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picture. But if democracy were easy everyone would be doing it! Right? We have some exciting things planned for future editions this year: a look at our region’s emerging Life Sciences Industry Cluster; accelerating your idea into a business; the election this fall, and more. We want to look at the good things and good people in our region, we want to help you understand government better and help you draw your own conclusion to the age old question, is Government really here to help? From time to time, we might poke a little fun at ourselves or at a well known figure or figures in our region – remember Celebrity Mayor Jeopardy from the 2011 Awards Ceremony? As important as it is to stay on top of issues that impact our businesses and our lives, it is also important to have balance in our world. Remember, a little laughter never hurt anyone! As I talk to our members day in and day out, what always resonates with me are the good people in our region with great attitudes. Ever notice successful people are rarely the grumpy sort? Successful people are upbeat (even in tough economic times). They have a positive outlook on business, but more importantly a positive impact on life. They enjoy a good laugh and love to have fun. This is the spirit in which we put this publication together four times each year. We hope it is something that you will look forward to reading when it comes out and something that touches your heart and brings a smile to your face. Thanks for being part of this new journey for the Chamber & CREDC as we launch Harrisburg Regional News magazine.
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t the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC our mission is to be a catalyst for policy change, job creation and business growth that enhances the quality of life in the region we serve (Harrisburg MSA: Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties). If there are things in government at the federal, state or local level that stand in the way of job creation and business growth, that’s when we go to work on policy change. The Chamber & CREDC act as the liaison between the business and government sectors, as well as an advocate for policy change. We work to educate government leaders on issues that affect our members and in turn we educate our members on governmental issues that have the potential to affect their businesses or how to better deal with government to accomplish their business goals. The Chamber & CREDC also explains the impact of legislation on the business community to our region’s government officials. The Chamber & CREDC has two registered lobbyists on staff, President & CEO Dave Black and Government Relations Manager Larissa Bailey. Dave has worked in and around federal, state and local government for over ...well for a long time! Larissa is a fast learner with over a year’s experience in her current position. They both meet with local elected officials on a regular basis. They work to ensure the very people who make our laws take into consideration the opinions and viewpoints of the business community. We have a dynamic Government Relations
Committee that establishes our positions on issues and recommends them to our full Board of Directors, who generally adopt them. So when we speak, we speak on behalf of the organization. When union leaders tried to push Card Check through Congress back in 2009-10, it was your Chamber who went to Washington to fight it. It was your Chamber, who along with others, pushed for tort reform in Pennsylvania, finally achieving some relief earlier this year. It is your Chamber that continues to push for pension reform and changes in the prevailing wage act that will cut costs and improve efficiency at all levels of government. It was your Chamber that supported legislation to create a Receiver in order to help cities, like Harrisburg, get their fiscal house in order. These are all important issues that impact both our businesses and our quality of life. We encourage you to get involved. As a member of the Chamber, you are also encouraged to become a member of the Government Relations Committee, a politically interested and active group of businesspeople who care about what is happening in government. The committee meets on the first Thursday of every month from 8:15am to 9:15am at the Chamber & CREDC offices. Advocating for policy change is just one more way the Harrisburg Regional Chamber helps to make a difference for you, your business and our region. ■
What Can You Do? KEEP CURRENT Transportation, prevailing wage and unemployment compensation are currently hot topics on the Hill. Be sure to watch the progress of these issues and how they affect your business.
STAY INFORMED Watch for the Chamber & CREDC’s Legislative Alerts that provide up-to-date information on important issues currently being considered by state and federal legislators.
GET INVOLVED Join the Chamber & CREDC’s Government Relations committee and be a part of an influential group of business leaders who bring positive legislative change to our community.
SPEAK UP Don’t be afraid to contact your legislators and tell them about the issues that affect you and your business. You’ve got a voice. Use it!
