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May 23, 2023
News Provided By Share This Article Discover Columbia Logo Discover Columbia Trail Riding York and Lancaster County Rails To Trails are growing and will soon connect providing hundreds of miles of trail - bolstering tourism, recreation and business. Bikes, walkers, and runners on the rails to trails pathways are helping the local economy grow by leaps and bounds. There is national research to affirm that these outlets benefit health and economy.” — Justin Rule, Discover Columbia COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2023/ EINPresswire.com / -- Over 14 miles of continuous trails have brought locals and tourists to the Columbia, PA, area to explore historic downtown, its abundance of nature, and so much more. Through the support of Columbia Crossings, Susquehanna National Heritage Area , Discover Columbia , the Columbia Economic Development Corp, and others, additional connections from Rails to Trails will soon connect over 180 miles of trails with the upcoming plans for development. The Rails to Trails pathways run throughout Lancaster County and will soon connect even further out, both connecting the York County trails to Columbia and beyond, and extending and joining existing rail trails in the county. What were once old railroad tracks are now friendly trails that support walking, running, and biking, while preserving the history and infrastructures that once operated. "Bikes, walkers, and runners on the rails to trails pathways are helping the local economy grow by leaps and bounds," Justin Rule, founder of Discover Columbia and local AirBnB owner in historic Columbia, PA . This influx of tourism and interest in the Columbia area has not only influenced the local land preservation and development efforts to revitalize the area, but the town is also seeing positive economic impacts on local small businesses, funding provided through local organizations, and available housing for residents and visitors. Numerous seasonal and annual grants are being given from local Columbia Economic Development Corp to spur local businesses and inspire new businesses to move to town. In the Spring of 2023 alone, 20 new businesses opened in downtown Columbia, and more are expected to open their doors in the coming weeks. The expansion of Rails to Trails is also expected to bring more businesses and visitors to the area. To learn more about Columbia, explore local businesses, and to plan your next trip, visit www.discovercolumbia.com , and follow along with their social media accounts. Justin Rule
RAILS Investments
1 Investments
RAILS has made 1 investments. Their latest investment was in StartupSac as part of their Grant on December 12, 2016.
RAILS Investments Activity
RAILS Partners & Customers
2 Partners and customers
RAILS has 2 strategic partners and customers. RAILS recently partnered with Comcast on May 5, 2020.
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5/6/2020 | Partner | United States | In an effort to ensure Hillsboro School District students can access the District 's distance learning options under the stay-at-home orders , the District and Comcast Corporation 's Oregon/SW Washington region have announced a business partnership providing up to 650 Hillsboro families in need of internet connectivity access to it , free of charge . | 4 | |
11/7/2019 | Partner |
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News Snippet | In an effort to ensure Hillsboro School District students can access the District 's distance learning options under the stay-at-home orders , the District and Comcast Corporation 's Oregon/SW Washington region have announced a business partnership providing up to 650 Hillsboro families in need of internet connectivity access to it , free of charge . | |
Sources | 4 |
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