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Jan 9, 2021 Business owners and their employees have worked hard to protect their customers and their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and I want to thank all of those who have prioritized health and safety despite the hardship of the past several months. COVID-19 spreads most easily and quickly when people gather together, especially indoors. That has made it harder for businesses to operate safely since the start of the pandemic, and has forced business owners, employees, and patron...

wfrank@altoonamirror.com The Organic Snack Co., which makes Kate’s Real Food protein bars, opened its 20,000-square-foot production facility last summer. Former Altoona dentist, developer Bruce Thaler, is co-owner of Kate’s Real Food. Courtesy photo / Photo illustration by Nick Anna By Walt Frank Economic development in the region was another victim of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Starting in March, the staff and board members of the Altoona Blair County Development Corp. could only re...

Fund transfer will benefit small businesses impacted by COVID-19 © Shutterstock Gov. Tom Wolf recently instructed that $145 million be transferred from the Workers’ Compensation Security Fund at the Pennsylvania Insurance Department to the general fund to establish a grant program for businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislative authorization is required to establish grant agreements. Wolf urged the legislature to allocate the funding quickly. “Business owners and em...

Governor calls for $145 million to help small businesses like restaurants, bars The Governor called on the General Assembly Wednesday to push through a plan that would make $145 million available for struggling businesses Author: Jamie Bittner (FOX43) Updated: 4:14 PM EST December 23, 2020 Governor Tom Wolf has unveiled a proposal that would free up $145 million in funds to help struggling businesses, with an emphasis on bars, restaurants, and even gyms. Wednesda...