Posts by growthzone
Mixed Messages, by Baxter Group Inc.
News, emails, texts, family, friends, . . . messages about the Coronavirus coming from sources across the board. Some are accurate, some are far from accurate. As business owners we are fighting through the multiple changes to the SBA disaster loan program website, the Governors’ orders, constant changes in our project plans. Who is there…
Read MoreEmployment Strategies during COVID-19, by GDC IT Solutions
As the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues, employers are confronting novel challenges. We are juggling the health and safety of our employees with an unpredictable economic landscape and the changing business needs of our customer base. And even though we are in the midst of a global pandemic, we still have to navigate…
Read MoreEmergency Food Assistance Available through Central PA Food Bank
The agency partners of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank are providing groceries, take-out meals and a dose of hope to people in need. Alternative distributions are scheduled at many different locations with significant precautionary procedures in place to protect clients, staff and volunteers. People who are hungry and families that rely on food assistance should…
Read MoreWolf Administration Updates Businesses on Guidance for COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts
Recently, the Wolf Administration strongly urged non-essential businesses across the state to close for at least 14 days to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The governor’s request protects employees, customers, and suppliers and limits the spread of the virus through personal contact and surfaces. Previously the governor designated Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County,…
Read MoreChamber Honors Business and Community Members
The Chambersburg Chamber honored eight of its members for their phenomenal achievements with more than 220 people in attendance at the Chamber Awards Breakfast this morning, sponsored by M&T Bank. “We are immensely grateful to our exceptional business and community members for their contributions,” said Stephen Christian, president of the Chamber. “It’s an honor to…
Read MoreVolvo Becomes Zero-Landfill Facility
The Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) site in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, has achieved zero landfill status. The North American campus is only the second Volvo CE location worldwide to earn this designation, which is certified by Volvo Group. The first one is in Braas, in southern Sweden. All waste generated is now recycled, composted or converted…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Pivot Physical Therapy
Welcome Pivot Physical Therapy to the Chambersburg Chamber! We were excited to celebrate Pivot Physical Therapy’s Open House with them at 580 Walker Road in Chambersburg this week. Pivot is the nation’s fastest growing physical therapy services provider that is committed to safely and efficiently getting their patients back into regular activity. Their effective, innovative…
Read MoreGiving Back: WellSpan Employees’ Mission Trip
Humanity was at the core of what WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President of Hospital Services Sherri Stahl felt during a recent mission trip to the Dominican Republic. “I was prompted to join this trip for many reasons,” said Stahl. “First and foremost, it was good to experience something that is…
Read MoreGiving Back: M&T Bank Donates $37,000
M&T Bank recently presented $37,000 in donations to nine Franklin County organizations at their annual charitable luncheon. Recipients included Institute at Renfrew, Maranatha Ministry Inc., Over the Rainbow Children’s Advocacy Center, The Salvation Army, Shalom Christian Academy, South Central Community Action Programs, St. Thomas Food Bank, Upper Path Presbyterian Church, and Women In Need. Commenting…
Read MoreGiving Back: F&M Trust Donates to Leaping 4 Literacy
Recently, F&M Trust donated $2,500 to the Chambersburg Area School District Foundation’s Leaping 4 Literacy Campaign. The campaign’s goal is to raise $100,000 to provide mini take-home libraries for EVERY CASD student in grades K-5. Research shows that students who read twelve months per year are far more likely to be performing atgrade level and, ultimately, more likely…
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