News State Tourism Office Presents Findings from Tourism Sentiment Survey November 24, 2020 The Pennsylvania Tourism Office recently presented the findings from their latest Tourism Sentiment Survey. The online survey of 25 questions was sent to 1,000 individuals from October 26 to 28. … read more SmartAsset Ranks Cumberland County Top 10 in Purchasing Power & Median Income November 24, 2020 Cumberland County ranked in the top 10 of a recent SmartAsset study that aimed to find the places where average living expenses are most affordable to the people who live … read more Carlisle’s Keystone Aquatics To Host Two Regional Swim Meets November 23, 2020 Keystone Aqautics in Carlisle will host two swim meets in December with 325 swimmers and their families planning to attend. The events (December 4-6 and December 11-13) will welcome swimmers … read more 2020 National Resident Sentiment Study November 13, 2020 Destinations International and Longwoods International released the 3rd Annual “American Resident Sentiment Towards Tourism” benchmark study. The report examines how Americans assess the tourism industry’s growth—both its benefits to their … read more Lodging and Restaurant Industry Updates November 13, 2020 In the past several months, CAEDC staff members have attended a number of virtual seminars discussing the lodging and restaurant industry (including craft beer). Here are a few high-level takeaways … read more Carlisle Borough Awards Small Business Grants November 10, 2020 The Borough of Carlisle, in collaboration with the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) and the Redevelopment Authority of Cumberland County (RACC), is proud to announce it has awarded almost … read more How to Maintain Your Business During a Recession November 6, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted businesses across the country. Many were forced to shut down during the early part of the outbreak, and those that survived now face a recession … read more How To Improve Small Business Marketing October 27, 2020 During a time of economic slowdown, many businesses slow their marketing efforts. They may think the effort isn't worth it since people aren't spending money. Actually, the opposite is true. A … read more NCAA D-III Cross Country Championships Coming To The Cumberland Valley in 2023 October 21, 2020 CUMBERLAND VALLEY, PA (October 21, 2020) - The Cumberland Valley region has been selected to host the 2023 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships. Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC), along … read more Pennsylvania Announces Additional $96 Million for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 October 5, 2020 Governor Tom Wolf today announced that an additional $96 million in state grants have been approved for 5,373 Pennsylvania small businesses that were impacted by the business closure order due … read more 123Next