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

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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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Ark Fitness: Building Strength, Community, and Opportunity in Mechanicsburg

Without that support and CAEDC seeing the value in investing in us, we would not have been able to essentially double our business. It allowed us to expand our impact.

Noah Snyder, Ark Fitness Owner

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International Grant Professionals Day is celebrated annually on the second Friday in March. Established in 2015 by the Grant Professionals Association, it honors and celebrates those who secure funding, manage…

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