Pottstown Area Economic Development

Excerpt from 422 Business Advisor November 2024 - "There is a natural interest in what is new and certainly Pottstown continues to provide opportunity for growth and revitalization. However, it is good for us all to think about the business and commerce that goes on every day here in Pottstown. Some of the companies have been part of the community for decades and some are new to the area. Some are familiar names and some of them are unknown, but they are all important to the ongoing success of Pottstown. Throughout the 5.5 sq. miles of the Borough of Pottstown between January and June 2024 twenty-two new businesses opened. Here is sampling of those that have set up shop over the years..." Read more here...https://lnkd.in/eK_YqbHm Also featured in this month's 422 Business Advisor publication: Pottstown Downtown Dollars, More Reasons to Pick Pottstown, Pottstown Tourism & Recreation District

“Pottstown Area Economic Development is grateful to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Financing Authority for this investment from the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development DCED - LSA program, which provides an opportunity to accelerate Pottstown's revitalization efforts in our downtown,” said Peggy Lee-Clark, executive director of Pottstown Area Economic Development, which received a grant for its Borough Of Pottstown Downtown Streetscape Plan. “In addition, we are humbled by the confidence in Pottstown and PAED demonstrated on a regular basis by our state elected officials, Representative Joseph Ciresi and Senator Tracy Pennycuick.” Pottstown Downtown Streetscape Plan - "The funds will be used to help develop a comprehensive plan to improve Pottstown’s streetscape, including strategies to beautify vacant storefronts, design outdoor areas for recreation and social gatherings, and give the walking corridor a safe and welcoming atmosphere. The project will include assessment, focus groups, and plan development." https://lnkd.in/eikfXpgM

Last week PAED welcomed the Montgomery County, PA Commerce Director, and our friend Lisa Karl from Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board who helped us host a group of hospitality investors and professionals to experience the Borough Of Pottstown’s current Tourism offerings and to learn about future revitalization opportunities.

Celebrating the progress in Pottstown! This 5.5 sq mile town is “So Much More Than a Street…” https://lnkd.in/e6Mv5Rs7 (Please note this is a sampling (32 of them!) of Pottstown businesses… Not all could possibly be represented. So many great businesses in Pottstown! Additional videos will be created when possible.)

Pottstown is the traditional urban center of a region consisting of eight municipalities with a combined population of over 79,000. Businesses large and small call Pottstown home. Whether you are an existing Pottstown business considering an additional investment or a business operating elsewhere contemplating expansion or relocation, Pottstown presents unique business opportunities for commercial space as well as industrial operations. Properties for Sale or Lease in the Borough of Pottstown. https://lnkd.in/ekh-vx59 (This list is updated regularly, is not all-inclusive, and some sale or lease opportunities may not be represented here. PAED does not own these properties. This list is for informational purposes.) "PAED – one of the most helpful organizations I have ever had the pleasure of working with – every community should have one. As a developer and landlord I have found them to be an invaluable resource. If you ever need to know what’s happening in Pottstown or how best to get something done they are just a phone call away." - Bob G., Property Owner, Borough of Pottstown PAED is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to developing, coordinating and implementing an overall economic development strategy for the Borough of Pottstown designed to stimulate investment which will maintain and enhance the tax base; retain and create job opportunities; and restore and utilize or remove underutilized buildings. PAED is developing, coordinating & implementing an economic development strategy that will stimulate investment & sustainable growth. PAED provides services to businesses and organizations seeking to invest, expand or relocate including assistance with site selection, commercial and industrial real estate development, redevelopment, access to resources, and workforce development.

Pottstown's Fete en Blanc 2024 was a beautiful evening under the lights and stars, where 750 guests created memories, as they "waved the white napkins" and said goodbye to Summer and hello to Fall. Our mission with this end of summer event is two-fold - to celebrate the Pottstown community and to showcase Pottstown to the outside world, with nearly half the guests attending from out-of-town. The event is co-hosted by two non-profit organizations, Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) and Hobarts Run, who are committed to finding ways to tell the Borough Of Pottstown’s modern-day story. Fete en Blanc provides the platform to do just that. The event is modeled after traditional late summer or early fall Dinner in White events held in communities around the world, from Paris to Philadelphia, with all attendees decked in white attire. To See Photos and learn more about this amazing annual event: https://lnkd.in/eRJEU7Wh All 2024 photo credits to the talented Sandi Yanisko, Photographer (All Gallery photos are property of Pottstown's Fete En Blanc) Visit PAED's website to learn more about our 501c3 organization. www.ipickpottstown.org

Montgomery County, PA needs your help to plan for the future. You can have a say by participating in Engage Montco. https://lnkd.in/e2eY4iW4 Montco 2050, A Comprehensive Plan for a Changing World, is being drafted; this will guide the county in addressing issues that affect daily life in Montgomery County, PA, including housing, open space, road infrastructure and transit, land development, public health, community, economic development, sustainability, and the environment. It’s a public document that the community creates together. To get involved, visit Engage Montco - the online platform where users can have their voices heard. Creating an account takes just minutes, and then you can join the discussion and share your ideas, and “like” and comment on the ideas of others. Tell your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to register on Engage Montco so they can be heard too. (The Engage Montco platform is available in 9 languages. Users can change the language in the bottom right corner of the page.)

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Thank you to the Office of Governor Josh Shapiro and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Legislature for recognizing the importance of our state's Main Streets. https://lnkd.in/exxiTiDG.

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