By Robin Fitzpatrick ACEDC’s projects have a lot in common with The Beatles. Yes, you read that right. And it’s all summarized in a quote from the late great Apple CEO Steve Jobs: “My model for business is The Beatles. They balanced each other, and [...]
Aerial photo, Adams Commerce Park This article was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, June 9, 2016. By Robin Fitzpatrick There are now three avenues through which economic development—and bank qualified lending—can take place in Adams County. I like the word “avenue” because it describes [...]
Welcome and congratulations to Steve Rice, proud new owner of Lot 17 at the Adams Commerce Center. The Adams County Industrial Development Authority (ACIDA) sold this land to Attorney Rice on May 2. Today, under a beautiful blue sky, we finally had the chance to snap [...]
This article was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, December 10, 2015 By Robin Fitzpatrick Stop for a moment and consider all the tools, gadgets, and modern conveniences you use every day. I’m sure your list would be inconceivable to compile, from the computer keyboards [...]
Above, Beech Springs Farm, Orrtanna, Adams County This column was published by the Gettysburg Times, November 12, 2015 By Robin Fitzpatrick What an ironic contrast of eras and industries: Within a barn built in the 1860s, about 100 of Adams County’s leaders gathered on October [...]
This article was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, October 8, 2015 By Robin Fitzpatrick Tonight we celebrate an incredible milestone—a birthday of sorts: the Adams County Economic Development Corporation celebrates 26 years of economic development—a 26-year track record of success supporting businesses, creating and [...]
Above: The Historic Round Barn and Farm Market, Biglerville PA This column was originally published in the Gettysburg Times, September 10, 2015 By Robin Fitzpatrick As fall approaches, our gorgeous Adams County vistas are filled with harvesting scenes, thanks to our agricultural bounty. Those scenes [...]
Above: Land designated for the Adams Commerce Park, prior to development, early 1990s. This article was published in the Gettysburg Times, August 13, 2015 By Robin Fitzpatrick Aerial view, Adams Commerce Center, today What was once a twinkle in Adams County’s eye—the Adams [...]
