Posts by Nikki Howells
CVBA’s Economic Development Breakfast Celebrates Regional Investment and Community Impact
Photo of Award Winners: (Standing L-R): Brian McNew (Brim Builders), John McElwee (Keystone Health), Melinda Cordell (Greencastle Notary Services), Arcadia Clever, Jess Brindle (Boys and Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg), Daniel Myers, (Franklin County Housing Authority), Loren Martin, Gavin Martin (ELM Active), Michael Manning (Forrester Lincoln).(Sitting L-R): Colby McNew (Brim Builders), Dawn and Rick…
Read MoreLeadership Franklin County Celebrates Community Class of 2026 Graduates
Leadership Franklin County proudly celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Franklin County Community Class of 2026, recognizing 20 professionals who successfully completed the organization’s flagship leadership development program and joined the growing network of civic and community leaders serving Franklin County. The graduation ceremony highlighted the achievements of this year’s class and the impact of…
Read MoreLeadership Franklin County Youth Class of 2026 Celebrates Graduation
On April 20, 2026, twenty-six high school sophomores gathered at Wilson College to celebrate the completion of their yearlong leadership journey as the Leadership Franklin County Youth (LFCY) Class of 2026. Throughout the program, students worked collaboratively in school-based teams to design and implement BeKind projects through the Healthy Communities Partnership of Greater Franklin County.…
Read MoreBrechbill & Helman Construction Celebrates 60 Years of Building with Integrity
CVBA is a partnership between the Chambersburg and Greencastle-Antrim chambers of commerce. Brechbill & Helman Construction Company is proud to celebrate 60 years of service, growth, and impact in the construction industry. Founded in 1966 by Darrell Brechbill and John Helman, the company began with just three employees and a shared vision to build something…
Read MoreWhat is Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and how is it different from Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
Verstandig Media knows the industry and that’s why they created Let’s Talk Marketing. If there’s a marketing topic you’re curious about—SEO, social media, digital ads, or anything in between—submit your question at verstandig.com/digital and they may feature it in an upcoming article or discussion. Today’s topic: GEO vs SEO. Generative engines are the AI-driven chatbots you…
Read MoreLegacy and Innovation: Meeting Angie Allaire
There is a specific energy that comes with a new chapter. At Downtown Chambersburg Inc., that energy arrived on March 2 with our new Executive Director, Angie Allaire. If you’ve spent any time in Franklin County, you might already know Angie. She is a small local business owner with her husband Tim Young and a…
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