Promoting economic & community development, fostering cooperation among communities & agencies thus making The Alleghenies a better place to live, work & play.

3 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA
Joined June 2014
The 2025-2027 Unified Planning Work Program describes the transportation-related policies, procedures, and activities to be completed by the SAP&DC and the Rural Planning Organization for a two-year period between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2027. sapdc.net/the-southern-alleg…
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Huntingdon County Commissioners received an update on a continuing strategic management plan project that will provide a long-term roadmap for the county’s government operations supported by a grant from the PA Dept of Community and Economic Development. huntingdondailynews.com/news…
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Two Somerset County municipal authorities [Conemaugh Township Municipal Authority; Municipal Authority of Somerset Borough] have received millions of dollars in state infrastructure funds to upgrade their water and sewer systems. tribdem.com/news/local_news/…
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Somerset County first responders have been supplied with two-way radios by the PA Turnpike Commission – one of several steps being implemented to strengthen Allegheny Mountain Tunnel response efforts in the aftermath of a June 4 fire in the tunnel. tribdem.com/news/local_news/…
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Southern Alleghenies Rural Planning Organization develops and maintains the region’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan. The Plan is consistent with the region's Long Range Transportation Plan as well as fed/state guidance regarding bicycle and pedestrian plans. sapdc.net/bicycle-and-pedest…
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Alleghenies Ahead, the region’s 6-County Comprehensive Plan, is a collaborative effort to implement strategies that boost the region’s ability to create/compete for jobs, attract & retain residents, & become a place w. stronger, more vital communities. sapdc.net/alleghenies-ahead-…
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Southern Alleghenies Rural Planning Organization’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) outlines a vision for the region’s transportation system over the next 25+ years. LRTP guide decisions in the Twelve-Year Plan and Transportation Improvement Program. sapdc.net/long-range-transpo…
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SAP&DC International Trade team provides access to trade shows, missions, seminars and events through local and state partners. #internationaltrade sapdc.net/trade-shows-missio…
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The Center for Trade Development contracts with 13 international reps, covering 44 countries to help you sell your goods. SAP&DC trade team is your local connection to these reps and countries. #internationaltrade #exports sapdc.net/pa-overseas-office…
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Is your business thinking about selling your products internationally? The Export Readiness Assessment is designed to determine a company’s strengths and opportunities when approaching the decision to seek international business opportunities actively. sapdc.net/readiness-assessme…
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Way-Lynn Farm in Springfield Twp Huntingdon County was awarded $2.2 million in state grant funding to improve manure storage, reduce agricultural runoff and protect Little Aughwick Creek through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. huntingdondailynews.com/news…
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The latest in international trade news and information… available on the website or signup to have it delivered every month to your inbox. sapdc.net/international-trad…
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International Trade Links: Pennsylvania and US Government regulations, research, online tools and resources: sapdc.net/international-trad…
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The PA Int'l Trade Guide was created to introduce the basics of exporting. The site provides export tutorials, FAQs, an Export Readiness Assessment, a statewide calendar of export-related events, & how to reach your Regional Export Network rep. exportingpa.org/
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5,400+ foreign-owned firms employing over 354,000 workers have business operations in PA. The Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development offers customized services to help international companies looking to locate or expand in our state. dced.pa.gov/business-assista…
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