July-2024-Chamber-Connection by Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER CONNECTION

Your connection to the greater Hanover business community.

CHAMBER NEWS

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

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EVENTS

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THANK YOU WORKFORCE SPONSORS

The 4th Annual Snack Town Street Fair

Anticipated To Be The Best One Yet

This year marks the fourth annual Snack Town Street Fair, and the Hanover Chamber is expecting this to be the biggest and most well-attended in the series thus far.

This year, we have:

•100% of vendors spaces filled (Street Fair 2023 had 81% of spaces filled).

• 9 different states will be represented this year.

• We reached a larger audience on social media than even before (40% more accounts reached and 24% more content interactions on Facebook).

• 15,000 unique website visitors to www.snacktownstreetfair.com (17% more than 2023).

Last year, Snack Town Street Fair saw approximately 12,000 visitors to Downtown Hanover on the day of the fair, and we anticipate even more this year.

Snack Town Street Fair is happening July 13, 2024 from 8 AM to 4 PM in Downtown Hanover.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors. Their generous support has made and continues to make Snack Town Street Fair a tremendous success.

Presenting Sponsor: Utz Brands, Inc.

Community Sponsors: Campbell's Snacks, UPMC & WellSpan Health.

Entertainment Sponsors: Edward Jones, J.A. Myers Home Builders & Member's 1st Federal Credit Union

Brewers' Alley: Iron Lion

Transportation Sponsor: Brightspeed

Contributing Sponsors: Aero Energy, Camping World, David Ross

Orthodontics, Succulent Hippie, T-Mobile, & Thrivent

Equipment Sponsor: Bobcat of Adams County

Kid Zone Sponsor: Atomic Bounce, Hanover Pediatric Dentistry, & St. Matthews Church

Media Sponsor: Rocky 98.5

Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce

Chair of the Board

Brandon J. Smith, CFP ®, AAMS™ , Edward Jones

Secretary/Treasurer

Ashley Hershey, Brown Plus

Vice Chairs

Jeremy Frey, Barley Snyder

Julia Groft, Manpower

Cynthia Simpson, Utz Brands

Lesley Zinn, UPMC

Past Chair

Mike Kelly, Traditions Bank

Board of Directors

Tom Allison, Allison's Plumbing, Heating & AC

Dr. Jay Burkhart, South Western School District

Jon Harris, M&T Bank

Nikki Hoffman, Stambaugh-Ness

Shaun Hoffman, Leonhardt Manufacturing Co. Inc.

Liz Johnides, The Markets at Hanover Kristin Leese, WellSpan

Drew Little, Conewago Valley School District

Stacy Pitta, Campbell’s Snacks

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Katie Bream, Marketing and Public Relations Manager

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Main Street Hanover Hires New

Executive Director: Moriah Tyler

Main Street Hanover is excited to welcome their new Executive Director, Moriah Tyler.

Moriah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from Mount St. Mary’s University, where she developed a strong foundation in arts management and creative problem solving. Her academic background laid the groundwork for her successful career in non-profit administration.

Prior to being hired by Main Street Hanover, Moriah served as the Education & Visual Arts Coordinator at the Carroll County Arts Council in Westminster, Maryland, where she was responsible for event planning, curation, and community engagement.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Moriah enjoys hiking, creating artwork, and gardening. Additionally, she serves as a volunteer on the Pippinfest committee for Fairfield, Pennsylvania. She is passionate about facilitating events in a local community and is eager to be a resource for Hanover businesses and natives.

Daniel Frey, Esq., Main Street Hanover Chairperson, said the following regarding Moriah’s hiring: “Main Street is pleased that Moriah has accepted the position of Executive Director. Through the interviewing process, our executive committee was convinced that Moriah’s skills and experience with the Carroll County Arts Council where she was the Education and Visual Arts Coordinator will advance Main Street’s mission and goal to preserve and promote the historic and economic vitality of downtown Hanover.”

Moriah will begin her time with Main Street Hanover in early June. We are excited to welcome her to our team and look forward to her contributions and accomplishments.

Snack Town Street Fair 2024: Calling All Volunteers!

The 4th Annual Snack Town Street Fair, presented by Utz, is almost here. Join us on Saturday, July 13th, from 8 AM to 4 PM in Downtown Hanover and check out all of the vendors we have lined up. This is sure to be the biggest Snack Town Street Fair yet. Help from members of our community will be crucial to ensure this day goes smoothly and successfully.

