April 2017
Chamber Connection Your connection to the greater Hanover business community.
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Mission: We deliver value to our members and advance the interests of the business community.
April is Hanover Chamber Membership Month
The Chamber’s membership drive is an important concentrated effort to secure new members and strengthen the Chamber’s voice. It is integral to Chamber Welcomes Intern our success - and yours. Page 3 We are asking members, like you, to become involved. Because of your involvement in the Hanover community, we ask that you take an Upcoming Workshops active part in the drive. During the month of Page 4 April, Chamber members will be encouraged to invite non-members to the April Eye-Opener Breakfast (at a member rate of $12) and mixer New Members (always complimentary). A list of current Page 5 members can be found at hanoverchamber.com.
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The Chamber Ambassador Committee will also work to secure new Chamber members
through a targeted membership drive in April. Ambassadors will be divided into teams, with one ambassador team captain to lead. Incentives will be rewarded along the way. Volunteers are encouraged to participate. Additionally, the Chamber Board of Directors will work to secure prospects in the Hanover area with a targeted list developed by Chamber staff. This list will be updated and reviewed at board meetings. If you would like to become more involved during Membership Month, whether through the Membership Drive or another activity, please contact Erinn Bell at 717-637-6130 ext 104 or ebell@hanoverchamber.com.
Business Briefs Pages 6-7 Main Street Hanover Page 9 Networking Events Pages 10 - 11
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Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board Drew Derreth Hanover Valley Presbyterian Church Secretary/Treasurer Carli Lehr, RLH CPA’s & Business Advisors Vice Chairs Julia Groft, Manpower Mike Kelly, York Traditions Bank Linda Siegle, Esq., Siegle Law Kevin Gulden, Utz Quality Foods Past Chair Mark Riggs, Hanover Capital Management Board of Directors Liam Behrens, Hanover Area YMCA Vanessa Berger, Cross Keys Village Torren Ecker, Becker & Strausbaugh, P.C. Mike Gaskins, Hanover Hospital Dr. Daniel Hartman, South Western School District Shannon Harvey, HACC Gettysburg Gordon Laabs, Elsner Engineering Harry McKean, New Age Associates Bruce Myers, Snyder’s-Lance Karen Nelson, ACNB Bank Kirby Orewiler, Ox Industries Dr. John Scola, Hanover Public School District Jim Sponaugle, Riley Welding & Fabricating LLC
Chamber Staff Gary Laird, President glaird@hanoverchamber.com Katy King, Marketing & PR Director kking@hanoverchamber.com Erinn Bell, Operations Manager ebell@hanoverchamber.com Nancy Thornton Accounting Coordinator nthornton@hanoverchamber.com
Chamber Connection is a monthly publication of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce. For deadline information, please contact Katy King at kking@hanoverchamber.com.
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Chamber News
Chamber Welcomes Shaffer as Intern The Hanover Chamber is pleased to welcome Michaela Shaffer as a spring intern. Shaffer is in her junior year at York College of Pennsylvania. She is majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Professional Writing, Hospitality Marketing, Speech Communication and Sociology. She is from East Berlin, Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of Bermudian Springs High School. She is the current president of York College’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter and an active member of Alpha Chi Honor Society and Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society. Shaffer enjoys writing and is excited to assist with the Chamber’s monthly newsletters and annual Discover Hanover magazine. She also enjoys meeting new people and is looking forward to working with Chamber members on a variety of projects. “I’m eager to work with the Chamber, especially because I am a local and love the
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Chamber News
Sponsorships Available for Golf Outing, Brewfest, Dutch Festival The Chamber is seeking support for upcoming summer events, including the Annual Chamber Golf Outing, first-ever Snack Town Brewfest, and the 34th Annual Hanover Dutch Festival. The 48th Annual Chamber Golf Outing presents members with a unique opportunity to network with fellow business people over a round of golf at the beautiful Hanover Country Club. Group packages are available and include sponsorship benefits. Not a golfer? Join us for dinner, or get your business name on the course with a variety of sponsorship opportunities that don’t require a single putt! This year’s outing will be held on Thurs., June 8.
