Who We Are
The Blair County Alliance for Business and Economic Growth
The Blair County Alliance for Business and Economic Growth is a private non-profit 501(c)6 organization whose mission is to grow the economy, attract new investment and improve the quality of life for all Blair County residents.
The Alliance serves as Blair County’s leading resource for facilitating economic, community and business development. Through our coordinated economic development financing programs, member services, advocacy, technical assistance, and all things in between, our goal is simple: to ensure Blair County is the best and most competitive community it can be to attract and retain talent, investment, and job opportunities for future generations to come.
The Alliance has two-member affiliated entities: The Altoona Blair County Development (ABCD) Corporation and the Blair County Chamber of Commerce.
Alliance Member Organizations:
- The Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation (ABCD) is a private non-profit 501(c)3 certified economic development corporation. We work as a catalyst for business expansion in Blair County, Pennsylvania and through regional partnerships. For over 60 years ABCD has been dedicated to business growth and wealth creation throughout Blair County. Since our founding in 1946 ABCD has facilitated over 2,000 projects reflecting more than $2 billion in total project costs and the creation/retention of thousands of jobs.
- The Blair County Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1887 as a membership association of businesses and organizations working together to promote, inform, educate, and advocate for the membership and the community. The Chamber now has more than 1,000 members constantly looking for new ways to make an impact. Whether it is a program that we initiate or an event in which we collaborate with others, we get results! Our members’ success is vital to us and that is why the Chamber takes pride in its advocacy role by looking for ways to help our member businesses succeed.
