[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Effective partnerships between the public and private sectors (or P3s) are a key part of our modern economic development efforts. Blair County has advanced several development projects that would not have been possible without them....
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this edition of Voices from the First Frontier, we go back to our industrial roots at Curry Rail Services. President and CEO Mark Ritchey talks rail, metal fabrication and repair at their location in Hollidaysburg, PA. And, like...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]John Muir once said, “Keep close to Nature’s heart…climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” This July, take him up on that. The 2018 Blair County First Frontier New Grass...
Today Governor Tom Wolf announced the latest round of Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program allocations, which seek to bolster important projects statewide for community redevelopment, workforce development, and business and non-profit expansion. “These projects...
Yesterday was a monumental day for the Altoona Area School District’s long awaited new high school project as community and school district leaders broke ground next to our future leaders and graduates….never losing sight that it is for them that this...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this edition of Voices from the First Frontier, we talk housing with next generation developer, investor and risk taker Randy Green. He’s turning older buildings into some very cool loft style apartments and creating a one-of-kind...