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WellSpan Health to Build New Neighborhood Hospitals in York, Cumberland Counties in Partnership with Emerus
WellSpan Health has entered into an agreement with Emerus, the nation’s first and largest operator of neighborhood hospitals, to build three new hospitals that will provide expanded access to inpatient care in Cumberland and York Counties. Neighborhood hospitals provide an innovative approach to caring for our communities by putting the care patients need closer to…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Chambers Overlook
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…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Flourish4
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…
Read MoreLeadership Program Graduates 21 Students and Names Alumni of the Year
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…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Pully Wissle Provisions
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.…
Read MoreFoundation receives $15,000 EITC Contribution
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…
Read More21 Students Graduate from Leadership Franklin County Youth Program
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…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Hickory Ridge Restaurant
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…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Healthy Communities Partnership of Greater Franklin County
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…
Read MoreCVBA Recognizes Business and Community Members for Achievements
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…
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