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CREDC… MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Linda Goldstein, Vice President & COO
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he Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) means different things to different sectors of the market. The organization can satisfy the needs of a small business in search of financing for a real estate acquisition, such as the JEM Group owned by Jessica Meyers, as well as a large corporation that requires administration and consulting services for multi-million dollar grant projects such as the Hershey Center for Applied Research. CREDC provides business financing, grant administration services, administration of various zones that produce tax and development incentives, business attraction efforts, and general business consulting activities. Just like any for-profit business, CREDC is all about performance, return on investment, and offering relevant products and services. However, CREDC goes one step further by asking. . . ARE WE MAKING A DIFFERENCE?... a difference in peoples’ lives, as well as a difference in the economic vitality of our region. CREDC can clearly demonstrate that its activities have made a significant difference in the tri-county region. HAS YOUR PERSONAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO EXPERIENCED THIS TYPE OF RETURN?
Since 2001, CREDC has originated $109 million in loans, grants and projects for businesses, leveraging an additional $225 million in bank financing, owner equity and project match. The two figures generate a total economic impact of $335 million. These 312 projects have created and retained 11,601 jobs in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties! For every dollar that is invested in CREDC, an average annualized return on investment of $61 has been produced and stays in our region! Every four years, CREDC raises money from businesses in the region to help support various components of its operations, such as the Murata Business Center and TechCelerator, the various zones that it administers, its diversity initiative, as well as to ensure organizational capacity and maintain a talented staff. CREDC earns about 50% of its operational expenses from fees and fee8
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for-service activities. The four year pledges help fill the gap. CREDC is now in the process of launching another campaign that will help fund operations from 2013-2016. As you can see by CREDC’s performance demonstrated above, an investment in CREDC equates to an investment in our region. Investment dollars support efforts for business growth and retention, new business and job creation, as well as business attraction efforts. Financial support of CREDC is critical and it is up to all of us to step up to the plate to ensure that CREDC’s valuable work in the community continues. WITHOUT CREDC ON THE SCENE, MANY GREAT PROJECTS IN THE REGION MAY NOT EXIST:
Dura-Bond: CREDC purchased 57 acres from ISG in Steelton (bought Bethlehem Steel out of bankruptcy), remediated the property and buildings for the benefit of retaining Dura-Bond, a pipe manufacturing company that is currently doing extensive work in the Marcellus Shale region. The JDK Group: CREDC provided multiple rounds of real estate financing for this Cumberland County-based woman owned business to accommodate expansion and growth demands. The company has grown to become one of the leading catering and event planning businesses in the region. Lafferty & Company: CREDC provided financing for the rooftop solar panels for this Cumberland County lumber and specialty milling and dying company. Hershey Center for Applied Research (HCAR): CREDC secured a major loan/grant package from the Commonwealth that provided necessary gap capital for the construction of the 88,000 SF building in Hershey. In addition CREDC assisted HCAR with securing and administering state grants for the interior fit out of the building that has enabled the attraction of various life sciences companies as well as start ups. ■
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Dauphin County Commissioners Hershey Entertainment & Resorts McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC ANGELS The Hershey Company Highmark Blue Shield EXECUTIVES Giant Food Stores, LLC Lamar Advertising Company M & T Bank The Patriot-News PPL Corporation UGI Utilities, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank LEADERS Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC Capital BlueCross Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania Fulton Bank Gannett Fleming, Inc. Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg University of Science & Technology Harristown Enterprises, Inc. Hershey Trust Company Metro Bank Pavone Penn National Insurance Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Perry County Commissioners PNC Bank WHP-TV/UPN15 WHTM abc 27 PARTNERS BL Companies Brown Schultz Sheridan Fritz Delta Development Group, Inc. Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellot, LLC Enginuity, LLC GreenWorks Development LLC Hersha Hospitality Management
THE MESSAGE IS CLEAR: CREDC MAKES A DIFFERENCE. If you want the region to continue to grow and prosper, take action! Learn how you can contribute to the CREDC campaign by calling 717-232-4099 or check us out on the web at www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org.
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FOR EVERY DOLLAR INVESTED IN CREDC, AN AVERAGE ANNUALIZED RETURN ON INVESTMENT OF $61 HAS BEEN PRODUCED – AND STAYS – IN OUR REGION!
Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course McClure Co. Members 1st Federal Credit Union Orrstown Bank Penn State Capital College Phoenix Development Quandel Construction Group, Inc. Rettew Associates Rhoads & Sinon LLP R.S. Mowery & Sons Schaedler/Yesco Distribution, Inc. Select Medical Corporation Sheetz Shumaker Williams, P.C. Skelly & Loy, Inc. Sovereign Bank The HDH Group, Inc. Wexford Science & Technology, LLC Whiting - Turner Contracting Company
Windstream Communications Wohlsen Construction Company ENTREPRENEURS Alexander Building Construction, LLC Boyer & Ritter Bravo Group, Inc. B.R.P. Entertainment Centric Bank Century Engineering, Inc. Cliff and Carol Jones Conrad Siegel Actuaries Crossgates, Inc. David Skerpon F & M Trust Greenlee Partners LLC Gunn-Mowery, LLC Herbert Rowland & Grubic, Inc. Hershocks Incorporated Integrity Bank The JDK Group
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Journal Publications, Inc. K & W Engineers and Consultants Madlyn & Michael Hanes McKonly & Asbury LLP Neiman Group PA American Water ParenteBeard LLC Pinnacle Health System Susquehanna Bank Vartan Group, Inc. WCI Partners, LP FRIENDS Adams County National Bank Bailey Landscape & Maintenance, Inc. Chloe Eichelberger Clark Resources Conexus, Inc. Consolidated Scrap Resources Cornerstone Coffeehouse Dasher, Inc.
Davis Landscape LTD. Harry Derrick Houck Services, Inc. JEM Group, Inc. Kelly Powell Logan Landmark Commercial Realty, Inc. Linda & Corky Goldstein Marcia Rynearson Mark & Stacy Koellner Michael Troutman NAI/CIR Pennoni Associates, Inc. Perry County EDA Radisson Hotel Harrisburg Sacunas Integrated Communications SECCO, Inc. Stacia Zewe Stephen Hynes Steve Schappe Terry Lehman United Water Wilsbach Distributors, Inc.
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HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER: “Kick Start” for New
A RECENTLY FAMILIAR SIGHT
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WHEN HAMILTON HEALTH CENTER’S NEW Allison Hill medical and dental clinic opens later this summer at 110 South 17th Street in Harrisburg, access to affordable health care will significantly increase for the Harrisburg region’s working poor, uninsured, and underinsured. According to Jeannine Peterson, Hamilton Health Center’s President and CEO, “We currently serve about 19,000 patients annually in the region (with as many as 70,000 individual visits). With our greatly expanded facilities, we’ll be able to increase those numbers substantially – to 35,000 patients and 130,000 visits annually.” The location of Hamilton Health Center’s new medical and dental clinic facility was specifically located in Harrisburg’s Allison Hill neighborhood because the demographics of this urban neighborhood community closely match the demographics Hamilton Health Center has served since it began operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center in Dauphin County more than forty years ago. As Hamilton’s CEO Jeannine described the new project, “The renovation of an existing 67,000 square
foot warehouse into an efficient medical and dental clinic will create for us and our community a facility that can best be described as a Medical Mall. During Phase One, which will be completed ahead of schedule by the end of this summer, we’ll relocate most of our existing medical and dental operations and staff to South 17th Street, and greatly expand the capabilities we now have, with new, modern equipment throughout the building, and with much more space devoted to patient care. We’ll also be able to accommodate an on-site pharmacy and a medical laboratory.” Planning for this exciting new medical and dental clinic began in earnest in 2008, and by 2009 a plan calling for $21 million in funding for phase one and phase two was in place. Funding a major expansion of this kind during the Great Recession required the cooperation and participation of many partners, including a Pennsylvania DEP grant, a
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Neighborhood Projects Pennsylvania Department of Health grant, City and County block grant funding, New Market Tax credits, equity contributions from Hamilton Health Center, a mortgage from Fulton Bank, and the participation of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC which helped facilitate and secure part of the total funding package; a $3 million RACP (Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program) grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Ms. Peterson explained that the Governor’s office and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) recommended she call CREDC to explore an RACP grant. “We met with Linda Goldstein, CREDC’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Brittany Brock, CREDC’s Finance Specialist, and explained this new project would be Hamilton Health Center’s first capital project. CREDC worked with us throughout the application process and provided a level of expertise that we certainly relied HARRISBURG REGIONAL NEWS / SPRING 2012
