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Bradford Area Alliance The Bradford Area Alliance is a board of CEOs & leaders focused on advancing prosperity in our area.

Among the finalists of the 2026 Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition was Deanna Leonard of The Forest Clearing Center...
10/29/2026

Among the finalists of the 2026 Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition was Deanna Leonard of The Forest Clearing Center! 🌿

Deanna’s vision is a community-centered space promoting well-being and connection, where local makers and educators can share their skills and services.

The Bradford Area Alliance thanks the community, entrepreneurs, and volunteers for celebrating local businesses and supporting the people building their futures here.

The $5,000 Fan Favorite vote, which was determined by the in-person audience, was awarded to Kelly Strotman, business ow...
10/28/2026

The $5,000 Fan Favorite vote, which was determined by the in-person audience, was awarded to Kelly Strotman, business owner of Foster Brook Creamery. Congratulations!

Kelly Strotman’s Foster Brook Creamery is an established Bradford-area business offering more than 60 hard ice cream flavors, soft serve, and a lunch menu, with plans to expand its appeal as a destination ice cream parlor.

The Fan Favorite Award was sponsored by NWIRC!

Jeff Fox Cabinetry and Woodworking wins the 2026 Harvey L. Golubock Business CompetitionThe Harvey L. Golubock Business ...
10/23/2026

Jeff Fox Cabinetry and Woodworking wins the 2026 Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition

The Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition’s $20,000 grand prize was awarded to Jeff Fox, business owner of Jeff Fox Cabinetry and Woodworking LLC.

Jeff Fox Cabinetry & Woodworking LLC designs, builds, and installs custom cabinetry, furniture, and woodwork for residential and commercial clients and is seeking to expand its operational capacity.

Tonight is the Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition's Live Pitch Event! Join us tonight, Thursday, October 22, at 6:0...
10/22/2026

Tonight is the Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition's Live Pitch Event! Join us tonight, Thursday, October 22, at 6:00 PM in the University Room at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. This event is open to the public!

Here is what you can look forward to!

🎤 Watch five local entrepreneurs pitch their big ideas on one stage for a chance to win the $20,000 Grand Prize!

🏕️ Enter for a chance to win a weekend stay in a glamping cabin at Cozy Embers Campground & Cabins!

✈️ Enter for a chance to win two roundtrip airline tickets, courtesy of Surf Air and Bradford Regional Airport!

🗳️ Your vote counts! In-person attendees have the exclusive opportunity to vote for their favorite finalist and help decide who wins the $5,000 Fan Favorite Award!

🛍️ Explore vendor booths featuring local businesses.

🍰 Enjoy sweet treats and connect with fellow community members following the competition.

You can also join us by watching our YouTube Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/mBwEm3C4EhU?feature=share

10/22/2026

250 years ago, they founded a nation. Today, it's your turn to support local founders!

Big ideas, bold visions, and the courage to build something new. That same entrepreneurial spirit is alive right here in Bradford!

🎤 Five local entrepreneurs. One stage. A $20,000 Grand Prize.

Join us for the 2026 Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition and celebrate the local entrepreneurs shaping our community's future!

🗳️ Your vote counts! In-person attendees have the exclusive opportunity to help select the $5,000 Fan Favorite Award winner!

📅 Thursday, October 22 | 6:00 PM

📍 University Room | University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

🎟️ Open to the public!

📺 Watch the competition LIVE on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/mBwEm3C4EhU?feature=share

Experience the excitement LIVE from wherever you are!Five finalists. One stage. A $20,000 Grand Prize! 🎤Tune in Thursday...
10/22/2026

Experience the excitement LIVE from wherever you are!

Five finalists. One stage. A $20,000 Grand Prize! 🎤

Tune in Thursday, October 22, at 6:00 PM, for the 2026 Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition!

Watch five local entrepreneurs take the stage to share their big ideas, showcase their passion, and compete for the opportunity to take their businesses to the next level!

🔴 WATCH THE LIVESTREAM HERE: https://youtube.com/live/mBwEm3C4EhU?feature=share

👏 A special thank you to Envision Group, our Livestream Sponsor!

🎟️ Join us in person! The event is open to the public at the University Room, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. In-person attendees have the exclusive opportunity to vote for the $5,000 Fan Favorite Award!

Join us in celebrating big ideas, local talent, and the entrepreneurial spirit of our community! 🎉

🍦 Here's the scoop! One of Bradford's sweetest businesses is taking the stage!Meet Harvey L. Golubock Business Competiti...
10/21/2026

🍦 Here's the scoop! One of Bradford's sweetest businesses is taking the stage!

