June 2017
Chamber Connection Your connection to the greater Hanover business community.
Chamber News Pages 3-5 Community News Page 5 Member Spotlights Pages 6-7 Business Briefs Pages 7-8 Upcoming Workshops Page 8
Mission: We deliver value to our members and advance the interests of the business community.
Develop the Leader Within You through Leadership Hanover Are you looking for ways to better position yourself within the marketplace? Are you looking for career advancement? Are you a leader new to the Hanover area? Look no further than Leadership Hanover! Leadership Hanover is a unique leadership program focused on discovering and developing the leader within you. The program is designed to help make you more successful by increasing your knowledge of the Hanover area, networking with key businessmen and women throughout the community, and establishing strong relationships with other participants.
“Leadership means being an example and a source of motivation to encourage your team to be the best it can be,” said Jess Feaga, Distribution Accounting Supervisor at Snyder’s-Lance Inc., and a 2017 graduate of Leadership Hanover. Meeting one day a month for six months, the program focuses on key components of the community, including: education, economic development, health and wellness, local government and state government.
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Leadership Hanover class of 2016-17 meets with Sen. Rich Alloway on State Government Day. 146 Carlisle Street Hanover, PA 17331 717.637.6130 www.hanoverchamber.com
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Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
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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Membership Minute Did you know the Chamber has an app? MemberPlus is an app that makes registering for events and accessing important information both simple and convenient.
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2017 Community Leaders & Chamber Partners Community Leaders
Welcome New Members! Engraving Custom Engraving Studio Darryl Wagner 2940 Schoolhouse Road Dover, PA 17315 717-292-8023 Law Firm Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C. Scot Giambalvo 1649 Broadway Hanover, PA 17331 (717) 657-7770
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Chamber News
Students Recognized at Best and Brightest Ceremony The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Hanover, South Western, Delone Catholic, New Oxford and Spring Grove school districts recognized graduates from the class of 2017 in the annual Best and Brightest Ceremony on Sun., May 7 at Conewago Valley School District Auditorium. The Chamber would like to thank Elsner Engineering Works for sponsoring the event. Dr. Alison McMaster, DO, served as the keynote speaker. Dr. McMaster is a member of the Conewago Valley School District Class of 2001 and currently practices medicine in Hanover.
con ‘t from pg. 1 Leadership “I’ve really enjoyed connecting with other professionals in the program as well as the respected community leaders who represent our area businesses and organizations,” said Kelly Rebert, Business Development Manager at CORE Design Group, LLC, and 2017 program graduate. In addition to broadening your horizons, Leadership Hanover qualifies for three Continuing Education Unit (CEU) 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 fivefull 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. Want to learn more? Join us for one of three info sessions: Tuesday, June 13 from 5-6 p.m. at Miscreation Brewing Company or Tuesday, July 11 at the Hanover Chamber Office from 12-1 p.m. or from 5-6 p.m. at Miscreation Brewing Company. RSVP to office@hanoverchamber. com or call 717-637-6130. To submit an application, visit hanoverchamber.com/leadership.
Students were presented with certificates to recognize their accomplishments by Kevin Gulden, of UTZ Quality Foods and vice chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. In addition to Elsner, the Chamber thanks the following contributors for their support: Representative Kate Klunk, On Angel’s Wings Florist, Lifetouch National School Studios and Dr. David Renaut, Superintendent of Spring Grove School District.
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Dr. McMaster, DO, speaking at the Best and Brightest Ceremony.
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Chamber News & Community News
Chamber Holds Quarterly Legislative Roundtable The Chamber held its quarterly Legislative Roundtable on May 5 at Dutch Country Restaurant. The speakers included Representative Kate Klunk, Representative Stan Saylor and Congressman Scott Perry’s Deputy Chief of Staff Robert Riley. Conversation at the roundtable centered on state and federal budgets as well as healthcare. Representative Saylor said he is trying to ensure that small businesses will not be impacted negatively by the budget. Riley talked about the federal budget and the changes currently being worked on. Join us for our next Legislative Roundtable on August 4!
