Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” In today’s column, I’m happy to share news about an on-the-job training program that actually reimburses employers for up to half of the wages of new employees undergoing training as they acclimate to [...]
Connecting the dots is important. Think back to your grade school days and “connect the dot” puzzles. Before putting your pencil to paper, the paper contained random dots. But once you started connecting the dots by numbers 1, 2, 3, you could start guessing about [...]
During the past 30 years, Adams Economic Alliance and its three organizations have impacted and influenced our Adams County business and economic climate. In an effort to celebrate our success and educate the local community, this column will summarize our popular #TBT (Throwback Thursday) series!
I want to begin today’s column by asking you what might seem like a simple question: What comes to mind when you hear the word “home?” Think about all the ways your home connects the fabric of your life—a place to live and raise your [...]
Fear of the unknown can apply to many situations in life. But throughout 2019, we are embarking on a number of initiatives to help remove any fear that exists concerning the term “Economic development.” These two words can mean vastly different things to different people. [...]
GETTYSBURG, PA (February 13, 2019) – Adams County business owners are encouraged to apply for low, fixed-rate financing programs available through the nonprofit Adams Economic Alliance. Current Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan rates are between 2.75 and 3.75 percent for applications submitted by March [...]
Businesses in Adams County saw significant economic boons in 2018, and I believe the county is poised for a continued upswing in all areas of economic development in 2019. This is great news! However there are many people, perhaps yourself included, who are perplexed about [...]
By Duane Kanagy, Manager of Communications/Community Services, Adams Electric / This column was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, December 13, 2018 What considerations do businesses prioritize, if they’re evaluating a move to Adams County? Would it be the labor force, the quality of life, the roads [...]
Public Invited to Annual Membership Meeting on January 24 GETTYSBURG, PA (November 30, 2018) – Adams County saw “significant economic boons” in 2018, according to Robin Fitzpatrick, Adams Economic Alliance President, and she says the county is poised for a continued upswing in all areas [...]
Purchase Underscores Impact of Ag on Adams County this Thanksgiving Season GETTYSBURG, PA (November 9, 2018) – An Adams County couple purchased a 71-acre Butler Township farm, aided by a low-interest loan arranged through the Adams Economic Alliance and Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA). The [...]
