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Greencastle-Antrim Area Development Corporation (GAADC)

The GAADC is housed in the local Chamber of Commerce Building at: 217 East Baltimore Street, Greencastle PA 17225

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the organization is to acquire, own, improve, develop, mortgage, operate, lease, dispose of and otherwise deal with real and personal property in Greencastle and Antrim Township. The Greencastle-Antrim Area Development Corporation works towards advancement of commercial, industrial, civic and general interest of Greencastle and Antrim Township.

The Greencastle-Antrim area is located near two major interstates: I-81 (North-South), which connects to I-75 (PA turnpike), and I-70 (East-West). The Norfolk Southern and CSX Railroads, and the Washington County Regional Airport, a local airport that is just a few miles south of Greencastle, serves the area.
 

President, Gary Gembe
Graphics Universal, Inc.
Phone: (717) 597-3108
Vice President, Alan Reed
Reed Machinery & Equipment, Inc.
Phone: (717) 597-7147
   
Secretary, Frank Traver
The Eagle Construction Company
Phone: (717) 597-3158
Treasurer, John McDowell
The First National Bank of Greencastle
Phone: (717) 597-2137

History

The GAADC was formed to bring Corning Glass Works to Greencastle in 1959. In the early 1970’s, GAADC was instrumental in bringing Armco Steel, Sylvania Shoes and Anvil Products.

Present

In 1983, the GAADC purchased the Kriner Farm and began development of the Greencastle Antrim Industrial Park, with Graphics Universal being the first business to move onto Commerce Avenue.

Nine businesses now occupy the Business Park, which include:

Kline Machinery, Inc. Fresh Express
20 Commerce Avenue 104 Commerce Avenue
Greencastle, PA 17225 Greencastle, PA 17225
   
Graphics Universal, Inc.  Food Lion Distribution Center
25 Commerce Avenue Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 188 Greencastle, PA 17225
Greencastle, PA 17225  
   
Greencastle Self Storage Antrim Diesel Service, Inc.
137 Commerce Avenue 47 Commerce Avenue
Greencastle, PA 17225 Greencastle, PA 17225
   
TST/Impresso FAB Tech Industries, Inc.
151 Commerce Avenue 80 Commerce Avenue
P.O. Box 460 P.O. Box 38
Greencastle, PA 17225 Greencastle, PA 17225
   
Null Machine Shop Inc.  
95 Commerce Avenue  
Greencastle, PA 17225  

Over the past forty years, the GAADC has been involved in numerous projects in both the borough and township

If you have further questions, you can contact the Chamber:

Phone: (717) 597-4610
Fax: (717) 597-0709

E-mail: gaadc@greencastlepachamber.org

Franklin County Area Development Corporation (FCADC)

Mission Statement:

The FCADC is charged with formulating, implementing, and promoting a comprehensive countywide economic development strategy. The Corporation strives to create an atmosphere that nourishes planned growth and family sustainable employment opportunities.

Website: www.fcadc.com