Chamber Connection
Your connection to the greater Hanover business community.
What's Been Happening at the Hanover Chamber?
Chamber News
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Member Spotlight
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Business Briefs
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Events
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March was a busy month for the Hanover Chamber staff! The Chamber and Main Street Hanover organized a meet and greet event for Hanover Borough Manager Margie Lewis. Lewis was hired as manager in December, and is getting to know business leaders in the community. Approximately 50 people attended the meet and greet. Thank you to the YWCA Hanover for hosting!
Chamber staff met with local employers over a series of several meetings to discuss training and apprenticeship opportunities. Staff is currently working with Hanover Auto Team and Leonhardt Manufacturing to register their businesses with the Pennsylvania Apprenticeship and Training Office. To learn more about the Chamber’s workforce efforts and how your business can get involved, contact Sarah Messer or Gary Laird.
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Leadership Hanover 2022-2023 concluded in early March with education day at Conewago Valley High School followed by lunch at Bay City. Thank you to the panelists and hosts that contributed to the class experience this year. Applications for the 2023 – 2024 class will be available in May.
In mid-March, Chamber staff accompanied Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill on a tour of Hanover High School. The Senator toured the school, spoke with students and got an overview of the educational and training offerings available to students.
Lastly, Chamber staff and the Board of Directors have been busy working on the Chamber’s strategic plan for 2023 - 2025. The Chamber’s goals and priorities are being developed based on feedback received from member visits and a member survey that was conducted in January. We greatly appreciate the member and community input received as we plan for the future. The plan will be finalized in April and available to members in early May.
If your organization is interested in connecting with a Chamber staff member about workforce, upcoming events, marketing opportunities or anything else, please reach out to Sarah Messer, Director of Operations, at 717-637-6130 x104 or email smesser@ hanoverchamber.com
2022-2023 Community Leaders
CGA Law Firm
Conewago Enterprises, Inc.
Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community Ox Industries
Riley Welding & Fabricating LLC
Select Physical Therapy
Community Leaders and Chamber Partners are members who have made significant investments in chamber programs throughout the year. These investments help the chamber to provide new opportunities and benefits for our members, while continuing to support workforce, community, and economic development. If you are interested in learning more about how your membership can make an impact, please contact Gary Laird at glaird@hanoverchamber.com.
Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Chair of the Board
Brandon J. Smith, AAMS, Edward Jones
Secretary/Treasurer
Ashley Hershey, BSSF CPAs
Vice Chairs
Jeremy Frey, Barley Snyder
Julia Groft, Manpower
Cynthia Simpson, Utz Quality Foods
Lesley Zinn, UPMC
Past Chair
Mike Kelly, Traditions Bank
Board of Directors
Dr. Jay Burkhart, South Western School District
Jon Harris, M&T Bank
Nikki Hoffman, Stambaugh-Ness
Liz Johnides, The Markets at Hanover
Jess Kelley, Campbell's Snacks
Kristin Leese, WellSpan
Drew Little, Conewago Valley School District
Rebecca Prehoda, Member's 1st FCU
Dr. Susan Seiple, Hanover Public Schools
Jody Shaffer, YWCA Hanover
Loni Smith, Hanover Auto Team
Chamber Staff
Gary Laird, President glaird@hanoverchamber.com
Elizabeth Csuri, Administrative Manager ecsuri@hanoverchamber.com
Sarah Messer, Director of Operations smesser@hanoverchamber.com
Chamber Connection is a monthly publication of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce. For deadline information, please contact the office at office@hanoverchamber.com.
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Leadership Hanover graduated its eleventh class on March 3, 2023. Thirty participants met once a month for six months beginning in October 2022. The program focuses on key components of the community, including: education, economic development, health and wellness, local and state government, and quality of life.
The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce believes today, more than ever, that our future is tied to strong leadership. The more informed and involved the citizens of a community become, the stronger the community. The program helps to identify modern issues and provides individuals with a deeper understanding of the workings of the local, regional, and state systems that contribute
the quality of place and quality of life where participants live and work.
The 2023-24 session will begin in October; applications will be available in May and must be submitted by August 1, 2023. If you have questions or would like more informaiton about the program, please reach out to Elizabeth Csuri at ecsuri@hanoverchamber.com.