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Community News GETTYSBURG CAMPUS HACC TO OFFER COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY
For adults who want to breakout from their everyday routine, a unique one-day learning opportunity will be offered on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Gettysburg Campus of HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College. The day of learning will allow individuals to feed a passion, explore an interest and learn something new. The Gettysburg Campus Community Education Day will offer 16 informative educational sessions.
Participants will have an opportunity to choose three sessions. Class topics include genealogy, pop culture, history, holistic health, retirement, and much more. A continental breakfast and bagged lunch is also included in the $49.00 registration fee. For a complete listing of class sessions and to register, go to hacc.edu/ GettysburgCommunity or call the Gettysburg Campus at 717-337-3855 ext. 119903.
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Member Spotlights
DOCEO Office Solutions Opens New Office in Hunt Valley, MD
TAW Looking to Expand Workforce and Rent Storage Space
DOCEO Office Solutions recently opened a new office in Hunt Valley, MD at 50 Scott Adam Road. This is the first Maryland location for the company.
TAW Distribution is a leader of fulfillment and distribution with an 85 year history as the preeminent direct-to-consumer distributor of books, video and consumer products in the U.S. TAW welcomes projects of all shapes and sizes and provides customized solutions for the unique business needs of every client.
The new office is the sixth location for the company which joins existing branches in York, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Carlisle and Hanover, PA. The company continues to grow its territory to enable them to service clients more efficiently. The business expansion helps the company reach new and existing businesses who seek an alternative for cost-effective printing and copying services. The company will also provide professional development opportunities to local community members. DOCEO’s business models support the local communities in which they serve.
TrueNorth Wellness Services Breaks Ground for Hanover-based Autism Center
TAW has been a member of the Hanover community for many years. The company currently operates a facility at 348 Poplar St. Over two million direct-to-consumer shipments are distributed annually by TAW, which currently has 33 full-time employees. The company offers a variety of fulfillment services and transportation and shipping options. Its clients include Bookspan, Columbia House DVD Club and National Geographic Partners. TAW is currently looking to build a 5-10 person part-time workforce for the first six workdays (Monday - Friday) of each month. TAW offers flexible work hours during its operational hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Additionally, TAW currently has storage space available (2,000 pallets positions) for use on a monthly or long-term basis. For additional information, contact TAW Distribution at (717) 6373841.
Sam’s Club Opens Membership and Hiring Center in Hanover
TrueNorth Wellness Services held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 21 for its Autism Center, to be located at 1181 Westminster Ave., Hanover, PA. The Autism Center will serve as the home for its relocated and expanded Hanover-based autism services, including The Amazing Kids Club. TrueNorth Wellness Services works with more than 400 individuals in York and Adams counties. A $3.5 million capital campaign to support the costs of the center’s construction is ongoing. Members of the public can also sponsor a Pathway Paver or piece of original artwork created by participants in The Amazing Kids Club, or donate online directly at http://www.firstgiving.com/10670/support-us. The Center has a targeted grand opening date of fall 2017.
Sam’s Club Membership and Hiring Center Ribbon Cutting on May 1 at 1000 Carlisle St. Suite 4.
Member Spotlights & Business Briefs
AquaPhoenix Opens New Location
On April 6, AquaPhoenix held a ribbon cutting for its new location at 860 Gitts Run Road. The property will be AquaPhoenix’s home base and secure additional space for the future growth of the company. It includes 22 acres of land and more than 192,000 square feet of manufacturing space and warehouse.
Travel Time Travel Receives Agency Award
Travel Time Travel, with offices in York and Lancaster, PA recently received an agency excellence award in Orlando, FL. Travel Time was one of only 25 travel agencies to receive this award.
