Dear Chamber Members and Friends,

As we welcome you to another exciting year in the Juniata River Valley, we are filled with gratitude and optimism. Our Chamber continues to thrive because of the energy, dedication, and collaboration of our members and businesses large and small, who make our community such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. Each new project, partnership, and initiative demonstrates the incredible momentum we are building together.

This past year has been marked by tremendous growth and celebration. We’ve had the privilege of cutting countless ribbons and joining in on numerous grand openings, each one symbolizing a fresh chapter of investment and confidence in our region. From new retailers and restaurants to professional services and community organizations, these additions reflect the strength and diversity of our local economy.

Behind every ribbon cutting is a story, one of courage, creativity, and commitment. We are honored to support entrepreneurs who dream big and invest deeply in our shared future. These success stories not only inspire us but also remind us of the importance of a strong network of business leaders working together for the greater good.

The Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to serve as the link that connects businesses with opportunities, resources, and
one another. Our mission remains focused on promoting economic growth and prosperity across Mifflin and Juniata Counties, a mission that is only possible through the continued engagement and partnership of our members.

We’re also proud to share that our Chamber Directory is more than a simple resource, it’s a reflection of our thriving business community. In addition to reaching all of our Chamber members, this directory is distributed to local hotels, bed and breakfasts, banks, Realtors, healthcare providers, and other local businesses. Additional copies are always available in our offices located in the Historic Courthouse on West Market Street in Lewistown at no charge. For your convenience, the directory is also available online at www.jrvchamber.com.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our directory sponsors for their generous support of this publication and our Chamber. Your commitment helps us continue our work of promoting local business, strengthening community connections, and advancing the Juniata River Valley as a wonderful place to call home.

As we look ahead, we are excited for what’s to come, continued growth, new partnerships, and the shared success that defines the Juniata River Valley. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey and for helping to make our community one of opportunity, innovation, and connection.

Our door is always open and we would love to hear from you.  Please reach out to us by phone at 717-248-6713 or email us at
rhondak@jrvchamber.com or abrown@jrvchamber.com. 

With appreciation,

The Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Rhonda S. Kelley, Executive Director

Alyssa Brown, Administrative Coordinator

Juniata

River Valley

Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

2026

Peter Ort

Chairman

MCS Bank

Cher Harpster

Cher Harpster

Vice Chairman

Penn State Extension

Terry Foster

Treasurer

MCS Bank

Barbara Chadick

Secretary

           South Hills School of        
 Business & Technology

Kerry Benninghoff

State Representative

Amy Oden-Bitner

Dunkin’ Donuts

Kimberly Bubb

Kish Bank

Mike Buffington

One-Stop Communications

Lillah Cherry

East End Coffee Co.

Lori Comp

Senator Judy Ward’s Office

Matthew Conrad

Matthew P. Conrad, CPA, LLC

Jonathan Cunningham

NuVisions

Ruth Eddy

The Sentinel

Nick Felice

MCIDC, Honorary

Todd Graybill

Juniata County Commissioner

Lois Grose

Molly Maid of Mifflin / Juniata

Reid Hannon

Retired from Philips Ultrasound 

Michael McMonigal

Wendy Kerstetter

Christian Retreat Center

Cari Kilmer

PA CareerLink Mifflin County

Christina Calkins-Mazur

Blaise Alexander Buick GMC Subaru – Retired

Mark Partner

Mark Partner

 Juniata County Commissioner

Robert Postal

Robert Postal

Mifflin County Commissioner

David Rowe

Valerie Reed

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital

David Rowe

David Rowe

State Representative

Chris Searer

Juniata Valley Bank

Brian Sheeler

The Bison Farm BnB

Rick Smeltz

Smeltz & Aumiller Real Estate

Perry Stambaugh

State Representative

Vance Varner

Mifflin County School District

Jim Zubler

Downtown Lewistown, Inc.

Kerry Benninghoff

State Representative

Kimberly Bubb

Kish Bank

Lillah Cherry

East End Coffee Co.

Matthew Conrad

Matthew P. Conrad, CPA, LLC

Ruth Eddy

The Sentinel

Todd Graybill

Juniata County Commissioner

Reid Hannon

Philips Ultrasound

Cari Kilmer

PA CareerLink Mifflin County

Mark Partner

Mark Partner

 Juniata County Commissioner

David Rowe

Valerie Reed

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital

Chris Searer

Juniata Valley Bank

Rick Smeltz

Smeltz & Aumiller Real Estate

Vance Varner

Mifflin County School District

Amy Oden-Bitner

Dunkin’ Donuts

Mike Buffington

One-Stop Communications

Lori Comp

Senator Judy Ward’s Office

Jonathan Cunningham

NuVisions

Nick Felice

MCIDC, Honorary

Lois Grose

Molly Maid of Mifflin / Juniata

Michael McMonigal

Wendy Kerstetter

Christian Retreat Center

Christina Calkins-Mazur

Blaise Alexander Buick GMC Subaru – Retired

Robert Postal

Robert Postal

Mifflin County Commissioner

David Rowe

David Rowe

State Representative

Brian Sheeler

The Bison Farm BnB

Perry Stambaugh

State Representative

Jim Zubler

Downtown Lewistown, Inc.

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