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Giving 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 MoreBeside the Point: Keystone Health
In 1986, Joanne Cochran, Keystone Health’s President and CEO, co-founded the center to provide health care to the migrant agricultural workers in Franklin County. At that time Keystone was comprised of three volunteers providing part-time seasonal health care to migrant agricultural workers in Franklin County and saw 500 patients during its first season. Today, Keystone Health…
Read MoreSpecial Insurance Enrollment Period for Individuals and Families
It’s not too late to get health insurance or change plans – My Benefit Advisor is here to help! On February 15, the Federal and State Marketplaces began accepting applications for Individual and Family health insurance coverage under the COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period (SEP). This enrollment period is scheduled to last until May 15, 2021.…
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 MoreHealth Care Workers Honored at Virtual Awards Ceremony
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce honored eight health care workers for their outstanding care and service to the community during the virtual Health Care Heroes Awards Ceremony, sponsored by M&T Bank, with 120 people in attendance. “The global pandemic has been challenging for everyone, but no one has born the brunt of it more…
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 MoreMenno Haven’s Brookview Health Care Center
We recently toured Menno Haven’s newly constructed Brookview Health Care Center in Chambersburg. It is designed to serve 56 residents and will be composed of three unique households. Each household includes a central living room, open kitchen and dining room with made-to-order culinary services, a large sunroom and a three-season porch that leads to a…
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