June-2024-Chamber-Connection

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

York County Tourism Grant Program - Fueling York County's Tourism Industry

The York County Tourism Grant Program supports initiatives aimed at boosting York County's billion-dollar tourism industry. This program provides funding for projects and events designed to attract visitors from outside a 50-mile radius promoting economic growth through increased overnight hotel stays. So far this year, the Tourism Grant Program has awarded $561,648 to fund 19 projects designed to elevate York County's status as a leading tourist destination. The program reopens on June 1, visit YorkPA. org/grants for more information and to schedule a consultation.

Discover Hanover®, the Chamber's tourism and community brand, received generous funding from the York County Tourism Grant Program in 2024. This enabled Discover Hanover® to undergo a complete rebrand and launch a new website, enhancing its appeal to visitors and promoting Hanover as a premier destination in York County. The Chamber is excited to embark on this new chapter for Discover Hanover® and to witness what benefits the brand will bring to Hanover and York County. To

see the new website, please visit www. DiscoverHanoverPA.org.

Chamber President Sarah Messer said the following: "The Hanover Chamber truly appreciates the York County Tourism Grant program and Explore York for its invaluable support. This program empowers organizations like ours to create and enhance opportunities that drive local tourism and community growth. "

If you or your organization is interested in being involved with Discover Hanover and our new marketing opportunities, please reach out to Marketing & Public Relations Manager, Katie, at kbream@ hanoverchamber.com

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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Dr. John Scola, Hanover Public School District

Jody Shaffer, YWCA Hanover

Loni Smith, Hanover Auto Team

Brandon Wingert, L2 Brands LLC

Chamber Staff

Sarah Messer, President smesser@hanoverchamber.com

Katie Bream, Marketing and Public Relations Manager

kbream@hanoverchamber.com

Melissa Goodwin, Administrative Coordinator mgoodwin@hanoverchamber.com

Jake Taylor, Member & Community Relations Manager jtaylor@hanoverchamber.com

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Meet the Board! Jody Shaffer of YWCA Hanover

Tell us about the organization you work for and your role.

YWCA Hanover has been serving our community since 1920. The mission is to Eliminate Racism, Empower Women and promote peace, justice, dignity and justice for all. We serve over 150 families daily with childcare services and day camp for ages 1-12 years old children including and Early Learning Center for all day care and School Age Childcare during the before and after school hours. Our focus is on preparing children for school and supporting families. The Safe Home services for domestic violence and human trafficking survivors operates 24/7 with offices in Hanover and Gettysburg, serving nearly 4,000 clients a year in Adams and York Counties. YWCA Hanover also offers a robust women/girl’s empowerment and DEI (Diversity Equity Inclusion) department with dozens of specialty programs and events throughout the year.

As Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Hanover, it is my privilege to lead our organization which employs over 50 staff members and 100 plus volunteers. The Board of Directors is comprised of engaged, business savvy, working board members which provides mission advancement, fiscal oversight and management, policy creation, and public relations along with the CEO.

What motivated you to become a member of the Board of Directors for the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce?

I have witnessed the growth of Downtown Hanover firsthand since 2014 at YWCA Hanover. My decision to join the Hanover Chamber Board was to offer insights to continue propelling the growth of Downtown Hanover and the entire business community. As a nonprofit leader, I am also motivated to provide resources to the Chamber and develop partnerships with my colleagues on the Board of Directors that will directly or indirectly improve our community.

What value do you think the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce brings to the community and the local economy?

Connecting people within the business community to expand knowledge and potential partnerships. Raising awareness of all that Hanover has to offer businesses, families, and corporations.

What do you feel is the most impactful aspect of serving on a board for a non-profit organization?

Every board member brings unique skill sets, experience, and knowledge to the collective effort of the organization. Offering these resources to a nonprofit organization is invaluable.

What do you enjoy about Hanover as a community?

Hanover offers a pleasant, safe living space with many robust and diverse businesses and manufacturers. I Like that neighborhoods are microcosms of our community, families knowing families for generations, and that we are a phone call away from reaching out for assistance from loyal friends, neighbors, and family for anything.

List three (or more) of your favorite things to do in the Hanover area.

I enjoy and utilize Codorus State Park as well as our local Hanover Rail Trail for recreation. I like the restaurants and craft breweries that offer many great places to socialize with friends. However, living near my family is most important; I like that we live close to one another in and around Hanover.

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!

