December 2020
Chamber Connection
Your connection to the greater Hanover business community.
Chamber News Pages 1-5 Workforce Spotlight Page 4 Ambassador Spotlight Page 4 Member Spotlights Pages 6-7 Business Briefs Page 8 Main Street Hanover Page 9 Upcoming Events Pages 10-11
Looking Forward to A New Year As we say goodbye to this unforgettable year, we can’t help but feel hopeful for 2021. Looking back on this time last year, we feel nostalgia for the energetic optimism we had for 2020. Goals were made, plans were set in motion, and each of us had a fresh start on our minds as we entered the new year and newest chapter of our lives. A few months later, the world changed in an instant, and the book we’d all been writing together was forcefully closed. This year has taught us so much, and while there was undoubtably hardship and struggle, there were also many wonderful and innovative things to come out of 2020. Our hope for 2021 is for that innovation to continue as we get closer to the new normal. We will kick off the new year with our latest edition of Discover Hanover® Magazine. Our Marketing & Public Relations Director, Emily Freiert, has been hard at work putting together a publication that will remain relevant in the uncertainty of this time. We will be printing 9,000 copies, which is less than usual, but still more than enough to spread the word about all that our town has to offer, now and always. Chamber members will receive one copy of this publication each, and extras will be available at our office. If you would like to pick up extras, please call our office at (717) 637-6130 to coordinate a visit. A digital edition will also be available online at www.discoverhanoverpa.org. Leadership Hanover will continue to safely meet in the new year. We are fortunate to have 13 participants this year, and we are eager for them to make connections during this time when networking is quite challenging. Our 2020-2021 class will wrap up in April, and applications for our next class are due in
August. Interested in participating in our 20212022 class of Leadership Hanover? Contact Elizabeth Csuri at office@hanoverchamber.com. Events are on our minds as we made the difficult decision to cancel all those remaining this year. Luckily, we are already planning for 2021 events, and we can’t wait to share them with you! Our Business Awards Ceremony & Dinner will take place on Thursday, February 25 at 5:00 p.m. at Bay City Restaurant. We will be celebrating anniversaries for this year, as well as awarding educators and presenting our special annual awards. We will still have a ceremony in November 2021 to celebrate our 2021-2022 awards and anniversaries. Our 2020 Christmas Luncheon has been rescheduled to an Easter Brunch to take place on Thursday, April 1 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hanover Country Club. This festive event will be very similar to our typical luncheon, and we can’t wait to see all of you there! Please keep in mind that we will still host a Christmas Luncheon in December 2021. Come summer, we’ll be gearing up for our Annual Golf Outing and Snack Town Brewfest in June. Then, we’ll have a short break before our Inaugural Snack Town Street Fair (formerly the Hanover Dutch Festival) in September. There is so much more about this exciting new event that we’d like to share with you, but we'll save that for the new year. Until then, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Chamber with questions or concerns. From our work family to yours, we wish you a relaxing holiday season and a healthy new year. Here's to turning the page in 2021!
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Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
2020-2021 Community Leaders Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board Julia Groft, Manpower Secretary/Treasurer Ashley Hershey, BSSF CPAs Vice Chairs Sean Adams, Utz Quality Foods Victoria Csuri, KLK Welding Jeremy Frey, Barley Snyder Brandon Smith, Edward Jones Lynneah Smith, Elsner Engineering Works Drew Derreth, Hanover Valley Church
Board of Directors Jess Kelley, Campbell's Snacks Mike Gaskins, UPMC Hanover Dr. Daniel Hartman, South Western Schools Gordon Laabs Kirby Orewiler, Ox Industries Rebecca Prehoda, Member's 1st FCU Dr. Susan Seiple, Hanover Public Schools Jody Shaffer, YWCA Hanover
2020-2021 Chamber Partners APPI Energy J.A. Myers Building & Development, Inc.
Chamber Staff Gary Laird, President glaird@hanoverchamber.com
Oss Health Penn State York
Emily Freiert, Marketing & PR Director efreiert@hanoverchamber.com
Smith & Company, CPAs
Haley Briggs, Membership & Events Director hbriggs@hanoverchamber.com
The Glatfelter Agency
Elizabeth Csuri, Administrative Coordinator office@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.
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 Haley Briggs at hbriggs@hanoverchamber.com.
