Chamber Connection
54th Chamber Golf Outing: June 1, 2023
one Hot Shot cannon ticket, a new feature for this year!
Member rate Twosome - $370
Member Foursome - $580
Power Play Upgrade - $30 per person; price increases day of.
To register a twosome or foursome, visit hanoverchamber.com/golf-outing or contact the chamber at (717) 630-6130.
The warm weather is upon us again and our Golf Outing is right around the corner! Please join us for the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce's 54th Annual Golf Outing, presented by KLK Welding and OSS Health.
This popular Chamber event will be held at the Hanover Country Club in Abbottstown on June 1st. Registration and breakfast open at 7 am with a shotgun start at 8:30 am. The golf tournament will last through the morning and will be followed by a lunch at 1:30 where the raffle ticket prize winners will be announced. If you are interested in sponsoring a prize for the raffle, please reach out to Elizabath Csuri at ecsuri@ hanoverchamber.com. In addition to the raffle prizes, golfers also have a chance to win a hole-in-one car for the 18th hole, provided by Gene Latta Ford!
We are offering a Power Play Mega Upgrade in addition to standard member entry. The upgrade includes 2 mulligans, 1 power drive and entry into the putting contest. The upgrade will also include
We would like to thank KLK Welding, OSS Health, Certified CIO, Adams Electric Cooperative, Barley Snyder, Riggle Wealth Group, David Ross Orthodontics, Penn National Insurance, The Markets at Hanover, YWCA Hanover, BSSF and Gene Latta Ford for sponsoring this event!
The Chamber would also like to acknowledge that this is the Hanover Country Club's 100th year anniversary and we are looking forward to holding this event with them during this milestone!
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a volunteer for this event?
Contact Sarah Messer at smesser@ hanoverchamber.com
2022-2023 Community Leaders
2022-2023 Corporate Partners
CGA Law Firm
Conewago Enterprises, Inc.
Cross Keys Village - The Brethren
Home Community
Select Physical Therapy Ox Industries
Riley Welding & Fabricating LLC
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 Gary Laird at glaird@hanoverchamber.com.
Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Chair of the Board
Brandon J. Smith, AAMS, Edward Jones
Secretary/Treasurer
Ashley Hershey, BSSF CPAs
Vice Chairs
Jeremy Frey, Barley Snyder
Julia Groft, Manpower
Cynthia Simpson, Utz Quality Foods
Lesley Zinn, UPMC
Past Chair
Mike Kelly, Traditions Bank
Board of Directors
Dr. Jay Burkhart, South Western School District
Jon Harris, M&T Bank
Nikki Hoffman, Stambaugh-Ness
Liz Johnides, The Markets at Hanover
Jess Kelley, Campbell's Snacks
Kristin Leese, WellSpan
Drew Little, Conewago Valley School District
Rebecca Prehoda, Member's 1st FCU
Dr. Susan Seiple, Hanover Public Schools
Jody Shaffer, YWCA Hanover
Loni Smith, Hanover Auto Team
Chamber Staff
Gary Laird, President glaird@hanoverchamber.com
Elizabeth Csuri, Administrative Manager ecsuri@hanoverchamber.com
Sarah Messer, Director of Operations smesser@hanoverchamber.com
Katherine Bream, Marketing and Public Manager kbream@hanoverchamber.com
Chamber Connection is a monthly publication of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce. For deadline information, please contact the office at office@hanoverchamber.com.
Hanover High School Hosts 1st Annual National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony
On Tuesday, April 4, Hanover High School held its first ever induction ceremony for the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). The NTHS is a non-profit organization that recognizes and awards excellence to students pursuing education and training in a technical field
The class of 2023 NTHS inductees are Daniel Corbin for Welding Technology, William Gomez for Precision Machining, Alan Martinez Sanchez for Precision Machining & Drone Pilot, Finley Miller for Child Development, Justin Mora-Bailon for Precision Machining, Giselle Sanchez-Montes-Deoca for Culinary Arts & Child Development and Danna Sontay-Perez for Child Development. Class of 2024 NTHS inductee Aidan Markle for Welding Technology was also recognized on this night.
Chamber President Gary Laird attended this momentus occasion as the Keynote Speaker.
Mr. Laird remarked on the evening: "Congratulations to the inductees of the National Technical Honor Society at Hanover Public School District. This is a great
achievement for the students. I was honored and proud to be a part of this very special celebration."
We would like to extend our gratitude to Hanover High School for inviting the Chamber to be involved in this important evening for some of the school's most talented students.
Chamber Welcomes New Marketing and PR Manager, Katie Bream
The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Katherine (Katie) Bream in early April of this year as our new Marketing and Public Relations Manager.
Katie is a Gettysburg native who received her Master's in Marketing with a minor in Digital Media from Drexel University in 2020. Prior to joining the Chamber's staff, she worked for several years in marketing at SPG Capital of Hanover. She is extremely excited to start this new chapter at the Chamber and to embrace this opportunity for professional and personal growth! Chamber President Gary Laird states “We are pleased to welcome Katie to the Chamber team. She brings a level of marketing and communications experience to our organization that will greatly benefit our members and the community. Welcome, Katie!”
Katie enjoys hiking, travelling, creative activities.and spending time with her friends, family, and her cats Kernel and Mango.