upon; we would not have been able to negotiate the RACP grant process without them.” “Brittany Brock, in particular, helped us write the detailed application, which we submitted in November 2009. Within two months we were advised we were eligible and would receive the much-needed $3 million grant to help make this important project a reality.” One of the key components of the Commonwealth’s RACP grant program is the requirement for funded projects to substantially increase employment – both for the grant recipient and for ancillary businesses in the surrounding area. As Hamilton Health Center moves into its new medical and dental clinic, it will significantly increase the number of people it employs. They project increasing their current work force of 160 by as much as 70 new medical and dental professional jobs. In addition, the area along South 17th Street
where the new clinic will be located is ripe for urban renewal. Jeannine Peterson explained, “We believe our new medical and dental clinic will “kick start” a wave of new projects in our Allison Hill neighborhood. There are many good buildings available for redevelopment along South 17th Street and I am confident we will be a catalyst for exciting redevelopment.” Although the opening of Hamilton Health Center’s medical and dental clinic later this summer is truly exciting, that’s just Phase One of this important project. Phase Two, for which funding is currently being sought, will add a second floor to a portion of the building to add 10,000 square feet, which will allow Hamilton Health Center to bring even more of the services it provides to Dauphin County residents under one roof, including pediatrics, social services, physical therapy, ophthalmology, and all administrative services. ■ HRN
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Appalachian Brewing Company Gets a Helping Hand By Christine Brindle, Director of Communications & Outreach IT’S FAIR TO SAY THAT MOST, IF NOT ALL,
of Harrisburg residents have heard of or frequented Appalachian Brewing Company (ABC). With four brewpub locations in Harrisburg, Camp Hill, Gettysburg and most recently, Collegeville, ABC has a strong presence in our region. After the decision to build a brewery was made, ABC owners Jack Sproch and Shawn Gallagher began their search for the ideal location. A market analysis of cities in the mid-Atlantic region pointed to Harrisburg as an area committed to new businesses and economic growth. With a location confirmed, a business plan created and brewing equipment in place, a real estate search began. The City of Harrisburg Mayors Office of Economic Development recognized ABC’s potential and offered Jack and Shawn several vacant buildings, which included the brewery’s first location, 50 N. Cameron Street. After purchasing the building from the City for only $1.00, extensive rebuilding and restorations began on July 4, 1995. Less than two years later, ABC Harrisburg opened its doors and served its first pint of beer!
Shortly thereafter, Jack and Shawn brought on a new partner, Artie Tafoya. Jack met Artie while skiing at Steamboat Springs Colorado, and recognized that he could be an asset to their growing business. After realizing the potential and the developing opportunities for microbrewing on the east coast, Artie signed on as ABC’s Brewmaster and Director of Operations in 1998. As young entrepreneurs, Jack, Shawn and Artie turned their vision into reality with the assistance of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC. CREDC provided financing to ABC for the purchase of new machinery and equipment needed for brewing opera-
AT 50,000 SQUARE FEET, ABC HARRISBURG IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MICROBREWERY/ BREWPUBS IN THE NATION.
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tions. When parking became a problem for their Harrisburg brewery, CREDC stepped in to provide a solution. Through the use of state grant dollars, ABC was able to demolish and remediate a neighboring site where a vacant electroplating company was located. CREDC also administered the site development work, providing a parking lot with 37 additional spaces. By partnering with businesses like ABC, CREDC is able to make a significant impact and enhance the economic vitality of our region. If you have not visited any of ABC’s locations or sampled their beers, I suggest you do so. Cheers! ■
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CREDC….MAKING A DIFFERENCE. CREDC helped provide a solution for the Brewery’s parking needs through the use of state grant dollars to remediate a vacant site next to the Harrisburg Brewery. CREDC also administered the site development work. The result? The company gained a parking lot and 37 additional parking spaces. Pictured, left to right: Artie Tafoya, Jack Sproch, Shawn Gallagher.
