Blair County

Deadluck Manufacturing is owned by two husband/wife duos. Pictured from left to right: Jim Ellenberger, Shelly Ellenberger, Scott Breindel, and Terri Breindel. Photo: Provided. What is a good [...]

Beautifully packaged coffee roasted in historic downtown Altoona. Beautiful things are brewing in Downtown Altoona thanks to artist and business owner Sarah Vogel. Inspired by the town’s [...]

Journeyman Hammocks are a simple, complete, robust sleeping solution for outdoor enthusiasts. Photo: Provided Founder Shane Stoehr launched his parent company Journeyman Products in 2014 with a [...]

Blair County Coach Matt Fox is using years of business experience to pour enthusiasm into local entrepreneurs. The Alleghenies region is turning into an entrepreneurial ecosystem for emerging [...]

When Becki Hollen and Chris Bencivenga relocated to Hollidaysburg from Pittsburgh, they missed indie gift shops so they created one: Lightning Bug Gift Co. I stopped in at Lightning Bug Gift Co. [...]

Owner Maddy Martinsen (right) credits the restaurant’s rapid growth to the power of the Blair County community. Photo provided.   This fall, crowd-favorite Mayfield is moving into the [...]

By Chara Fitch   From guidance to grants, Startup Alleghenies is transforming the region and revitalizing local industry. In a recent survey, we asked Startup Alleghenies entrepreneurs how [...]

At the core of Startup Alleghenies are entrepreneurial coaches who work one-on-one with startups and small emerging businesses—whether the idea is only on paper or already in the works. The [...]

There has never been a better time to support small businesses. Not only will shoppers be supporting their local economy, but they can also be sure that gifts for family and friends reach them in [...]

Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an award-winning, tech-based economic development program, is offering emerging entrepreneurs and small manufacturers the opportunity to participate in our fun, [...]