Black History Month Program at Conococheague Institute
Some of the excitement at the Conococheague Institute is the continuing work to explore the story of all the people who walked the grounds of Rock Hill Farm and the Pennsylvanian frontier. By the mid 18th century, this included several enslaved individuals. By 1780, about 6,000 enslaved persons remained in Pennsylvania and the state was…
Member Spotlight: Fort Loudoun Historical Society
The Fort Loudoun Historical Society (FLHS) was incorporated in 1976, in preparation for the bicentennial celebrations of the birth of the nation. Initially the mission of the FLHS was to work jointly with the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission in preservation and future reconstruction efforts at the historic site of Fort Loudoun, built in 1756,…
Leadership Program Accepting Applications for Upcoming Class
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation is accepting applications for its nine-month leadership course known as Leadership Franklin County (LFC) Community. The program is designed to offer training to professionals in the areas of leadership development, community needs and service opportunities with local nonprofits. The LFC Community course engages with local business and community leaders at…
Beside the Point: The Orchards
The Orchards is the place for everyone. Our style is your style! We welcome you to relax and have a brew with us at our RELAX Lounge. A place to unwind, watch sports and enjoy the outdoor weather. We host local bands and DJ’s to extend the energy throughout the evening hours. But if fine…
CVBA Travel Club Announces Upcoming Tour Destinations
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) is pleased to announce two upcoming trips to see the unforgettable European Christmas Markets and experience an exciting inter-island Hawaiian cruise. Community members and friends are invited to join Kay’s World Class Travel and Collette for the European Christmas Markets tour happening November 25 – December 4 in 2023.…
Local educators encouraged to apply for Innovative Technology Grants
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation will award more than $14,000 to selected educators in Franklin County for innovative technology projects in the classroom. The Chamber Foundation, an affiliate of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, is seeking grant applications from public school teachers in Franklin County, grades K-12, that offer creative technology projects benefiting the…
CVBA Seeks Nominations From Community
Local businesses and leaders will be honored for their significant contributions to our region at the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance’s (CVBA) Awards Breakfast; members of the community are invited to submit nominations online by Monday, February 6 at CVBAlliance.org/Awards. The awards to be presented will recognize both individuals and businesses that have made an impact…
Member Spotlight: Strength Endures Fitness, LLC
Strength Endures Fitness, LLC (SEfit) was established in March 2019 by owner and CEO Melissa L. Miley, offering personal training in the privacy of her client’s homes. Just recently in May 2022, Melissa transitioned SEfit into a functional strength training facility. SEfit’s foundational service is theirintegrated hands-on style of personal training and small group personal…
Member Spotlight: QPS Employment Group
One-hundred percent employee owned QPS Employment Group, a staffing and recruiting firm, has opened a new location in Chambersburg, Pa. QPS specializes in industrial, skilled trades, office/clerical and professional staffing. QPS places workers in temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. The Chambersburg office is accepting applications Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The…
Ground Breaking: WellSpan Health’s New Health Center
WellSpan Health broke ground in December on a new health center being constructed in Franklin County. Located on the Penn National Golf Club and residential community grounds, the health center will expand access to care and services to the Mont Alto and Fayetteville communities. Once completed in the fall of 2023, the health center will…