December 2018
Chamber Connection
Your connection to the greater Hanover business community.
Chamber News Pages 4-7
Chamber Recognizes Hanover Area Business Awards
Ambassador Spotlight Page 6 Workforce Spotlight Page 6 Renewing Members Page 7 Member Spotlights Page 8 Main Street Hanover Page 9 Networking Opportunities Page 10 Upcoming Events Page 11
Gary Laird and Vicky Diamond (second from right) present the Positive Action Award to Guthrie Memorial Library.
The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Business Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Bay City Restaurant. The event was presented by APPI Energy and Doceo.
Hanover Public School District; Patricia Marrocco, Delone Catholic High School; Cyndi Cohen, Spring Grove Area School District; Matt Osmun, Conewago Valley School District.
During the event, the Chamber recognized Ambassador of the Year, Educators of the Year, Member Anniversaries, the Positive Action Award, Small Business of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year.
Award sponsor Vicky Diamond, Chief Operating Officer for WellSpan Health, presented the Positive Action Award to the Guthrie Memorial Library. The Positive Action Award is given to an organization or business that positively contributes to meeting the needs of the Hanover region and works together with community members toward a cooperative vision that suggests ways to manage growth.
Competitors from TrueNorth Wellness Services were presented with the winning trophy for the competitive track in this year’s Corporate Challenge. Clarks Americas took home the recreational track trophy for the third year in a row. The 2018 Educators of the Year, sponsored by KLK Welding, Inc., included Jon Shue, South Western School District; Jennifer Greening,
For more than a century, Guthrie Memorial Library has lived its mission to provide education, promote literacy, and encourage lifelong learning. Continued on page 4...
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Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board Kevin Gulden, Utz Quality Foods, LLC Secretary/Treasurer Carli Lehr, RLH CPA’s & Business Advisors Vice Chairs Shannon Harvey, HACC Gettysburg Mike Kelly, York Traditions Bank Mark Riggs, Hanover Capital Management Past Chair Drew Derreth Hanover Valley Presbyterian Church
Board of Directors Liam Behrens, Hanover Area YMCA Vanessa Berger, Cross Keys Village Torren Ecker, Becker & Strausbaugh, P.C. Jess Feaga, Snyder's- Lance, Inc. Mike Gaskins, UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Dr. Daniel Hartman, South Western School Dist. Gordon Laabs, Elsner Engineering Harry McKean, New Age Associates Kirby Orewiler, Ox Industries Rebecca Prehoda, Member's 1st FCU Dr. John Scola, Hanover Public School Dist. Jim Sponaugle, Riley Welding & Fabricating
Chamber Staff Gary Laird, President glaird@hanoverchamber.com Haley Briggs, Operations Manager hbriggs@hanoverchamber.com Emily Freiert, Marketing & PR Director efreiert@hanoverchamber.com Autumn Hanzlik, Office Manager ahanzlik@hanoverchamber.com Katy King, Business Development & Government Affairs Manager kking@hanoverchamber.com Chamber Connection is a monthly publication of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce. For deadline information, please contact Emily Freiert at efreiert@hanoverchamber.com.
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December 2018 Newsletter
2018-2019 Community Leaders
2018-2019 Chamber Partners The Glatfelter Agency J.A. Myers Building and Development OSS Health Smith and Company CPAs The Community Leader and Chamber Partner membership levels are investments that include regular member dues, as well as significant investments in Chamber programs, marketing and advertising that enhance your business's presence in the community. The funds from these enhanced memberships help the Chamber provide new opportunities and benefits for our members while continuing to support program development. If you are interested in an enhanced or upgraded membership level, please contact Katy King at kking@hanoverchamber.com.