December 2020 Newsletter
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Chamber News
Ambassador Spotlight
Workforce Spotlight
Ambassador Sponsor
Workforce Sponsors
Chamber News
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Use Your Membership Benefits to Market Your Business! Job Postings: Hiring extra help to manage an influx of customers? Utilize the job postings feature on our website. After approval, postings will appear on our website for the duration chosen by the poster. Our organization may share your posting social media and/or future email communications.
Press Releases: Let us share your news with our local media contacts! Simply submit your completed press release and we will distribute on your behalf. Some membership levels have this benefit included in their package—reach out today to find out if you receive this complimentary benefit!
Events: Hosting a webinar or community conference call? Add it to our event calendar at hanoverchamber.com/events. You can also email your event details to Emily Freiert, Marketing & PR Coordinator for a chance to be featured on our social media pages. See below for more info.
Hot Deals: Are you running special sales, deals, and promotions? Add them to the Hot Deals section of our website! Simply login to your member account, click the "Hot Deals" button on the left side of the page, and add your info. All entries will be approved by chamber staff before being posted to the website. This is a GREAT tool for businesses to use right now! Add a special coupon, promote a sale, or highlight a new offering to help boost sales.
News: Send us your company updates, personnel news, and any other highlights for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter! We love sharing news about our members, and this is such a simple way to reach an audience of 1600+ readers. All news can be sent to Emily Freiert at efreiert@hanoverchamber.com. Social Media: Like our newsletter, we share member news on our Facebook Page! Simply submit news you'd like to be featured, and we will add it to our schedule. Blog: Chamber members are invited to guest post on the chamber’s blog. Posts will be publicized via the chamber’s social media accounts. Member businesses may submit a post to the chamber blog on a topic of their choice. All posts must be approved by chamber staff, and will be edited to fit space and layout constraints.
Digital Advertising: Looking for a more targeted approach? The chamber offers several digital advertising options including web ads, eBlasts, and digital sponsorships. Contact Emily Freiert at efreiert@hanoverchamber.com to learn more. As we continue to navigate the road to normalcy, it is crucial to keep your customers engaged and aware, and we are here for you every step of the way. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns during this time.
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Member Spotlights
New Partnership for South Hills Golf Club; Bar/Restaurant/Event Facility
SEK to Acquire Stambaugh Ness Not-for-Profit Governmental Practice
South Hills Golf Club is set to demolish their current building and construct a brand-new facility that will house a restaurant and events space. South Hills has partnered with the Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC), owners of Hanover-area’s culinary staple The Altland House to manage food and beverage.
The Members of SEK, CPAs & Advisors (SEK) are pleased to share that effective December 1, 2020, SEK will acquire the notfor-profit/governmental practice of Stambaugh Ness, a CPA firm located in York, PA that serves clients in 40+ states.
South Hills Golf Club has been focused on refining a great golf experience for the residents of Hanover and the surrounding areas, including adding a new putting green near the driving range. The launch of the new facility is the culmination of a lot of planning and effort to provide a place everyone will enjoy whether you golf or not. The new restaurant/bar will be the ninth South Central PA location operated under HMC and is slated for a Spring 2021 opening. The location will seat 125 and will feature the Hanover-area’s first Self Pour Beer Wall. Menu will consist of classic pub fare with chefinfluenced specials. The wedding & event venue will be available to host 10 to 200 people. The space will be the perfect place to hold everything from weddings to golf outings to corporate meetings and events
Krista M. Gardner, CPA is the Managing Director of the not-forprofit/governmental practice at Stambaugh Ness and will join SEK as a Member of the Firm. Erin M. Fike also works exclusively with not-for-profit and governmental clients and will join SEK as a Senior Associate. Gardner and Fike are based in York and will serve clients of all South-Central Pennsylvania offices. This addition strengthens SEK’s not-for-profit and governmental practices, two of the firm’s core industry specializations, expanding its ability to provide meaningful guidance and customized solutions to those clients. “Erin and Krista bring depth, experience, and a culture fit to our already strong Not-for-profit and Governmental Teams. This addition will help us continue to meet the changing needs of our clients now and in the future,” states Managing Member John Schnitzer, CPA. “We are excited to welcome these talented professionals to our team.”
YCEA Launches New Workforce Development Tool The York County Economic Alliance (YCEA), along with the countywide Workforce Advisory Committee, is proud to announce the launch of a new workforce and education tool: Pathways Portal.