Many thanks to our sponsors, The Markets at Hanover and Penn National Insurance, for their support of this program and future leaders of the greater Hanover area.
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National Public Safety
Telecommunications Week: April 9 - 15, 2023
Do you ever wonder who is the person behind our emergency calls to 911? All we know about them is their voice, which is why National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (NPSTW), observed every second week in April, has been set aside to recognize and celebrate the work of telecommunicators helping to save millions of lives every day. Chamber businesses are encouraged to say "Thank you" to the York County dispatchers who work tirelessly to answer the calls in a timely manner and save countless lives.
If you are interested in making a donation or have any questions, please contact Amy Smith at 717-840-2948 or acsmith@ycdes. org.
54th Annual Chamber Golf Outing: June 1, 2023
Discover Hanover Night with York Revolution: June 7, 2023
Join fellow chamber members for a day on the course at Hanover Country Club presented by KLK Welding and OSS Health. Registration and breakfast open at 7 am with a shotgun start at 8:30 am. Raffle drawings and winners will be announced during lunch following the tournament.
Member rate Twosome - $370
Member Foursome - $580
Power Play Upgrade - $30 per person; price increases day of.
To register a twosome or foursome, visit hanoverchamber.com/ golf-outing or contact the chamber at (717) 630-6130.
The York Revolution and Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering to bring a taste of Hanover to York. Enjoy Discover Hanover Night presented by Public House At The Markets and The Markets at Hanover at WellSpan Park with family, friends, neighbors, and work colleagues as the York Revolution takes on the Staten Island Ferry Hawks at 6:30 pm.
Get involved! Feature your Hanover Area business with a display space on the concourse at WellSpan Park before and during the game, and enjoy recognition during the pre-game ceremonies and through in-game entertainment. For more information, contact Nate Tile with questions or to reserve your space. 717-801-4482 or email Ntile@yorkrevolution.com.
Her Traditions Information Session: April 20, 2023
Her Traditions and the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce collaborate to support and celebrate the women who make Hanover thrive. Join us on April 20 for a special women’s mixer to network and learn more about the Chamber's Her Traditions Women's Enrichment Award.
We look forward to connecting you to resources available to women through Her Traditions and the Hanover Area Chamber. This is a free event, but to manage space in the Eisenhower Drive branch of Traditions Bank and ensure we have enough food and beverages, we ask you to register by April 17.
Register for the event at: conta.cc/3le5Ykz
Nominations will open in May 2023 for all awards presented at the Business Awards dinner to be held in November 2023.
May 23
June 19
3rd Annual: A Charming Event Ladies Only Golf Outing
Tickets: bidpal.net/2023CharmingGolf | Hanover Country Club
Ladies are invited to join us for a 9-hole golf scramble presented by Farley's Jewelers
The afternoon outing benefits the Farley Family Fund, helping cancer patients, and programs at UPMC Hanover.
32nd Annual Mary Jane and Cleve J. Fredricksen Golf Tournament
Tickets: bidpal.net/2023FredGolf | Hershey Country Club
Join us for a day of golf, open to men, women, and mixed foursomes. Morning and afternoon shotgun starts. Proceeds will support strengthening UPMC Central Pa. by building a strong, skilled, and dedicated workforce.
35th Annual Hanover Golf Tournament
August 21
Tickets: bidpal.net/2023HanoverGolf | Hanover Country Club
Join us for a day of golf, open to men, women, and mixed foursomes. Morning and afternoon shotgun starts. Proceeds will benefit workforce initiatives that allow UPMC Hanover employees to expand their knowledge and thrive in their careers.
THE MANUFACTURERS' ASSOC. AND PARTNERS RECEIVE $250,000 GRANT TO CONTINUE TO GROW MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
YORK, PA (Feb. 14, 2023) – The southcentral Pennsylvania manufacturing sector was recently awarded funding to further support the Advanced Manufacturing Industry Partnership of South-Central Pennsylvania. The PA Department of Labor and Industry’s PASmart Industry Partnership Grant program provides funding to support the development, launch, implementation, and technical assistance of employer led partnerships to address the workforce, economic development, and educational needs of Pennsylvania industries.
