July 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.
Leadership Hanover Provides Participants with New Perspectives “The Leadership Hanover program has opened my eyes to some of the struggles and successes within the Hanover community that I was previously unaware of,” said Jess Feaga, Distribution Accounting Supervisor at Snyder’s-Lance Inc., and a 2017 graduate of Leadership Hanover.
The Leadership program focuses on components such as education, economic development, health and wellness, local government and state government. con’t p. 4
Want to learn more? Join us for one of two July info sessions: Tuesday, July Meeting one day a month for six months Feaga 11 at the Hanover Chamber Office and her Leadership Hanover peers learned about a variety of topics centered on the local from 12-1 p.m. or from 5-6 p.m. at Miscreation Brewing Company. community.
Leadership Hanover 2017-2018
Are you looking for ways to better position yourself within the marketplace? Are you looking for career advancement? Are you looking to develop yourself professionally? Then look no further. Leadership Hanover is a unique leadership program focused on discovering and developing the leader within yourself. The program is designed to help make you more successful by better knowing the Hanover area, networking with key business men and women throughout the community, and establishing strong relationships with other participants.
Class of 2016-17
Meeting one day a month for six months, the program focuses on key components of the community. For more information and to complete an application, visit www.hanoverchamber.com/leadership-hanover. Applications should be completed and returned to the Hanover Chamber office. Class of 2015-16
146 Carlisle Street Hanover, PA 17331 717.637.6130 www.hanoverchamber.com
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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, PeoplesBank 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
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Katy King, Marketing & PR Director kking@hanoverchamber.com
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Are You Taking Advantage of All Your Chamber Benefits? Many members are aware of the Chamber offering business and health insurance, but did you know about the following benefits? All are included with your membership and are either complimentary or low cost! Hot Deals Promote your business’s sales and specials online. Job Postings Let others know when you’re hiring. Mailing Labels We provide you with a member mailing list in Excel so you can target your marketing. Lead a Workshop Share your knowledge with others by hosting an education seminar.
Display Your Brochures Showcase your business’s brochure or flyers in the Chamber’s lobby. Certificate of Origin Get the certification you need to conduct business globally. All Employees are Members If your employer is a member, so are you! Join us for any and all events and programs. To take advantage of these and other benefits, please contact the Hanover Chamber at 717-637-6130 or office@hanoverchamber.com.
Welcome New Members!
2017 Community Leaders & Chamber Partners
Retail Brooks-Huff Tire and Auto Center Doug Meekins 1110 Carlisle St. Hanover, PA 17331 717-632-0889
Community Leaders
Telecommunications - Equipment and Services Quality DOT Kelly Giese 2699 S. Queen St. York, PA 17402 717-741-4894
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2017 Corporate Challenge: Register Your Team to Earn Bragging Rights This year’s event will be held at AdamsYork Sports Performance. Lunch and light refreshments are provided with the cost of registration.
In addition to broadening your horizons, Leadership Hanover qualifies for three Continuing Education Unit (CEUs) through HACC – Gettysburg Campus.
A CEU is 10 contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible, capable direction, and qualified instruction. Tuition for the program is $1,200, which covers all training materials, transportation, lunch and five-full day sessions. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for any business wishing to gain recognition through the program while maintaining a seat in the current session.
Registrations are now being accepted for the 2017 Corporate and Community Challenge, scheduled for Fri. Sept. 15. Will your team be the one to knock off last year’s winners from Ability Prosthetics & Orthotics, Inc. and Clark’s NA and take home the traveling trophy? The Corporate and Community Challenge is comprised of a full day of fun, team-building activities and friendly competition. Past events have included obstacle courses, laser tag, tug-of-war and dodge ball.
Ready to register? Teams are comprised of six participants; each team MUST include two females, but the criteria end there! Challengers of any age, profession and ability level are encouraged to participate, and teams are invited to create a unique name that sets them apart from the pack. Proceeds from the Corporate Challenge benefit the Chamber’s workforce development programs. The 2016 event raised approximately $4,000 towards this cause. Please continue to check hanoverchamber. com/corporate-challenge for updated details, registration forms and sponsorship information.
Feaga plans to apply the skills she learned through the program moving forward. “I will be conscious of the things that I can be a part of to help make Hanover a great place to live,” she said. RSVP to office@hanoverchamber. com or call 717-637-6130. To submit an application, visit hanoverchamber.com/leadership. Thank you to our 2016-2017 Leadership Hanover Mentoring Sponsor, Penn National Insurance.
