Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation
Laura Potthoff has extensive experience in business development and workforce initiatives, currently serving as a Business Development Officer at F&M Trust since September 2021. Laura's prior roles include Director of Business & Workforce Development at the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation and Business Retention and Finance Manager, with a focus on supporting local businesses. Laura has also held positions at the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania and Dickinson College, where responsibilities included budget coordination and administrative support. Laura's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dickinson College and a Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership from Messiah University.
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Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation
Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) is Cumberland County's authorized agency charged with advancing and promoting economic development and tourism assets in Cumberland Valley Pennsylvania to drive growth, create jobs and improve the quality of life. Programs administered by CAEDC are designed to support business growth within the Valley and surrounding region, primarily by attracting new businesses and visitors, assisting in the development, retention and expansion of businesses, and assisting communities in preparing for economic development opportunities. The unique organizational structure of CAEDC, which integrates economic development and tourism promotion services under one roof, provides a paramount resource for businesses, non-profits, local municipalities and residents. CAEDC's expertise, resources, and partnerships allow us to offer these exclusive services: • Financing with low-interest rates, fixed terms and low-down payments. • Public funding and incentives strategies • Development services • Community/project development • Tourism asset development • Tourism grant and loan programs • Destination marketing, public relations and sales support • Cooperative partnership introductions and connections • Travel planning tools such as the Cumberland Valley Visitors Guide, visitcumberlandvalley.com and trip ideas. Cumberland County is the fastest growing county in the commonwealth in Pennsylvania.