Chamber Foundation

IceFest is the largest community event in Chambersburg and draws thousands from the region to Downtown Chambersburg. The event is organized by three nonprofit organizations: Downtown Chambersburg, Inc.; The Downtown Business Council, and The Capitol Theatre. Check out icefestpa.com for all the information on this exciting four-day event.

Run Your Ice Off 5K (RYIO) is one of the last IceFest events, hosted by Leadership Franklin County Alumni. Event proceeds support IceFest, Leadership Franklin County, and several other area nonprofits. Beginning through the middle of downtown Chambersburg, to the Rail Trail and back, RYIO 5K is a refreshing way to end the ice festival & be active in the winter months. Runners of all levels, walkers, and well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to attend. Please note that while every effort will be made to race, in the case of extreme weather, the event may always be canceled for safety.

2026 RYIO will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026 - race details and registration Link >>> https://bit.ly/RYIO2026 

2026 Sponsors (12/17/2025):

Race Sponsor -  Rodney B. Smith Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc., Rotary Club of Chambersburg

Race Medal Sponsor - Patriot Federal Credit Union

Race Shirt Sponsor - Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Eric Alleman

Mile Marker Sponsors - ACNB Bank, Brad Etchberger, ELM Active & ELM Shoes, Keystone Health, McCoy Leadership & Consulting

Supporting Sponsors - Bartlett Tree Experts, Forrester Lincoln, Starr Insurance LLC., SunnyHill Properties, Volvo Charitable Foundation

Sponsors - Reeds Quality Rentals, SEK CPAs & Advisors

Water Sponsor - Negley's Water

 

 

 

EITC Funded Technology Innovation Challenge Grants for Educators

Technology grants for teachers in Franklin County public schools are awarded annually to encourage the innovative use of technology in grades K-12. The Foundation offers the Technology Innovation Challenge Grants to educators in all public school districts thanks to EITC contributions from area businesses.

The 2026 grant applications will open in December 2025.

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2025 Grant Awards

Bricks & Bots: Empowering the Future: CAMS South/CASD, Grades 6-8> Angelia Holmes

SUMMARY: Teachers will integrate play and coding into different content while helping students have hands-on experiences that require them to collaborate and think critically.  The LEGO Spike sets are designed to foster creativity, innovation, and STEAM Skills.  Every student will be able to utilize these materials and prepare them to be future innovators.

Laser Engraving at WASHS: WASHS/WASD Grades 9-12 > Jordan Fisher

SUMMARY: Teachers will introduce the application of laser cutting and engraving technology to the learners, adding value and rigor to the Technology and Engineering curriculum at Waynesboro Sr. High School. This machine could be used in a wide variety of classes: Engineering, Architecture, Materials Processing, and CNC Design and Manufacturing.

The Constitution, an Augmented Reality  CASHS/CASD Grades 9-12 > Dr. Lisa Schoenleber, Joshua Sherman

SUMMARY: Civics learners will bring to life sections of the United States Constitution or the Bill of Rights using augmented reality. They will select a significant and meaningful part and make it interactive with videos, photos, and audio clips. Students’ creativity, critical thinking, and innovation will be fully integrated in this project. Never before have our students had the means or opportunities to bring to life any part of history themselves.

Hummingbird Robotics: WAMS/WASD Grades 6-8 > Keith McCray

SUMMARY: Students will design, build, and program interactive robots/electronic systems through project-based activities. They will use Microbits for sensing and control, and Hummingbird kits for motor functions and physical construction. It strengthens computational thinking, problem-solving, and engineering skills and makes STEM education more engaging/relevant.

 

EITC Contribution Partners

Contributing businesses are eligible for Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC) through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). As an approved Educational Improvement Organization (EIO), the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation partners with area businesses to provide these grant dollars. Since 1999 the Chamber Foundation has funded over $511,000 in technology grants from this program.

The Foundation grant program is supported through generous EITC funds from Orrstown Bank, and Starr Insurance LLC., 

                

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since 1985 over 925 area residents have graduated from the adult and youth Leadership Franklin County (LFC) programs.  LFC Community serves our adult leaders in the county and 2009 LFC expanded with the addition of our LFC Youth program providing more opportunities for leadership skill development to a broader audience.

