By George Berkheimer, for the Bedford Gazette In 2023, Jessica and Gerry Leader bought a fire-ravaged church in Everett with the aim of turning it into apartments. The couple already owned some rental properties and thought they could expand their portfolio. “It turned out to be an engineering nightmare,” Jessica Leader said. “With the height […]
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By George Berkheimer, For the Bedford Gazette Lindsay Salas began working with Downtown Bedford Inc. in 2018. She stepped into the role of Main Street Manager in 2022, leading and supporting projects that bring popular community events to Bedford and contribute to the quality of life downtown. Q: How long have you had a connection
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By George Berkheimer, For the Bedford Gazette Daniel and Jennifer Zimmerman grew up near Saxton, found love there, and have a long history of successful business endeavors. It was a combination of those circumstances that drove them to take on the challenge of turning an eyesore in the town into something more attractive that could
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The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) has been awarded funding through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Area Development Program to support the Bedford County Housing Initiative – Reducing Barriers to Workforce Development Project. This forward-looking initiative will fund preliminary engineering and design work needed to prepare Development Area 1 of Bedford County Business Park
Join Us in Shaping Bedford County’s Outdoor FutureBedford County is home to some of Pennsylvania’s most scenic landscapes and thriving outdoor recreation opportunities. The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) is seeking an Outdoor Recreation Coordinator to help lead this growing sector. This new role will connect partners, strengthen local trails and recreation assets, and champion
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Bedford, PA – The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA), in partnership with the Bedford County Commissioners, has been awarded a Circuit Rider grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). The grant will offset the costs of a full-time, county-wide Outdoor Recreation Coordinator employed by BCDA. Funding comes from the Keystone Recreation,
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The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Marsh as its new President & CEO, effective July 1, 2025. Marsh brings experience in economic development, organizational leadership, and fostering public-private partnerships to her new role leading the county’s economic development initiatives. Marsh succeeds Bette Slayton, who is retiring after
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A 90% increase in possibilities “Gratitude” is one of the first words Leah Pepple, our director of PA Advancement and Community Relations, uses to describe how she feels about the Everett Cash Mutual (ECM) Insurance Group and its leaders. This summer the ECM Insurance Group made its fifth consecutive $500,000 Educational Improvement Tax Credit donation
Historic farm property gets a loving makeover as Woodhaven B&B and Event Venue By George Berkheimer The barn wedding venue where Bryn and Dan Keller celebrated their marriage impressed them so much they decided to enter the business themselves. What started on the drawing board as a modest barn renovation in Schellsburg quickly took on
The Organic Snack Company: encouraging health and sustainability one bite at a time By George Berkheimer Doing the right thing for customers and the environment paid off handsomely for The Organic Snack Company, which manufactures and distributes Kate’s Real Food granola bars. The company’s focus on healthful, quality organic ingredients quickly attracted orders from Delta Airlines
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