Q&A with Alicia Copenhaver, co-manager of Heritage Cove Resort By George Berkheimer Alicia Copenhaver and her husband Jason took over the Heritage Cove Resort in Saxton in 2022, managing the campground for the Axia Partners real estate investment firm of Utah. Their first few years of management brought a flurry of improvements to the 22-year-old …
Dennis Verrill grew up in Oakland, Maine, and spent 30 years learning all aspects of the Pine Tree State’s lumber industry, from sawmill operations to budgeting, project management, maintenance, and customer visits. In December 2022 he moved to Bedford County to be closer to his son and has served since then as general manager of …
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Pal Paranamana has spent his whole career in the hospitality industry. When he noticed that Bedford lacked transit to help visitors and residents get around town and had only limited transportation options for guests attending weddings and other events, he started his own business to meet those needs. “I’m originally from Sri Lanka and worked …
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Bedford Gazette – Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Study discusses outdoor rec industry By Ryan Spring, Gazette Managing Editor Outdoor recreation opportunities across Pennsylvania are viewed by many as a hidden gem, and leaders and industry proponents in and around Bedford County continue to highlight ways to attract more visitors and thus increase the local economy. …
Bedford, PA – The Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) is advancing plans for Bedford County Business Park III, following the recent acquisition of 151 acres on Country Ridge Road in Bedford Township. This new development, spanning three parcels, will be executed in phases to accommodate future business growth and expansion. BCDA Chair Jeff Crist highlighted …
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 – 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 …
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 …
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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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 …