Small Business Development Thrives in Cumberland County, PA Cumberland Valley is a great place to start a business. It is the fastest growing county in Pennsylvania and within a three-hour drive of Washington DC, Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. View resources below on where to get started to move your business forward. Getting Started Helpful Articles Other Resources Success Stories GETTING STARTED Whether you are just getting started, or already operate a successful business that you are looking to expand by location or market, a strong plan will keep you on track and is required for most financing programs. Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation can help you navigate through each step in the process. Items to consider include: A thorough business plan and financial projections showing three years are required. The Small Business Development Center in Shippensburg offers assistance with these items for free. Historical Financials (if you are expanding an existing business) Financing – we offer a variety of fixed rate loan programs to help. (All previously listed items are required to assess eligibility for financing.) An attorney to assist with filing your business name, drafting organizational documents, etc. A financial planner to discuss retirement plans and insurance coverage A succession plan to plan the future of your business Your local Chamber of Commerce can connect you with the business community Will you need training for employees? Harrisburg Area Community College offers a variety of free training programs. HELPFUL ARTICLES Opening A Brick and Mortar Business Location How to Create A Business Budget How Small Businesses Impact Their Communities OTHER RESOURCES Small Business Development Center – Shippensburg University Confidential consulting at no charge by a staff of skilled professionals to develop planning, management and financial skills necessary for a business to thrive. Low cost workshops on a variety of topics relevant to starting and running your business. The Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania – Harrisburg Area Community College State funding available to businesses to support employee training programs covering a variety of skillsets. SUCCESS STORIES All Agribusiness Manufacturing Transportation & Warehousing Tourism Healthcare Military Professional Services Small Business Education Redevelopment/Reuse Retail Real Estate Wolf Brewing Co. 2021 - CAEDC assisted Wolf Brewing Company with a loan for $100,000 through the in-house Tourism Infrastructure Loan Fund along with financing available through the USDA. read full story Desperate Times Brewery 2019 - CAEDC assisted Desperate Times Brewery with the creation of an outdoor beer garden through a Tourism Product Development Grant. read full story Midway Bowling Center 2019 - CAEDC assisted Midway Bowling Center with its expansion through a Tourism Product Development Grant. read full story Molly Pitcher Brewing 2019 - CAEDC assisted Molly Pitcher Brewing with the installation of a custom wood pergola for outdoor dining through a Tourism Product Development Grant. read full story Mellow Mink Brewing 2018 - CAEDC worked with Mellow Mink to secure a loan through PIDA for equipment. read full story Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum 2018 - CAEDC assisted the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council with converting a historic 1956 Penn Central boxcar into a museum through a Tourism Product Development Grant. read full story The Winery at The Long Shot Farm 2018 - CAEDC assisted The Winery at The Long Shot Farm with renovations to create a new tasting room through a Tourism Product Development Grant. read full story The Barn at Creek’s Bend 2018 - CAEDC assisted the Carlisle Sports Emporium with renovations to create a new meeting venue through a Tourism Product Development Grant. read full story The Lemoyne Passage Mural 2017 - CAEDC assisted Lemoyne Borough with The Lemoyne Passage mural through a Tourism Sales & Marketing Grant. read full story 12345...Next