The partnership is facilitated by The Manufacturers Association who works with regional organizations to help implement the employers’ identified priorities that will grow the industry. Key partners include the grant’s fiscal agent, SCPaWorks Workforce Development Board, Lancaster County Workforce Development Board, the South Central PA Partnership for Regional Economic Performance, and educational partners York County Alliance for Learning and the Partnership for Career Development. The private sector driven initiative is led by two employer Co-Champions, Weldon Solutions, a manufacturer of grinding machines and robotic integration and Phoenix Contact, a global leader in electronic connectors.
BARLEY SNYDER NAMES
DOROTHY RUND
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Lancaster, Pa.
– Barley Snyder is pleased to announce the promotion of Dorothy Rund to Chief Operating Officer. Rund has been with the firm for nearly 30 years and previously served as the Chief Administrative Officer. Rund will continue to work with the firm’s management committee and execute other initiatives to shape the overall operations of the firm.
“Dorothy has been performing the
traditional duties of a COO for years and has been a critical force in our strategic growth over the last decade,” said Managing Partner Jeff Lobach. “Her promotion is well deserved. The firm’s leadership looks forward to continued partnership with Dorothy in extending our organization’s positive trajectory to which she has already contributed so much.”
“It has been my honor to serve at Barley Snyder and watch our firm evolve throughout our footprint for the past three decades,” said Rund. “Furthermore, it has been a pleasure working alongside brilliant, talented professionals who continue to make a positive impact on our clients and the community while setting the bar high and exceeding expectations for our team.”
BARLEY SNYDER ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED IN LAWYERS OF COLOR “LAW FIRM LEADERS” 2022 EDITION
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is proud to announce two attorneys have been recognized as “Law Firm Leaders” by Lawyers of Color. Partner Jennifer Craighead Carey and Attorney Silas M. Ruiz-Steele were included in the 2022 issue which features a comprehensive listing of law firm decision-makers who are of African, Asian, Hispanic, or Native American descent. Lawyers of Color is an organization that is dedicated to promoting diversity and social justice in the legal profession.
Craighead Carey is a partner in the firm’s Employment Practice Group, concentrating her practice in areas of labor and employment law. She has been a part of the firm for nearly 30 years. Craighead Carey currently serves on the firm’s management committee and holds several board positions with local organizations.
Ruiz-Steele is the chair of Barley Snyder’s Immigration Practice Group, focusing her practice on immigration and nationality law for over 12 years. She represents immigration clients in every jurisdiction of the U.S., handling matters before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, and consulates across the globe. Prior to joining the firm, she held her own immigration practice and represented clients involving immigrant visas, temporary work visas, business
visas and naturalization. She earned her juris doctorate degree from Georgetown University Law Center after immigrating to the United States. Ruiz-Steele has been a frequent presenter at seminars and has served as a guest speaker for various professional associations and organizations.
VNA OF HANOVER & SPRING GROVE HOSPICE EARNS 5-STAR QUALITY RATING
Hanover, Pa. (Mar. 16, 2023) - The Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover & Spring Grove Hospice program is pleased to have earned a 5-star rating in patient experience by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The rating is based on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ CAHPS Survey (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems) results.
Out of the 16 Hospice providers in our service area, the VNA is the only 5-star rated agency. “What better way to exemplify the VNA’s mission to “Deliver exceptional healthcare in the home” than to be the only regional Hospice agency to achieve CMS’s highest 5-star quality ranking?” Said Kevin Maloney, President & CEO of the VNA of Hanover and Spring Grove. “I am so grateful for our gifted Hospice team who deliver exceptional, quality care every day to our community”.
The CAHPS Hospice Survey focuses on a variety of categories, including communication with family, receiving timely care, treating patients with respect, providing emotional and spiritual support, managing pain and symptoms, and willingness to recommend the hospice provider. Care Compare on Medicare.gov is the official CMS website for publicly reporting quality measures for care provided by hospice and other health care providers. This site was created to help consumers select the best hospice care by comparing hospice providers’ performance. The VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove has been providing local, quality, and compassionate hospice care since 1980.
