HOW TO OPEN A BUSINESS IN BELLEFONTE
Are you looking to open or expand a business, or develop a historic property? Join us for a free event with expert panelists to discuss the various steps it takes to successfully open a business in Downtown Bellefonte.
10 am | April 5, 2022
Bellefonte SpringBoard
127 S. Allegheny Street, #2
Bellefonte, PA, 16823
Our Expert Panelists
Gina Thompson
HARB, Zoning & Planning
Walt Schneider and Tiffany Baker
Centre Region Code
Claudia Albertin and Glenn Vernon
Albertin Vernon Architecture LLC
Joseph (JJ) Bowman
Marquis Development
Panelist Bios
Gina Thompson
HARB, Zoning & Planning Administrator
Gina is Bellefonte Borough’s HARB, Zoning & Planning Administrator. Prior to working for the borough, she served on Bellefonte Borough Council and was the Main Street Manager for Downtown Bellefonte Inc. She is originally from the suburbs of Pittsburgh, but has lived in Bellefonte Borough now for almost 20 years. Gina was a middle and high school teacher for 11 years prior to her various roles in the Bellefonte community. Gina loves mountain biking and hiking the local state forests, and going on camping and skiing adventures with her husband and daughter.
Gina Thompson
HARB, Zoning & Planning Administrator
Gina is Bellefonte Borough’s HARB, Zoning & Planning Administrator. Prior to working for the borough, she served on Bellefonte Borough Council and was the Main Street Manager for Downtown Bellefonte Inc. She is originally from the suburbs of Pittsburgh, but has lived in Bellefonte Borough now for almost 20 years. Gina was a middle and high school teacher for 11 years prior to her various roles in the Bellefonte community. Gina loves mountain biking and hiking the local state forests, and going on camping and skiing adventures with her husband and daughter.
Gina Thompson
HARB, Zoning & Planning Administrator
Gina is Bellefonte Borough’s HARB, Zoning & Planning Administrator. Prior to working for the borough, she served on Bellefonte Borough Council and was the Main Street Manager for Downtown Bellefonte Inc. She is originally from the suburbs of Pittsburgh, but has lived in Bellefonte Borough now for almost 20 years. Gina was a middle and high school teacher for 11 years prior to her various roles in the Bellefonte community. Gina loves mountain biking and hiking the local state forests, and going on camping and skiing adventures with her husband and daughter.
Gina Thompson
HARB, Zoning & Planning Administrator
Gina is Bellefonte Borough’s HARB, Zoning & Planning Administrator. Prior to working for the borough, she served on Bellefonte Borough Council and was the Main Street Manager for Downtown Bellefonte Inc. She is originally from the suburbs of Pittsburgh, but has lived in Bellefonte Borough now for almost 20 years. Gina was a middle and high school teacher for 11 years prior to her various roles in the Bellefonte community. Gina loves mountain biking and hiking the local state forests, and going on camping and skiing adventures with her husband and daughter.
Upcoming events to help start your business
SBDC Office Hours
April 11th, 9am-1pm at SpringBoard
Ask a Lawyer for Small Businesses
Second Monday of each month 11am-12pm, at SpringBoard. RSVP required
Creative Marketing Meetup
Third Thursday of the month at 9am. RSVP required