Posts by Laiton Suders
Cumberland Valley Business Alliance formed by local chambers
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce and Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce announced today the formation of a joint business partnership: the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA). CVBA is an alliance created to serve as a unified voice of business in the Cumberland Valley region and has a combined membership approaching 1,000 businesses. This member-driven partnership…
Read MoreGiving Back: F&M Trust donates $20,000 to Central PA Food Bank
F&M Trust recently announced a donation of $20,000 to the Central Pennsylvania food Bank. The funding will allow the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to continue to purchase food and other necessities for individuals and communities that are facing financial setback. “South Central Pennsylvania food banks have been overwhelmed during the Covid-19 crisis. As a community…
Read MoreThe American Rescue Plan Can Save You Money On Your Health Insurance
There are an estimated 100,000 individuals enrolled in non-group coverage that is ACA-compliant who can enroll in Pennie™ coverage with access to savings under this legislation. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) includes provisions specific to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) resulting in significant impacts, including large savings, for Pennsylvanians seeking individual market coverage and…
Read MoreHealth Care Heroes Appreciation Week Success
More than 100 businesses in Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Greencastle, Shippensburg, Mercersburg and beyond came together in support of Franklin County’s health care workers as they were honored during Health Care Heroes Appreciation Week presented by F&M Trust from March 23-30. A virtual Awards Ceremony featuring the presentation of eight health care awards, lunch giveaways, free coffee,…
Read More$2M+ in Dividends Received Since 2006
Congratulations to the Chamber members who received a dividend! To date, Penn National Insurance has paid $2,758,619 to Chambersburg Chamber members who have purchased insurance through them. On average, participating members receive 11% of their total premium back per year. The program includes all-lines dividends, enhanced coverages and information/services on how to help reduce losses.…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: DICE Office Equipment
Dice Office Equipment aims to make finding, repairing and operating office equipment as easy as it should be. We provide quality products at fair prices and we service a variety of equipment even if it was bought from another provider. Offering XEROX, RICOH, SAVIN, HP, OKI and more, we tailor our solutions to meet your…
Read MoreCovid Hospitality Industry Recovery Grant Program (CHIRP)
Purpose CHIRP grant funds will be awarded to eligible Franklin County businesses as defined in Pennsylvania Act 1 of 2021. The funding is intended to alleviate revenue losses and pay eligible operating expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Franklin County Area Development Corporation (FCADC) will be administering and distributing CHIRP grant funds to eligible…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Hockenberry Management Consulting
The team at Hockenberry Management Consulting (HMC) partners with clients to grow their business by improving organizational and individual performance. This requires a focused commitment to effective planning and execution in areas like business strategy, management systems, operational processes, marketing and sales, leadership and company culture, internal and external communications and customer experience. HMC works…
Read MoreUnderstanding COBRA
The Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a federal law that requires employers with 20 or more employees to offer continuing coverage to individuals who might otherwise lose their health benefits due to a qualifying event. Some states have similar laws for smaller groups. These qualifying events that could trigger COBRA are: An employee’s termination…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Keller Williams Keystone Realty
Keller Williams (KW) is the world’s largest real estate company with the highest sales volume in the U.S. Lane Thrush has more than 35 years of real estate experience in the Cumberland Valley. Anyone who buys or sells with the Lane Thrush team has free use of our moving van, boxes and storage units. Mark…
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