Have volunteer hours you need to fulfill or just want to get more involved with one of Hanover's largest events? Give us a shout! We are looking to fill our available shifts both in the morning before the beginning of the event and in the late afternoon at the end of the event. Contact Member & Community Relations Manager, Jake, at jtaylor@hanoverchamber.com.

If you haven't yet, check out our FAQs page at snacktownstreetfair.com. It will have all of the important details including a map, instructions on where to park, and other useful information for the day's festivities. We hope you will join the fun as a volunteer!

U.S Chamber: 10 Ways Communities, Businesses, and Families Can Improve Resilience

Weather-related catastrophes are increasing in frequency and severity, and billion-dollar disasters are now the norm. In 2022 alone, the cost of natural disasters exceeded $360 billion across the globe, including more than 40 weather events causing over $1 billion in damage each.

A new economic study by Allstate, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation found that every $1 spent on climate resilience and preparedness saves communities $13 in economic impact, damages, and cleanup costs.

Here are a few recommended actions for reducing risk for businesses:

• Make building improvements: These include structural improvements, adjustments based on professional hazard audits, and accessibility updates.

• Plan for the worst-case scenario: Train employees in emergency response and have a business-disaster plan in place.

• Collaborate with community governments: Support the development and strengthening of national and local laws, regulations, policies, and programs.

• Seek out resources and information: Understand what resources are available before a disaster happens, like the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Readiness for Resiliency program or federal disaster grants.

Read the full article and learn more about increasing resiliency by visiting https://www.uschamber.com/ security/10-ways-communities-businesses-andhouseholds-can-improve-resilience

Adams County's First MilitaryShare Program Launches July, 2024

A new program has launched that will provide free food to Adams County veterans . The Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority in partnership with the Central PA Food Bank’s MilitaryShare Program will support veterans and their families in need, pending eligibility.

Each registered family will receive the following: fresh produce, fresh milk, eggs and a box of shelf-stable pantry supplies such as canned goods, pasta, and cereal. Meat, fish and poultry products may be included based on availability at the Food Bank.

Pre-resgistration is required to participate.

Eligibility Requirements: All Veterans and their families in need. Proof of military service, such as a DD-214, Military ID or VA Medical Card is required to register.

To register, please call 717.821.1488 or e-mail cathy.e.pristas.civ@army.mil

Battle of the Bands at Snack Town Fall Fest: Submissions Open Through July

Submissions for Rocky 98.5's Battle of the Bands at Snack Town Fall Fest are open from now all throughout July!

Three bands will be chosen among the submissions and invited to perform live at Snack Town Fall Fest. All three bands will go home with a cash prize. Prize money varies best on place won:

First Place: $3,000 cash. The first prize winner will also be invited to play live at Iron Lion at the Markets at Hanover.

Second Place: $1,500 cash.

Third Place: $500 cash.

If you or someone you know would like to enter for a chance to be part of Battle of the Bands at Snack Town Fall Fest, visit https://www.snacktownfallfest.com/ entertainment for more information.

YCCF: Important Dates to Know for Applying for a THRIVE Grant

Information and important dates for the York County Community Foundation's (YCCF) THRIVE Grant Program cycles are as follows:

"Applications for grants up to $10,000 from York County Community Foundation's second THRIVE grant cycle are due by August 30, 2024.

The Fund for York County focuses resources on our community’s most pressing issues. Grants are awarded for programs and collaboratives that transform lives and our community by helping low-income individuals build economic mobility to help them thrive.

Focus areas include:

• Career Development

• Child and Youth Development

• Health

• Housing

• Transportation

Important Dates for 2024 THRIVE Grants up to $10,000 Second Grant Cycle Closes: August 30, 2024

*Program start date for second grant cycle must be November 1 or later.*

Important Dates for 2024 THRIVE Grants Over $10,000

Third Grant Cycle Closes: July 15, 2024

*Program start date for third grant cycle must be September 13 or later.*

Fourth Grant Cycle Opens: July 16, 2024

Fourth Grant Cycle Closes: October 7, 2024

*Program start date for fourth grant cycle must be December 13 or later.*"

Businesses in York County are encouraged to apply for this grant. If your organization is involved with one of the THRIVE Grant Program's five areas of focus and you wish to apply for funding, please visit https://yccf.org/ for-grant-seekers/grant-programs/fund-for-york-countygrants/ for more information.

Local Congressman, Lloyd Smucker: Standing Up For Main Street

Congressman Lloyd Smucker of the 11th District recently released a statement in which he takes a stand for American small businesses and shares his testimonial as a former small-business owner.

