Ribbon Cutting: Memorial Park Inclusive Play Equipment
Special congratulations to the Borough of Chambersburg on the recent installation of the area’s first inclusive play equipment at Chambersburg Memorial Park. The new equipment fulfills a community need for an all-inclusive recreation area that gives children of all abilities the opportunity to play together. This is the first location in Pennsylvania to offer the…
Beside the Point: Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a regional public institution committed to student learning and personal development through highly effective and innovative teaching, complemented by a wide variety of out-of-class experiences. At Ship, we build a better, stronger South Central Pennsylvania both economically and culturally. We recruit, retain, and develop students of varying backgrounds and abilities,…
Franklin County Community Foundation awards $70,340 in grant funding
The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) held its annual grantee reception recently at The Orchards Restaurant in Chambersburg. The event recognized the upcoming projects of 17 organizations in Franklin County that received grants through FCCF. In total, 17 organizations received $70,340 to be used in 2023. FCCF is a regional foundation of The Foundation…
Travel Club Announces Hawaii Inter-Island Cruise
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) is excited to announce the Hawaii Inter-Island Cruise scheduled for 2024 that will allow local travelers to mark another exciting destination off their bucket list! Community members and friends are invited to join Dream Vacations on this memorable Hawaiian cruise scheduled for March 9 – 16, 2024. Travelers will…
David H. Martin hosts Career Day at CareerTech
David H. Martin Excavating recently organized a Career Day at Franklin County Career and Technology Center for 190 students and staff. It represented the largest event in CareerTech history that was presented by an employer and included 11 different programs throughout the day. Students toured five areas including safety, shop/mechanics, utilities, environmental & seeding and…
Menno Haven Donates to COSTA Academy
Menno Haven is excited to announce a $30,000 donation to COSTA Academy to be paid in increments over the next three years. The COSTA Academy is a 501(c) 3 culinary institute in Chambersburg, Pa. It has a proven record of accomplishment in training professionals for employment in the food service industry. Through a unique blend…
Ribbon Cutting: QPS Employment Group
Welcome QPS Employment Group to Chambersburg! QPS brings more than 30 years of staffing service experience to the area with a specialized recruitment team focused on finding placements in clerical, light industrial, skilled trade and professional jobs. The company offers temporary jobs, temp to hire positions and direct hire opportunities to help candidates find the…
Beside the Point: Bartlett Tree Experts
Bartlett Tree Experts has been providing scientific tree care since 1907 with offerings that help our customers maintain beautiful, healthy trees and shrubs. Our services include tree and shrub pruning, fertilization and soil care, plant analysis and diagnostics and insect and disease management. Bartlett Arborists are trained to evaluate the condition of the trees. They…
CVBA Honors Cumberland Valley Area Young Professionals
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance honored one business and six young professionals for their dedication and achievements with more than 100 people in attendance at the second annual Young Professional Awards on September 15. “We have exceptional young professionals in our community whose dedication, commitment and service is not only inspiring, but invigorating,” said Stephen…
Grand Opening: Community State Bank
We were honored to join the Tuscarora Area Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of Community State Bank’s newest branch in Mercersburg, Pa. The bank celebrated the opening of their ninth branch by announcing $9,000 in donations to nine local non-profits including: M.M.P&W Volunteer Fire Company My Neighbor’s Bounty Food…