This article was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, June 8, 2017: By Robin Fitzpatrick I have an invitation for all Adams County residents! Whether you use a traditional paper calendar or have evolved to an electronic calendar, be sure to mark, type, text, or [...]
President Robin Fitzpatrick Says Proposal Aligns with Adams County’s Top Two Industries Gettysburg, Pa. (May 1, 2017) – Citing jobs and “unprecedented” economic development opportunities, Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) today announced it has endorsed Mason Dixon Downs, a proposed harness racetrack, casino and [...]
By Robin Fitzpatrick We often refer to Adams County’s three main industries as our pillars of industry—agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. Within the county’s ag industry, we have long known that fruit is number one in production and is also the reason why value added [...]
By Robin Fitzpatrick I’m going to put you on the spot today and start with three questions. Let’s see how you do! Q: Why is planning for land use important? A: Similar to other plans, it outlines where we want to go! The goal of [...]
McSherrystown Company Applauded for “Innovation and Vision” SAY Plastics, McSherrystown, Adams County GETTYSBURG, PA (January 17, 2017) – Adams County’s SAY Plastics is one of eleven Pennsylvania companies receiving funding and services from Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP), a state initiative that supports [...]
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 [...]
This article was originally published in The Gettysburg Times, October 13, 2016 By Robin Fitzpatrick Careers can be thought of as a series of doors, opening—or closing—at various times through our lives. But to hear “opportunity knocking,” we all need to be holding the right [...]