" As a former small-business owner, I’ve seen the obstacles business owners face firsthand. That’s why advocating for small businesses matters to me, and I am honored to have the privilege of leading the House Ways and Means Committee’s Main Street Tax Team.

The Ways and Means Committee Republicans are already preparing for 2025, when the provisions of the landmark 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or TCJA, expire. The TCJA unleashed a robust economy in which small businesses invested in their communities, creating more jobs and economic opportunities. President Biden’s own words

and recent testimony of his administration make clear his desire for the TCJA to expire despite promising not to raise taxes on Americans making less than $400,000. If the individual tax rates in TCJA are allowed to expire, every middle-class American will see a tax increase. It is crucial Congress protect the middle class by preserving the TCJA which will help families, workers, and small businesses struggling in President Biden’s economy.

When small businesses thrive on Main Street, our communities thrive. Advancing pro-growth tax policy is critical to growing the American economy. That’s why I introduced the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, which would make permanent a key provision of the 2017 TCJA that promoted tax parity between small businesses and larger corporations. I am committed to helping small businesses grow, create jobs, and invest in their communities."

Thank you, Congressman Smucker, for speaking up for Main Street and the local businesses that diversify our economy.

New Member Spotlight: The Succulent Hippie

For this month's New Member Spotlight, we are featuring The Succulent Hippie.

"The Succulent Hippie was founded in 2020 by Shannon Petenbrink. The Succulent Hippie started from a curiosity of arrangements of succulents to a passion for houseplants and more.

The Succulent Hippie started as a Facebook group called "The Succulent Hippie Group" where people could join this group to see The Succulent Hippies newest succulent creations. Over the years of 2020-2021, the Facebook group got much larger and more support from the community.

By 2022, Shannon knew she would have to get a storefront to serve the community. Shannon found The Succulent Hippies first storefront in Downtown Hanover,

located at 131 Broadway. The Succulent Hippie still has a growing community with the same heart of a store. The Succulent Hippie is only local and exclusive to Downtown Hanover. They specialize in houseplants, arrangements, succulents, rare houseplants, anything plant related items, clothing, jewelry, and local vendors in our store that you can shop from. The Succulent Hippie also has other pop-up ideas:

DIY Succulent Bar, private parties, birthdays, favors, gifts, funerals. Come emerge yourself in the jungle and see what all the hype is about!

Tues-Thurs: 11am-4pm Fri: 11am-6pm Sat: 9am-6pm Closed Sun + Mon for private events"

What Our Clients Say:

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UPMC HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE IN CENTRAL PA. RANKED AMONG THE ELITE HOSPITALS IN NORTH AMERICA FOR ADULT CARDIAC SURGERY

HARRISBURG, PA. – The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. has been awarded the highest possible rating of three stars by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) in three out of five total categories for patient care and outcomes, including:

Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Combined Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR+CABG) Isolated Mitral Valve Replacement/ Repair (MVRR)

The three-star rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. among the elite for adult cardiac surgery in the United States and Canada. UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa has maintained a 3-star STS rating in various categories for the last decade.

“The STS three-star ratings are among the most prestigious quality indicators for hospitals providing open heart surgery," said David Loran M.D., chief of cardiac and vascular surgery, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at Central Pa. "Our team is committed to excellence and dedicated to providing patientcentric care that extends beyond the operating room. These values have established the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute as a national leader in cardiovascular care. We are

dedicated to providing high-quality care and continually strive to improve our patient outcomes in central Pennsylvania and beyond."

According to STS data, approximately 4 to 8 percent of participants receive a three-star rating for AVR+CABG surgery and approximately 20 percent of hospital participants receive a three-rating for isolated CABG surgery.

The STS is the world’s premier clinical registry for cardiac surgery and contains data from more than 1,000 cardiac surgery institutions that represent approximately six million records. Participation in the STS registry represents UPMC’s commitment to improving the care provided to heart surgery patients. The STS star rating system is one of the most sophisticated and highly regarded overall measures of quality in health care, rating the benchmarked outcomes of cardiothoracic surgery programs in the United States and Canada.

"This recognition is a testament to the team's hard work and dedication," said Erik Toth, vice president of cardiovascular services for UPMC in Central Pa. "We're extremely proud of the team for achieving this recognition, which places us among the elite for adult cardiac surgery in North America. Our primary objective is to deliver exceptional patient care and achieve outstanding patient outcomes."