BARLEY SNYDER ATTORNEY NAMED TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LANCASTER BOARD
BARLEY SNYDER’S WILLIAM ZEE MOVES INTO EDUCATION GROUP LEADERSHIP ROLE
Barley Snyder is proud to announce that attorney Brian A. Korman has been named to the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster.
Barley Snyder is proud to announce a change in leadership at the top of its Education Law Practice Group with William J. Zee assuming the chair position, succeeding Kim R. Smith.
Korman, a city resident and Lancaster County native, started at the firm in September and works in Barley Snyder’s Business and Real Estate practice groups. He is now part of the board at the club after serving on the ground level as a volunteer the last four years. At Barley Snyder, Korman works with businesses in general corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, start-ups and entity formation, succession planning and buy-sell agreements for family-owned businesses.
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Both Smith and Zee came to Barley Snyder in 2015 from the former Lancaster firm Hartman Underhill and Brubaker. Barley Snyder absorbed HUB’s education group that year. Smith had been the Education Law Practice Group’s chair since the group started at Barley Snyder. Zee is a presenter at education events, workshops and seminars, throughout the country. He and colleague David Walker, another attorney at Barley Snyder, presented in late April at the 38th National Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities outside Washington, D.C.
DOCEO OFFICE SOLUTIONS HIRES KRISTEN WOLF DOCEO
Office Solutions has hired Kristen Wolf as a Technology Consultant. Kristen will educate and provide office solutions to customers in York County that include copiers, printers and document management software. Most recently, Kristen worked for WPS Office Solutions as a technology consultant where she gained 2 years of experience in the field. Kristen was born and raised in York County and has been part of the community her entire life. “I’m very excited about the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, forward-thinking business like DOCEO Office Solutions,” said Kristen.
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Business Briefs
SMITH ELLIOTT COMPANY, LLC APPOINTED TO COMMITTEE
KEARNS & SUPERVISOR EXECUTIVE
Cory A. Cuffley, CPA, MAC, Supervisor at Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC (SEK&Co), has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the South Central Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). The Executive Committee consists of the chapter officers and active members that are elected by chapter membership to represent them. The Executive Committee is responsible for the operations of the chapter, formulating plans to benefit chapter membership, and has the power to direct and control the expenditure of chapter funds. Cuffley’s two-year term was effective as of May 1, 2017. Cuffley joined SEK&Co in 2011 and works in the Tax and Accounting Services Departments of the firm’s Hanover office. He specializes in providing tax and review services to individuals and business clients, ranging from small and medium-sized businesses to large, multi-state corporations.
Using 2016 Historical Review of Sales to Make 2017 Even Better, presented by Donald Shores and Tim Fives Date: June 22, 8-10 a.m. Topic: Learn how to build on the past year to catapult your 2017 business plan. In this session, you will find out how to learn from your mistakes. We will focus on the core components of your yearly plan and break down the activities to help you meet your goals. Location: Hanover Chamber Office Cost: $30/member, $50/non-member How to Increase Your Sales by Understanding Your Behavioral Style, presented by Donald Shores Date: July 20, 8-10 a.m. Topic: During this seminar you will learn: The biggest thing holding you back. What unique personality styles are. How to make the changes you need to make for more success. What the four behavioral styles are and how to recognize them. Location: Hanover Chamber Office Cost: $30/members, $50/non-member To register, please contact the Chamber Office at 717-637-6130 ext.100.
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.
Main Street Hanover
MSH 2016 Annual Highlights
Main Street Hanover is a partnership of the Hanover Borough, Hanover Chamber, and YCEA.
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Main Street Hanover announced its new status as a 2016 Main Street America Accredited Program during our annual meeting. The Main Street America program accreditation process evaluates Main Street programs according to 10 performance standards and provides national recognition to those that meet these standards.