Have volunteer hours you need to fulfill? Give us a shout! We have available shifts for volunteers throughout the event. Contact Member & Community Relations Manager, Jake, at jtaylor@hanoverchamber.com.

f you haven't yet, check out our FAQs page at snacktownstreetfair.com. It will have all important details including a map and instructions on where to park. We hope you'll join the fun as a volunteer, a vendor, or a guest!

Schools In The Community Prepare Our Youth for the Workforce

During the week of May 6th to the 10th, the nation celebrated its first ever National Youth Apprenticeship Week. National Youth Apprenticeship week is an offshoot from National Apprenticeship Week and highlights individuals participating in Registered Apprenticeship programs throughout the country.

The Chamber reached out to the local schools regarding what programs, apprenticeships, and internships they offer and participate in with their students. We received a wealth of information regarding what the students are doing and it shined light on just how much the schools are investing in the future talent of our community. Furthermore, several students provided their own insight into the apprenticeship programs and internships they are involved with.

Read the full article at https://www.hanoverchamber.com/ blog/youth-apprenticeship-week

Submissions for Battle of the Bands at Snack Town Fall Fest, Open Now!

Rocky 98.5 is now accepting submissions for Battle of the Bands at Snack Town Fall Fest.

Submissions will be reviewed by the team at Rocky 98.5. They will then select three bands to move onto the final round and perform live at Snack Town Fall Fest. Each of the three bands performing will go home with a cash prize. In addition to bragging rights, the winning band will be showcased at Iron Lion at the Markets at Hanover.

Interested in submitting your music for a chance to perform live at one of our Snack Town eignature events? Visit https://www.foreveryork.com/

Snack Town Fall Fest 2024 is happening September 14 from 1 PM to 6PM at Moul Field in Hanover. More details at www.snacktownfallfest.com

The Chamber Rolls Out a Fresh New Look

The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to unveil its new color scheme which will roll out early this month.

"We felt that it was time to introduce something different as we look to the next 100 years," Marketing & PR Manager, Katie, stated. "Our brand will favor a primarily blue color scheme with gold as an accent. These colors also mesh nicely with our other brands' colors, such as Discover Hanover and Snack Town Street Fair."

Keep an eye out for changes to our materials in the months to come!

Homebrew Contest Benefits Olivia's House

The Hanover Homebrew Competition took place outside Something Wicked at the end of April. The event gathered an impressive array of brewers, offering 27 unique beers for attendees to enjoy. Admission was free for individuals aged 21 and above.

Participants had the opportunity to cast a monetary vote for their favorite beer, with the brewer receiving the highest dollar amount being awarded the esteemed People's Choice Award. All proceeds from these donations were directed to Olivia's House: A Grief and Loss Center for Children. A total of $2100 was raised during the event, contributing to Olivia's House Give Local York Campaign. Thank you to the participants and attendees for contributing to the mission of Olivia's House.

Hanover Country Club

Experience Hanover Country Club, a private, family-oriented club founded in1923 in Abbottstown, PA.Our18-hole championship golf course, pool, and racket courts offers omething for everyone. Enjoy dining in The Dining Room, The Pub Area, or The Patio & Pergola, featuring meals prepared by Head Chef Robert McGrattan.

With memberships tailored to diverse interests, including Full, Social, Corporate, and Legacy categories, Hanover Country Club is a scenic retreat amid the picturesque Pigeon Hills, convenient for York, Hanover, and Gettysburg residents.Whether you're a golf enthusiast, a family seeking activities for all ages, or someone looking to create lasting memories, Hanover Country Club welcomes you to explore membership opportunities. Join us in our legacy of tradition and community. Learn more and inquire about membership today at https://www.hanovercc.com.

Hanover Country Club Mission Statement

The Hanover Country Club will maintain its reputation as a superior, family orientated club; proud of its history, reverent of its legacy, committed to excellence for the benefit of it's members in value and dedicated to the fostering of new and existing traditions.

OVER 70 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GRADUATE MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION

PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

(York, PA) – The Manufacturers’ Association concluded its 7th program year recently for their high school Pre-Apprenticeship program with a graduation ceremony hosted at Penn State York’s campus during

National Youth Apprenticeship Week. The Association’s Pre-Apprenticeship program introduces high school students to advanced manufacturing occupations in seven different trades

and provides opportunities to pursue high wage in demand careers. The program includes students from York, Lancaster, Perry, Chester, Dauphin, Cumberland, and Lebanon Counties including the Milton Hershey School as well as the County Career and Tech High Schools.

