Archive for December 2021
F&M Trust Donates $25,000 to The Salvation Army
F&M Trust recently announced a donation of $25,000 to The Salvation Army in South Central Pennsylvania. Corps in Chambersburg, Carlisle, and Harrisburg will receive the funds as part of the bank’s continued commitment to provide COVID relief. “F&M Trust makes these donations knowing that The Salvation Army helps so many in our communities, especially in…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: E.L.M. Department Store, Inc.
Conveniently located on the Greencastle square, E.L.M. Department Store has been a fixture of the community since 1941. From their beginnings as mobile general stores located in repurposed school buses, they have constantly adapted with their customers’ needs but have never changed their mission of helpful courteous customer service that aims to add value to…
Read MoreCASD Foundation Raises Funds for New Scholarships
The Chambersburg Area School District (CASD) Foundation has raised $6,100 so far for their new initiative providing scholarships for dual-enrollment students with demonstrated financial need. They received $1,600 from the Exchange Club Foundation and $3,000 from the Rotary Club Foundation. Congratulations! Special thanks to the organizations involved in creating new financial aid opportunities for local…
Read MoreCommunity is Key to UPMC
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute recently hosted a key presentation event in conjunction with the opening of its latest Heart and Vascular office at 830 Norland Avenue in Chambersburg. We were honored to attend and represent the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance with other UPMC leaders. UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute’s experienced adult and pediatric cardiologists…
Read MoreCVBA Names Bradley Kearns 2021 Business Person of the Year
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) recently announced Bradley Kearns, member of the firm at SEK, CPAs & Advisors as the 2021 Business Person of the Year during its Annual Meeting on December 7 sponsored by WellSpan Health. Kearns was selected as the recipient because of his business accomplishments, leadership and positive impact on the…
Read MoreMartin’s Potato Rolls Breaks Ground for Bakery Expansion
Martin’s® Famous Potato Rolls and Bread broke ground preparing for its ninth expansion to their bakery headquarters. Over the past two years, Martin’s has seen significant growth in both their fresh retail business and their frozen international business. In order to supply the increase in demand, Martin’s will be adding an additional bakery line to…
Read MoreHeritage Christmas Schedule in Greencastle, PA
The 2021 Greencastle-Antrim Heritage Christmas is back with amazing events happening in December! Heritage Christmas Horse & Wagon Rides – December 3 & 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Greencastle-Antrim Heritage Christmas will feature horse and wagon rides during Heritage Christmas in the Square! Rides are $10 per person and 30 minutes long, departing and…
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