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Experience the Arts & Culture of Our Region By Chad Barger, Executive Director, Cultural Enrichment Fund
The Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet is one of the Capital Region’s many cultural gems. PHOTO BY ROSALIE O’CONNOR. THE ARTS REPRESENT a vital component
of the fabric of Harrisburg and the Capital Region. They play an integral role in educating both children and adults; making our region attractive to new business; attracting and retaining a talented workforce; and building and sustaining economically vibrant communities. The arts clearly make a difference in our community. One of the many benefits often stated about the Capital Region is its close proximity to other major metropolitan areas. The ability to be in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC or New York City in three hours or less to experience the great culture of those cities is indeed very attractive. Yet, one of the great things about the Capital Region is that you really don’t need to – there is a plethora of art and culture to experience right here in our own back yard. In fact, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC’s newly formed Arts Impact Committee recently conducted the Capital Region Arts Census to find out how many arts organizations and arts related businesses are in the Greater Harrisburg area. This survey found 170 such 14
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organizations in just Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties. The complete listing is publicly available on the Chamber’s website at www.harrisburgregionalchamber.org. From classical music to bluegrass and from Shakespeare to improv comedy, there is definitely something for everyone and now there is a tool to help you find it. The Arts Impact Committee will soon begin publishing ArtsLink, a quarterly eNewsletter designed to inform the local business community about arts issues and happenings in the Capital Region. Yet sustaining a vibrant arts scene doesn’t happen by itself; it takes the work of many arts organizations, local businesses, donors, volunteers and patrons. Ticket sales alone are not enough to support such a diverse arts scene in our region. Income from ticket sales and admission fees cover only a fraction of the total cost of operating an arts organization. If the full cost of arts and cultural pro-
gramming were to be charged, many people now enjoying the activities of these organizations would be unable to attend. Educational outreach and free-to-the-public programming is especially dependent on contributed support. One of the organizations dedicated to ensuring the presence of a thriving arts scene in the Capital Region is the Cultural Enrichment Fund (CEF), the Capital Region’s united arts fund. CEF’s mission is to advance and sustain a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural life in the Capital Region. It achieves this mission by conducting an annual united arts fundraising campaign; investing the funds raised in strong, accountable, arts organizations that directly serve the community; promoting innovation and collaboration among arts and cultural organizations; and by working in and with the community to advocate for the arts. As a reliable source of annual general operating support dollars, the Cultural Enrichment Fund allows art organizations to focus on what they do best, making great art, in all its forms. The arts clearly make a difference in our community, but both the patronage and support of the local business community is needed to ensure that the Harrisburg region continues to have a vibrant and diverse arts scene for the enjoyment of everyone. ■ Chad Barger is the executive director of the Cultural Enrichment Fund, the Capital Region’s united arts fund. The Cultural Enrichment Fund (CEF) is a trusted advisor, advocate and shaper of the arts in the Capital Region.
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ANNUAL REPORT
Looking Back on 2011 We could not have done it without you! Terry Lehman
Chip Brown
David Black
Dear Members and Investors, 2011 was marginally better economically than 2010. It’s probably best to leave it at that! The result to the Chamber & CREDC was success financially in the sense we had the resources to get through the year while building a strong future for the next few years. We adjusted course to address our weaknesses and clearly identified the opportunities that lie ahead. We are better for the experience and stronger as an organization. Simply put, we could not have done it without you! This organization has a lot of energy starting with our Boards of Directors and enthusiastic membership. What other Chamber & Economic Development Corporation would bring you “Celebrity Mayor Jeopardy?” We know in tough times, it is important that we share a smile. Who says you can’t have fun and still accomplish good things for your business community and the region as a whole?
We are pleased to present to you the 2011 Annual Report. Our mission is to be a catalyst for positive change, business growth and economic development in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties. This means leveraging today’s opportunities into tomorrow’s advantages for our region and your businesses. We cannot thank you, our members and our investors enough for your time, your financial support and your vision for a stronger region in the future. We are the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC. We are a 5 Star Accredited Chamber by the United States Chamber of Commerce and a Pennsylvania Certified Economic Development Corporation and Area Loan Organization. Our goal is simple, to make our region a better place to do business and a better place to live. It’s because of your support that we can continue to work toward that goal. Thank you.
