]
This article was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, June 8, 2017: By Robin Fitzpatrick I have an invitation for all Adams County residents! Whether you use a traditional paper calendar or have evolved to an electronic calendar, be sure to mark, type, text, or [...]
This article was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, May 11, 2017 By Kaycee Kemper Partnerships are the lifeblood of our work here at the Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC), and we have recently helped to form a strategic partnership that very well may [...]
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 [...]
By Robin Fitzpatrick We often refer to Adams County’s three main industries as our pillars of industry—agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. Within the county’s ag industry, we have long known that fruit is number one in production and is also the reason why value added [...]
By Kaycee Kemper One of the region’s most respected economic experts will address Adams County business leaders on April 19. Warren M. Hurt, Vice President and Chief Investment Officer for F&M Trust Company, is the featured speaker for the Gettysburg Adams Chamber of Commerce [...]
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. [...]