Utilizing the work of the Pathways to Prosperity countywide workforce action plan, the portal serves as a comprehensive hub of resources for job seekers, educators, students, business owners and leaders, and community members, to grow an innovative economy and strengthen the future of our workforce. Features include: • Connection Center: Matching job seekers with career opportunities • Employment & Training Opportunities • Career Awareness & Exploration • Small Business Growth & Entrepreneurship Resources and Support
• Community Resources • Employer Resources • Data & Demographics
“The Pathways Portal was identified by our Workforce Advisory Committee as a needed tool and resource for our community, even pre-COVID 19,” shared Kevin Schreiber, president and CEO of the YCEA. “Now, we know the workforce is experiencing new challenges as well. Whether it’s resources, data, opportunities, education, or even the tangible act of providing a searchable database of available jobs, and available employees, the portal is here to help the community in over 30 languages. We know it’ll continue to grow and adapt, as our community’s needs do, and we invite everyone to explore it, share it and provide input on resources to strengthen the site.”
Member Spotlights
Cross Keys Village Is Recognized Locally and Nationally
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Exciting Things Are Happening at the Markets at Hanover!
Photo by David Morley, Zinnia Films
Cross Keys Village was given Central Pennsylvania Business Journal’s 2020 Game Changers award. Game Changers recognizes Central PA’s most dynamic and impactful businesses and business leaders who share a commitment to professional excellence, business growth, and the community. Cross Keys Village is grateful to be recognized for the Business of the Year (75+ employees). Cross Keys Village is also pleased to announce that their healthcare center has been named in Newsweek’s 2021 list of Best Nursing Homes. This publication highlights the nation’s top nursing homes based on performance data, peer recommendations, and new for this year – the facility’s handling of the COVID-19 threat. A large emphasis was placed on evaluating the official COVID-19 dataset from the CMS and CDC and includes resident impact, facility capacity, staffing, supplies, and personal protective equipment. This award is a fulfilling testament to the excellent care and compassion demonstrated each day by Cross Keys Village's devoted health care team members along with the plans put in place by administration.
The Markets at Hanover proudly announces the completion of several new improvement and expansion projects in time for winter and the holiday season. Members looking for a place to meet clients and colleagues for a meal will find eleven unique restaurants on site - with more, including the grand opening of the Public House on Broadway / Leo Brewing on the way. Parking is easy and accessible with the much-anticipated parking lot expansion accommodating tour busses and up to 500 vehicles. The Ballroom on Broadway is officially open and actively accepting reservations for weddings, parties, and corporate events. The Markets continues to host community organizations including trueNorth Wellness Services, she Hanover, and the upcoming Hanover Street Rod Association’s 30th Annual Toy Run. Home to almost 40 local, independently-owned merchants, occupying over 52,000 square feet of space, The Markets upgraded their HVAC system in an effort to be more energy efficient and environmentally friendly; unveiling their new solar panel system earlier this month. Next time you are in the market, be sure to stop by the lobby to see the dashboard set up to monitor the innovative use of solar power in our community. For more information, visit: marketsathanover.com.
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Business Briefs
YORK COUNTY HIRES ITS FIRST CHIEF OPPORTUNITY OFFICER The York County Commissioners have hired Joe Morales to be the county’s first Chief Opportunity Officer. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining a robust diversity, equity, and inclusion program, as well as enhancing the county’s training initiatives. "Investing in and developing our employees is critical to the effectiveness and strength of an organization," says President Commissioner Wheeler.
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Morales, who lives in York County, believes his challenges with racial discrimination as a child make him a solid fit for the position that the Commissioners created to promote diversity
Morales attended Millersville University in Lancaster County before working with Lancaster‐Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13. He supervised the adult education program there and later worked with the Lancaster Community Safety Coalition, a citizen‐ operated network of security cameras around the City of Lancaster. When he learned York County was creating the Chief Opportunity Officer, Morales knew it was the kind of work he wanted to do.