Designed and delivered by a dedicated base of community volunteer business leaders, our LFC programs provide a unique venue for personal and professional development. LFC steering committees (most members are LFC alumni) deliver these quality programs year after year.  Graduates continue to volunteer all over our county and participate in our active LFC Alumni group.

For more information on the program and application information, visit our website Chambersburg.org/Leadership, or contact Ginny Harriger at gharriger@chambersburg.org

Follow Leadership Franklin County on Facebook or Leadership Franklin County on LinkedIn

 

LFC COMMUNITY

LFC Community is the flagship leadership program with this mission -- “Developing an inclusive continuum of civic leaders engaged in the advancement of the quality of life in Franklin County” Participants are taken through a nine month course where they learn about leadership and their community.

For more information and to apply for the Leadership Franklin County Community program, click here. 

LFC Community is sponsored by F&M Trust.

LFC YOUTH

LFC Youth began in 2009 with the mission "To create a community of young people who are actively engaged in responsible, ethical and effective leadership".

Key curriculum components of LFCY include: The Five Practices of Exemplary Student Leadership: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, Encourage the Heart PLUS learning in public speaking, diversity & inclusion, and service learning in our community.

For more information and to apply for the Leadership Franklin County Youth program, click here.

LFC Youth is sponsored by Wilson College.

 

LFC ALUMNI

LFC Alumni are graduates of our LFC Community program who stay involved in the community long after their class has graduated. LFC Alumni can connect via their LFC Alumni Facebook Group or can learn about other alumni activities by contacting Alumni Committee Chair Angi Quigley at aquigley@sek.com

LFC Alumni want to increase the participation of local professionals in community organizations which will advance the community's quality and growth.  Check out this directory for non-profit, non-paid leadership organization boards and committees in Franklin County.

LFC Alumni also work with the IceFestPa committee hosting the Run Your Ice Off 5k   

Annually, an LFC Alumni of the Year award is given to acknowledge one alumna's accomplishments within the community.

 

July 12, 2025

 

Presented by ACNB Bank, Scoop-a-Palooza is a ticketed all-you-can-eat ice cream festival that benefits the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation.  2025 Scoop was held on Saturday, July 12, from 10:00 am-1:30 pm at Chambersburg Area Senior High School in the CASHS Cafeteria. Participants sampled all the ice cream/ices they liked from various area vendors and voted for their favorites!  Families enjoyed the enhanced Kids' Activity area with resources for children, youth, and families.

THANK YOU to businesses and community members who support Scoop. All proceeds benefit educational programs throughout Franklin County, funded by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation.

 

Visit our Scoop website or our Scoop Facebook page to learn about our event

2025 Vendors

Bruster's Real Ice Cream - Chambersburg

Half Pint Creamery - Adams County

Meadows Frozen Custard - Chambersburg

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - Chambersburg

Johnnie's Restaurant & Hotel Service - Hershey's Ice Cream

Penn State Berkey Creamery Ice Cream donated by PSU Mont Alto

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors

Presenting Sponsor - ACNB Bank

Triple Scoop Sponsors -  Tommy's Express Car Wash, Ventura Foods, Volvo Construction Equipment North America, WellSpan Health

Double Scoop Sponsors -   Chick-fil-A Chambersburg, Corning Credit Union, Patriot Federal Credit Union

Single Scoop Sponsors - SEK CPAs & Advisors

Baby Scoop Sponsors - 1st Ed Credit Union, L&M Camper Repair, Mercy House of Chambersburg, Negley's Water, Nicole Scott, Realtor, RE/MAX REalty Agency

 

 

 

The  Chamber Foundation, in partnership with the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance, launched a regional job board in January 2022.  Click here for CVBA Job Board

The new job board allows CVBA members to post job listings for free through the Member Portal.  Members have complete control over the listing's content and can adjust how long it will be available to view.  The user-friendly interface delivers more value to the CVBA membership and is actively promoted to local job applicants through social media, organic web searches, local news outlets, and more.   Instructions on how CVBA members can post are found here