Terry Lehman
Chip Brown
David Black
2011 Chamber Chair
2011 CREDC Chair
President & CEO Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
To contact the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, please call 717-232-4099 or visit www.HarrisburgRegionalChamber.org
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2011 ANNUAL REPORT* STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Assets Current Assets ..........................$4,868,011 Property, leasehold improvements and equipment, net.................$2,118,656 Other Assets .............................$7,654,398 Total Assets ............................$14,641,065 Liabilities Current Liabilities.....................$3,865,757 Long-term Liabilities................$5,447,021 Total Liabilities .........................$9,312,778 Net Assets Unrestricted..............................$4,859,963 Temporarily Restricted................$468,324 Total Net Assets .......................$5,328,287 __________ Total Liabilities & Net Assets...........................$14,641,065 STATEMENT OF OPERATING ACTIVITIES Revenues Membership Dues .......................$621,456 Programs & Events ......................$536,694 Pledges & Grants......................$5,701,581 Rental Income & Commitment Fees .......................$604,549 Other Income ..............................$147,558 Total Revenues.........................$7,611,838 Expenses Membership Development ........$200,340 Programs & Events...................$7,719,798 Management & General.............$591,251 Total Expenses .........................$8,511,389 __________ Change in Net Assets...............($899,551) * Audited
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PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is a privately owned, nationally accredited, correctional healthcare company based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. PrimeCare provides medical services to juvenile correctional facilities, jails, and prisons throughout the Northeastern United States. As professionals, we customize a medical program based on your facility's specific medical needs without jeopardizing the specific security requirements of your detention center. PrimeCare Medical, Inc. provides both partial (without nursing) and comprehensive medical services to correctional facilities throughout the Northeastern United States. At PrimeCare Medical, we are committed to offering our clients quality health care programs that are customized to meet specific needs and fit into existing administrative structures. We respect each individual institution’s procedures, policies and budget constraints.
3940 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109
717-545-5787 www.primecaremedical.com
Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Certified Public Accountants and Management Consultants
Serving the Accounting, Auditing, and Consulting Needs of the Public Sector Financial and Compliance Audits Performance Audits & Consulting Health Care and Pension Cost Containment Bond Verifications Management & MIS Consulting GASB Implementation Services (Including GASB 34) Cost Allocation Plans
Richard S. Carlin Partner
Jamison Office 2370 York Road, Suite A-5 Jamison, PA 18929 Phone 215.918.2277 Fax 215.918.2302
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Cory W. Johnson
Partner
Pittsburgh Office 3800 McKnight East Drive Suite 3805 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Phone 412.367.7102 Fax 412.367.7103
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Patrick A. Kirk Managing Partner
Harrisburg Office 830 Sir Thomas Court, Suite 100 Harrisburg, PA 17109 Phone 717.561.9200 Fax 717.561.9202
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SPOTLIGHT ON DIVERSITY
Regional Inclusion – Get Connected! By Amma Johnson, VP of Chamber Operations
We live, work and play in a region that is becoming increasingly diverse. Over the past few years, one of the key elements of outreach for the Chamber & CREDC is the Business Diversity Initiative. One of our main goals is to become a clearinghouse for diversity and inclusion resources making it easier for individuals and employers to connect with community organizations to meet their needs and achieve their goals. There are several organizations that work to serve various demographics within our community. Below are a few that offer educational and social opportunities to assist the working professional with connecting to our region.
LATINO HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
ASIAN INDIAN AMERICANS OF CENTRAL PA
NATIONAL BLACK MBA OF GREATER HARRISBURG
The Latino Hispanic Professional Association (LHPA), founded in 2007, offers its members and friends of the association the opportunity to engage in social and community activities. The group works to increase the presence of Latino/Hispanic professionals in the workplace and to support the educational and professional development of Latino/ Hispanic professionals. Year round, LHPA hosts various events focused on professional development. The organization is currently working towards establishing and developing a library collection that will enhance and enrich the Latino/Hispanic experience. It will include books, videos, DVDs, CDs, newspapers and periodicals, and will be used for occasional interactive workshops. Visit www.lhpa.club.officelive.com to learn more.
