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Grant Funding for Franklin County Educators
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce $16,000 is available in grant funding to support innovative technology projects in classrooms across Franklin County. 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 project…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Habitat For Humanity of Franklin County ReStore
The CVBA celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Thursday, January 23! The ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, home accessories, building materials and more for a discounted price. All of the proceeds from the store benefit Habitat’s…
Read MoreF&M Trust Announces New President
F&M Trust is pleased to announce the hiring of Craig Best as President. In this role, Best will oversee the bank’s efforts to grow market share, while ensuring a shared focus to maintaining the bank’s culture, building strong communities, and connecting customers with financial solutions. He succeeds Tim Henry, President and CEO, who successfully led…
Read MoreDeck the Town Contest Lights Up Chambersburg & Raises Funds for Animal Shelter
The results are in! The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the winners of the 2024 “Deck the Town” holiday light display contest. This festive community event dazzled the public with 25 spectacular displays, offering a heartwarming way to celebrate the season while supporting the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter. Participants and voters alike embraced…
Read MoreCVBA Announces Business Person of the Year and Ambassador of the Year at Annual Meeting
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) recently announced Tim Henry, President & CEO of Franklin Financial Services Corporation and F&M Trust, as the 2024 Business Person of the Year and Pat Abbott of Strickler Agency as Ambassador of the Year during the Annual Meeting. The event was sponsored by WellSpan Health and hosted at Green…
Read More$2,000 Donated to Chambersburg YMCA From Pickleball Tournament
The Chambersburg Memorial YMCA recently received $2,000 raised from the 3rd Annual Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament hosted by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce. Held this past October, the event brought together nearly 100 pickleball enthusiasts of all ages from multiple states for two exciting days of doubles competition with categories for men,…
Read MoreKylie Belle Moore Named Executive Director of The Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce
The Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Kylie Belle Moore as the new executive director, succeeding Debby Cunningham, who will remain with the G-A Chamber in a part-time role. Kylie, originally from Pennsylvania, moved to Franklin County in 2023 with her fiancé, bringing with her a rich background in community engagement and a…
Read MoreLeadership Franklin County Youth Program Seeks Candidates for 2025-2026 Class
Leadership Franklin County (LFC) Youth, a program by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, is now accepting applications from current ninth-grade students across Franklin County for its 2025-2026 leadership development course. LFC Youth is sponsored by Wilson College and is a unique opportunity for youth to develop leadership skills. Students from public, private or homeschool curriculums…
Read MoreSTARR INSURANCE COMMITS $20,000 TO FOUNDATION’S TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CHALLENGE GRANTS
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce a generous $20,000 commitment from Starr Insurance in Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) funds. The contribution will support the Chamber Foundation’s Technology Innovation Challenge Grants, which is a program designed to enhance students’ education using technology in Franklin County’s public schools. Through this funding, educators teaching…
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…
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