BEDFORD

Tourism campaign begins

The Bedford County Visitors Bureau has officially launched its most comprehensive and targeted tourism campaign to date.

“For the first time in our history, we’re executing a truly regional, digital-first strategy that brings Bedford County to the forefront of the traveler’s experience,” said Brooke Kelly, executive director of the Visitors Bureau. “This isn’t just more exposure. It’s a more targeted and strategic approach to reaching the right audiences at the right time.”

The 2026 Bedford County Visitor Guide is being distributed across five key states through partnerships with CTM Media Group and PA on Display; in Ohio and Pennsylvania, 15,000 guides at welcome centers, hotels, attractions and rest stops; in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland, 13,000 guides reaching metro-area travelers; and in the Philadelphia metro area, 10,000 guides via PA on Display.

JOHNSTOWN

Aerium starts partnership

Aerium has announced a major partnership with Horizon Aerobotics that is poised to accelerate innovation in autonomous aviation while strengthening Pennsylvania’s position as a national leader in next-generation workforce development.

The Remote Operations Center will be located at the Mid-Atlantic Opportunity Park at John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, providing Horizon Aerobotics with direct access to a supportive testing environment, established aviation assets, and a community focused on long-term innovation.

Horizon Aerobotics anticipates adding approximately 247 highly skilled positions, and Aerium is coordinating regional educational and workforce programs to prepare candidates for these emerging roles.