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Chamber News
Awards
continued from front page Their small but mighty staff of 18 serves nearly 200,000 visitors a year, hosts meetings and programs for more than 50,000 attendees, manages the accounts of 36,000 registered borrowers, oversees a collection of 101,000 items, and answers nearly 10,000 questions a year. Guthrie Memorial Library is a safe and welcome learning and gathering space for all citizens of Hanover and its environs, regardless of socioeconomic background, race, ethnicity or creed. The library is committed to creating ongoing programming and services that are accessible to patrons in every circumstance and meet the needs of our children and students of every age. Award sponsor Fred Artman, Vice President of Northwest Bank, presented the Entrepreneur of the Year award to Rich Moorhead, owner of Art of Board The Entrepreneur of the Year is awarded to a member of the Hanover Chamber whose business has been locally established for at least two years. The nominee’s business must be reputable, visible and show the effects of entrepreneurial skill in exemplary management and growth, and the nominee must be the individual responsible for the reputation that distinguishes the business among its competitors. Rich Moorhead originally planned to open a skateboard shop in Hanover, but had difficulty finding a commercial space that would accept his business. After finding inspiration from a pile of broken skateboard decks in his garage, Rich used his background in carpentry to piece together tile-like segments of the boards to create a mosaic. While still working his day job in commercial sales, Rich continued operations and slowly built Art of Board from the ground up. His work is now featured at a variety of businesses nationwide including California Pizza Kitchen, Monster Energy, Red Bull, Google, Los Angeles International Airport, and more. Locally, his work can be found at Hanover High School and Miscreation Brewing Company.
Small Business of the Year, Hanover Land Services
Through his work, Rich has saved more than 50,000 skateboard decks from landfills. He turns trash into treasure, while supporting the dreams of younger generations. His entrepreneurial spirit is one that we are proud to have in Hanover. Finally, Kevin Gulden, Plant Manager of Utz Quality Foods, presented the Small Business of the Year award to Hanover Land Services on behalf of Penn National Insurance. Small businesses, classified as those with no more than 40 fulltime employees, play a crucial part in the economy and welfare of the Hanover community. The Small Business of the Year is awarded to the business that best exemplifies sound principles of business success, personnel management, and community leadership and service. Hanover Land Services (HLS) is a Civil Engineering, Land Planning, and Surveying Consulting firm owned and operated by Kristin and Doug Barmoy. HLS is a Pennsylvania and Maryland Department of Transportation certified, woman-owned and disadvantaged business, and their staff includes licensed engineers and surveyors. HLS prides themselves in helping both private and government clients increase the value of their property. Some notable local projects include the survey and engineering design for Sheetz in South Hanover, Gold’s Gym, the Cherry Tree subdivision, and the Hanover library sites. HLS has many repeat and long-term clients, which is a testament to their reliability and quality of service. Their staff is always willing to rearrange their schedules to meet the needs of clients whenever possible. The Hanover Chamber would like to thank event sponsors, APPI Energy and Doceo, and award sponsors: Penn National Insurance, WellSpan Health, Northwest Bank, and KLK School of Welding and Theory. We would also like to thank Remembrances by Kevin Photography for taking photos for us during this event. We sincerely appreciate your time and effort.
Entreprenuer of the Year, Rich Moorhead of Art of Board
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Welcome new members! Automotive Coatings and Repairs Supplies Casher’s Inc. David Casher 1890 Old Crooked Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-0815 Mortgage Company Fidelis Mortgage Corporation Dean Shearer 1205 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 578-0821 Dentist Office SG Dentistry, P.C. Garima Purohit 166 N. Jefferson St. Hanover, PA 17331
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Chamber News
Reserve your ad in the 2019 Discover Hanover® Magazine! Ad sales for 2019 have already begun! Be a part of the chamber's national tourism efforts and advertise in this newly redesigned regional magazine. Typically distributed to locations throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virgina, the 2019 issue will also be distributed in New Jersey, Deleware and the Philadelphia Metro area, boosting our print circulation to 25,000 copies! Discover Hanover® is also distributed digitally. All 2019 articles will also be featured on the brand-new Discover Hanover® website debuting this fall! Want to learn more? Contact Emily Freiert, Marketing/PR Director at efreiert@hanoverchamber.com or 717-637-6130, ext.105 for questions or to book your ad in the 2019 issue.
