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ARC Awards $498,840 Grant to Bedford County Development Association for Site Preparation Project

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 …

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Bedford County Development Association – Entrepreneur & Marketing Development Specialist

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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Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Touts New Funding for Site Development to Create More Shovel-Ready Sites for Businesses in Rural Pennsylvania

PACast.com Bedford, PA – At a news conference today in Bedford County, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis highlighted how investments through the PA SITES (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) pilot program will benefit rural communities to prepare sites for future development, attract new companies or allow employers to expand, creating more jobs and economic opportunity …

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Senator Bob Casey Secures $350,000 Grand for Bedford County Development Association’s Small Business Development Project

Bedford County, PA – Senator Bob Casey recently announced the successful securing of a $350,000 grant for the Bedford County Development Association’s (BCDA) Small Business Development Project. This significant funding will bolster BCDA’s efforts to support small businesses in the region through comprehensive entrepreneurial training and technical assistance program. BCDA’s Small Business Development Project aims …

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Startup Alleghenies Entrepreneur Enrichment workshop showcases Bedford County’s small businesses and collaborative spirit

Bedford, PA – Bedford County Development Association and Startup Alleghenies recently co-hosted an Entrepreneur Enrichment workshop session and mixer at LIFeSTYLE NextDoor. Nearly 50 people attended the free event which featured information for business owners on redirecting negativity and reducing stress as well as opportunities to get to know local small businesses. Psychologist and motivational …

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BCDA announces new board members for 2023

Vision for amplifying outdoor recreation assets and economic growth BEDFORD, PA — The Bedford County Development Association Board of Directors represents a broad cross-section of industry and geographic diversity.  This year’s chair, Dr. Sherry Cain, Cain Coaching and Consulting, noted “I hope to build on the great accomplishments that have occurred in the past. Our focus …

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Bedford County Ranks First Among Pennsylvania Counties in GDP Growth

The county’s top ranking is driven by its thriving manufacturing sector Bedford, PA – A December report from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) found that Bedford County ranked first among Pennsylvania counties in its gross domestic product (GDP) growth from 2020-21. GDP measures economic production, the value of all finished …

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CaptiveAire Ribbon Cutting

“A great relationship’ CaptiveAire showcases its expansion at Bedford facility

CaptiveAire Ribbon cutting for CaptiveAire’s expansion at its facility at the Bedford County Business Park. Top Row L-R: Brent Vernon, Secretary Dennis Davin, Rep. Jesse Topper, Brian Pachtman, Eric Shuke Bottom row L-R: Commissioner Alen Frederick, Nick Perry, Bette Slayton, John Zoltowski, Bill Griffin, Matt Carter, Kaitlyn Clark By the Gazette Staff State, local elected …

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