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Chamber Recognizes Board Members and Chair
The Chamber would not be able to accomplish all we do without the 100+ volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to many of the Chamber’s programs. At the Chamber’s Annual Meeting sponsored by WellSpan Health – Formerly Summit Health, five board members were recognized for contributing considerable time and resources to the Chamber over…
Read MoreMike Kalathas Named 2019 Business Person of the Year
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce announced Michael Kalathas, head chef and proprietor of The Orchards, as the 2019 Business Person of the Year during its Annual Meeting on December 19 sponsored by WellSpan Health – Formerly Summit Health. Mike was chosen for this honor because of his professional leadership and business accomplishments that have…
Read MoreEmployability Partnership Announced
The Community Education Coalition/Employability is partnering with the Partnership for Career Development/SCPaWorks (PCD) and Penn State Mont Alto to bring a Leadership Academy for Logistics to Franklin County starting in February and completing by mid-April. The 40+ hour intensive program will instruct 20 public school educators on the high priority occupation of logistics and the…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Keystone Health
Recently, Keystone Health celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Keystone Professional Center at 111 Chambers Hill Drive. Congratulations! The 68,000-square-foot facility houses Keystone Urgent Care; Keystone Pediatric Therapies including Audiology and Speech (which will be renamed Keystone Pediatric Developmental Center) and Keystone Infectious Diseases, HIV/STD Services, and Keystone Community Outreach (these practices…
Read MoreCADC Donates $5,000 to Foundation
Our Chamber affiliate, Chambersburg Area Development Corp. (CADC), was honored to present the Chambersburg Area School District Foundation with a $5,000 donation for their #Leaping4Literacy initiative recently! Their goal is to raise $100,000 to provide mini take-home libraries forEVERY CASD student in grades K-5. Research shows that students whoread twelve months per year are far more likely to be…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Teriyaki Madness
Congratulations to Teriyaki Madness! We recently celebrated their opening at 243 Walker Road in Chambersburg with a Ribbon Cutting, and we’re excited to welcome franchise owner Jake Moore to the local business community. Teriyaki Madness, a fast-casual Asian restaurant concept featuring a Seattle Teriyaki menu, is committed to unconditionally satisfying guests by offering delicious, made-to-order…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Franklin County Community Foundation
The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF), a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, is your local community foundation. Established in 1987, FCCF serves Franklin County by being a place for individuals, companies, foundations and nonprofit organizations to establish funds that will support the civic, social, educational and cultural well-being of individuals in Franklin…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Helen Krietz
At the Chamber, volunteers come in many forms: from committee members and ambassadors to those who volunteer in the Heritage Center. With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, we’re giving thanks for one of the volunteers who helps at the Heritage Center and in the Chamber offices, Helen Krietz. Helen has been volunteering for 13 years. She loves…
Read MoreNew Membership Director Joins Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce Staff
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Jordan Nace as the new membership director who will serve nearly 800 members of the business community. Jordan joined the Chamber team in early November and formerly worked in sales and marketing for Higher Information Group. His experience includes an extensive background in sales and…
Read MoreWhen Do Gift Cards in Pennsylvania Expire?
How long has that gift card you got from Aunt Martha on Christmas that one year been tucked inside your wallet? Is it still good? Often times, people aren’t sure if a business will accept a gift card that’s a few years old. But, did you know state and federal laws are in place setting guidelines…
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