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PA Tourism Sentiment Survey Results & CAEDC’s Plan to Restart Marketing the Destination

The Pennsylvania State Tourism Office has conducted three tourism sentiment surveys to better understand how people are feeling about traveling and visiting the state. Below are the main takeaways from …

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National Company Nestlé Purina PetCare Expands Operations in Mechanicsburg, Adding 94 Jobs

Governor Tom Wolf announced that national company Nestlé Purina PetCare will expand its operations in Cumberland County, hiring 94 employees and adding new processing and packaging lines to its Hampden …

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Five Tips for Returning to the Office Post-COVID-19

As states continue to modify and lift regulations, it may be time to consider how you want to reopen your small business. You'll have to make a few adjustments to …

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Workforce Development & Unemployment Trends for Cumberland County

The Coronavirus pandemic has shifted workforce trends since many workers were furloughed, unemployed, and/or working remotely from home.  As Cumberland County enters the green phase, businesses not only need workers, …

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Letter from the CEO

The safety of our healthcare providers and first responders are critical right now. We must each do our part to ensure their safety and the safety of our most vulnerable …

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COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA) Now Closed

The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA) has reached its limit and we are unable to accept any additional applications. This program is currently closed. Please …

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10 Tips for Business Expansion

As a small business owner, you probably know that business expansion can hold several different meanings. Expansion may mean opening more brick-and-mortar stores, expanding into international markets, adding online services …

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

The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau has earmarked funds for Tourism Product Development Grants to support and promote the Cumberland Valley brand through tourism product development initiatives. The grant seeks to 1. …

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Business Incentives in Cumberland County

Businesses looking for room to expand and thrive often search for incentive programs to help them achieve their goals. Small companies with big ideas rely on these incentives to ramp …

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3 New Marketing Strategies to Try in 2020

Successful businesses never stop learning. They're able to merge age-old business practices with the latest trends and technologies to connect with customers, create a positive brand image and continue improving …

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