Taking action makes us feel good, right? Too often in life, when circumstances are beyond our control, we are left feeling powerless. But when we see actionable steps that help us take control of a situation, that can feel like a win! It feels [...]
Workforce development is top of mind for many people in this current economic climate. All industries are feeling the stress of the lack of workers. Where did they go? While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer or quick fix—here’s one probable cause, as well as a [...]
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 [...]
This column was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, September 13, 2018. How many times have you heard people say, “I wish I had a crystal ball so I could see into the future?” Unfortunately, we cannot predict the future with absolute certainty under any condition, but [...]
This column was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, April 12, 2018 By Kaycee Kemper Economic development cannot flourish in our community, let alone across the state, without numerous critical partnerships. Right now, two of the most critical fields where economic development intersects are education [...]
October 31 Event to Highlight Manufacturing Industry’s Value, Challenges, Future GETTYSBURG, PA (October 18, 2017) – Business and community leaders are invited to a free roundtable discussion including lunch, focused on Adams County’s top industry—manufacturing—on Tuesday, October 31 at the Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)—Gettysburg [...]
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. [...]
Program, Partnership Serve as State Model Seeking ‘Adams County Champion’ GETTYSBURG, PA (November 16, 2016) – Hailed as “one of the most significant and valuable programs we have ever provided to businesses,” Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) President Robin Fitzpatrick encourages area business [...]
This article was originally published in The Gettysburg Times, November 10, 2016 By Robin Fitzpatrick How do you maintain health and wellness? Although there are many excellent habits we employ into our daily routines, there is one regular habit that serves as a true litmus [...]
