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 SPAtacular Escapes 2016 - CAEDC assisted The Carlisle Group and the new SPAtacular Escapes with a SBA 504 loan program in partnership with Members 1st Federal Credit Union. read full story Warrington Farm Meats 2016 - CAEDC assisted Warrington Farm Meats with a $595,000 SBA 504 loan for an expansion to their butcher shop in partnership with M&T Bank. read full story Wheelhouse Properties 2016 - CAEDC assisted Wheelhouse Properties with energy-efficient upgrades through the Cumberland Revolving Energy Loan Fund. read full story Tex Visions 2016 - CAEDC assisted Tex Visions with tax-exempt financing through the CCIDA for their expansion. read full story A Child’s Eyes 2016 - A Child’s Eyes received a $70,000 Community Development Block Grant to move to a bigger store and offer a larger selection. read full story Midway Bowling Center 2016 - CAEDC assisted Midway Bowling Center in Carlisle with their expansion through the SBA 504 loan program. read full story Kessler’s 2016 - CAEDC assisted Kessler's, a food manufacturing facility in Lemoyne, with their expansion through the Cumberland Small Business Fund. read full story Vrai 2016 - CAEDC assisted Vrai Restaurant & Bar with a loan for equipment purchases through the in-house Tourism Infrastructure Loan Fund and the USDA. read full story SōtirIS 2015 - CAEDC assisted information strategies company, SōtirIS with the purchasing of a building to house their growing team and expansion. read full story Previous12345...Next
