Gable’s Limited Partnership (GLP), the private...
ABCD Corporation Enters in Sales Agreement to Acquire Gable’s Building
(January 20, 2026: Altoona, PA) After more than a decade of planning with external ownership groups, the Altoona...
News & Notes / ABCD Corp.
Blair County leaders discuss growth at Blair County Chamber of Commerce meeting – Altoona Mirror Article
Story below as published in the Altoona Mirror by Conner Goetz on June 12, 2025 Government leaders and...
Penn Central Building Redevelopment Underway
Jeff Long Construction announced this week that the highly anticipated redevelopment of the former Penn Central Building, an...
Blair-Based Business Expands in Former Lumax Building
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Altoona – Blair County Among the Recipients of Shapiro Administration’s $70 Million Investment in Community Revitalization Projects Statewide
December 16, 2025 – Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced this week the...
“Discover Blair County” Hires New Operations and Marketing Director
December 10, 2025: Discover Blair County (DBC), the official destination marketing organization for Blair County and affiliate of...
Chamber Hosts Roundtable to Address CNA Workforce Shortages
The Chamber recently hosted a roundtable discussion with area long-term care facilities and The Training and Education Fund,...
ABCD Corporation Announces Major Land Sale and Business Expansion
A. Duie Pyle (Pyle), a 101-year-old, family-owned and operated provider of asset and non-asset-based supply chain solutions announced...
Chamber/ABCD Celebrate Public Policy Milestone and Major Expansion
The Chamber and Altoona Blair County Development Corporation leadership joined with Governor Shapiro, members of his Administration, local...
Blair County Talks Current Agricultural Legislation
This month, Chamber members and staff joined with local elected officials and the farming community to discuss current...
News & Notes / Discover Blair County
Community Supports Grant for Anchor Building Transformation
Ribbon Cut on New $40 Million Sheetz Building & 300+ Jobs
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April 9, 2018 will go down as the day the City...
Gov. Announces Major New Investment for Blair County – 300 Jobs
As published in the April 6, 2018 edition of the...
Register TODAY for ABCD’s Annual Meeting
Friday, May 18, 2018 | 7:30 am | Blair...
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Downtown Altoona is adding big time to its...
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Since 1984 Kunzler & Co. in Tyrone, Blair...
First Frontier Network Helps Local Studio Start Work on Cutting Edge Video Game
Altoona native Michael DePiro, of DePiro...
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Loan Program Supports Expansion Projects
The Pennsylvania Industrial Development...
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Hello Dave. Good Morning Hal. If you...
Governor Wolf Announces Funding for Silk Mill Project
Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced project...
From Plan To Action – Recruiting Talent to the First Frontier
Talent is our most valuable natural resource....
Mishler Theatre Project Receives $150,000 Grant
Today the Pennsylvania Department of Community...
15 Companies in I-99 Innovation Corridor Awarded KIZ Tax Credits
On December 28, 2017, Governor Tom Wolf...
2017 Year End Report
The Altoona Blair County Development (ABCD)...
Voices from the First Frontier – Railroad City Brewing
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Turkey for Me, Turkey for You…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]No better...
Another Growth Project: ABCD Assists Local Food Producer Reach National Market
ABCD Corporation’s top priority has always been...
Ingredients for Economic Success: One Part Planning, Two Parts Financing, A Dash of Luck
Talk to any economic development professional...
Voices Episode 3: Laura Wray, The Elizabeth Apartments
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“Boomerangers” Return To Altoona For Jobs, Family And A Slower Pace Of Life
WPSU's Min Xian interviewed ABCD's President and...
Why Blair County Wants Pittsburgh to Win…
The economic development world took a...
Get Your Interest Rate Fix – For Your Business Expansion Needs
Access to capital is crucial for small...
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Meet ABCD’s New Staff Members
We are excited to have recently welcomed 2 new...
Your Big Idea Could be Worth $25k
Apple started in a garage. Microsoft started in...
New High-Tech Cancer Center Unveiled in Altoona
UPMC continues to make investments in not only...
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Let There Be Jobs
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]More than 60...
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Convenience Store Wars in PA
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Altoona Students Win Robotics Challenge
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2016 Facts and Figures
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As we here at ABCD Corp. begin to think about...
Groundbreaking on the Martin J. Marasco Business Park
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DCED Sec. Davin Visits Blair County
Dennis Davin, Department of Community and...
I-99 Corridor Alliance Unvails Publication and New Website
The I-99 Corridor Alliance comprised of Blair,...
Unmanned Aircraft Company Locates at Altoona Airport
As appeared in the Altoona Mirror A company that...
Marty Marasco Awarded CDFA’s Excellence Award
ABCD Corp.’s President and CEO Marty Marasco was...
Devorris and Kazmaier Honored by Penn State University
In June of 2015 two Blair County leaders were...
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Opens in Altoona
On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, the Altoona-Blair...
Core Label in Tyrone Acquired by Fort Dearborn Company
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“Connecting people from Altoona to Pittsburgh...
I-99 Innovation Corridor Dynamic Marketing Campaign
as reported in Keystone Edge Economic...
Invent Penn State: $30 Million Investment
Article by Dr. Eric Barron, President of the...
Penn State Altoona’s 75th Anniversary
On September 13, 1939, the Altoona Undergraduate...
Curry Rail Services Opens New Facility in DeGol Center
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Blair County Expands I-99 KIZ Locations
Blair County is part of the I-99 Corridor...
Additive Manufacturing Event Held in the I-99 Corridor
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Martin J. Marasco, President/CEO of ABCD Corp.,...
I-99 Corridor Alliance Announces Regional Publication
The I-99 Corridor Alliance comprised of Blair,...
Altoona-Blair County Featured in Meetings Publication
The August issue of the publication Small Market...
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For the first time in its history, the Altoona,...
Interest Rates Lowered on State Programs
Recently the Pennsylvania Department of...
Gov. Corbett Announces Core Label Expansion
Governor Tom Corbett recently announced that...
Gardners Candies Exporting to China
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American Eagle – 10 Year Anniversary
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ABCD Corp. sets Date for Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars for ABCD Corp's 2014 annual...
New Board Members Announced
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The Pennsylvania Economic Development...
ABCD Corp. Staff Notes
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Altoona, PA Ranked #1 in Site Selection Magazine
For the first time in its history, the Altoona,...
Altoona Regional Health System Merges with UPMC
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ABCD Corp. Secures New Enterprise Zone Designation
The Altoona-Blair County Development Corp. (ABCD...
Governor’s Impact Award
Please note that this story was accidentally...
Gardner Denver Hosts an Open House
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Over 200 people attended the annual meeting of...
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The Southern Alleghenies Business Resource...
New Pig Energy Moves Into New Location
After just a few months in business, New Pig...
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Celebrates Blair County Center Grand Opening
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Penn...
Marcellus GTL, LLC Decides on Blair County for $200 Million Project
Distinguished federal, state and local elected...
Albemarle’s Tyrone Plant Announces $30 Million Expansion Project
After just recently completing an $8 million...
New Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) Zone Approved for the Tyrone Industrial Park
Representatives of the Tyrone Area School Board,...
American Eagle Paper Mills Announces New President/CEO
In early February 2013, American Eagle Paper...
ABCD Corp. & Blair Chamber Host Marcellus Shale Event
Earlier this year, ABCD Corp. in cooperation...
Gardners Candies Announces Expansion
Gardners Candies has announced that it will...
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Opening Blair County Location at the Logan Valley Mall
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has...
ABCD Corp. Sets Annual Meeting Date: May 3, 2013
The Altoona-Blair County Development Corp. (ABCD...