Ambassador Spotlight This month, we'd like to thank Chamber Ambassador Steve Harrison for his hard work and dedication to the Chamber Ambassador Committee. Harrison joined the ambassador comittee this year. Haley Briggs, co-chair of the comittee, remarks that he has been a pleasure to work with, "Steve was a new member to the Ambassador Committee this year! His funny, yet poised demeanor makes him a great asset to the committee and a pleasure to work with. He has been eager to learn and excited to participate since joining! I am grateful to have him amongst the many dedicated volunteers that make up the Chamber Ambassadors." Harrison has been in banking for 15 years. He is currently the Assistant Vice President, Office Manager for the Eichelberger St. Northwest Bank Office in Hanover.
Chamber Ambassadors Sponsor:
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Workforce Spotlight Grace Dickmyer is a senior at South Western High School. She is currently enrolled in our group apprenticeship program and is the youngest female from South Western to get a D.1.1. Welding Certification. “I’ve worked with my hands and in mechanics all my life, but I never thought it would allow me to find a career I love," says Grace. "This program has given me more opportunities than a college would have and has rounded me as an individual, making me a more outgoing and confident person.” Ken Kirkpatrick of KLK School of Welding continues to be impressed by Grace and her passion for her studies, "Grace is a phenomenal individual with a lot of talent." To learn more about the apprenticeship program, please visit www.hanoverchamber.com.
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Renewing Members
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Chamber Thanks Renewing Members The chamber wishes to thank the following members who have renewed their membership for 2018-2019: Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. Alleghenies United Cerebral Palsy ASJ Emergency Restoration & Cleaning Barrick Insurance Becker Law Group P.C. C. E. Williams Sons, Inc. Champion Mazda Chick-fil-A Hanover Clarks Americas, Inc. Codori Memorials Cognitive Health Solutions, LLC Color Wheel Flooring America Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. Comfort Suites Gettysburg Conewago Enterprises, Inc. Conrad Printing Co., Inc. Continental Food Service Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community Crown Trophy Dacco Erectors, Inc. Diana's Limousine Company Doceo Doceo Growth Partners, LLC Dutch Country Restaurant Edward Jones - Brandon J. Smith ERA Preferred Properties Real Estate, Inc. Exchange Club of Hanover Family First Health Farley's Jewelers Feltch's Machine Shop Fidelis Mortgage Corporation Finch Rentals Inc. Fischer Insurance Agency For the Love of a Veteran, Inc. Francis E. Klunk, Elect. Cont., LLC Frock Bros. Trucking, Inc. Fulton Bank G & S Foods/TastySnack Quality Foods, Inc. G. Steven McKonly, P.C. Genova's To Go - Hanover GHI Engineers & Surveyors Giovanni's Pizza Glenn E. Simpson & Son, Inc. Granite HR Consulting Hampton Inn Hanover Area Council of Churches Hanover Bowling Centre, Inc. Hanover Building Systems, Inc. Hanover Capital Management, Inc. Hanover Community Players
Hanover Concrete Co. Hanover Country Club Hanover Land Services, Inc Hanover Logistics South Central PA Public Warehouse Hanover Symphony Orchestra Harrisburg Area Community College Gettysburg Campus Harry L. Bubb Associates, Inc. Historic Gettysburg Hotel, est.1797 Hoffman Homes for Youth Holiday Inn Express iNet Technology Group, LLC J.A. Myers Building and Development, Inc. Jiffy Lube Kenworthy Funeral Home, Inc. Kleffel's KLK Welding, Inc. Lamar Advertising Leisters Furniture Inc. Lester J. Sell Agency Manpower Martin Foot & Ankle Martin's Potato Chips, Inc. Martz Bros. Painting, LLC McDonald's Members 1st Federal Credit Union Met Ed Miller Chemical & Fertilizer Corp. LLC Murphy Funeral Home, Inc. NAPA Auto Parts Neiderer Pool Sales & Service, Inc. New Hope Ministries O'Donnell and Barr Law Group Organization Development & Training Panebaker Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Inc. Penn National Insurance Penn Township Office Penn-Mar Human Services Penny Press of York, Inc. PEOPLESBANK, A Codorus Valley Company POWER Engineers, Inc. Print-O-Stat, POS Fast Copy Center Rest Haven Cemetery Company Ring Container Technologies RLH CPAs & Business Advisors, LLC RMS of Hanover Rumbaugh Insurance Service Master Cleaning and Restoration SG Dentistry, P.C. Sherman Property Management, Inc. Shippensburg University Siegman Forced Air Systems, Inc. Smith Brothers, Inc.
