Posts Tagged ‘franklin county’
Member Spotlight: Buttonwood Nature Center, Home of The Institute
Since 1990, Buttonwood Nature Center (formerly The Institute) has served the community throughout the Cumberland Valley region, providing hands-on environmental and cultural education and a variety of family events. Formerly based at Waynesboro’s Renfrew Park, The Institute left that property in 2020. In 2024 our name was changed to Buttonwood Nature Center, reflecting our beautiful…
Read MoreBeside the Point: American Print Consultants
As a technician owned and operated company, American Print Consultants, LLC (APC) is trusted by graphics producers across Pennsylvania and beyond! In 2010, Franklin County native Rob Almstrom founded American Print Consultants, which is commonly referred to today as APC. As a result of the 2008 global financial crisis, a market need arose that gave…
Read MoreBeside the Point: Strickler Agency
Since 1925, Strickler Agency has offered insurance protection for families and businesses throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. Our independent agency goes the extra mile for our clients, providing a comprehensive suite of insurance solutions to protect your business and your life from the unexpected. Our mission is to offer our clients comprehensive risk management programs and…
Read More$9,500 Donated to Chamber Foundation thanks to Starr Insurance Team
The Starr Insurance Inc. team won $9,500 for the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation at the Erie Insurance Charity Challenge in July! They came in third place, winning $9,000 plus an extra $500 from an individual competition win for Longest Drive. Special thanks to these team members for participating: Derek Taylor, Todd Shoemaker and Stephen Christian.…
Read MoreEconomic Development Winners Announced by Business Alliance
— The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) hosted the Economic Development Breakfast sponsored by Meritus Health at Green Grove Gardens today to honor several local businesses for their recent property renovations. “On behalf of the CVBA, we extend our sincere congratulations to these business and community leaders for their outstanding property improvements,” said Chris Grimm, chair of…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Mama K’s Buns
Mama K’s Buns is a from-scratch bakery in Greencastle, PA owned and operated by Terry & Kris Yoder. Our bakery started in our home in May 2019 with our flagship item – cinnamon rolls (or cinnamon buns as we call them) and a few other items like cookies, cupcakes, pies and dinner rolls. We sold…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Walmart Fulfillment Services
Welcome Walmart Fulfillment Services to Greencastle, Pa. and the Cumberland Valley! The new 1.5M square-foot facility recently opened at 1915 Ebberts Spring Court in Greencastle. The center is utilizing automation technology to provide customers and Walmart+ members in Pennsylvania, Maryland and the surrounding area with access to one- or two-day shipping on a large selection…
Read MoreCVBA Travel Club Announces Alaska Trip by Land & Sea
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) is excited to announce a land tour and cruise of Alaska scheduled for 2025 that will enable local travelers to check off another thrilling destination from their bucket list! Community members are invited to travel with the club on this once-in-a-lifetime excursion led by Cathy Folmar and Rhonda DeShong…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Greencastle Antrim Food Pantry
The Greencastle Antrim Food Pantry exists to improve the health and wellbeing of those in our community by providing access to food, nutrition and other related resources. Beginning in 1984, this pantry has been serving those in need for forty years! While there have been many changes over the past four decades, having people in…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: The Floor Trader Outlet
Greg Meyers and Kacie Gelsinger are the father and daughter duo behind The Floor Trader Outlet and Chambersburg Kitchens and Countertops (CKC), a locally owned flooring and kitchenbusiness, renowned for its quality, selection, price and customer service. The family-owned business has been around for over 20 years and is continuously growing to meet the incredible…
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