
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, alongside Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger, is set to unveil a significant economic development initiative, according to an official advisory published yesterday. The announcement, framed as a bid to bolster the state's competitive edge, drive growth, and generate employment opportunities, is scheduled for delivery in the verdant backdrop of Bedford's Country Ridge Road.
Joining the governor and Secretary Siger at the grand reveal will be Bette Slayton, President and CEO of the Bedford County Development Association, and Jeffrey Crist, the Association’s Chair. This collaborative effort is projected to lay down the foundation for sustainable economic advancements for the Bedford region. Details of the investment have been tightly held, but expectations run high among local business leaders and community stakeholders who are eager to hear the plans that could reshape their economic landscape.
The announcement, open to the public and press, is poised for Tuesday at 12:15 P.M., set against the regional backdrop indicative of the communities this initiative aims to invigorate. For those unable to attend, a live broadcast will be available at PA Cast, ensuring statewide access to this pivotal economic development discourse.









