This article was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, December 10, 2015 By Robin Fitzpatrick Stop for a moment and consider all the tools, gadgets, and modern conveniences you use every day. I’m sure your list would be inconceivable to compile, from the computer keyboards [...]
Above, Beech Springs Farm, Orrtanna, Adams County This column was published by the Gettysburg Times, November 12, 2015 By Robin Fitzpatrick What an ironic contrast of eras and industries: Within a barn built in the 1860s, about 100 of Adams County’s leaders gathered on October [...]
This article was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, October 8, 2015 By Robin Fitzpatrick Tonight we celebrate an incredible milestone—a birthday of sorts: the Adams County Economic Development Corporation celebrates 26 years of economic development—a 26-year track record of success supporting businesses, creating and [...]
Above: The Historic Round Barn and Farm Market, Biglerville PA This column was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, September 10, 2015 By Robin Fitzpatrick As fall approaches, our gorgeous Adams County vistas are filled with harvesting scenes, thanks to our agricultural bounty. Those scenes [...]
Above: Land designated for the Adams Commerce Park, prior to development, early 1990s. This article was published in the Gettysburg Times, August 13, 2015 By Robin Fitzpatrick Aerial view, Adams Commerce Center, today What was once a twinkle in Adams County’s eye—the Adams [...]
Above: Growth at Adams County Winery This article was published in the Gettysburg Times, July 9, 2015 By Kaycee Kemper Did you know that summer is the season when the majority of children record their biggest growth spurts? This healthy, sunny, green time of year [...]
Above: Daltile is a leader among Adams County’s manufacturers This column was published in the Gettysburg Times, June 11, 2015 By Kaycee Kemper Several years ago when Tyco Electronics closed its East Berlin manufacturing facility, I witnessed first-hand the devastating effects that a major manufacturing [...]
This column appeared in the Gettysburg Times, May 14, 2015 By Kaycee Kemper Pennsylvania has the 22nd largest economy in the world. That’s right—in the world. In fact, if Pennsylvania was a country, it would nearly qualify as a G20 nation, with a gross domestic [...]
This column was published in the Gettysburg Times, April 9, 2015 By guest columnist, ACEDC Platinum Member, Duane Kanagy of Adams Electric Cooperative Signs of springtime renewal are all around us; here at ACEDC “renewal” is something we enjoy celebrating year-round in the form of [...]
Above: Smith Farm, Conewago Township, Adams County, PA The article was published in the Gettysburg Times, March 12, 2015 By Kaycee Kemper Steve Smith, a third-generation Adams County farmer, approached us recently with one of the most unique requests for small business loans we’ve ever [...]
