There has never been a better time to support small businesses. Not only will shoppers be supporting their local economy, but they can also be sure that gifts for family and friends reach them in time for holiday giving. So, Startup Alleghenies (SUA) joined forces again with local businesses to create a second online holiday …
Bedford – The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) has announced the selection of Jennifer Marsh to fill the vacant role of vice president, effective Sept. 20. Marsh, who previously spent 11 years in health care administration with Meritus Health, the largest health system in western Maryland, was chosen from among approximately 50 applicants after …
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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BEDFORD, PA — Bette Slayton, president and CEO of the Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) has been designated Economic Developer of the Year for 2021 by the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA). PEDA announced the honor at its annual conference, held this year on Oct. 7 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of …
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BEDFORD – Nearly 250 high school students attended Bedford County’s Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) event on Oct. 1, hosted by Bedford Reinforced Plastics (BRP). MFG Day is a nationwide initiative developed by the Manufacturing Institute (MI) of Washington, DC to promote manufacturing to students, parents and educators. In Bedford County, local manufacturers joined BRP to …
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The Bedford County Commissioners CARES Small Business, Tourism, and Nonprofit Support Grant Program The Bedford County Commissioners have opened up a second round of funding for small businesses and eligible non-profit organizations. Please review and complete the information below by October 30, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. For questions and to submit applications email Makayla Bollman …
By CHRISTOPHER DETWILER Gazette Staff Writer Sep 3, 2020 – https://www.bedfordgazette.com/news/local/river-mountain River Mountain, a new outdoors experience in Bedford County, held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday. Many local businesses along with county commissioners and Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) members gathered to welcome River Mountain to the community. River Mountain is a self-proclaimed “glamping” site, …
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Bedford Cares Small Business and Nonprofit Support Grant Program The Bedford County Board of Commissioners have made available a minimum of $500,000 to establish the Bedford Cares Small Business and Nonprofit Support Grant Program. Funding will be made available to small businesses and nonprofits in the County that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 …
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The application window for the program will be open from August 10, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. to August 28, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. The program will be funded using federal CARES Act funds provided to the County by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under the COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant. Bedford County will make available a …
The COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance Program will open its second application window at 9AM on August 10. This will be the final opportunity to apply for the program. The application window will remain open for 15 business days, closing at 11:59PM on August 28. Pennsylvania small businesses are encouraged to apply for relief if they: Had 25 or fewer …