Smith Elliott Kearns & Co., LLC SpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Utz Terrace Square Commercial Center St. David's United Church of Christ St. Paul's Lutheran Church Staiman Recycling/Hanover Stanton S. Lebouitz, M.D., P.C. State Farm - Devon Ellis State Farm Insurance - Ryan California State Farm- Susan Beckner Stock and Leader, LLP StoudtAdvisors Strine's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Swam Electric Co., Inc. The Manufacturers Association The Merchandiser The Performance Group The YGS Group Threefold Janitorial Services, Inc. Todd A. Gosnell Paving Contractor, Inc. Trone Outdoor Advertising VCA Conewago Animal Hospital Visiting Angels Washington Township Wide Open Communications William W. Reichart, Inc. Woodforest National Bank- Eisenhower York County Convention & Visitors Bureau York County Economic Alliance York County Literacy Council - Hanover Branch York Janitorial Supplies, LLC Your Special Occasion Limousine YWCA Hanover **Please note: List generated as of November 12. Continued renewals will be published in a later issue.
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Member Spotlights
ERA hosts 16th Annual Heritage 5K
1st place female winner Lyla Eltz smiles with her trophy after the race.
On Saturday October 6, 2018, ERA Preferred Properties held its 16th Annual Heritage 5K run/walk for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The event, held at Hillside Medical Center, raised over $10,000 this year. ERA would like to thank their dedicated sponsors and participants along with the many volunteers who donated their time and energy at this event. “We are truly blessed by the Hanover Communities continued support of our MDA Fund raising efforts over the 30-plus years we have been involved in their worthwhile effort. Collectively ERA Preferred Properties Real Estate Inc has raised over $300,000 for MDA” said Bill Shanbarger Broker/ owner. Congratulations to the winners: 1st place female winner this year was Lyla Eltz; 1st place male winner this year was Michael Vega;
AUCP Announces New Scholarship
This year, Alleghenies United Cerebral Palsy (AUCP) is raising monies towards their first-ever scholarship fund! With your help, they'll raise funds for a scholarship that will be awarded to a South Western High School graduating senior pursuing a college degree in the field of human services. AUCP will award the scholarship through Southwestern School District’s Dollars For Scholars Program. With your support, AUCP can reach their goal of $1,000 to be part of the future for the young adults in our community. AUCP's plan is to increase their giving yearly, and they are excited to see how they can kick-off the first year. For more information and/or to donate, please contact Kristin Jacobs at kjacobs@scalucp.org or 814-619-3398 ext. 1507.
top team winner was Hanover Orthopedics.
Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC Announces Rebrand to SEK SEK has launched a new logo as a part of their brand identity. This logo is born out of the need to better communicate what the firm stands for. The compass represents directional values; the firm remains committed to guiding their clients to make wise and wellinformed financial decisions. Through the compass, SEK’s pledge to provide clarity and peace of mind is clearly demonstrated. The guidance offered will continue to be precise, just like its sharp points.
Regional CPA firm Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC is refreshing its branding. Over the years, the firm’s clients and communities have come to refer to them as the acronym “SEK,” and the firm is proud to incorporate that title into a sleek, new brand redesign. SEK remains the same company and team with a new, bolder presence.
The company’s rebrand will also include new signage, stationery, and a website upgrade over the next few months. With SEK’s rebranding efforts, the firm will continue to offer exceptional service, strong client relationships, and a commitment to clients’ success. “We are very excited to execute our rebrand in conjunction with our Hagerstown, Maryland office move,” states Managing Member John R. Schnitzer, CPA. “This rebrand represents a huge step in SEK’s evolution and is not something that we take lightly. We are still the same company with the same team, but with a fresh look.”
