Altoona is boosting its economy with outdoor recreation
When the Altoona Blair County Development Corporation asked residents and business owners how to incorporate the outdoor economy into its strategic...
When the Altoona Blair County Development Corporation asked residents and business owners how to incorporate the outdoor economy into its strategic plan, it got a clear answer: 'It was a resounding: the mountains, the mountains, the mountains,' says Stephen McKnight, president and CEO of the organization, which is dedicated to expanding businesses along the I-99 Innovation Corridor that includes Centre, Bedford and Blair counties. Approximately seven years ago, the development corporation shifted its strategic plan to include the outdoor economy after interviewing residents and business owners as part of its 'Voices From the First Frontier' video series .