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Implemented a robust Façade Grant program, using Department of Community and Economic Development Grants as a Designated Keystone Community, leveraging over $106,000 in investment into properties in downtown Hanover. (All projects to be completed by year end 2017) Worked with the four local service clubs to fundraise and facilitate the Christmas activities in downtown Hanover. -Decorated the downtown Christmas Tree and hosted the tree lighting ceremony -Encouraged holiday shopping in Hanover’s core commercial business district -Held 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Wars — 31 unique Christmas trees -Hosted over 2,100 children at Santa’s Cabin Santa’s Cabin
MSH also held the 6th Annual Chalk It Up and 2nd Annual Sip & Stroll event attracting over 500 people to downtown Hanover. These events included: • 120+ Chalk Artists • Over 500 Sip & Stroll Participants • 24 stops • 43 participating businesses • Evening concert by Deep Six • One full day of downtown Hanover fun! Additionally, MSH Launched 2nd Hanover Geo Trail – Hanover Geo Trail Geocaching on June 4 for treasure hunters to begin their search.
The 10 Standards of Performance 1. Has broad-based community support for the commercial district revitalization process, with strong support from both the public and private sectors 2. Has developed vision and mission statements relevant to community conditions and to the local Main Street program’s organizational stage 3. Has a comprehensive Main Street work plan 4. Possesses an historic preservation ethic 5. Has an active board of directors and committees 6. Has an adequate operating budget 7. Has a paid professional program manager 8. Conducts a program of ongoing training for staff and volunteers 9. Reports key statistics 10. Is a current member of the Main Street America™ Network
Beautification
Main Street Hanover is again organizing this year’s Downtown Beautification Program. Spring is here and we are looking forward to beautifying Hanover’s downtown with professional planters and hanging baskets. Please consider helping make Downtown Hanover more beautiful and inviting by sponsoring hanging baskets, planters and/or making a general donation. Please note that all baskets and planters will be located in Center Square. This program also includes maintenance, so that our flowers will look beautiful throughout the season. If you would like to learn more about the work of Main Street Hanover, follow us on Facebook or contact us at 717-637-6130 x101 or jtrucksess@ycea-pa.org
Fundraising
For ways to support our programs please visit our website http:// mainstreethanover.org//about/donate to donate towards the number of programs we are doing this spring and summer, including the Hanover Geo Trail and downtown beautification. Make your donation online! Visit http://mainstreethanover.org// about/donate. In order for your contribution to be tax-deductible, all monies should be directed / payable to PEDYC (Partnership for Economic Development of York County) c/o Main Street Hanover, 146 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA 17331. PEDYC serves as the fiscal sponsor to MSH, providing 501(c)3 status. A receipt will be mailed for your records.
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Eye-Opener Breakfast Wednesday, June 21, 7:30 a.m. Dutch Country Restaurant 946 Baltimore St., Hanover
Program Featuring: Leadership Hanover Salutes: Lisa Kane, Leadership Hanover Graduate Torren Ecker, Leadership Hanover Graduate $12/member; $24/non-member Breakfast sponsor:
Upcoming Mixers June 6, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Northwest Bank 1091 Eichelberger St., Hanover July 12, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hanover Area Historical Society at the Warehime Myers Mansion 305 Baltimore St., Hanover 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.
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
June 15, 5 – 7 p.m. Happy Hour TBD July 20, 5 – 7 p.m. Happy Hour TBD
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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June 6 Membership Mixer, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Northwest Bank, 1091 Eichberger St., Hanover Attendees:
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June 21 Eye-Opener Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Dutch Country Restaurant, 946 Baltimore St., Hanover Attendees:
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June 22 6/19 Seminar: Using 2016 Historical Review of Sales to Make 2017 Better, 8-10 a.m. Hanover Chamber Office, 146 Carlisle St., Hanover Attendees:
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July 12 Membership Mixer, 4:30 - 6:30 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: July 20 Seminar: How to Increase Your Sales, 8 - 10 a.m. Hanover Chamber Office, 146 Carlisle St., Hanover Attendees:
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