Blair County

Altoona-based Wildfire increases awareness for low-waste living while providing eco-friendly alternatives. Photo: Provided. Emily McCarty lives by the mantra to “follow what you love and never [...]

Melissa and Kreutzberger are in the process of opening their second Firehouse Subs location in Altoona. Photo: Provided. Not all businesses are built from the ground up. Some entrepreneurs enter [...]

Photo: PA.gov The Forbes rankings of best states to start a business in 2023, released on November 30, 2022, consider factors that impact businesses and their ability to succeed, such as business [...]

Need some last-minute gift ideas to finish off your shopping list? We’ve rounded up ideas from one-of-a-kind local spots for unique gifts you won’t find in a big box store. Traditional and Boozy [...]

Journeyman Hammocks won money that will go toward its next production run. Photo: Provided. On November 29, Shane Stoehr of Journeyman Hammocks won the People’s Choice Award at Ben Franklin [...]

Buying for someone who has everything? We’ve rounded up some ultra-local, unforgettable experiences that go outside the (literal) box.  Give the gift of outdoor adventure with a gift card to [...]

Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite Family, a key partner with Startup Alleghenies, assists early-stage entrepreneurs who reside in the expansive 6-county Southern Alleghenies region, [...]

The Mid-State Solutions Group tradeshow booth display. Photo: Provided. When you walk into an office building you expect the temperature to be comfortable— heat when it’s cold and AC when it’s [...]

Alleghenies makers and small businesses offer unique gifts and experiences that you won’t find in big box stores. Here is a county-by-county guide to get you started. Shop local starting Small [...]

The Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation (ABCD Corp) is a private non-profit 501(c)3 certified economic development corporation. Through economic development financing programs, [...]