Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation
Patrick Bourque is an experienced professional in destination sales and customer service, currently serving as the Destination Sales Manager for Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation since March 2020. Prior roles include Senior Sales Manager and Sales Manager at Explore York from July 2013 to March 2020, along with earlier experience in various positions at Dick's Sporting Goods, Knisley Landsculpting, Purple Iris, and Mid-State Sports. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from York College of Pennsylvania and an Associate degree in Business from HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College. Additionally, participation in Leadership Cumberland from October 2022 to May 2023 further highlights Patrick's commitment to professional development.
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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.