Welcome to ACEDC

 

Our Mission

 

The Adams County Economic Development Corporation is a private, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing county-wide economic development services to benefit the citizens of Adams County. Our programs are designed to assist existing employers and also to attract new employers to our area. Our aim is to assist with job creation and job sustaining projects.

 

We continue to recognize the importance of Agriculture and Tourism in Adams County and the significant contribution these industries make to our local economy. We are pleased to offer quality programs and services to assist with their business development plans.

 

ACEDC is a participant in the regional marketing initiative under the brand "Smart Market" in a concerted effort to showcase South Central Pennsylvania.

 

Most importantly, ACEDC remains keenly aware of the importance of our natural environment. We appreciate our history and heritage and the natural beauty of Adams County. It is our true desire to seek an appropriate balance between the winds of change and commercialization and the desire to preserve our natural environment.

 

 

ACEDC Overview

 

The Adams County Industrial Development Authority was created in 1998, according the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regarding Industrial Development Authorities. This Authority was capitalized by the Adams County Economic Development Corporation. The Board of Commissioners of the County of Adams Designates the Board of Directors for this Authority. Information pertaining to ACIDA can be found under the ACIDA button at the top of each page.

 

As a result of a task force initiated by business communities in Adams County, the Adams County Economic Development Corporation was incorporated in 1989, as a private, 501(C)6 not-for-profit organization. Funding sources include the County of Adams, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, contributions, and membership. Information regarding the ACEDC Board of Directors and membership information can be found under the ADEDC button at the top of each page.

 

 

Latest News: ACEDC Receives PA Grows Award

 

Pictured from Left to Right: Kaycee Kemper, Operations Mgr. ACEDC; Tiffanie Horton, Funding Specialist, ACEDC; Robin Fitzpatrick, Vice President, ACEDC; PA Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolff; PA Lieutenant Governor Catherine Baker Knoll

 

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire

The Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) was honored at the 2007 Pennsylvania Farm Show on last night for its efforts to support agriculture by providing funding for businesses.

 

Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff presented ACEDC with the PAgrows Award, >named for the state's agricultural funding consultation program. "Agriculture is the number one industry in Pennsylvania and a vital part of the economy. With programs like PAgrows we can help farmers and >agribusinesses meet their capital financing needs," Wolff said. "ACEDC has been a great partner with PAgrows by securing funding at the county level to continue to grow Pennsylvania agriculture."

 

ACEDC has participated in more than 20 grants and loans financed through the First Industries Fund, which was launched as part of Governor Edward G. Rendell's economic stimulus package, to bring agriculture and agritourism into the mainstream of the state's economic development efforts.

 

ACEDC has secured more than $2.5 million in state funds and leveraged an >additional $9 million in private sector funds. The group also helps interested farmers in the application processes for programs such as Small Business First and the Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund.

 

In addition, ACEDC is working to increase agritourism efforts in the >county. Several of the projects include farm-stay destinations and food- related businesses.

 

PAgrows was launched by Governor Rendell to bring the state's agricultural grant and loan programs under one umbrella. PAgrows also provides consultations on federal programs, eases accessibility, links partners with projects, and helps applicants to complete paperwork. For more information, visit www.pagrows.com or call 1-888-PA-GROWS