The Asian Indian Americans of Central PA (AIACPA), founded in 1991, is a nonpartisan, secular and a nonprofit organization. The organization was created to promote and encourage a forum to maintain the social and cultural heritage of the Indians of Asian origin residing in the USA. The organization does not serve only the Asian Indian population, but works to be actively engaged in every part of the community. MG Patel, AIACPA president, spoke to the Chamber & CREDC diversity council recently expressing the acceptance and embrace he and many have received when moving into the Central PA area. AIACPA hosts many events throughout the year including the Annual INDIA DAY celebration held every year at The Forum, downtown Harrisburg. Throughout the year, the organization hosts a number of symposiums focused on various business topics including energy, technology and healthcare. Visit www.aiacpa.org for more information.
The National Black MBA of Greater Harrisburg is on the move! The chapter was established in 2009 with the vision to be the premier business organization serving Black professionals. Since entering the region, members have worked to raise scholarship dollars through its Leaders of Tomorrow program. As of 2011, approximately $26,000 in scholarship funds have been raised to benefit high school students here in our region. The Greater Harrisburg chapter hosts an Annual Scholarship Brunch bringing in national speakers to address business leaders and emerging talent of our region. Throughout the year, the chapter hosts a number of events providing professional development and social interaction for its members and the community. The organization also works to increase awareness and facilitating access to graduate management education programs and career opportunities in management fields. For more information, visit www.nbmbaagh.org.
Save-the-Date! FOR OUR NEXT REGIONAL INCLUSION EVENT JUNE 1, 2012, 8AM-11:30AM Hershey Lodge, Hershey, PA To register, call 717-232-4099 or visit www.HarrisburgRegionalChamber.org
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For a list of more organizations assisting with diversity and inclusion in our region, visit the Chamber & CREDC website at www.HarrisburgRegionalChamber.org and download a free copy of the Regional Inclusion Directory.
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FLEXIBLE ACCESS TRANSPORTATION SERVICE Center for Community Building (CCB), Inc. is a Harrisburg-based private, nonprofit agency providing community transportation services to those in need. CCB provides its services efficiently and dependably with the utmost sensitivity towards the human needs of our riders. Currently, we provide workrelated and non-emergency medical transportation as well as a variety of transportation-related services for consumers of other agencies under contractual arrangements. Funding support is from Dauphin County, City of Harrisburg, Hamilton Health Center, private donations and fees-for-service.
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING, INC. 3525 N. SIXTH ST., HARRISBURG, PA 17110 717-232-9880 • FAX 717-232-9883
CALL CCB TO DISCUSS YOUR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS
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MAKING STRIDES
Members in The News COMMUTER SERVICES OF PENNSYLVANIA announced officers elected to serve in 2012 for the non-profit board that oversees the region’s nine-county commuter alternatives program. Elected are: Jonathan Fitzkee, transportation planner, Lebanon County Planning Department, as chair; Beth Nidam, senior transportation planner, York County Planning Commission, as vice chair; Bill Parkin, manager of marketing and business development for Capital Area Transit (CAT), as secretary; Kimbarley A. Williams, CPA, a manager with Boyer & Ritter, as treasurer. CONRAD SIEGEL ACTUARIES, delivering comprehensive employee benefits services, announced that Kevin Keller has earned the designation of Associate of the Society of Actuaries. This designation is earned through a combination of intense testing, practical experience and formal qualification awarded by the Society of Actuaries. Conrad Siegel Actuaries also announced two key changes at the partnership level. Laura Hess, F.S.A. was named partner and Mark Bonsall, F.S.A. was elected President and Chair of the Management Committee. DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC. (Dawood) announced that they are celebrating 20 years of service to the engineering industry. As the youngest of three generations of engineers, determination and entrepreneurial spirit was the driving force for Bony Dawood, PE, to establish Dawood in 1992. From its humble beginnings of a two person staff, Dawood has grown into a highly respected, multi-disciplinary consulting firm, spanning several offices across the Northeast. Officials from GIANT FOOD STORES and MARTIN’S FOOD MARKETS announced that charitable donations made in 2011 as part of the companies’ “Living Here, Giving Here”programtotaled $20.6 million in combined cash and product contributions, the largest ever to date. This record total