March 18, 2020 Governor Tom Wolf today requested that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) implement an SBA disaster declaration to provide assistance in the form of SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for businesses and eligible non-profits in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. “The impact of financial losses related to COVID-19 will be felt for …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2020 View Online Wolf Administration Updates Businesses on Guidance for COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts Harrisburg, PA – Earlier today, the Wolf Administration strongly urged non-essential businesses across the state to close for at least 14 days to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The governor’s request protects employees, customers, and suppliers and limits …
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Outdoor co-op recognized as a top employer every year in the ranking’s history 02.18.2020 SEATTLE – REI Co-op is again recognized as a top employer, ranking 60 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list. REI has been included on the list every year since the annual list debuted in 1998. The honor celebrates the co-op’s nearly 14,000 employees that work every day to connect REI members and customers to the …
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“The Bedford County Development Association’s board of directors’ newest members bring with them a mosaic business and economic development expertise,” said James Gonsman, the board’s newly appointed chair. “Bedford County is growing,” he said. “And together, we’ll cultivate an environment of entrepreneurial success.” The senior vice president of Hometown Bank of PA, Gonsman said …
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Less than a year after opening its Saxton facility, Green Leaf Medical LLC is expanding. “We are really excited about Phase II. It’s a $35 million expansion that will enable us to add hundreds of new jobs and better serve the needs of patients throughout the Commonwealth,” stated Philip Goldberg, CEO of Green Leaf. Located …
The Bedford County Development Association and News/Talk Radio 1310 WBFD are launching a new monthly radio program called B C Broadcast. BCDA President Bette Slayton notes, “BC Broadcast has been the name of our quarterly newsletter for years. We felt it was only logical that the radio program bears the same name. Over the …
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Tram Bar announces Bedford County project The Bedford County Development Association is pleased to announce the addition of a new manufacturing company, Tram Bar Co-Packing, LLC, to the Bedford County Business Park. Bruce Thaler, co-owner of Kate’s Real Food, is expanding production of its line of organic energy bars from Victor, Idaho to the …
World class facility at the head of the Cumberland Valley Written by Harry Zimbler for Progress & Industry Edition of the Bedford Gazette Few regions — of any size — can boast they’re home to one of the nation’s premiere resorts. The Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa is a magnificent facility that sits majestically …
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New opportunities, new products, expanding markets Written by Harry Zimbler for Progress & Industry Edition of the Bedford Gazette Nestled gently along a quiet rural road in Bedford County, Bedford Materials is engaged in world class engineering that serves a multitude of markets. As a component manufacturer, Bedford Materials was once heavily involved with the …
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Working to meet Bedford County’s skill needs Written by Harry Zimbler for the Progress & Industry Edition For Mark Bollman, Administrative Director at The Bedford County Technical Center, partnerships with industry are critical to the mission of growing a skilled workforce in the region. “It seems that the partnerships we’re establishing with businesses are on …