CAEDC is the authorized economic development and tourism promotion agency for Cumberland County Pennsylvania and operates as a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote and advance economic opportunities by leveraging our organizational and community assets, strategic location, workforce and natural resources to drive growth, create jobs and improve the quality of life.

What is the Alliance?

The Cumberland Valley Alliance was formed in 2014 to provide you with the opportunity to directly impact our community’s business health. One hundred percent of this investment will fund our programs.

Your investments allow us to provide destination marketing, funding solutions, business and government advocacy and capital investment and job creation which leads to economic growth.

Your investment in our marketing campaigns and other CAEDC Programs will directly impact future growth in total capital investment, jobs created, and new tax revenue into our County.

What Are the Benefits?

CAEDC invites you and/or your organization to invest in the Alliance. As an Alliance Investor, you will continue to have the opportunity to network and generate business opportunities and participate with CAEDC on the County’s economic development strategies, priority projects and workforce development initiatives.

We currently have a five-tiered investment structure that encourages your organization to get involved with a variety of benefits. View the Investment Levels for more information.

Together, with your investment, we can influence, innovate and impact the economic future of our community. Ready to invest? Fill out your Pledge Form. CAEDC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and your contribution will be 100% tax deductible.

Success Story

Signature Staffing: Making a Lasting Impact in Cumberland County

“Today’s companies are focused on getting their product out the door. Signature Staffing provides them with the tools they need to do that and is the employer of record. Managing the workforce helps free up companies to meet their objectives by focusing on what is important to them”

Pamela Hill, President

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Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet

“Because of the support from the Tourism Product Development grant program, CPYB was able to completely build and retrofit a stunning on-site performance theater that will offer local families and tourists access to world-class ballet.”

Nicholas Ade, Chief Executive Officer

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Downtown Camp Hill Thrives Thanks to Small Businesses

The new structure provides a “gathering space for conversation, coffee, connections, work, shopping, and culture.”

Rick Jordan III

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Winery Owners Harvest Passion

One small family-owned farm located on the outskirts of Carlisle is doing its part to contribute to Pennsylvania’s long history of winemaking that reaches back more than 300 years while also providing a must-stop destination for those visiting Cumberland Valley.

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Members 1st New Headquarters Reflects Commitment to Cumberland Valley

“This is our home, and it was important for us to stay here.”

George Nahodil

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