In 2019, CAEDC awarded over $500,000 in Tourism Product Development Grants. Tourism Product Development comprises those experiences, activities, and products that are specifically provided for the visitor and community.

These grants are designed to:

  • Increase the number of products, experiences, and services available for visitors and residents.
  • Grow the number of visits, length of stay and spending by visitors.
  • Improve the profitability of tourism businesses.
  • Keep Cumberland Valley competitive with other destinations.

CAEDC Awards Over $500,000 in Tourism Product Development Grants in 2019.

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Molly Pitcher Brewing Company, Carlisle, received a $69,048 Tourism Product Development Grant from CAEDC to help install a custom wooden pergola, creating an esthetically-pleasing and tasteful outdoor space for customers to enjoy for most throughout most of the year.

Midway Bowling Center, Carlisle, received a $100,000 Tourism Product Development Grant from CAEDC to assist with the installation of a large outdoor patio featuring a sand volleyball court, four bocce courts, seating for a minimum of 100 guests, fire pits, outdoor lighting and heaters, planters and a mural.

Desperate Times Brewery, Carlisle, received a $7,100 Tourism Product Development Grant from CAEDC to help create an outdoor beer garden that would offer a large, comfortable seating area open from spring through fall.

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Molly Pitcher Brewing

Molly Pitcher Brewing received a $69,048 Tourism Product Development Grant from CAEDC to help complete this project, which, in addition to the installation of the pergola, included a motorized canopy, gutter system, side panels, lighting, string lights, four radiant heaters, two ceiling fans, and electrical work.

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Midway Bowling Center

With the assistance of a $100,000 Tourism Product Development Grant from Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) he completed this project, helping to transform Midway from a seasonal to an annual business that offers year-round entertainment.

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Desperate Times Brewery

CAEDC assisted Desperate Times Brewery with a $7,100 Tourism Product Development Grant to purchase a wooden fence, planters, pergolas, outdoor furniture, ceiling fans, and cover pea gravel for the flooring surface.

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