Talk to any economic development professional and they might tell you a fact about our chosen profession. That is while we all work hard to prepare data sheets, sites and buildings, in the end, a little luck doesn’t hurt. Economic development is not an exact science...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’re moving on up!! – to the Elizabeth Apartments on this edition of Voices From the First Frontier. Housing is a fundamental part of our economic development efforts. Laura Wray is the Property Manager at the Elizabeth...
WPSU’s Min Xian interviewed ABCD’s President and CEO, Steve McKnight and other “boomerangers” who have decided to return to Blair County, PA and their roots for work, family and an unparalleled quality of life in our mountain town community....
The economic development world took a simultaneous gasp when Amazon announced its intention to create a second headquarters – some place in North America. That gasp was followed by a roar of wannabe communities throwing their site into the ring. One problem: most of...
Access to capital is crucial for small businesses looking to finance large assets, like real estate and equipment. Now, more than ever, small businesses must look for ways to secure that capital on reasonable terms. With interest rates rising, the ability to secured...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]From thought, to design, test and make, Catalyst Space is bringing great ideas to life. In this edition of Voices from the First Frontier, we talk with Andrew Trexler of Catalyst Space. Making things and making a difference here in...
