Common Wealth
Common Wealth is a podcast produced by Reliance Bank, a community bank based in Altoona, PA, 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. Member FDIC - Equal Housing Lender
Episodes
5 episodes
Strategic Growth in Centre County, PA with Greg Scott
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 pr...
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. 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 futur...
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 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 Count...
Creativity Helps Coffee Shop Thrive & Drive Downtown Altoona Redevelopment
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...
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. 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 ...