Nominations Open for Business Person of the Year
Who Will Be Named Business Person of the Year? Every year, the CVBA Annual Business Breakfast gives our business community a chance to come together and celebrate the people making a difference. One of the biggest moments will be the announcement of the 2026 CVBA Business Person of the Year. But first, we need your…
Chambersburg Chamber Celebrates Winners of Fifth Annual Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce hosted its fifth annual Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament October 16 and 17 at the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA. The two-day event began Friday evening and continued Saturday morning through the afternoon, featuring men’s, women’s and mixed doubles competitions. Medals were awarded to first, second and third place finishers…
Franklin County Legislative Breakfast set for Oct. 29
An election year brings added attention to the decisions being made at the state and local levels, making opportunities to engage directly with elected officials especially timely. The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) will host its Franklin County Legislative Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at The Orchards Restaurant, 1580 Orchard Drive,…
CVBA Business Breakfast to Feature Federal Reserve Economist Ryo Tashiro
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) will welcome business and community leaders from throughout the region on December 16 for its 2026 Annual Business Breakfast featuring an economic outlook presentation from Ryo Tashiro of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Tashiro, an outreach economist and advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, will provide…
IceFest Named Favorite Annual Event
IceFest has been named Franklin County’s Favorite Annual Event in the 2026 Ben’s Pick Contest by the Franklin County Free Press. The annual winter celebration was selected by readers as a favorite among the businesses, organizations, events, and community attractions that make Franklin County special. The recognition adds another highlight to an event that has…
Nominations Open for Young Professionals Awards
Nominations are now open through Oct. 9 for the Young Professionals Awards Ceremony, sponsored by WellSpan Health, that will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 4. There are seven categories that are available, including two new additions this year: People’s Choice Awards and Mentor of the Year. The CVBA takes pride in celebrating the people who…
National Construction Appreciation Week at David H. Martin Excavating
September 14th – 18th is National Construction Appreciation Week. It is a week to recognize and to honor the millions of workers who build and maintain critical infrastructure. David H. Martin Excavating would like to take a moment to recognize their dedicated employees. Owner and President Kirk Martin said, “At DHM, our people show up early,…
Rough Edges Brewing Receives House Citation from PA State Representative
Pennsylvania State Rep. Chad Reichard presented the owners of Rough Edges Brewing in Waynesboro, Casey and Wes Phebus, with a house citation for coming in first place in the Czech Lager beer category at the 2026 PA Farm Show. The winning beer is called Nip, which is their Helles Lager, a German style pale lager.…
CVBA Nonprofit Members Receive Almost $200,000 in Grants
11 Nonprofit members of the CVBA are to be awarded nearly $200,000 in grants for 2026 by the Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF). The FCCF will recognize these recipients for a night in “Celebrating Community Investment,” and their dedication to serving Franklin County. Recipients that are members of the CVBA include: 17 other nonprofit organizations…
Shively Motors Mopar Museum Safekeeps Historical Fire Engine
The West End Fire & Rescue station donated the 1935 International fire engine, a historic apparatus apart of the Shippensburg community, to Shively Motors to showcase in their museum. The station needed to use the space for new equipment and had to find a new home for the 1935 International. Rather than being sold out…