included a major $3 million gift to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Frontier Airlines announced that they will begin new three times weekly nonstop service between HARRISBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MDT) and Denver International Airport (DEN) on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. The flights will be offered every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday through September 9, 2012. HERBERT, ROWLAND & GRUBIC, INC. (HRG) announced that Bruce A. Yerger has been named as a finalist for the 2012 CFO of the Year Awards for his leadership and achievements both personally and professionally. Bruce is Chief Financial Officer and Vice President at HRG and has been with the company since 2008. HRG also BRUCE A. YERGER announced that Michael D. Kreiger, P.L.S., was appointed as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors’ (PSLS) Board of Directors. Kreiger has committed to serving the profession of surveying by accepting this leadership role. He will now be instrumental in advancing the state-wide organization’s mission to provide education, legislative involvement, and enhancement of public awareness related to the profession. HOLLENBACH CONSTRUCTION, INC., a professional general contractor and construction management organization that develops and delivers strategic client-focused solutions to meet facility needs has hired Bernie Anton as Project Manager. Mr. Anton will provide project management support for construction projects. Mr. Anton has more than 12 years experience in the construction industry as a project manager and superintendent.
To help meet increasing client demand for high quality video content, JPL recently added two new team members to its media production team – Jennelle Jordan joins JPL as a video producer and Dustin McGarvey joins the JPL team as a digital assets technician after serving in a similar role as an extern. K&W ENGINEERS AND CONSULTANTS, located in Dauphin County, recently hired Matthew Fisher, an Engineer in Training (EIT) and Surveyor in Training (SIT). His expertise includes site planning, subdivision plans, lot stakeout, and stormwater management. MESSIAH LIFEWAYS announced it will launch two innovative programs that offer new options for adults 55 and better who live in Central Pennsylvania. The 116-year-old organization, which recently changed its name to reflect its broad array of senior services, will offer two new programs available to the 75,000 older adults living in the corridor from Carlisle to Hershey: Messiah Lifeways Connections (The program will be patterned after the grassroots “village” model that has emerged in 50 communities across the U.S. The typical “village” offers access to services, often coordinated by volunteers, for a monthly fee) and Messiah Lifeways Coaching (The first program of its kind in our region offers those 55 and better complimentary access to an experienced life coach.) SUSQUEHANNA BANK harnessed the power of social media once again this past holiday season to raise awareness and donate 289,500 meals to food banks in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and West Virginia through the second annual #Tweet2Feed virtual food drive. During the campaign, which ran from November 1 through December 31, 2011, Twitter and
Facebook users were encouraged to engage with Susquehanna on the two social networks to help spread messages about the campaign. The bank donated 10 meals for each new Twitter follower or Facebook “Like,” and 5 meals for each retweet on Twitter or shared post on Facebook, giving everyone the chance to donate up to 30 meals with just a few clicks.
Left to Right: Barry Miller, Regional President, Susquehanna Bank; Joe Arthur, Chief Operating Officer, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank.
VERIZON WIRELESS extended its commitment to domestic violence awareness and prevention throughout the Harrisburg area with a $5,000 donation to the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg in support of its efforts to provide care for domestic violence survivors through intervention and prevention programs and its medical advocacy work at both the Hershey Medical Center and Harrisburg Hospital. WGAL 8 has welcomed a number of Capital Region Community Groups, schools and local Rotary Clubs to join the station’s effort to raise funds for the American Red Cross’s disaster relief efforts following the unprecedented outbreak of tornados in the Midwest and South. The majority of these groups were organized within the Martin Luther King Day Services Committee. The groups, led by Harrisburg School District Superintendent, Sybil Knight-Burney, and Paul Quinn, President and General Manager of WGAL 8, noticed that mid-west towns with familiar names, such as Harrisburg, Illinois; Lebanon, Ohio; Lebanon, Missouri and Elizabethtown, Kentucky were hit by the tornados. They decided to launch this grassroots fundraising drive to support the American Red Cross in their work to bring relief to those who lost so much in these “sister towns.”
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