Downtown Pottsville
Join us in the growing community of Pottsville, County seat and home to thousands of potential customers. With our unique blend of history, commerce and cultural attractions, Pottsville is a must-see in your decision making process.
Walking Tour of Pottsville
To explore the city of Pottsville is to relive some of Pennsylvania's most interesting history. You'll want to cover a lot of ground during your visit... from America's Oldest Brewery to antiques and classic cars, from the legendary Mollie Maguires to famous authors and soldiers, from classic architecture and Tiffany stained-glass windows to the elaborate murals across the city.
Whichever path you take, there's something of genuine interest for everyone. Pottsville's unique mixture of monuments, murals, and museums helps tell the story of a historic city's colorful past.
THE POTTSVILLE AREA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PADCO)
In 1984, a marketing research study conducted by the American Cities Corporation recommended that a Development Corporation be formed to oversee Revitalization of Pottsville's Downtown Commercial District. This led to the creation of the private non-profit Pottsville Area Development Corporation, (PADCO).
Initial start-up funds were provided by the City of Pottsville under the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community Affairs Enterprise Zone Program (EZ), Capital Fund Drives conducted by PADCO and membership dues helped to finance its origin.
The Board of Directors serve as the City of Pottsville's EZ Steering committee. The Board provides corporate oversight, establishes Economic Development Policies, and administers the Enterprise Zone Revolving Loan Fund on behalf of the City of Pottsville.
Primary Goals of PADCO's Enterprise Zone Program:
- Create quality full-time jobs for residents of Pottsville.
- Encourage new private investment in the Enterprise Zone.
- Bolster the local tax base through property expansions and infrastructure development.
- PADCO serves as the City's Primary Industrial Development Agency.
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