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Meet Mark Hollar, Membership Director

The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) is pleased to announce Mark Hollar as the new membership director who will serve more than 800 members of the business community.  Mark has served as a CVBA Ambassador for the past three years and previously worked for The Franklin Shopper as the sales and operations manager. He has…

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Member Spotlight: Dream Vacations

Rhonda DeShong and Cathy Folmar began their journey together as travel agents in 1996 and operate Dream Vacations locally in Chambersburg. Their company name says it all because your dream vacation begins from the moment you start planning! Rhonda and Cathy are vacation specialists who are committed to offering their clients the best experience for…

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Young Professional Award Finalists Announced

We are excited to announce our finalists for the 2023 Young Professional Awards! Congratulations to this year’s nominees… ATHENA Award: Hannah Frey – Grayce Gardens Jessica Brindle – Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg Katie Shank – Wilson College Educator of the Year: Chelsea Miller – Franklin County Career and Technology Center Stefanie…

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Chamber Board Member Spotlight: Pat Abbott

We would like to shine the spotlight on Pat Abbott. She is the commercial risk advisor at Strickler Agency, Inc. and a strong supporter of the CVBA, Chambersburg Chamber and Greencastle Chamber. We appreciate all the volunteer work she has done with our organizations over the years! How long have you worked at Strickler and…

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Beside the Point: Manitowoc Company

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. was founded in 1902 and has over a 120-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Manitowoc is one of the world’s leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc’s largest crane manufacturing facility is located in Shady Grove, PA and provides numerous career opportunities. Working at…

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Open House & Ribbon Cutting: Front Porch Fitness

Congratulations Front Porch Fitness! They celebrated their new space at 1320 Lincoln Way East, Suite 1B in Chambersburg with a Ribbon Cutting & Open House Celebration on Friday. Front Porch Fitness’s mission is to get people fit for life. Fitness is more than just lifting weights and doing cardio; it’s about improving your quality of…

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Beside the Point: ACNB Bank Participates in NASDAQ Closing Bell Ceremony

Members of the ACNB Corporation and ACNB Bank Board of Directors and Leadership Team traveled from Lincoln Square in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to Times Square in New York, to celebrate the company’s history with NASDAQ and participate in the Closing Bell Ceremony held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. “I am extremely proud of our 166-year history…

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Member Spotlight: JEB Enterprises, Inc./Subway

JEB Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1999 by Jason Beckenbaugh when he purchased his first Subway franchise in Shippensburg, PA. Currently, JEB Enterprises owns/operates six Subway restaurants in Franklin and Cumberland counties. Jen Gontz serves as the company’s general manager. In 2021, Subway launched their REFRESH initiative. This multi-phase effort is focused on improving food…

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67th Anniversary: Copper Kettle

Congrats to The Copper Kettle! We were honored to celebrate the 67th Anniversary of The Copper Kettle with a ribbon cutting! We enjoyed exploring the new interior décor and patio, networking and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Known as the “House of Prime Rib,” Copper Kettle has been serving hand-carved prime rib, succulent seafood, delicious sandwiches and…

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ChambersFest 2023 Kicks Off July 8

CHAMBERSBURG, PA – Delicious food, family activities, ice cream, history and so much more is planned for the 37th Annual ChambersFest from July 8 to 15 in the greater Chambersburg area. The weeklong family-friendly festival will include a variety of fun community events including Restaurant Week, Scoop-a-Palooza, Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Race, Old Market…

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