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Leadership 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…
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 MoreBeside the Point: American Print Consultants
As a technician owned and operated company, American Print Consultants, LLC (APC) is trusted by graphics producers across Pennsylvania and beyond! In 2010, Franklin County native Rob Almstrom founded American Print Consultants, which is commonly referred to today as APC. As a result of the 2008 global financial crisis, a market need arose that gave…
Read MoreBeside the Point: Strickler Agency
Since 1925, Strickler Agency has offered insurance protection for families and businesses throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. Our independent agency goes the extra mile for our clients, providing a comprehensive suite of insurance solutions to protect your business and your life from the unexpected. Our mission is to offer our clients comprehensive risk management programs and…
Read More$9,500 Donated to Chamber Foundation thanks to Starr Insurance Team
The Starr Insurance Inc. team won $9,500 for the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation at the Erie Insurance Charity Challenge in July! They came in third place, winning $9,000 plus an extra $500 from an individual competition win for Longest Drive. Special thanks to these team members for participating: Derek Taylor, Todd Shoemaker and Stephen Christian.…
Read MoreEconomic Development Winners Announced by Business Alliance
— The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) hosted the Economic Development Breakfast sponsored by Meritus Health at Green Grove Gardens today to honor several local businesses for their recent property renovations. “On behalf of the CVBA, we extend our sincere congratulations to these business and community leaders for their outstanding property improvements,” said Chris Grimm, chair of…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Mama K’s Buns
Mama K’s Buns is a from-scratch bakery in Greencastle, PA owned and operated by Terry & Kris Yoder. Our bakery started in our home in May 2019 with our flagship item – cinnamon rolls (or cinnamon buns as we call them) and a few other items like cookies, cupcakes, pies and dinner rolls. We sold…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Walmart Fulfillment Services
Welcome Walmart Fulfillment Services to Greencastle, Pa. and the Cumberland Valley! The new 1.5M square-foot facility recently opened at 1915 Ebberts Spring Court in Greencastle. The center is utilizing automation technology to provide customers and Walmart+ members in Pennsylvania, Maryland and the surrounding area with access to one- or two-day shipping on a large selection…
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