Bedford, PA – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a grant of $498,840 to the Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) to support the Bedford County Business Park II Site Preparation Project. This initiative involves the preparation of Lot 2, a 2.79-acre lot within the business park. “Receiving the funding from ARC POWER is an …
Bedford, PA – The creative community of Bedford County is celebrating a significant achievement as two of its local artists, Morgan Young and Jennifer Judd, each have been awarded a $2,000 Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Grants. These grants, aimed at fostering the growth and sustainability of creative businesses, will support both artists in their endeavors to …
By George Berkheimer for the Bedford Gazette Now in its 23rd year, Howard Hanna Bardell Realty in Bedford has seen its fair share of change in the real estate market. Fortunately, said owner Sean Bardell, the agency has been able to adapt to all of it, and even find advantage in adversity. “We have four …
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By George Berkheimer for the Bedford Gazette Horizon Behavioral Health, established in 2019, offers evidence-based psychotherapy and assessment services for individuals, couples, families and groups. Areas of therapy include a full-spectrum of addiction, behavioral and mental health issues, along with the ability to address issues such as internet and video game addiction, infertility, life transitions, …
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Job Title: Entrepreneur & Marketing Development Specialist Supervised by: President, Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) Position Overview: Join the Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) as our Entrepreneur & Marketing Development Specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of local businesses. In this role, you will provide personalized support and mentorship to entrepreneurs …
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BEDFORD COUNTY, PA — CaptiveAire, the leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems in North America, has announced a significant expansion adjacent to its existing facilities in the Bedford County Business Park. The new 120,000 square foot building will house 16 Class A offices, as well as warehousing and potential production space designed to support …
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By George Berkheimer When a student graduates from high school, usually the last thing they want to do is return to the same halls they spent so many years working to leave. Not so with Makayla Weyant, who returned to her Alma Mater, Chestnut Ridge, to teach the next generation of students. Q: …
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By George Berkheimer Since 1939, the nonprofit Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative has been providing electric service to the rural areas of Bedford County, along with portions of Fulton and Somerset Counties. Its mission is to provide dependable, quality electric service to its membership in a cost-effective manner. Today, the REC serves more than 9,000 …
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By HEATHER KOONTZ Gazette Staff Writer – June 28, 2024. Outdoor recreation is a $17 billion per year boon to the state, and a panel of local businesspeople joined a state expert to discuss benefits and inhibitors to growing that industry locally. Housing issues, the difficulties in finding employees, and the benefits the outdoors can …
By George Berkheimer Mention the word welder and the image of a young woman fresh out of high school isn’t an image that’s likely to spring to mind. Take a look at the fabrication and machining shop at Mission Critical Solutions in Alum Bank, though, and that’s just what you’ll find. Hazel Chamberlain graduated from …