This year’s Pre-Apprenticeship program graduated 70 students from across southcentral Pennsylvania. The recognition event included students receiving their state recognized PreApprenticeship credential witnessed by invited guests, family members, program partners and Association employers. The program also included awarding the annual Carl Winters Jr. Memorial Scholarship which provides $1,000 in funds for further education or training in an industrial career. This year’s awardee is Cristian Saylor from Red

Land High School in the West Shore School District. Christian plans to pursue a career in mechatronics at Harrisburg Area Community College. The Scholarship was established in honor of Carl Winters, Jr. after his passing. Carl was a tool and die maker by trade for over 50 years in the York area and the creator of the original pre apprenticeship program at the Association.

“Pre-Apprenticeships offer an excellent opportunity to introduce high-tech modern manufacturing careers to all students” said Miranda Martz, the program’s Pre-Apprenticeship Coordinator at the Association. “The program also provides a pathway for advance placement in employer apprenticeships - accelerating high wage, high quality careers for graduates,” she stated.

Pre-apprenticeship programs are designed to offer classroom and hands-on learning specifically to train students to enter a registered apprenticeship program with an employer or continue their technical education. The Association’s program started in 2017 with a handful of students and since then has enrolled over 300 students across south central Pennsylvania in the skills program. Students receive several industry recognized credentials and upon graduation have the opportunity to enter full registered apprenticeships with sponsoring employers while benefiting from advanced placement the pre-apprenticeship provides for graduates of the program.

The program is registered with the PA Department of Labor (L&I) and has received support from the state agency to expand the program across south central Pennsylvania. L&I estimates that on average, apprentices earn much higher starting wages after completion of programs and are on track to earn $300,000 more than those production workers without journey worker credentials over their careers. For every dollar spent on apprenticeships, employers get an average of $1.47 back in increased productivity. In addition to the PA Department of Labor the program also partners with the Partnership for Career Development, York County Alliance for Learning, Chester County Intermediate Unit, Lancaster County Workforce Development Board, and dozens of employers.

CELEBRATING 8 YEARS OF FUHRMAN CREATIVE

Join us in celebrating a milestone achievement as Fuhrman Creative

marks its 8th anniversary on May 1st! Since our establishment in 2016, we've been on a mission to empower local businesses in the digital world. We've worked hard to level the online playing field for small businesses through our specialized services in social media marketing, website design, search engine optimization, content writing, graphic design, and more.

Over the past 8 years, we've been privileged to partner with countless businesses, professionals, and nonprofits, helping them carve out a strong and impactful online presence. We take pride in our commitment to creativity, innovation, and personalized service, ensuring each client receives tailored solutions that align with their unique goals and vision.

As we celebrate this milestone, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, partners, and supporters who have been instrumental in our journey. Your trust and collaboration have driven our success, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.

HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL ENTERS SECOND YEAR OF PARTNERSHIP WITH YORK COLLEGE

During the 2022-2023 school year and starting with the Class of 2023, Hanover High School (HHS) entered

into a partnership with York College of Pennsylvania (YCP).

Both HHS and YCP recognized the need to enhance access to private post-secondary education within the region and that belief served as the focal point of our partnership. In order to strengthen the relationship between our two institutions, both parties entered into a College Admission Agreement as a way to increase enrollment and work on behalf of high-achieving students. YCP will provide guaranteed admission to any HHS graduate (starting with the Class of 2023) in good academic standing with a minimum unweighted GPA of a 3.0. This scholarship will amount to a minimum of $10,000 a year and a minimum of $40,000 over four years for HHS students.

We are so grateful for this partnership with YCP and we look forward to continuing to watch this partnership blossom for years to come.

MEMBERSHIP MIXER HOSTED BY C.A.R.E PROPERTY SERVICE

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 1235 Abbottstown Pike, Hanover PA, 17331

Complimentary for members | Register at hanoverchamber.com/ events/calendar

HANOVER MAZDA RIBBON CUTTING

Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 1800 Carlisle Pike, Hanover PA, 17331

Complimentary for members | Register at hanoverchamber.com/ events/calendar

SNACK TOWN STREET FAIR

Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Downtown Hanover PA, 17331 Free to attend

SNACK TOWN FALL FEST

Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Complete details at www.snacktownfallfest.com