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
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
Wendy Kerstetter
Christian Retreat Center
Cari Kilmer
PA CareerLink Mifflin County
Christina Calkins-Mazur
Blaise Alexander Buick GMC Subaru – Retired
Mark Partner
Juniata County Commissioner
Robert Postal
Mifflin County Commissioner
Valerie Reed
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
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
Juniata County Commissioner
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
Wendy Kerstetter
Christian Retreat Center
Christina Calkins-Mazur
Blaise Alexander Buick GMC Subaru – Retired
Robert Postal
Mifflin County Commissioner
David Rowe
State Representative
Brian Sheeler
The Bison Farm BnB
Perry Stambaugh
State Representative
Jim Zubler
Downtown Lewistown, Inc.