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FORE the Win: Golfers Enjoy the 48th Annual Chamber Golf Outing Hanover Chamber members, guests and volunteers enjoyed a day of golf, networking and fun at the 48th Annual Chamber Golf Outing presented by Ox Industries. The event drew 106 golfers to the Hanover Country Club, with proceeds benefitting the Chamber’s workforce development programs. It was a beautiful day for golf with the sunshine and temperatures remaining at a comfortable level throughout the day. The Chamber would like to thank all sponsors, volunteers and supporters, including: Masters Sponsor -Ox Industries
Twosome Sponsor -ServiceMaster Cleaning and Restoration Individual Sponsors Hanover Door M & T Bank Hole Sponsors -Aero Energy -Bell Insurance -Edward Jones - Cindy Freemont -Finch Financial -Gene Latta -Hanover Auto Team -Northwest Savings Bank -OSS Health -Panebaker Funeral Home -RLH CPAs & Business Advisors -VNA of Hanover & Spring Grove Hole-In-One Sponsor Hanover Honda
Tour Sponsors -PeoplesBank -KLK Welding -C.A.R.E. Property Services Photo Sponsor -Penn National Insurance Foursome Sponsors -ACNB Bank -Adams Electric Cooperative -CBY Systems -CORE Design Group -David Ross Orthodontics -Hanover Hospital -HB McClure -Holtz Family Chiropractic, LLC -Homewood at Plum Creek -Mantec and JLE Consultants -Met Ed -Miller-Hanover, Inc. -Riggle & Associates -SFK USA Inc. -Tempstar Staffing -Utz Quality Foods, Inc. -Vulcan Materials Company -York Traditions Bank
Donors -Adams Electric Cooperative, Inc. -Aldus Brewing Company -Altland House -Bourbon Bar & Grill -Briarwood Golf Club -Buffalo Wild Wings -Hanover Country Club -Heritage Hills Golf Resort -Hickory Falls -Honey Run Golf and Country Club -KLK Welding
-La Cucina -Links at Gettysburg -Miscreation Brewing Company -OSS Health -Quail Valley Golf Course -R/C Hanover Movies 16 -Rosensteel Insurance, Inc. -Something Wicked Brewing -Warehouse Gourmet -York Traditions Volunteers Laura Becker, DOCEO Office Solutions Dwaine Briggs Tammy Crouse, State Farm Insurance Cristie Dewitt, Pennsylvania CareerLink Lisanne Gray Shannon Harvey, HACC Gordon Laabs, Elsner Engineering Kim McBride, Northwest Bank Steve Harrison, Northwest Bank Justine Trucksess, YCEA Photos from the outing can be found at facebook.com/HanoverChamberPA
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Chamber News
Maximize Your Advertising Dollars by Partnering with the Chamber You can increase your marketing reach to your target audience by partnering with the Chamber on special events and promotional opportunities throughout the year. The following opportunities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis: Hanover Dutch Festival 1 Over 10,000 people flood Downtown Hanover to celebrate the area’s Pennsylvania German-Dutch heritage in Center Square. Event features entertainment, food, crafts, car show and kids carnival. Investment: $1,000 – Business Booth Sponsor (limited) Benefits: Information booth in festival, recognition in program, logo and link on festival webpage. Investment: $450 – Contributing Sponsor (limited) Benefits: Recognition in publicity and festival program.
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“Chamber Connection” More than 1,000 people receive the Chamber’s monthly full-color newsletter, both in print and electronically. This popular piece provides members and local officials with information on Chamber businesses and current issues in the community. Newsletters are posted online for one year, and ad includes hyperlink to your website. Investment: $115 - $475 Benefits: Color ad space available throughout the newsletter. Electronic version will include hyperlink to your business website or Facebook page. Contact the Chamber today to maximize your advertising dollars! For additional promotional and sponsorship opportunities, visit hanoverchamber. com/about/member-benefits and click on Partnership Program, or contact the Hanover Chamber of Commerce at office@hanoverchamber.com or 717-637-6130.
33rd Annual Hanover Dutch Festival Saturday, July 29, 2017 8 am - 4 pm, Center Square
330+ Handmade Craft & Food Vendors Entertainment Antique/Classic Car Show Sponsorship opportunities available! hanoverchamber.com/dutch-festival
Chamber News & Business Briefs
2017 Discover Hanover Magazine On Stands
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Marks’ Auto Body Earns Official Certification and Prestigious Top Automaker Recognition Marks’ Auto Body has been officially certified by Assured Performance, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training, and facility necessary to repair the participating automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications. In achieving their Certification, Marks’ Auto Body is now part of the most advanced repair capable and efficient auto body repair network in the world. Adding to their credentials, Marks’ Auto Body is officially recognized by Assured Performance, FCA, GM, Ford and Hyundai.
