Ribbon Cutting: F&M Trust Corporate Headquarters
F&M Trust held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the opening of its new corporate headquarters in the Chambers-5 Business Park. The renovated 67,000-square-foot building at 1500 Nitterhouse Drive sits on 11 acres and is home to 150 employees with the capacity to accommodate future growth. “Most banks will not move their headquarters to a…
Member Spotlight: Aura Properties
The Aura Building is an entrepreneurial hub located in the heart of downtown Greencastle. Originally Carl’s Drug Store and most recently the home of ELM Department Store’s women’s department, this 106-year-old building is a staple landmark in the Greencastle community. Laura & AJ Wallace, owners of Worx & Co – a branding studio, purchased the…
CVBA to name Franklin County young professionals for excellence
FRANKLIN COUNTY, PA – The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance will honor one business and six young professionals for their dedication and achievements at the second annual Young Professional Awards on Thursday, Sept. 15, at Green Grove Gardens. The banquet will include the presentation of awards in the following categories: ATHENA Young Professional Award, Educator of…
Pickleball Tournament Comes to Chambersburg
Pickleballers of all ages are invited to compete in the inaugural Pickleball Tournament, Rally in the Valley, hosted as a fundraiser for the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce at the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA on October 22. The new event will feature three divisions including men’s, women’s and mixed doubles with under 60 and 60+ age…
Herbruck’s Blue Springs Egg Farm Open House & Ribbon Cutting
We were excited to celebrate with Blue Springs Egg Farm – Herbrucks today for their Open House and Ribbon Cutting in Mercersburg at their brand new facility! They are a family-run company that started in the 1920s in Michigan. Soon 3 million chickens will arrive in Mercersburg that will supply eggs for every McDonald’s east…
Ludwigs Jewelers Celebrates 145th Anniversary
Community members and patrons are invited to join Ludwigs Jewelers in celebrating its 145th Anniversary on August 11, 12 and 13 in downtown Chambersburg with drawings, gifts with purchase and special discounts! The business began in 1877 by George Ludwig and has been passed down through the family. The fourth generation of owners are Emily…
Beside the Point: Baxter Environmental Group, Inc.
Baxter Environmental Group, Inc. (BEGI) is committed to creating healthy environments for building occupants and renovators, typically by partnering with homeowners, contractors, property managers, facilities managers and real estate professionals. “Baxter Environmental Group is a resource for members of the community when confronted by indoor environmental concerns. The team understands how an unhealthy building can…
Beside the Point: UPMC Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Now Seeing Patients in Carlisle
UPMC Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine has opened a new office in Carlisle, offering patients access to experts who evaluate, diagnose, educate, support and treat respiratory disease and illnesses. The new UPMC office brings together a team of experts who treat asthma, bronchitis (acute and chronic), emphysema, occupational lung disease, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…
Beside the Point: Tommy’s Express Car Wash
Tommy’s Express in Chambersburg, Pa. is a locally owned and operated express tunnel car wash. Many guests love their unlimited TommyClub, where you can wash as often as you want for one monthly price, starting at $19.99. Members can use the app lane, where our license plate readers zip you through the line quickly. Free vacuums…
Local Businesses Celebrated For Property Improvement Awards
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) hosted the Economic Development Breakfast at Green Grove Gardens on Thursday, July 21. The event, sponsored by F&M Trust, recognized six businesses for their property improvements accomplished in 2021. The winners were recognized for outstanding real estate improvements. Franklin County Housing Authority won in the category that included up…