CVBA breakfast to feature Federal Reserve economist Ryo Tashiro

The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance will bring a Federal Reserve economist to Chambersburg in December to provide an outlook on economic and labor market trends affecting the region.

Ryo Tashiro, an outreach economist and advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, is scheduled to speak during the CVBA Annual Business Breakfast on Dec. 16 at The Orchards, 1580 Orchard Drive in Chambersburg, according to a community announcement. The event runs from 7 to 9 a.m. and also serves as the annual meeting for the Chambersburg and Greencastle-Antrim chambers of commerce.

Tashiro’s presentation is expected to focus on current economic conditions and factors shaping the business environment, including labor market trends, demographic changes and issues affecting businesses and communities across the region. Attendees will be able to ask questions during a question-and-answer session following the presentation.

Before joining the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Tashiro worked as a business analyst for Bloomberg, where research responsibilities included equity data quality.

“Businesses are constantly making decisions based on the economic environment around them, so having access to this type of insight is incredibly valuable,” Stephen Christian, president of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, said in the announcement. “We are excited to bring Ryo Tashiro to our community and give local business leaders the opportunity to hear directly from an economist with the Federal Reserve.”

Annual meeting to recognize business leaders

In addition to the economic outlook presentation, the annual meeting will include a review of CVBA accomplishments and activities from the past year.

The program is also scheduled to recognize recipients of the 2026 Business Person of the Year and Ambassador of the Year awards.

According to the announcement, the breakfast is open to both CVBA members and nonmembers and is intended to provide networking opportunities for business and community leaders while highlighting issues that could affect planning and decision-making in the year ahead.

Sponsorships and registration available

Businesses interested in supporting the event can participate through sponsorship opportunities.

Additional information on tickets, sponsorships and event details is available by contacting Nikki Howells at 717-264-7101, ext. 214, or nhowells@chambersburg.org.

The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance is a partnership between the Chambersburg and Greencastle-Antrim chambers of commerce. The organization represents more than 800 members and serves as a business advocacy organization in Franklin County. More information is available at CVBAlliance.org.

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