The 2017 Discover Hanover Magazine is now available at 100+ locations throughout York and Adams Counties. We hope you enjoy the 2017 edition. If you are interested in a supply of magazines for your business, please stop by the Chamber office.
ACNB Receives Industry Recognition Award for 160th Anniversary
To become Certified and officially recognized by the various automakers, Marks’ Auto Body passed the Certification process essential to help ensure a proper and safe repair of the new generation of advanced vehicles. Less than 5 percent of body shops nationally meet the requirements to become officially certified and recognized. The certified network is made up of bestin-class collision repair businesses that have met or exceeded the requirements of the certification program.
TrueNorth Wellness Services Selected for Rutter’s Vote With Your Dollars Program TrueNorth Wellness Services is among the selected nonprofits that Rutter’s Rewards customers can raise money for while making purchases at Rutter’s in the Vote With Your Dollars Program through Oct. 31, 2017. To participate and raise money for TrueNorth Wellness from your phone, Rutter’s Rewards customers must log into the Rutter’s mobile app and click the Vote With Your Dollars button. From there, select TrueNorth Wellness Services from the list of charities.
Wesley M. Weymers, The Gratz Bank President & CEO and PA Bankers Group 5 Chair; Lynda L. Glass, ACNB Bank Executive Vice President/ Secretary and Chief Risk & Governance Officer; and, Joseph B. Bower, Jr., CNB Bank President & CEO and PA Bankers Board Chair.
ACNB Bank was recognized on the occasion of its 160th year of serving customers, communities and shareholders with excellence at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PA Bankers) Group 5 Meeting held at The Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey. PA Bankers recognizes member charter anniversaries every five years from the date of an institution’s charter. April 11 marked 160 years for ACNB.
If “voting” from a desktop, log in to ruttersrewards.com, click the Vote With Your Dollars Button, and select TrueNorth Wellness Services from the drop-down menu. Whenever customers make a Rutter’s purchase swiping their VIP Rewards credentials, the charity of their choice will receive votes that could potentially translate to monetary prizes for that organization at the end of the voting period. If you are not a Rutter’s Rewards member but are interested in donating to the cause through Vote With Your Dollars, ask any Rutter’s store associate how you can become a VIP Rewards member and follow the steps above.
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Business Briefs
SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS & COMPANY, LLC MEMBER AND MANAGERS APPOINTED TO ALLINIAL GLOBAL COMMITTEES The firm will be represented in 2017 on four Allinial Global committees. Allinial Global, formerly known as PKF North America, is a membership association comprised of 110 legally independent accounting and consulting firms in North America and throughout the world who share resources such as education, client service, best practices, marketing, and various ranges of expertise. Timothy E. Peters, CPA, CGMA, Member of the Firm, was reappointed to the Accounting & Auditing Committee. Tim specializes in providing accounting and auditing services to entities in the nonprofit, governmental, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare industries. Nathaniel L. Fissel, CPA, MST, Tax Manager, was reappointed to the Tax Committee. Nat specializes in the preparation of corporate, partnership, and personal income tax returns as well as complex tax planning and tax compliance issues. MaryBeth
Hockenberry, MBA, Marketing Director, was reappointed to the Business Development/ Marketing Committee. MaryBeth’s focus is to facilitate growth in each of the firm’s regional offices and within the firm’s niche service areas. She is responsible for all aspects of marketing, communications, and new business development.
Laura L. Stover, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Human Resources Manager, was appointed to the Human Resources Committee. Laura specializes in providing human resource consulting services for the firm and its clients throughout MD, PA, and WV. NEW FAMILY PHYSICIAN JOINS LITTLESTOWN PRACTICE Renee Roy, M.D. is the newest family physician at Hanover Medical Group Littlestown Family Medicine, who joins Dr. Charles Kovalchick and Chelsea Fenby, PA-C. Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Roy earned her
Medical Doctorate with Master in Surgery Degree (MDCM) at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and completed her Family Residency Program at Ottawa General Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Additionally, Dr. Roy holds Fellowships with the American Academy of Family Medicine (FAAFP) and the Canadian College of Family Medicine (FCFP). She is a member of the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Academy of Family Medicine (AAFP).