Meet Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition finalist Kelly Strotman with Foster Brook Creamery!

With more than 60 hard ice cream flavors, soft serve, and a lunch menu, Kelly's Bradford-area business serves up plenty of delicious options for the community to enjoy.

👏 Come cheer Kelly on! Join us Thursday, October 22, at 6:00 PM in the University Room at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. This event is FREE and open to the public!

Here's what you can look forward to!

🎤 Watch five local entrepreneurs pitch their big ideas on one stage for a chance to win the $20,000 Grand Prize!

🏕️ Enter for a chance to win a weekend stay in a glamping cabin at Cozy Embers Campground & Cabins!

✈️ Enter for a chance to win two roundtrip airline tickets, courtesy of Surf Air and Bradford Regional Airport!

🗳️ Your vote counts! In-person attendees have the exclusive opportunity to vote for their favorite finalist and help decide who wins the $5,000 Fan Favorite Award!

🛍️ Explore vendor booths featuring local businesses.

🍰 Enjoy sweet treats and connect with fellow community members following the competition.

A livestream of the competition will also be available on the Bradford Area Alliance's YouTube channel!

On October 22, five local entrepreneurs will take the stage at the 2026 Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition, sharing...
10/21/2026

On October 22, five local entrepreneurs will take the stage at the 2026 Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition, sharing their ideas and competing for a $20,000 Grand Prize!

Events like this are made possible through the generosity of organizations and businesses that believe in supporting local entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for our region.

A special thank you to our 2026 sponsors:

- Philo & Sarah Blaisdell Foundation
- Northwest Bank
- Halloran Philanthropies
- Envision
- Devon Kloss, State Farm Agent
- McKean County Community Foundation
- NWIRC
- Southern Airways Express
- University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Join us for an exciting evening celebrating local entrepreneurs and the community that supports them!

📅 Thursday, October 22 | 6:00 PM

📍 University Room | University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

🎟️ Open to the public! In-person attendees have the exclusive opportunity to help select the $5,000 Fan Favorite Award winner!

📺 Can't make it in person? Watch the livestream on the Bradford Area Alliance's YouTube channel, sponsored by Envision.

What if one great idea could bring an entire community closer together?Meet Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition fina...
10/20/2026

What if one great idea could bring an entire community closer together?

Meet Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition finalist Deanna Leonard with The Forest Clearing Center!

Deanna envisions a welcoming, community-centered space that promotes well-being, builds connections, and creates opportunities for local makers and educators to share their talents.

👏 Come cheer on Deanna and her vision! Join us Thursday, October 22, at 6:00 PM in the University Room at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. This event is FREE and open to the public!

Here's what you can look forward to!

🎤 Watch five local entrepreneurs pitch their big ideas on one stage for a chance to win the $20,000 Grand Prize!

🏕️ Enter for a chance to win a weekend stay in a glamping cabin at Cozy Embers Campground & Cabins!

✈️ Enter for a chance to win two roundtrip airline tickets, courtesy of Surf Air and Bradford Regional Airport!

🗳️ Your vote counts! In-person attendees have the exclusive opportunity to vote for their favorite finalist and help decide who wins the $5,000 Fan Favorite Award!

🛍️ Explore vendor booths featuring local businesses.

🍰 Enjoy sweet treats and connect with fellow community members following the competition.

A livestream of the competition will also be available on the Bradford Area Alliance's YouTube channel!

🏕️ What if your Thursday night plans turned into a weekend getaway?Join us for the 2026 Harvey L. Golubock Business Comp...
10/20/2026

🏕️ What if your Thursday night plans turned into a weekend getaway?

Join us for the 2026 Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition and enter for a chance to win a weekend stay in a glamping cabin at Cozy Embers Campground & Cabins! 🌲✨

There's plenty more to look forward to!

🎤 Watch five local entrepreneurs compete for the $20,000 Grand Prize!

🗳️ Cast your exclusive in-person vote to help decide who wins the $5,000 Fan Favorite Award!

🛍️ Explore local business vendor booths and enjoy a dessert reception following the competition!

📅 Thursday, October 22 | 6:00 PM

📍 University Room | University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

🎟️ Open to the public!

A livestream will be available on the Bradford Area Alliance's YouTube channel.

Come celebrate local entrepreneurship, enjoy a fun evening out, and you might just leave with a weekend getaway to look forward to!

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80 East Corydon Street
Bradford, PA
16701

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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