Common Wealth Podcast

Common Wealth is a podcast produced by Reliance Bank that aims to highlight the hard work and determination of its people, customers, and community. These stories are part of what makes the Blair and Centre County regions of Pennsylvania so unique and a place we're all proud to call home.

Latest Episodes

What to Do Before Applying for a Business Loan

Businesses are born out of ideas, but a great idea alone will only get you so far...

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Creativity Helps Downtown Altoona Coffee Shop Thrive

The Clay Cup recently marked 8 years in business in Altoona, Pennsylvania...

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From Rail Town to Trail Town: The Future of the First Frontier

Altoona, Pennsylvania, was recently named one of the top 5 places to move to...

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Biddle's Brewing Owners Open New Location in Loretto, PA

Britt and Mike Biddle had a dream to open a coffee shop in each of their hometowns...

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Strategic Growth in Centre County, PA with CBICC

2026 is on the horizon, along with plans for strategic growth in Centre County...

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Businesses are born out of ideas, but a great idea alone will only get you so far. Today we're talking with Cory Tubo, Chief Commercial Banking Officer at Reliance Bank in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about what it takes to start a business and what you should do before you go to the bank for a loan.

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The Clay Cup recently marked 8 years in business in Downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania. The business's owner, Sarah Garber talked to Common Wealth host April Reilly about how her love of art inspired the coffee shop that has played an integral role in the revitalization of Downtown Altoona.

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Altoona, Pennsylvania, was recently named one of the top 5 places to move to in Pennsylvania by Consumer Affairs. It ranks high when it comes to affordability and access to amenities. Steve McKnight, President and CEO of the Altoona Blair County Development Corporation, talks about how those working in the economic development space are shifting the focus from heavy industry to outdoor recreation in hopes of attracting more people to Blair County.

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Britt and Mike Biddle had a dream to open a coffee shop in each of their hometowns. This summer, the Biddle's Brewing owners made that dream a reality. We caught up with Britt to talk about the new location, moving back home, and what the future holds for their family.

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2026 is on the horizon, along with plans for strategic growth in Centre County. The President and CEO of the Chamber for Business and Industry in Centre County, Greg Scott, talks to Reliance Bank's April Stanley about the Chamber's strategic priorities for the coming year, including plans to attract new airlines to area's airport, potentially opening up new destinations the county's resident's may soon be able to travel to.

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