Posts by Lark Kennedy
CADC Partners with Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County is pleased to announce that a lead gift for ‘Women Build’ has been secured from the Chambersburg Area Development Corporation in the amount of $15,000. Women Build is a nationally branded Habitat program that will be implemented in Franklin County in 2023. Mark D. Story, Community Engagement Director with…
Read MoreBeside the Point: SCS Agency
SCS Agency is a third-generation, family-owned, risk consulting business founded in 1927. We understand the challenges of running a privately held company and a broader spectrum of risks. We have a proprietary process of looking at our clients’ business as our own family business. We are professional buyers of insurance and risk mitigation and work…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Hammer & Stain Chambersburg
Welcome Hammer & Stain Chambersburg to your new location in downtown Chambersburg. More than 60 people attended the ribbon cutting ceremony including family, friends, business leaders and community representatives. Hammer & Stain offers a wide variety of DIY projects from porch signs to decorative mantels! Customers are welcome to stop in at 31 South Main…
Read MoreChambersburg Chamber Donates $1,400 to CASD Foundation for Scholarships
The Chambersburg Area School District (CASD) Foundation recently received $1,400 raised from the 18th Annual Tim and Susan Cook Memorial One-Mile Race hosted by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce on July 9. Nearly 100 runners participated in the race, which paid tribute to the memories of Tim and Susan Cook, who died tragically in…
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 MoreGrand Re-Opening: F&M Trust West Side Branch
F&M Trust held a Grand Re-Opening celebration of its West Side Branch with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday. The newly remodeled bank is located at 1100 Lincoln Way West in Chambersburg. Many business leaders, employees and community members joined in the celebration. With approximately $1.8 billion in assets, F&M Trust has 22 community-banking locations…
Read MoreBeside the Point: Cumberland Valley Tree Service-Landscaping
Cumberland Valley Tree Service-Landscaping has been proudly serving the community for over forty years. Our team of ISA Certified Arborists, Licensed Tree Experts, Certified Horticulturists and Licensed Pesticide Applicators deliver a full range of tree care and landscaping services. CVTSL is the first TCIA Accredited tree care company in the area, and our ISA Certified…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Empowered Cleaning LLC
We are two women with the same vision at Empowered Cleaning LLC! Our vision is to positively impact the quality of life to our customers and clients through creating clean and memorable spaces. Our mission is to not only create clean spaces but to inspire and empower. We started a cleaning business dedicated to providing…
Read MoreChambersburg Pickleball Tournament Results
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA hosted the first Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament over the weekend! Presented by Chick-fil-A Chambersburg, nearly 75 players competed in men’s, mixed and women’s doubles! Winners received medals for first, second and third place and the top winners in each category…
Read More7th Annual Legislative Breakfast
A panel of four state legislators gathered to discuss issues regarding transportation, the opioid crisis, workforce shortages and more with the business community during the 7th Annual Franklin County Legislative Breakfast held recently in Greencastle, Pa. Hosted by the five chambers of commerce on behalf of the Franklin County Government Affairs Committee and sponsored by…
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