Business Incubator: Offering space and services to for-profit emerging businesses. Space and services varies by location but services may include:

  • Below market lease rates
  • Broadband telecommunications
  • On-site, no fee, professional business counseling.
  • Ample, on-site, free parking
  • Break room / kitchenette
  • Accounting assistance
  • Legal assistance
  • Insurance
  • Conference room, copier, and administrative support

Contact:

Bedford County

Blair County

Cambria County

Huntingdon County

BCDA

ABCD

JARI

HCBI


Energy Usage & Cost Reduction: Rising energy costs and requirements support investment in tools, methods and practices for reducing energy costs and adoption of “greener” programs. Conduct Pollution Prevention & Energy Efficiency Assessments (P2/E2), and exploring recycling and other new "green" practices can help reduce energy costs.

Contact:
PennTAP


Environmental Compliance: Environmental compliance assessments air, wastewater, and solid waste management safety/sanitation audits for regulatory compliance environmental management systems.

Contact:
St. Francis Small Business Development Center


Property, Real Estate & Infrastructure: Database of available commercial and industrial sites including many turn-key facilities is maintained. Infrastructure needs of existing and potential businesses are addressed through working with government officials.

Contact:

Bedford County

Blair County

Cambria County

Fulton County

Huntingdon County

Somerset County

BCDA

ABCD

JARI

FIDA

HCBI

SCEDC