G&S FOODS, LLC HIRES SNACK INDUSTRY VETERAN ABBOTTSTOWN,
PA. (March 8, 2023) — Thomas Koppelmann joined G&S Foods, LLC as Vice President of Sales effective March 6, 2023. Mr. Koppelmann is assuming the position of retiring Vice President of Sales, Chuck Sinon. Mr. Sinon will continue at G&S Foods in a consulting capacity as G&S Foods moves to its new state-of-the-industry manufacturing facility in the spring of 2024.
President & Chief Executive Officer Dan Morgan said, “Tom brings great experience in understanding manufacturing costs and processes and how to partner with current and future customers. He will bring a real entrepreneurial spirit to the G&S team.”
A snacking industry and supply chain veteran, Thomas has extensive experience in the snack food and contract manufacturing industry. Prior to joining G&S, Thomas’ work experience included leadership positions with The Hain Celestial Group. Most recently at Hain, Thomas led the Contract Manufacturing Department as the Senior Director where he was responsible for the manufacturing needs for the entire Hain grocery and snacks portfolio.
“I am pleased to have Thomas join our executive leadership team as Vice President of Sales,” commented Ed Good, Chairman of the Board. “Thomas has the management skills, experience, and industry knowledge to lead the sales team to even greater heights in the next few years.”
Tricia Warehime, G&S Foods Board Member also commented, “I believe Thomas will continue to build on the longlasting relationships we have developed with our customers. The Board is looking to him to grow the business with new and existing customers and utilize the increased capacity we will have at the new manufacturing facility.”
Schmuck Lumber’s sole owner, Tom “Woodie” Witman, announces new partners in the 171-year-old Hanover based company.
Woodie announced that he has accepted a partnership with three long time employees in Schmuck Lumber Company. Chris Watson, Mike Livelsberger and Landon Rife have stepped up in the company to help create a stronger, more diverse group of owners. With the wealth of knowledge in the current owners, customers will see a huge benefit.
Woodie, who was born and raised in Hanover, has been with Schmuck Lumber since September 1986. Woodie along with 2 other current employees were here thru the fire of 1988. He became an owner in 1994 with 3 other employees. The other 3 owners have since retired.
Chris Watson, VP of Installed Sales and IT, has been with Schmuck Lumber Company for 19 years. After working in the summers while in college as a member of the carpenter crew at Schmuck Lumber Company, and a short time away from the company in the newspaper industry, Chris became a full-time employee and member of the Installed Sales Team in 2004. He has experience working with customers, homeowners, & contractors in all aspects of the building and remodeling process. He currently manages the day-to-day operations of the Installed Sales Team of Carpenters and Salespeople. In addition, he works closely with the IT department to ensure that Schmuck Lumber Company continues to operate efficiently in today’s ever-changing technology environment.
Mike Livelsberger, VP of commodity building products purchasing. Mike started working at Schmuck Lumber at age 14 during the summers as a high school and college student. He became full-time for 3 years covering various roles in the yard
running deliveries, order pulling, and assistant on the carpentry crew. After some time away to pursue other avenues, Mike returned in 2017 to take the lead in the lumber purchasing role. He is also a sales representative to some of our biggest local builders.
Landon Rife, VP of the Gettysburg division, has been with Schmuck Lumber for 17 years. Landon began his career in 2006 in sales, at our Hanover location and has been an integral part of the Gettysburg branch, since its inception in 2009. Landon is the Gettysburg store manager and oversees all day to day operations that come with running our second location.
In the next couple months, the four owners will be working towards improving all aspects of the company to make the customer/contractor experience here at Schmuck Lumber exceptional.
SCHMUCK LUMBER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
Schmuck Lumber Company would like to officially announce the retirement of Greg Livelsberger. Greg joined the company as counter sales on his birthday, August 1, 1983. Greg was just nineteen years old. After his first year, Greg started to get involved more in the pricing of inventory and progressed into doing most of the contractor quoting for the next few years. After Phil Brenner retired in the early nineties, Greg took over management of the inventory and purchasing. During this time, he also developed many contractor relationships and was very involved with contractor sales. In 1995, along with other longtime employees, he purchased his first shares of company stock and joined the board of directors. In the beginning of 2000 Greg was elected president of the company and held this position until his retirement in December 2021.
Schmuck Lumber would like to wish Greg the best of luck in his retirement.
