MCIDC

What MCIDC does

Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation (MCIDC) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit economic development organization founded in 1966 and headquartered in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. The corporation serves businesses seeking to locate, expand, or remain in Mifflin County in Central Pennsylvania, operating under an 18-member Board of Directors composed of local business leaders. MCIDC delivers three integrated service lines: (1) ownership and management of commercial and industrial real estate through the MCIDC Industrial Plaza — including manufacturing/warehouse space (e.g., Building 54, 5,665 sq ft), Class B office space (Building 35, 9,815 sq ft), and Regional Business Center space in Lewistown; (2) sale or lease of industrial land at the Mifflin County Industrial Park, a Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ) site offering 20 acres at $60,000 per buildable acre; and (3) facilitation of state economic development financing — grants (e.g., Ben Franklin Technology Partners, WEDnetPA training grants, Alternative & Clean Energy), tax credits (EITC, Job Creation Tax Credit, Historic Preservation Tax Credit), and loan programs (PIDA, Business In Our Sites, Building PA) — channeled through its partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED).

MCIDC's revenue model is primarily a hybrid of property rental income from owned industrial and office assets and economic development programming that functions as an intermediary/facilitation service (the state funds flow through to businesses, not to MCIDC's P&L). Pricing on real estate assets is negotiable on a per-asset basis, with multi-year lease terms (6–12-month minimums) and triple-net billing on manufacturing/warehouse space. The organization employs six full-time staff: a President/CEO, VP of Facilities, Maintenance & Property Manager, two Maintenance Technicians, and a Groundskeeper. Its go-to-market combines direct sales (office consultations, site tours, primary contact Nick Felice), partnership channels (PA DCED, SEDA-COG, Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce, Mifflin County Government), and event-based foreign direct investment outreach through the Select USA Investment Summit.

MCIDC's strategic positioning emphasizes Central Pennsylvania's logistical advantages (U.S. Route 322, interstates I-80/I-81/I-99; proximity to Penn State University), below-average cost of living (85.5% of U.S. average), and a diversified local manufacturing base that includes Standard Steel, First Quality Baby Products, Marcal Paper, and Philips Ultrasound. The August 2024 mission statement update formally broadened the organization's mandate from local employment/income growth to financially sustainable regional economic development, including community development and strategic partnerships.

Name

MCIDC

Legal name

Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation

Website

https://mcidc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MCIDC is a 501(c)(6) non-profit economic development corporation serving Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. It owns and manages industrial and office real estate at MCIDC Plaza, sells/leases KOZ-designated industrial land, and facilitates access to state grants, tax credits, and loans for businesses.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewistown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Management and Rental Income: MCIDC generates revenue through rental income from industrial and office properties they own and manage at the MCIDC Plaza and Business Center.
2. Economic Development Programming: MCIDC facilitates access to loans, grants, and tax credit programs for businesses, acting as an intermediary with state economic development agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MCIDC is a non-profit economic development corporation that owns and operates commercial and industrial real estate in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, including the MCIDC Industrial Plaza (manufacturing, warehouse, shop, and office space for lease) and the Mifflin County Industrial Park (land for sale or lease within a Keystone Opportunity Zone). The organization also facilitates access to grant, loan, and tax credit programs for businesses seeking to locate or expand in the region.

Product overview

MCIDC is a 501(c)6 non-profit economic development organization offering a portfolio of commercial real estate and financing programs. The core offerings include: (1) Industrial real estate properties for lease/sale through MCIDC Industrial Plaza featuring manufacturing, warehouse, shop, and office spaces; (2) Industrial park land parcels in the Keystone Opportunity Zone; and (3) Economic development financing through grant programs (ACE, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, WEDnetPA), tax break programs (EITC, KOZ, HPTC), and loan programs (PIDA, BIOS, Building PA). The organization connects businesses with resources including workforce development, utilities, and business support services.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCIDC Industrial Plaza
• Mifflin County Industrial Park
• Economic Development Grant Facilitation
• Loan and Financing Program Facilitation
• Tax Incentive Coordination

