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Ribbon Cutting: Chambers Overlook

By Lark Kennedy | May 16, 2023

We were pleased to celebrate the new construction of Chambers Overlook with Ryan Homes last week! The exciting new development offers beautiful homes starting in the mid $200,000 range on up to 1/2 acre lots at 38 Diopside Drive in Chambersburg. Click here to explore the new community and join the interest list! The properties…

Member Spotlight: Flourish4

By Lark Kennedy | May 11, 2023

Flourish4 was established in January of 2023 by Clayton Sinclair, a 26 year-old tech savvy local supporter who figured out a way to cover the critical areas of marketing for local businesses at a price they can afford. We are excited to showcase our activity-based marketing systems that are designed to help local businesses thrive…

Leadership Program Graduates 21 Students and Names Alumni of the Year

By Lark Kennedy | May 10, 2023

On May 10, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation hosted a beautiful ceremony graduating 21 students from the Leadership Franklin County Community (LFCC) program, recognizing one honorary graduate and announcing the 2022 Alumni of the Year. Hosted at the 11/30 Visitors Center in Chambersburg, the LFCC is a nine-month leadership training course where professionals gain leadership…

Member Spotlight: Pully Wissle Provisions

By Lark Kennedy | May 5, 2023

Pully Wissle Provisions was started in August of 2018 by Jason and Tarra Bachtell as a food truck/service business serving the South Central Pa. and Washington County, Md. areas. Upon request of a local small grocery store, we began packing our seasonings that we made for our food into pouches for sale at the store.…

Foundation receives $15,000 EITC Contribution

By Lark Kennedy | April 27, 2023

The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce Orrstown Bank has generously committed $15,000 in Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) funds. The contribution will support the Chamber Foundation’s Technology Innovation Challenge Grants, which are awarded to educators in Franklin County’s public schools for students in Kindergarten through grade 12. Educators submit proposals for unique…

21 Students Graduate from Leadership Franklin County Youth Program

By Lark Kennedy | April 18, 2023

Twenty-one high school sophomores graduated on April 17 from a year-long leadership training program hosted by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation at Wilson College. The Leadership Franklin County (LFC) Youth graduates completed their leadership development journey with speeches at graduation highlighting the specific areas that the program had challenged and helped them develop as individuals…

Member Spotlight: Hickory Ridge Restaurant

By Lark Kennedy | April 14, 2023

At Hickory Ridge Restaurant, we specialize in award winning “Pennsylvania Slow Roast.” Much of our menu is made from scratch and our motto is “Homemade because you deserve it!” We are famous for our bbq, roast turkey, freshly baked biscuits and homemade apple butter. We are proud to be a member of our local chambers…

Member Spotlight: Healthy Communities Partnership of Greater Franklin County

By Lark Kennedy | April 10, 2023

Healthy Communities Partnership of Greater Franklin County (HCP) began in 1993 when the Franklin County Health Care Consortium was founded by a passionate group of community leaders concerned about the overall health in Franklin County. HCP is comprised of representatives from healthcare, human service agencies, government, education, faith and business communities. For more than 10…

CVBA Recognizes Business and Community Members for Achievements

By Lark Kennedy | March 29, 2023

Nearly 250 business leaders and community members of the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) gathered to honor individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements at the CVBA Awards Breakfast, sponsored by M&T Bank, this morning. “We are honored to highlight the incredible work of our business and community leaders this morning,” said Stephen Christian, president…

Beside the Point: Community State Bank Welcomes New CEO

By Lark Kennedy | March 27, 2023

Community State Bank’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Michael J. Bibak to succeed Trudy K. Everhart as Chief Executive Officer. This announcement follows a months-long process led by a special committee formed by the Board to direct the search for Ms. Everhart’s successor. Ms. Everhart plans to retire after assisting…

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