Employment Law, presented by Stock & Leader Attorneys at Law Date: April 28, 8-10 a.m. (7:30 a.m. continental breakfast) Topic: Sexual harassment. You’ve been sued! Now What? PHRC Claims. Employee Discipline and Performance Evaluations. Location: John D. Bare Center, Guthrie Memorial Library Cost: $50/member; $75/non-member Key Strategies for Effective Networking to Getting the Appointment, presented by Donald Shores and Lisanne Gray Date: May 11, 8-10a.m. Topic: What is networking? Challenges to networking. What not to do when networking. Strategies to use in getting the appointment. Building rapport with new people. Role playing for success. Location: Hanover Chamber Office Cost: $30/member, $50/non-member Using 2016 Historical Review of Sales to Make 2017 Even Better, presented by Donald Shores and Tim Fives Date: June 22, 8-10 a.m. Topic: Learn how to build on the past year to catapult your 2017 business plan. In this session, you will learn how to learn from your mistakes, and taking your success to build momentum into 2017. We will focus on the core components of your yearly plan and break down the activities to help you meet your goals. Location: Hanover Chamber Office Cost: $30/member, $50/non-member To register, please contact the Chamber Office at 717-637-6130 ext. 100.
Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in Hanover’s first-ever craft beer and snack food festival on Sat., June 24! Sponsorship opportunities are open to Hanover Chamber members in a wide variety of visibility options. All sponsorship packages include tickets to the event, along with varying levels of signage and recognition. Always the last Saturday in July, the Hanover Dutch Festival is a standing tradition. In addition to craft and food vendors, the Chamber has opened business booth spaces so that Chamber members can participate in the festival and gain valuable community exposure. These spaces are limited to keep the integrity of the craft-based festival, and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Business spaces sold out quickly in 2016! If you are interested in supporting any of these events, please contact Erinn Bell at 717-637-6130 ext. 104 or ebell@ hanoverchamber.com. Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and prior sponsors are given first right of refusal.
Chamber News
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Membership Minute: Member Upgrades Looking to enhance your Chamber experience? The Chamber offers a variety of membership upgrades that are aimed at increasing the presence of your business in the Hanover community and making the most out of your membership investment.
The Chamber currently offers two enhanced membership levels – Chamber Partner and Community Leader. Chamber Partners invest $5,000 annually and Community Leaders invest $10,000 annually. Both investments include regular membership dues, as well as significant investments in Chamber programs. Additionally, marketing and advertising opportunities that enhance your business’s presence in the community are included.
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By upgrading to enhanced membership, your company is also helping the Chamber continually provide new benefits and opportunities for our members. Chamber Partners and Community Leaders receive special recognition throughout the year at
Chamber Events, in our publications and on the Chamber website. The Chamber also offers smaller packages aimed at saving your business money. The Small Business Upgrade ($350), Visibility Upgrade ($500), Premier Upgrade ($1,000) and Platinum Upgrade ($2,000) allow businesses to make a splash in the community. With opportunities including enhanced business listings, ad opportunities in Chamber publications, sponsorship offers and more, there are many options for any type of business. If you are interested in upgrading your membership or learning more about the Chamber’s upgrades, please contact Erinn Bell at (717) 637-6130.
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Workforce Development
Chamber Apprenticeship Program First in Commonwealth The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce has become the first chamber in Pennsylvania to submit a Chamber Apprenticeship Model that has been approved by the PA Department of Labor and Industry. The application, a group, non-joint model for apprentices, was officially approved on Thurs., Feb. 9. The model is non-union with four companies (Elsner Engineering Works, Inc., KLK Welding, R.H. Sheppard Co, Inc., and Utz Quality Foods, Inc.) under the umbrella of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber provides guidance and connectivity among local business, schools and the PA State government. In parallel, Hanover Public and South Western school districts are reviewing the ‘Right Skills Now’ curriculum as a starting point for pre-apprenticeship programs. Following the same advice from the Department of Labor & Industry, a pre-apprenticeship program will allow participating companies and schools to prepare for a full-apprenticeship program. Both schools have a shared goal of offering this course in fall 2017. Through the apprenticeship program, high school students will have the opportunity to begin as a pre-apprentice in their senior year, with the program structured around their high school curriculum and work within one of the participating companies. Upon graduation, the student will have the opportunity to complete a second year as
a paid employee and apprentice within the company. The apprenticeship program is part of a greater workforce development initiative by the Hanover Chamber, in collaboration with local partners in business and education. Noting the need for a talented and competitive workforce, the Chamber began implementing strategies to educate and develop the future workforce over 15 years ago.