Pioneers in cardiovascular health since 1956, doctors at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in central Pennsylvania were the first in the region to perform open heart surgery and the first to perform

coronary artery balloon angioplasty. Other firsts include the implantation of a drug-eluting coronary stent, percutaneous (minimally invasive) aortic valve procedures (TAVR) and the implantation of an FDA-approved percutaneous mitral valve repair device. UPMC’s vascular surgeons are experts at providing exceptional care through both vascular and endovascular techniques.

For more information or to schedule an appointment at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, visit UPMC. com/CentralPaHeart.

G&S FOODS CELEBRATES NEW STATE-OF-THEART SNACK FOOD MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN HANOVER, PA

Hanover, PA – G&S Foods, LLC, a leading co-packer and private label manufacturer of snack foods, officially unveiled its brand-new manufacturing facility on Blettner Avenue in Hanover, Pennsylvania with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 5, 2024.

The ceremony commemorated the culmination of months of planning and construction, marking a significant milestone for G&S Foods’ continued growth and commitment to the Hanover area. Local dignitaries, construction and equipment partners, media representatives, and G&S Foods’ dedicated team members were present to celebrate this momentous occasion.

“This new facility is the continuation of our family legacy in the snack food industry,” said Patricia Warehime, Board Member. “I am incredibly proud of the team at G&S and their

accomplishments which led to the need for and ability to create this amazing plant.”

“We are incredibly excited to welcome everyone to the grand opening of our new facility in Hanover,” said Dan Morgan, President and CEO of G&S Foods. “This expansion will not only allow us to increase production capacity but also empower us to develop even more innovative and delicious snack options for our customers. We’re proud to be investing in the Hanover community.”

"The leap of faith we took building this new facility was just like in the movie, Field of Dreams...if you build it, they will come” joked Ed Good, Board Chairman. "This facility and its new production lines will open opportunities to greatly expand our business and create new jobs."

The expansive new facility boasts 348,344 square feet of cutting-edge production space, allowing G&S Foods to:

Expand Production Capacity:

The increased space will enable G&S Foods to meet the growing demand in the snack food co-packing and private label industries.

Develop New Snacking Trends: The facility is equipped with advanced technology to create healthier, unique, and on-trend snack options.

Consolidate Operations:

The new facility will house G&S Foods’ entire operation, including production, Research & Development, warehousing, and administrative offices, fostering improved efficiency and collaboration.

Create New Jobs:

G&S Foods is committed to creating new employment opportunities within the Hanover community.

WELLSPAN TO PROVIDE SPORTS MEDICINE SERVICES TO DELONE CATHOLIC STARTING SUMMER OF 2024

Delone Catholic is pleased to announce that WellSpan Sports Medicine will be offering its highquality, comprehensive sports medicine services to students. As a leading healthcare provider in the region, WellSpan is committed to supporting the health and well-being of student-athletes.

With the agreement beginning officially on July 1, 2024, WellSpan will provide one full-time licensed athletic trainer and a sports medicinetrained team physician to Delone Catholic. This dedicated team will not only support the athletic trainer but also provide varsity home football game coverage, ensuring the safety and care of the athletes.

To further assist the student-athletes, WellSpan will be conducting on-site PIAA sports physicals on June 19 at the school. These physicals are essential for the upcoming 2024-25 school year and will help ensure that the athletes are in optimal health.

“WellSpan Sports Medicine is excited to partner with Delone Catholic and looks forward to providing exceptional care and support to the student-athletes,” said Dr. Matthew Posner, Medical Director of Sports Medicine and Education at WellSpan. “Our team is committed to ensuring their health and well-being, allowing them to excel in their chosen sports.”

WellSpan Sports Medicine is

renowned for its team of expert physicians, surgeons, therapists, and athletic trainers. The comprehensive program utilizes multi-disciplinary and innovative approaches to healthcare, focusing on illness and injury prevention through education, awareness, and intervention. The WellSpan team is dedicated to providing efficient and effective treatment and rehabilitation for students and patients.

Services include concussion management, orthopedic surgical care, nonoperative sports medicine management, and physical and occupational therapy. Additionally, the sports medicine team offers athletic training for local college, high school, and club teams and team physician game coverage. They also provide sports medicine primary care, nutritional services, and urgent orthopedic care, among other services, aimed at helping players train and play at their best.

For more information about WellSpan Sports Medicine and our comprehensive services, please visit our website at www.WellSpan.org.