Main Street Hanover
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Main Street Hanover invites you to spend your holiday season with us downtown! Whether you're holiday shopping at one of our many downtown retailers, grabbing a bite to eat, or visiting Santa’s Cabin, we hope you’ll join us during this festive time of year! Christmas Parade – November 23rd Come kick off the holiday season with us at our annual Christmas parade! On Friday, November 23rd, Santa will make his arrival to Hanover during the Christmas Parade starting at 9 a.m. After the parade, Santa’s cabin will be opening to visitors for the holiday season! Does your business want to show its holiday spirit to hundreds downtown? March in the Christmas parade! Forms are available on the Main Street Hanover website, www. mainstreethanover.org.
Small Business Saturday and Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony – November 24th Explore downtown retailers and restaurants for Small Business Saturday on November 24th, then join us as we light up center square at the tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m.! Full of carolers, hot cocoa, and holiday cheer, we invite you to accompany Main Street Hanover on this magical night as we light the Christmas tree for the season! Cookie Stroll – December 8th Christmas is on its way, and with it comes our 2nd Annual Cookie Stroll! Come visit each participating downtown business on December 8th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a cookie sample! Christmas Tree Wars – December 8th to December 31st While you’re holiday shopping in downtown Hanover, check out this year’s entries in our 5th Annual Christmas Tree Wars! Many downtown merchants partake in this festive contest to create a holiday tree at their place of business. Trees can be made of any material and can be placed anywhere inside or outside the business. Christmas Tree Wars will run from December 8th to December 31st. Remember to pick up your passport at the Hanover Chamber Office, Santa’s Cabin, or any participating location! You can also print it online at www.MainStreetHanover.org. Passports will be stamped at each business and filled for entry into a prize drawing upon their return. Passports can be returned to the Hanover Chamber at 146 Carlisle St. via the mail slot. All ballots and grand prize entries must be submitted to by January 4th, 2019!
Donations The Borough of Hanover, Hanover's Christmas Committee, and Main Street Hanover and its partners are raising funds to build the Christmas activities and Cabin Maintenance fund in Hanover. No tax-payer money will be used in the building of the New Santa’s Cabin, the decorating of the town, or the Christmas activities. We are looking to our local business community to help us afford such great expenses. Any amount is greatly appreciated and will help to keep our community traditions alive this Christmas! If you are unable to make a contribution, we invite you to participate in other ways, like volunteering at the cabin, participating in the parade, or joining the planning efforts. To give, please make checks out to Main Street Hanover, Inc. and mail to 146 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA 17331 with "Christmas Fund" in memo line.
Connect with us! mainstreethanover.org | instagram.com/mainstreethanover | facebook.com/mainstreethanoverPA
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Networking Opportunities
Eye-Opener Breakfast Wednesday, December 19, 7:30 a.m. Dutch Country Restaurant 946 Baltimore Street, Hanover $15/member; $30/non-member Sponsored by:
New Tax Law – What you Need to Know Date/Time: December 12; 12-1:30 p.m. Location: Hanover Chamber Office Cost: $50/member Topic: Confused about what the final tax reform bill looks like and what it means for you? You’re not alone! Join us to go over the major impact areas of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which will impact your 2018 tax returns. In this second session we will review the changes for individual filers. Some of the topics to be covered include: -Tax Rates (Changed!) -Personal Exemptions (Eliminated!) -Standard Deductions (Changed!) -Allowable Itemized Deductions (Changed!) -Employee Expenses (Eliminated!) -Home Office Deduction for Employees (Eliminated!) -Child Tax Credit (Changed!) To register, please contact the chamber office at 717-637-6130 ext. 100 or office@hanoverchamber.com.
December 20, 5 - 7 p.m. Happy Hour Staub's Landing January 17, 5 - 7 p.m. Happy Hour Cross Fit Hanover To stay up-to-date with HAYP events, follow us on Facebook or find us on Meetup.com!
Upcoming Events
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December 12 Seminar Series: "New Tax Law – What You Need to Know" by RLH CPAs, 12-1:30 p.m. Chamber Office, 146 Carlisle St., Hanover
$50/member
December 14 Christmas Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Hanover Country Club, 200 E. Water St., Abbottstown
$40/member $50/non-member
December 19 Eye Opener Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Dutch Country Restaurant, 946 Baltimore St., Hanover
$15/member $30/non-member
January 16 Eye Opener Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Bay City Restaurant, 110 Eisenhower Dr., Hanover
$15/member $30/non-member
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