Posts by Lark Kennedy
Economic 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 MoreDiscover the Delight of Chambersburg Peaches
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, is renowned for many things, but perhaps none more delicious than its peaches. Known for their exceptional sweetness, juiciness, and vibrant flavor, Chambersburg peaches have become a beloved summer staple for locals and visitors alike. In this blog post, we’ll explore the history, cultivation, and culinary uses of these delectable fruits, shedding light…
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 MoreProtect Yourself from Energy Scams
Energy scams can occur when deceptive marketing and fraudulent selling techniques are used to initiate an unauthorized switch of the energy service into long term contracts – up to four years and at a higher price, without the consent of the customer. This scam is carried out by individuals through methods that can include door-to-door…
Read MoreCVBA TRAVEL CLUB ANNOUNCES TROPICAL ISLAND GETAWAY TO BARBADOS
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) Travel Club will embark on a relaxing tropical island getaway at the all-inclusive resorts of Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados in November 2025. Community members are invited to travel with the club on this adults-only, all-inclusive vacation led by Lexi Fretz of Antrim Premier Travel from November…
Read MoreChambersFest Events Kick Off July 13
Chambersburg is gearing up for its annual summer celebration full of family entertainment, ice cream, crafts, activities, art and history during ChambersFest happening July 13 to 20. The weeklong family-friendly festival will include a variety of fun community events including Restaurant Week, Scoop-a-Palooza, Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Race, Old Market Day, 1864: The Burning…
Read MoreGrand Opening & 50th Anniversary: Chambersburg Waste Paper
We were honored to join the Chambersburg Waste Paper (CWP) family, friends, team members and community leaders for the 50th Anniversary of CWP and the Grand Opening of C&D/MSW Transfer Station last week! CWP is a full service company that recycles 200 million pounds of paper every year. The company is family owned and operated;…
Read MoreAnniversary Ribbon Cutting: iWAT LLC
The CVBA, Chambersburg and Greencastle-Antrim Chambers were pleased to celebrate iWAT LLC’s milestone of 15 years in business this week. In addition to the anniversary, we enjoyed touring their facility, which was completly renovated at 780 South 2nd Street in Chambersburg. iWAT LLC offers cost efficient solutions ranging from web development and integration to custom…
Read MoreCybersecurity Tips from the U.S. Small Business Administration
Why does cybersecurity matter? Cyberattacks cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars a year, and pose a threat for individuals and organizations. Small businesses are especially attractive targets because they have information that cybercriminals (bad actors, foreign governments, etc.) want, and they typically lack the security infrastructure of larger businesses to adequately protect their digital…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Kenny’s Grill & Ice Cream
Kenny’s Grill & Ice Cream was established in 1975 by Kenny Hoover. Located on 2342 Philadelphia Avenue in Chambersburg, this popular eatery is home to the Kennyburger, a variety of ice cream flavors and much more. They are open seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. with indoor and outdoor seating. Joe…
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