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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

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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

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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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BCDA Announces Mission Critical Solutions Manufacturing Expansion

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Bedford PA– The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) is pleased to announce a major expansion of Mission Critical Solutions’ (MCS) manufacturing operations to the current LB Foster grid deck production facility. Located on Weber Lane in Bedford Township, this expansion marks a significant step forward in the growth and development of Bedford’s manufacturing community. “The …

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Bedford County Development Association Announces Acquisition of 9-acres in Everett Business Park by Fire & Risk Alliance, LLC

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Everett, PA – The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of nine (9) acres in the Everett Business Park by Fire & Risk Alliance, LLC (FRA) for the establishment of a Research and Development Campus. The site will include research, testing and training facilities. FRA, founded in 2011, is a …

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Q&A with Greg Hauck, controller for Bedford Reinforced Plastics

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The Stahl family established Bedford Reinforced Plastics in 1974, originally operating out of a small barn with three pultrusion machines and about a dozen employees. The company now employs 215 workers and operates its own shipping and logistics company, called Reinforced Logistics. BRP specializes in custom-designed lightweight fiberglass reinforced plastic products that are corrosion resistant, …

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A place for young professionals to live, work, play, and thrive

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Bedford County is home to a mix of successful businesspeople. Some were born here; others came here later in life.             Nate Roadman, president and CEO of the Reed Wertz and Roadman Insurance Agency, and his wife, Katelyn Bombardiere, share both perspectives under the same roof.             “I studied finance at the University of Colorado …

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Pursuit of art led Jen Judd home to an impactful freelance career

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After a successful career in the Air Force, Jen Judd decided to take command of her own life and transition to a career in arts and graphic design.             “I was enlisted and worked in finance and personnel, and later got commissioned,” she said. Her assignments allowed her to see northern Italy and much of …

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

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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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Young entrepreneur will carry on tradition of Mary’s Quilt Shop with new sewing business

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Bedford, PA – Taylor Wahl, a senior at Saint Vincent College studying International Business and Operational Excellence/Supply Chain Management, is now the owner of one of Downtown Bedford’s beautiful and historic buildings, the Hofius House. The location is the future home of Twila’s, Taylor’s new sewing and quilting business. She plans to carry on the …

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