In addition to the recent addition of the apprenticeship program, the Hanover Chamber runs an annual, 18-week program, “Introduction to Manufacturing”, an introductory course for high school students to gain valuable exposure to manufacturing career opportunities. The mission of the program is to grant students access to and knowledge of manufacturing employment opportunities in the region.
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Business Briefs MINNICH NAMED TO WELLSPAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS Barley Snyder is proud to announce that partner Paul W. Minnich has been named to the board of directors at WellSpan Health. Minnich, a York native, is chair of Barley Snyder’s Litigation group and a member of the MultiMillion Dollar Advocates Forum, an elite group of litigation attorneys in the country that have obtained verdicts and settlements in individual cases of more than $2 million. In addition to serving as vice-chairman of WellSpan’s planning committee and chairman of WellSpan Specialty Services, Minnich is also involved in several other community organizations including the York County Bar Foundation and TrueNorth Wellness Services, where he serves on the board of directors and is immediate past president of both organizations. ACNB BANK PROMOTES THREE OFFICERS ACNB Bank has promoted three officers including Kathy S. Hansel to Senior Vice President, Kevin J. Hayes to First Vice President and Susan R. Lang to Vice President. These officers are all based at ACNB Bank’s Operations Center in Gettysburg. Senior Vice President Kathy S. Hansel joined ACNB Bank in 2004, and was designated as the Bank’s Controller in 2010. In this current functional role as Controller, Hansel manages the finance staff and oversees accounting, finance and related activities. Prior to working in the banking industry, she served as a senior accountant at a local CPA firm. Hansel is a graduate of Bloomsburg High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting from Bloomsburg University.
First Vice President Kevin J. Hayes joined ACNB Bank in 2015 as Vice President/General Counsel. In his role, Hayes is responsible for providing legal counsel and representation to ACNB Bank on general corporate, real estate, commercial, trust and investment, lending, and regulatory matters. Prior to joining ACNB Bank, Hayes represented a number of financial institutions during his tenure at Mette, Evans & Woodside in Harrisburg, for which he served as associate attorney. At this firm, he had a general civil law practice with an emphasis on civil litigation, loan workout and asset recovery, landlord-tenant transactions, and estate and trust planning. Hayes graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from The Pennsylvania State University and earned his Juris Doctor from The Dickinson School of Law. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Adams County Bar Association, American Bankers Association Regional Bank General Counsels Group, and is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Harrisburg Area. Vice President Susan R. Lang joined ACNB Bank in 2009 as Retail Office Manager of the Bank’s Arendtsville, Carroll Valley and Franklin Township Offices and has more than 22 years of banking experience. She served as the Bank’s Customer Contact Center Manager for six years prior to being named Electronic Services Manager in 2015. In her current role, Lang manages the Bank’s electronic banking services including ATMs, online banking, wire transfers, and electronic payments. Lang is a graduate of Hanover Senior High School and furthered her education earning the Electronic Banking Officer Certification from BankersWEB and the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from Project Management Academy.
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DOCEO ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES DOCEO Growth Partners has hired Michael Farley as a consultant to the company. As a consultant, Farley will be responsible for completing specific tasks for customers to create and implement growth opportunities through various channels. Farley holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis on finance and accounting from Pennsylvania State University. He has over thirty-seven years of experience as a corporate banking professional. He spent sixteen years with M&T Bank and six years with ACNB Bank. Prior to being hired at DOCEO Growth, Farley was the Chief Financial Officer at Captured Energy Solutions. He was born and raised in Hanover and is a personal trainer at the Hanover YMCA. DOCEO Office Solutions has hired Ryan Henry as their latest Field Technician. Henry received his Associates Degree in Specialized Business from the York Technical Institute. His most recent job engagement was at Block Business Solutions. Along with his extensive knowledge with copiers, printers and other office solutions, Henry also brings experience in other fields that include cable and computer assembly and network mapping and design.
