Archive for October 2024
Chamber Donates $1,400 to Chambersburg Area Education Foundation for Scholarships
The Chambersburg Area Education Foundation received a $1,400 donation from the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce following the 20th Annual Tim and Susan Cook Memorial One-Mile Race on July 13. Held each year in memory of Tim and Susan Cook, who lost their lives in a tragic car accident in 2002, the race honors their…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Ceremony: Chambersburg’s Amphitheater
Downtown Chambersburg Inc. (DCI) recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Spring Street Amphitheater project, located at the corner of Spring Street and Lincoln Way West next to Chambers Fort Park. This project marks a significant step toward revitalizing downtown Chambersburg, promising to offer a unique venue for community gatherings, performances and outdoor…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Miller Investments / Patriot Business Park
The CVBA was excited to celebrate Miller Investments’ grand opening of Patriot Business Park last week! Located on Letterkenny campus, this newly-renovated warehouse at 2015 Carbaugh Avenue in Chambersburg has new loading docks, a rejuvenated roof, updated lighting, fiberoptic internet service and more. The 5,000 to 300,000 sq. ft. space located on the I-81 corridor…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Buttonwood Nature Center, Home of The Institute
Since 1990, Buttonwood Nature Center (formerly The Institute) has served the community throughout the Cumberland Valley region, providing hands-on environmental and cultural education and a variety of family events. Formerly based at Waynesboro’s Renfrew Park, The Institute left that property in 2020. In 2024 our name was changed to Buttonwood Nature Center, reflecting our beautiful…
Read MoreRemote Work: A Complicated and Evolving Concept
Just as many workers have been getting comfortable enjoying the benefits that remote work brings, employees are increasingly feeling pressure to return to the office. Numerous companies are beginning to cut back on various aspects of the hybrid work environment, either eliminating it entirely or bringing employees back into the office on a more frequent…
Read MoreRally in the Valley Pickleball Winners Announced
Nearly 100 players participated in the Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament this past weekend. Hosted in partnership with the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce and Chambersburg Memorial YMCA, teams of mixed, women’s and men’s doubles in under 60 and over 60 age categories played whole-heartedly to win first, second and third place. The first…
Read MoreBeside the Point: SEK, CPAs & Advisors
Since its founding in 1963, SEK, CPAs & Advisors has been committed to providing top-notch accounting and consulting services, creating value and fostering trust. Six years after our Maryland launch, the firm expanded into Franklin County, where our presence has steadily grown. Our Chambersburg office, located at 804 Wayne Avenue, proudly serves as the base…
Read MoreCVBA Honors Local Young Professionals
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance honored one business and six young professionals for their dedication and achievements with more than 100 people in attendance at the fourth annual Young Professional Awards on September 26. “We were honored to recognize the hard work and dedication of these amazing young professionals.” said Debby Cunningham, president of the…
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