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How Does Tourism Support Small Businesses?

Small business is the backbone of our local economy and tourism remains a pivotal contributor to small business success.

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The importance of community involvement for businesses cannot be understated. Getting involved benefits the community and your company.

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What Are Key Financial Documents For Your Business?

Paperwork isn’t the most glamorous part of running a business, but it is essential to your company’s success.

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How to Create a Business Plan from an Idea

If you’re looking to expand the scope of your small business, a business plan is exactly what you need.

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Review a year of growth and accomplishment that reflects CAEDC’s commitment to promoting and advancing the overall economic health of Cumberland County.

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Cumberland Valley Pennsylvania offers a strategic location, a mix of industries, a thriving economy, and a high quality of life. U.S. Census Data indicates that Cumberland County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, with a 10.2% increase in population between 2010 and 2020. The county has also been ranked as the number one county to live in.

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Success Story

From Family Farm to Agritourism Destination: Destiny Dairy Bar’s Growing Impact on Cumberland Valley

The funding from CAEDC’s Tourism Product Development Grant ensures that all guests, regardless of mobility, can comfortably enjoy the farm. They want the experience and I want to make it better for them.

Amy Brickner, Destiny Dairy Bar Owner

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Behind-the-Scenes with Our Grant Professionals at CAEDC

Key Takeaways: Meet Alyssa Smith and Ashley Kurtz, CAEDC’s grant professionals, who are pivotal in driving economic development and tourism initiatives in Cumberland County. Their strategic grant-funding efforts are essential…

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