Quantifiable outcome

• Philips $32 million investment in Reedsville, PA creating 120 skilled manufacturing, R&D careers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mifflin County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMifflin County Government is a key partner of MCIDC. The county provides political support and infrastructure for economic development initiatives. MCIDC offices are located within the county and works closely with county administration on regional development projects.
• Juniata River Valley Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJRV Chamber is a key regional partner for MCIDC, collaborating on business networking, entrepreneurial development initiatives, and community promotion. The partnership includes joint hosting of entrepreneurial meetup events since 2018, engaging nearly 60 entrepreneurs in Mifflin and Juniata counties.
• SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEDA-COG is a regional economic development organization serving Central Pennsylvania. MCIDC partners with SEDA-COG for regional planning, economic development coordination, and accessing additional resources for Mifflin County businesses.
• Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (PA DCED)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPA DCED is MCIDC's primary state-level partner for economic development. MCIDC participates with DCED at events like Select USA Investment Summit, promotes DCED grant and loan programs to local businesses, and serves as a local access point for state economic development resources.
• Downtown Lewistown Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDowntown Lewistown Inc. (DLI) focuses on downtown revitalization and economic development in Lewistown Borough. MCIDC partners on community development initiatives and cross-promotes economic opportunities in Mifflin County.
• Geisinger Lewistown HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider referenced as primary medical provider in Mifflin County, contributing to quality of life factors that support workforce attraction and retention for businesses in the region.
• Penn State Small Business Development CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPenn State SBDC provides business technical assistance and guidance, including COVID-19 relief program information and Paycheck Protection Program guidance shared through MCIDC channels.
• Advanced Central Pennsylvania (Workforce Development Board)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorkforce Development Board provides workforce training and development resources, including the Mifflin County Regional Profile demographic data shared on MCIDC's Stats page.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• York County Economic Alliance: York County PA economic development and chamber hybrid that markets sites, brokers state incentives, and provides workforce support to manufacturers. Similar in function (industrial recruitment, incentive access) and serves an adjacent PA county competing for similar tenants.
• Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC): PA county-level economic development organization that recruits and retains businesses through site selection, financing programs, and workforce partnerships. Highly comparable in scope (single-county economic development corp) and offerings (incentive brokering, real estate).
• Greater Reading Chamber Alliance: Berks County, PA economic development and chamber organization providing site selection, incentive packaging, and business advocacy. Comparable in industrial recruitment focus and the suite of PA DCED-aligned services offered to relocating employers.
• Lancaster County Economic Development Corporation: Lancaster County's economic development organization offering industrial site marketing, incentive packaging, and business retention services to manufacturers in south-central Pennsylvania. Comparable in size, geography (within PA), and target tenant base (manufacturing/warehousing).
• SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG): Regional economic development organization serving Central Pennsylvania that provides planning and economic development coordination across an 11-county region. Directly comparable in mission (industrial development, business attraction) to MCIDC and is already a core partner of MCIDC.
• Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC): County/regional industrial development organization marketing shovel-ready sites and incentive packages to manufacturers in eastern Pennsylvania. Operates with similar functions (site marketing, incentive brokering, partner coordination) targeting overlapping manufacturing tenants.

Broad incumbents

• Pittsburgh Regional Alliance: Multi-county economic development organization for the Pittsburgh region that markets sites, coordinates incentive packages, and works with state partners to attract industrial and tech employers. Comparable as a PA-based economic development organization with greater scale and broader employer targets.
• Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (PA DCED): State-level economic development agency administering the very loan, grant, and tax-credit programs (PIDA, KOZ, WEDnetPA, Ben Franklin) that MCIDC packages and resells locally. Provides the broader framework against which MCIDC's local delivery is compared.

Regional players

• Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania: PA-based technology-based economic development organization that MCIDC partners with to fund and incubate technology and manufacturing ventures. Comparable in the economic-development-program facilitation function (grants, capital access) for PA businesses.
• Centre County Planning & Community Development Office: Central PA county government entity that supports economic development and industrial recruitment in the State College region (immediately adjacent to MCIDC). Functions as a fellow county-level industrial development entity in the same labor and transportation market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mcidc

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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