ABCD Corp secures investments and job opportunities for thousands in Blair County

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, development services its goal is to ensure Blair County can attract and retain talent, investment and job opportunities for future generations to come.

ABCD Corp has served thousands of businesses providing more than $500 million in financing. This investment has enabled local firms to start-up, expand and create new employment opportunities for Blair County residents.

President and CEO Steve McKnight (left) and Director of Business Expansion and Startup Alleghenies Coach Matt Fox (right) are part of the team working to ensure that Blair County is the best and most competitive community that it can be.

Matt Fox is Director of Business Expansion for ABCD Corp and the Startup Alleghenies Coach for Blair County. He says that his experience helps new entrepreneurs get a jump start.

“I have been through this many times,” he said. “We get them going down the right path and help them get through the questions to get their business to the next level– financing, business support, etc.”

Startup Alleghenies helps startup and emerging small businesses succeed by providing free coaching to entrepreneurs in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset counties. To access personal, one-on-one support from a coach in your county, including guidance, resources, tools and networking opportunities, sign up at startupalleghenies.com.