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 [...]
Earlier this year, Lucas and Jessica Shull were looking for more space for their growing family. The Shulls have three daughters, aged 5, 3, and under one year old. Lucas works for Conewago Enterprises, so it was important to him that he live and work [...]
There is a lot of talk in Adams County about growth—whether it is the size of buildings, land use where farms once flourished, and population density. While those conversations are important, it is also critical that we focus on growing what is already here, both [...]
What can you say, to summarize the life of a man who, quite simply, was always here for us? And I do mean that literally. Ron Hankey was involved in the Alliance long before it was the Alliance. Even before it was the Adams County [...]
Nathan Arentz of Littlestown feels like he knows Adams County’s best-kept secret. He was able to buy his first home at the beginning of the year, at the age of 25, thanks in great part to a $10,000 loan with zero-interest and no-payments. Sound too [...]
First-time homeowners: Nathan and Brianna Arentz, holding their weeks-old son William, recently purchased their Littlestown home thanks to a $10,000 zero-interest loan from the Adams County Homebuyer Assistance Program administered by Adams Economic Alliance. Amid competitive housing market, the Alliance hopes to give more Adams [...]
By Kaycee Kemper Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or not, there’s not always a lot of love for economic development. But our organization is taking steps to change that. Maybe, by the end of this article, you’ll feel just a little tingle of warmth toward economic [...]
It’s a good time of year to talk about vision. Here at the beginning of the year, we have the beautiful vantage point of seeing a fresh, clean path ahead of us. Beyond our precious eyesight, vision has a deeper meaning. According to the Oxford [...]
I know it’s a cheesy saying, but teamwork really does make the dream work. Case in point, at a recent staff meeting, my colleagues Kaycee Kemper, Brady Rodgers and I all paused to take time to reflect on our 2024 highlights. And each one of [...]
