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October 07, 2022 - Bedford, PA

Secretary of Community and Economic Development Kicks-Off Pennsylvania Manufacturing Week with Tours in Bedford, Highlights $113.2 Billion Industry

Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Neil Weaver launched Pennsylvania Manufacturing Week and highlighted the Wolf Administration's support for the manufacturers that contribute to Pennsylvania's ranking as the sixth largest economy in the United States.

"Manufacturing has always been the backbone of Pennsylvania's economy, and today is no different," said Sec. Weaver. "Our modern manufacturing industry has an economic impact of more than $113.2 billion and provides rewarding career opportunities for Pennsylvanians - accounting for nearly 10 percent of all jobs in the commonwealth. Today, and every day, we celebrate the innovation, imagination, and legendary can-do spirit of our manufacturers."

List of Speakers:
Bette Slayton, President and CEO, Bedford County Development Assoc.
Neil Weaver, Acting Secretary DCED
Jesse Topper, House of Representatives
Bo Pratt, President Rockland Manufacturing Company
Michael O'Dellick, Director Bedford County Techinal Center



Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Neil Weaver launches Pennsylvania Manufacturing Week with a tour of manufacturers across Bedford County, encouraging the next generation of talent to look at manufacturing carreers in the commonwealth, on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Secretary Neil Weaver launches Pennsylvania Manufacturing Week with a tour of manufacturers across Bedford County, encouraging the next generation of talent to look at manufacturing carreers in the commonwealth, on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Bette Slayton, President and CEO of the Bedford County Development Association (BCDA), celebrates Pennsylvania Manufacturing Week and encourages the next generation of talent to take a closer look at manufacturing careers in the commonwealth, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> State Representative Jesse Topper celebrates Pennsylvania Manufacturing Week and encourages the next generation of talent to take a closer look at manufacturing careers in the commonwealth, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Bo Pratt, President at Rockland Manufacturing Company, celebrates Pennsylvania Manufacturing Week and encourages the next generation of talent to take a closer look at manufacturing careers in the commonwealth, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Mike ODellick, Executive Director of the Bedford County Technical Center, celebrates Pennsylvania Manufacturing Week and encourages the next generation of talent to take a closer look at manufacturing careers in the commonwealth, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rockland Manufacturing celebrates Manufacturing Day by hosting students from schools in Bedford County, featuring a tour of the facility and vendors from other county manufacturers, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rockland Manufacturing celebrates Manufacturing Day by hosting students from schools in Bedford County, featuring a tour of the facility and vendors from other county manufacturers, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rockland Manufacturing celebrates Manufacturing Day by hosting students from schools in Bedford County, featuring a tour of the facility and vendors from other county manufacturers, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rockland Manufacturing celebrates Manufacturing Day by hosting students from schools in Bedford County, featuring a tour of the facility and vendors from other county manufacturers, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rockland Manufacturing celebrates Manufacturing Day by hosting students from schools in Bedford County, featuring a tour of the facility and vendors from other county manufacturers, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rockland Manufacturing celebrates Manufacturing Day by hosting students from schools in Bedford County, featuring a tour of the facility and vendors from other county manufacturers, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rockland Manufacturing celebrates Manufacturing Day by hosting students from schools in Bedford County, featuring a tour of the facility and vendors from other county manufacturers, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rockland Manufacturing celebrates Manufacturing Day by hosting students from schools in Bedford County, featuring a tour of the facility and vendors from other county manufacturers, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rockland Manufacturing celebrates Manufacturing Day by hosting students from schools in Bedford County, featuring a tour of the facility and vendors from other county manufacturers, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours The Organic Snack Co., a premium food manufacturing company, whose portfolio includes Kate's Real Food products, in Bedford County on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours The Organic Snack Co., a premium food manufacturing company, whose portfolio includes Kate's Real Food products, in Bedford County on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours The Organic Snack Co., a premium food manufacturing company, whose portfolio includes Kate's Real Food products, in Bedford County on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours The Organic Snack Co., a premium food manufacturing company, whose portfolio includes Kate's Real Food products, in Bedford County on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours The Organic Snack Co., a premium food manufacturing company, whose portfolio includes Kate's Real Food products, in Bedford County on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours The Organic Snack Co., a premium food manufacturing company, whose portfolio includes Kate's Real Food products, in Bedford County on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours Mission Critical Solutions, a metal fabrication and machining services company that specializes in the processing of carbon, steel, and specialty alloys, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours Mission Critical Solutions, a metal fabrication and machining services company that specializes in the processing of carbon, steel, and specialty alloys, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours Mission Critical Solutions, a metal fabrication and machining services company that specializes in the processing of carbon, steel, and specialty alloys, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours Mission Critical Solutions, a metal fabrication and machining services company that specializes in the processing of carbon, steel, and specialty alloys, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours Mission Critical Solutions, a metal fabrication and machining services company that specializes in the processing of carbon, steel, and specialty alloys, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_26.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours Mission Critical Solutions, a metal fabrication and machining services company that specializes in the processing of carbon, steel, and specialty alloys, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_27.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours Mission Critical Solutions, a metal fabrication and machining services company that specializes in the processing of carbon, steel, and specialty alloys, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_28.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours Mission Critical Solutions, a metal fabrication and machining services company that specializes in the processing of carbon, steel, and specialty alloys, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_29.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> DCED Acting Secretary Neil Weaver tours Mission Critical Solutions, a metal fabrication and machining services company that specializes in the processing of carbon, steel, and specialty alloys, in Bedford, PA on October 7, 2022.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/22238_dced_manufacturing_30.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>