Area of Carlisle Becomes a Qualified Opportunity Zone
Mechanicsburg, Pa. (November 9, 2026) – A Census Tract in Carlisle Borough has been designated a Qualified Opportunity Zone, a federal program that encourages long-term private investment in low-income communities through tax incentives. The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the new designations on November 5, 2026, based on nominations submitted by the Commonwealth following a review led by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Carlisle’s designation takes
STAFF UP! | A Tourism Partner Alert
More visitors. More opportunities. Let's be ready! The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau (CVVB) is working to grow tourism and bring more visitors—and their spending—to our communities. But attracting visitors is only half the equation. We also want to help our hospitality partners prepare to welcome them. Introducing STAFF UP! To help our hospitality partners capitalize on these opportunities, we're launching STAFF UP!, a periodic alert highlighting upcoming events expected to bring significant visitor