Member businesses are invited to send company news, personnel updates and special interest stories for consideration in the Chamber Connection newsletter. Please include high-res photo in JPG or PDF format. News must be submitted by the first Friday of the month for inclusion in the following month’s newsletter. News will be considered at the discretion of Chamber staff and included as space permits.
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Business Briefs & Main Street Hanover
HB MCCLURE COMPANY ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS HB McClure Company has announced several upcoming strategic promotions for both HB McClure and IT Landes of Harleysville, PA. Korey Kann, who has 29 years of experience, will become Vice President of Consulting for the Technical Division of HB McClure. In this role, Kann will focus on the technical training of HB McClure’s learning management system, HB University, and will develop this content into a business. This technical training program will be sold nationally to other mechanical contractors. Kann will also be on the acquisition integration team, which helps to communicate the ‘HB Way’ to new acquisitions. Ken Albers will take on the role of Vice President of Consulting for HB McClure’s Davisware Division. Albers will create a new business in which he consults with other companies regarding all aspects of Davisware. Albers will also assist the acquisition integration team with Davisware implementation. His 32 years of experience will be paramount in creating and selling this service to other mechanical contractors across the nation.
Adam Smith will become Vice President of Commercial Service for HB Central. Through his career, Smith has acquired experience, knowledge and professional development instrumental to HB McClure. This promotion will give him the opportunity to lead the HB McClure York and HB Central’s Commercial Service departments and drive success for both going forward. Kyle Seaman will become Senior Vice President of Development and Acquisitions for IT Landes. Seaman has added considerable value and expertise during his 20 years with IT Landes, and his drive to contribute to the success of the company has afforded him greater responsibilities in all aspects of the company. His main focus will be on developing new business opportunities, entrepreneurial endeavors, and overseeing all facets of the acquisition team. Seaman will fully transition into this role by July 1, 2017. Kerrin Musselman will serve as Senior Vice President and General Manager of IT Landes effective July 1, 2017. Musselman’s depth of knowledge and experience at IT Landes made this promotion an easy and logical choice, and HB McClure is excited for IT Landes to continue experiencing great success under his leadership.
MSH Upcoming Events
So much to do and see this spring and summer in Downtown Hanover! Visit our website for more details and information about the events below at www.MainStreetHanover. org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see what is going on day-to-day in wonderful Downtown Hanover.
April 2nd Saturday – April 8 Fitness Fair and Healthy Snack Food Day Join downtown businesses in the square from 9am-1pm for a variety of fitness lessons and tips on fun fitness! Come enjoy healthy snacks from our local snack giants as well. Get outside and get moving! May Small Business Week - April 30 - May 6 Do you shop locally and enjoy the small businesses in Hanover? Make sure you show your love for the small business owners in Hanover during national Small Business Week. Downtown Cleanup - May 6 Join Hanover Area Young Professionals and Member’s 1st in cleaning up our downtown! From 9:30 – 11:30am, members of HAYP and Member’s 1st employees will be getting down and dirty cleaning up downtown’s center square. Bring your own tools or come use those on loan from the Borough of Hanover to get our downtown ready for spring!
Main Street Hanover MSH Mini-Golf – May 13, 12pm-4pm Downtown merchants have teamed up to create one-of-a-kind mini-golf holes in their businesses. We invite you to participate in Main Street Hanover’s most creative event, a mini-golf tournament like you have never seen! Golfers will spend the afternoon enjoying a walk through downtown, visiting participating businesses offering specials and playing some of the most unique minigolf holes in the area! Registration begins at 11 am. Check-In and Registration: 22 Carlisle St. at the Hanover Heritage Conference Center. Cost to play is $10 per team of 4 players - proceeds from this event will benefit Main Street Hanover’s future events. Memorial Day Parade – May 29, 8:30am
June Chalk it Up – June 3, 9am-2pm Come to Downtown Hanover to participate in MSH’s 7th Annual Chalk Art contest! Participants will create their own works of art on sidewalk slabs for all to see and have the opportunity to win CASH PRIZES! This free event is loved by all and one not too be missed! New category for judging this year, Corporate! Businesses who want to participate and create works of art to promote their businesses are welcome to participate and be judged against each other for the best and most unique artwork! Spring Sip & Stroll – June 3, 2pm-7pm Sip & Stroll is a tasting event during Hanover’s Art Weekend that will follow the Chalk It Up, inviting adults to enjoy the shops and nightlife in Downtown Hanover. After purchasing tickets, participants will stroll around the downtown visiting different businesses and tasting a variety of wines, beers, and food from local establishments! And don’t forget the ART! Local musicians and artists will be featured at multiple locations creating a gallery crawl feel for this unique annual event. 2nd Saturday – Summer Days, June 10 Join downtown businesses in celebrating 2nd Saturday! Visit our Facebook event page for details about all the fun events and sales going on during this joint promotional day for downtown.