“It is right up my alley and is something I can do and enjoy and be challenged by,” Morales said of the job. “Beneath all of that, it is about my lifelong desire to bring people together across race, nationality and religion.” While the Chief Opportunity Officer position had been conceptualized shortly after the Commissioners came into office in January, the planning phase was delayed because of the COVID‐19 pandemic. “Having been part of a multinational enterprise for over two decades, I have witnessed firsthand that diversity in the workplace is an asset for both the organization and their employees,” York County President Commissioner Julie Wheeler said. “A diverse workforce has the capacity to foster innovation, creativity and empathy in ways that homogenous work environments seldom do.” Morales began working for the county on Oct. 19. BARLEY SNYDER FORMS CRISIS MANAGEMENT SERVICE TEAM While “planning for the unexpected” may sound like an oxymoron, this year has taught us that some foresight could be the savior of a business, and that swift, measured response to a dire situation could be a business’ best friend. To help businesses be prepared and to help businesses through potentially catastrophic times, Barley Snyder is
pleased to announce it has formed a Crisis Management Service Team. Firm partner Jennifer Craighead Carey, the chair of the new group, said the attorneys involved with the group have always done crisis management work in their own practices. The new group pools those resources into one convenient location. “The crisis management experience the attorneys in this group have amassed is extensive and impressive,” Craighead Carey said. “Whether it be in government investigations, cybersecurity or any number of other common crisis scenarios, these attorneys have worked with businesses as a partner to navigate them through their tough times.” Barley Snyder managing partner Jeff Lobach, one of the attorneys on the new team, said the group also will work proactively with businesses to help prevent a crisis from happening. “This is something our clients need our help with now, and whether there is a pandemic or not, this is something our clients know now they’ll always need,” Lobach said. “Sometimes a crisis is unavoidable, but if there are ways to prevent it, this team will help businesses find it.”
WANT TO BE FEATURED NEXT MONTH? Member businesses are invited to send company news, personnel updates, and special interest stories for consideration in the Chamber Connection newsletter. Please include a 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. Please send all news to Emily Freiert, Marketing and PR Director, at efreiert@hanoverchamber.com.
Main Street Hanover
Hanover’s Got Holiday Spirit, Yes We Do! This holiday season won’t look like years past, but our Christmas Committee is excited for a variety of activities, both in person and virtual. Cabin hours for December can be found on the Christmas in Hanover, PA Facebook Page. Please check for details on how to visit and confirm that the hours have not changed before visiting. This month, we will be having a door decorating contest, a Tiny Tinsel elf activity for families, Christmas Tree Wars, and a Holiday Stroll on December 12. We hope you’ll participate and maintain your holiday traditions with us this year! For a full listing of event details and how you can participate, visit our website: mainstreethanover.org/christmas-in-hanover.
Holiday Stroll: December 12, 4-6 p.m. Come celebrate the holidays with treats and shopping in downtown Hanover! Visit each of our participating downtown businesses for holiday open houses and gift giving ideas. Tickets will be available on our website via Eventbrite. Proceeds from this event benefit Main Street Hanover.
2020 Tree Wars: December 12-31 Come out to downtown Hanover to check out the local businesses’ entries in our 7th Annual Christmas Tree Wars! Main Street Hanover, in conjunction with downtown businesses, will host this festive contest throughout the holiday season. The friendly competition is designed to decorate every business in downtown with a unique tree or lighting display. The tree can be made of any material and can be placed anywhere inside or outside the business. Christmas Tree Wars will run from December 12 to December 31. Visit our website for the downloadable guide to use while visiting the Christmas trees.
Holiday Thank You The season of giving has been special for Main Street this year. We are so grateful for those who donated to our Christmas fund, purchased apparel to support Christmas or Main Street Hanover, and of course, our annual donors who have been generous this year, even during a very difficult time. We can’t thank our supporters enough. Thank you and we wish you and yours a very happy and healthy holiday season!
2021 Downtown Events: Sign-up for Our Newsletter! 2020 will soon be behind us and we cannot wait to present new events and activities we have in store for 2021. If you don’t already, please sign-up for our newsletter to get all the details on our upcoming events, apparel sales and activities. To sign up, type the following URL in your web browser, and you will be prompted to add your info: http://eepurl.com/gfZ2kP.
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Upcoming Events
Interested in hosting a webinar through the chamber? We'll take care of the hosting, promotion and registration; all you have to do is present! For pricing and more details, contact Haley Briggs at (717) 637-6130 ext. 104 or hbriggs@hanoverchamber.com.
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ALL REMAINING 2020 EVENTS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED
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