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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Main Street Hanover Updates Summertime Fun! Always something fun going on this summer! While the weather is nice consider coming downtown for a walk around the square, stop into a shop for some unique shopping, take an art class, or enjoy the air conditioning while you play video games or enjoy a comedy night. Downtown has all you need for your summer time activities. Visit our website for more info about what you can do downtown this summer! Movie nights are held every 2nd Saturday in front of Miscreation Brewing Co., presented by The Sound Room Café. Christmas in July – Preparing for Santa’s Cabin 80th Anniversary! This year is a special anniversary for Hanover, the beloved Santa’s Cabin celebrates 80 years of being set up in center square, being the Christmas destination for generations who have visited Santa! While the weather heats up, it’s hard to think about Christmas, however, the Christmas Committee in downtown Hanover never stops thinking about setting up Santa’s Cabin and the Christmas Tree to bring joy to the Hanover area during the holiday season! We need your support to continue these wonderful traditions. Please consider donating to the Christmas Fund to help us keep this year’s holiday season merry and bright! It’s easy to support Main Street Hanover! Donate Online! Main Street Hanover invites you to take advantage of sponsorship opportunities in the Hanover community. Your sponsorship not only provides your company with exposure in the community, but also supports our organization’s core mission. http://mainstreethanover.org//about/donate to donate.
Chalk It Up and Spring Sip & Stroll Main Street Hanover would like to thank everyone who came out to chalk in downtown Hanover! June 3, 2017 was a beautiful day to be in downtown Hanover! Main Street Hanover succeeded again in attracting hundreds of people to downtown to enjoy art and entertainment. Starting with Chalk it Up, participants tapped into their creativity to create beautiful chalk art pieces on the sidewalks of center square. Miscreation hosted a Homebrew Competition that attracted 18 local homebrewers to show off their skills. The day picked up with Spring Sip & Stroll. Over 45 vendors and downtown businesses paired up to present samples of beer, wine, and food to ticket holders while they strolled the downtown, enjoying businesses new and established, well known and unknown. Fun was had by all! Join us September 30 for Fall Sip & Stroll! Tickets go on sale August 30.
Congratulations to our winners: People’s Choice Winner - Allona Frock Judge’s Choice - South Western High School National Art Honor Society Runners Up: Top scores by age category: • Tomi Stalnaker - 5 and Under • Julia Miller - 6-10 • Allona Frock - 11-16 • SWHS National Art Honor Society16+ Additional Runners-up: • Gabrielle Stalnaker • Race Nelson • Lily Moorhead & Mya Maloney • Celia Stein • Brandon Ayers & Adam Williams • Hanover High School National Art Honor Society • Krista Sandoval • Wendy Wright • Priscilla Staub
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Eye-Opener Breakfast Wednesday, July 19, 7:30 a.m. Bay City Restaurant 110 Eisenhower Dr., Hanover
Program featuring salutes: Darryl Wagner, Custom Engraving Studio Steve Doyle & Doug Meekins, Brooks-Huff Tire & Auto Center Sandy Myers, Jessica & Friends $12/member; $24/non-member
We treat patients like friends and neighbors because sometimes they are. At Hanover Hospital, we provide the high quality and low cost healthcare services our community needs, right here, close to home.
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Upcoming Mixers July 12, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hanover Area Historical Society at the Warehime Myers Mansion 305 Baltimore St., Hanover August 10, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. KLK Welding 15 Barnhart Dr. Hanover, PA Mixer dates have been filled for 2017! If you are interested in hosting a Chamber After Hours event, please contact Autumn Hanzlik at 717-637-6130 ext. 100.
July 20, 5 – 7 p.m. Happy Hour Warehouse Gourmet August 17 Happy Hour TBD
2017 Legislative Roundtables Legislative Roundtables are held quarterly 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, Aug. 4.
2017 Dates: February 3 - May 5 - August 4 - November 3
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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July 11 Leadership Hanover Info. Session, 12- 1 p.m. or 5 -6 p.m. Hanover Chamber Office and Miscreations Brewing Company Attendees:
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July 12 Membership Mixer, 5-7 p.m. Hanover Area Historical Society at the Warehime Myers Mansion Attendees:
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July 19 Eye-Opener Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Bay City Restaurant,110 Eisenhower Dr., Hanover Attendees:
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$12/member
July 20 Seminar: How to Increase Your Sales, 8 - 10 a.m. Hanover Chamber Office, 146 Carlisle St., Hanover Attendees:
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$30/member $50/non-member
August 4 Legislative Roundtable, 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Dutch Country Restaurant, 946 Baltimore St., Hanover Attendees:
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August 10 Membership Mixer, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. KLK Welding, 15 Barnhart Dr., Hanover Attendees:
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August 16 Eye-Opener Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Dutch Country Restaurant, 946 Baltimore St., Hanover Attendees:
$12/member
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