Support MSH Events
Without support, Main Street Hanover is unable to put on new and exciting events which attract hundreds to downtown to discover the sites, tastes, and shopping in Center Square and beyond. If you are interested in seeing events like this continue in our downtown, we ask that you consider becoming a sponsor. Additional proceeds from events and programming will support these and future Main Street Hanover initiatives and events. If you would like to learn more about the work of Main Street Hanover or hear more details about these programs and events, as well as what sponsorship entails, please
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visit www.MainStreetHanover.org, or call 637-6130. For sponsorship opporutnities and details, please see the flyer below. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Justine Trucksess at 717-637-6130 ext. 101 or jtrucksess@ycea-pa.org. In order for your contribution to be tax-deductible, all monies should be made payable to PEYDC, c/o Main Street Hanover, 146 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA 17331. A receipt will be mailed for your records.
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Eye-Opener Breakfast Wednesday, April 19, 7:30 a.m. Dutch Country Restaurant 946 Baltimore St., Hanover
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Upcoming Mixers April 12, 5 - 7 p.m. Hanover Area Arts Guild 32 Carlisle St., Hanover May 25, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Columbia Cottage 2288 Grandview Rd., Hanover Mixer dates have been filled for 2017! If you are interested in hosting a Chamber After Hours event, please contact Erinn Bell at 717-637-6130 ext. 104 or ebell@ hanoverchamber.com.
2017 Legislative Roundtables Legislative Roundtables are held on the FIRST Friday of the month at 7:30 a.m. at Dutch Country Restaurant. Please join us for our next roundtable on Friday, May 5.
2017 Dates: February 3 - May 5 - August 4 - November 3
April 20, 5 - 7 p.m. Happy Hour Aldus Brewing May 6, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Downtown Cleanup Center Square, Hanover May 18, 5 - 7 p.m. Happy Hour Bay City Restaurant To stay up-to-date with HAYP events, follow us on Facebook or find us on Meetup.com! Looking to reach a motivated group of young talent in the Hanover Area? Consider supporting HAYP as a sponsor. As an event sponsor, your business will be promoted to members and followers of HAYP, and will also receive time to speak directly to the group at your chosen event. Event Sponsorship is just $250. Your support makes our continued mission of professional development possible and will be greatly valued. Contact Luke Austin, Luke@ MaiFinancialPartners.com, to become a sponsor.
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Please register for all events at Fax: 637-9127, Email: office@hanoverchamber.com or hanoverchamber.com.
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April 12 Membership Mixer, 5 - 7 p.m. Hanover Area Arts Guild, 32 Carlisle St., Hanover Attendees:
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April 19 Eye-Opener Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Dutch Country Restaurant, 946 Baltimore St., Hanover Attendees:
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April 28 Seminar: Employment Law, 7:30 - 10 a.m. John D. Bare Center, Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Pl., Hanover Attendees:
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May 2 Best & Brightest Contribution $30/student
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May 11 Seminar: Strategies for Effective Networking, 8 - 10 a.m. Hanover Chamber Office, 146 Carlisle St., Hanover Attendees:
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May 17 Eye-Opener Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Bay City Restaurant, 110 Eisenhower Dr., Hanover Attendees:
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May 25 Membership Mixer, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Columbia Cottage, 2288 Grandview Rd., Hanover Attendees:
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