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Foundation 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…
Read MoreBeside the Point: Community State Bank Welcomes New CEO
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…
Read MoreBeside the Point: Greencastle Golf Club & Fireside Pub
Greencastle Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course nestled in the rolling hills of south central Pennsylvania. The semi-private club offers a challenging layout, beautiful views of rolling terrain, and several ponds and wetlands. Enjoy our full-size driving range and expansive practice green before meeting friends or business colleagues for a fun, or competitive,…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Russell Standard
We were honored to cut the ribbon yesterday with Russell Standard at 1514 Black Gap Road in Fayetteville – a milestone that has been three years in the making! Russell Standard joined the community in 1992 with the purchase of Hammaker East and subsequently rebranded the entire company under one Russell Standard name in 2020.…
Read MoreTours of Leg Up Farm
CVBA Members are invited to join Patti Nitterhouse for a tour of Leg Up Farm in Mt. Wolf, Pa. to help envision Leg Up Farm in Franklin County, Pa. Leg Up Farm began in the York, Pa. area more than 10 years ago and is the only facility in the country to provide physical, occupational,…
Read MoreFranklin County Plans Public Meeting on Broadband Internet Services
The Franklin County Commissioners invite residents interested in broadband internet services to attend a public meeting on Tuesday, March 7 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin County Administration Building, 272 N. Second St., Chambersburg. During this meeting, the county’s project consultant will present its findings following a recent community survey as well as community feedback…
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