The excitement continues! The Alliance is proud to announce that we are on the verge of launching a new revolving loan fund to help Adams Countians become homeowners. This news comes on the heels of last month’s column, where we announced the Alliance [...]
On Monday, April 10, the Adams Economic Alliance welcomed one of the biggest, most distinguished gathering of guests in our office’s history within the Adams Commerce Park. U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) joined local, state, and Biden Administration officials to announce $200 million from [...]
The economic impacts of the pandemic are still being felt by many businesses. Although none of us unfortunately have a magic wand to fix everything, the Alliance may actually have the next-best thing for struggling and recovering Adams County businesses. Personally, I’d say it’s one [...]
One loan assists Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant; another helps farming family transition to full-time agriculture GETTYSBURG, PA (March 8, 2023) – Two Adams County family businesses are expanding and improving, aided by low-interest loans arranged through the Adams Economic Alliance and the state’s Pennsylvania [...]
GETTYSBURG, PA (February 9, 2023) – A ground-breaking “Quality of Life Report” by the Adams Economic Alliance is now available to the public, after being unveiled at the Alliance’s Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC)’s annual membership meeting this morning. Additionally, the Alliance welcomed [...]
I’m just going to come out and say it. The world needs fewer annual reports. No disrespect to anyone whose business depends on annual reports—they definitely fulfill a function for many successful businesses. But personally, who among us gets excited to sit down and [...]
January might seem like an unlikely time to talk about farming. But there’s never been a better time to sow some seeds for Adams County’s agricultural growth—and here’s why: America’s agriculture industry, as a whole, is concerned about farming’s future. Likewise, Pennsylvania state officials [...]
Entrepreneurs Timbrel and Scott Wallace of Gettysburg tap into low-interest SBA 504 loan program GETTYSBURG, PA (January 10, 2023)–Adams Economic Alliance officials facilitated a $428,000 Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loan, which allowed Gettysburg small business owners Timbrel and Scott Wallace to purchase the 1800s-era [...]
Holiday gift giving season is in full swing, filled with surprises and thoughtfulness. Most everyone loves receiving gifts. I love to give gifts. My favorite gifts are those from the heart, with meaning and purpose. There is something magical about finding the perfect present [...]
“All politics is local,” is a statement made famous by former longtime U.S. Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill. Similarly, I’ve heard many people say, “All change begins at the local level.” And guess what? Economic development is local too! Sometimes it’s difficult for the [...]