Snack Town Street Fair: July 15th, 2023
We are less than 3 months away from one of the Chamber's largest events, The Snacktown Street Fair!
Join the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce and Utz Snacks for a day of food, entertainment and fun! This event is free and open to the public, so bring along your family and friends of all ages!
If you or soeone you know is interested in becoming a vendor, please fill out an application to be part of this fun day! Applications are open until July 7th. Prices to become a vendor increase on June 1st. We have very limited openings for food vendors and are actively seeking non-food vendors!
Applications for Leadership Hanover Available Now
Do you want to make connections in the community? Are you looking to develop yourself professionally?
Leadership Hanover is a unique leadership program focused on developing connections with key leaders in the Hanover community.
The program is designed to help make individuals 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.
Meeting once a month for six months, the program focuses on major areas of the community including local government, education, economic development, and more.
Employers who invest in Leadership Hanover are investing in employees that will become well-rounded and well-connected leaders.
Join more than 150 alumni! Applications are now open! Questions? E-mail Elizabeth at ecsuri@ hanoverchamber.com
The Chamber presents Annual Business Awards
Each year, the Chamber presents a series of awards that acknowledge and honor noteworthy members and organizations within our community. Awards include: Her Traditions Women's Enrichment Award, Small Business of The Year, Entrepreneur of The Year, and Positive Action Award.
Additionally, we also acknowledge strong educational leaders in our community. The nominees for this award are submitted by Spring Grove, South Western, Hanover, Conewago Valley and Delone Catholic schools.
If you or you business would like to nominate an individual or business for the business-related awards, please visit our website at https://www.hanoverchamber. com/business-awards. We have forms for all four awards to be given
We want to thank this year's presenting sponsors, APPI Energy and Smith & Company CPAS.
Discover Hanover Night with York Revolution: June 7, 2023
healthcare provider for the York Revolution for the past 17 years and have reinforced a strong relationship over that period of time.
Get involved! Feature your Hanover Area business with a display space on the concourse at WellSpan Park before and during the game, and enjoy recognition during the pre-game ceremonies and through in-game entertainment. For more information, contact Nate Tile with questions or to reserve your space. 717-801-4482 or email ntile@ yorkrevolution.com.
The York Revolution and Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce are partnering to bring a taste of Hanover to York. Enjoy Discover Hanover Night presented by Public House At The Markets and The Markets at Hanover with family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues as the York Revolution takes on the Staten Island Ferry Hawks at 6:30 pm. Gates open for season ticket holders at 5:15 PM and open to the public at 5:30 PM.
Discover Hanover Night will take place at WellSpan Park, previously known as PeoplesBank Park. WellSpan, a Chamber community leader, has also been the official
The Chamber will host a picnic dinner at the park on the night of June 7th that ticketholders are invited to attend.
LANCASTER/LEBANON, Pa. –Barley Snyder continues its path for growth announcing a further expansion of services in Pennsylvania by welcoming the attorneys and employees of the Lebanon, Pa.-based law practice of Reilly Wolfson to the firm.
With the transaction, Reilly Wolfson’s eight attorneys, three paralegals and 15 staff members joined Barley Snyder, effective April 1. With the additions, Barley Snyder now boasts 130 attorneys, an all-time high for the firm. This transaction marks the second major addition to the firm within 15 months, as it previously added 14 attorneys from the Wyomissing-based firm Leisawitz Heller in January 2022.
The partners at both firms agreed to pursue the joint affiliation based on shared values, supportive practice offerings for clients, and similar client-oriented cultures. The affiliation enhances Barley Snyder’s strategic direction, filling in its geographic footprint and enabling it to further enhance its community-oriented model.
“It has been a wonderful journey having the opportunity to expand in areas complementary to our existing markets and communities,” managing partner Jeff Lobach said. “The addition of these excellent and widely respected lawyers will attract and retain clients who are loyal to our Lebanon counterparts. We have been active in the Lebanon market for decades and look forward to strengthening relationships there and enhancing our services for years to come.”
Loren Schrum, managing partner of Reilly Wolfson, echoed that sentiment. “Our affiliation with Barley Snyder will give our existing and potential clients access to numerous areas of legal services that we could not otherwise provide, as well as additional support by highly qualified professionals and access to the latest technology. This also provides clients continuity and consistency into the future,” said Schrum.
The attorneys joining Barley Snyder include:
Paul Bametzreider – Real Estate, Creditors’ Rights and Business
Michelle Calvert – Business and Real Estate
Colleen Gallo – Real Estate, Trusts & Estates and Litigation
Corey Lamoureux – Litigation, Real Estate and Trusts & Estates
Loren Schrum – Real Estate, Trusts & Estates and Business
Timothy Sheffey – Trusts & Estates and Real Estate
Megan Ryland Tanner – Business and Real Estate
Michael Light II – Litigation and Trusts & Estates
In addition to these primary practice areas, each attorney will maintain his or her current complementary areas of practice. To view the biographies of our professionals, visit barley.com.
Since 2015, Barley Snyder’s attorney roster has grown substantially after opening four new offices in Pennsylvania – one each in the Harrisburg, Gettysburg, Schuylkill Haven and Wyomissing markets. The firm has also opened two offices in Maryland and completed transactions that added to its Hanover, Lancaster and York offices. The new team members will remain at Reilly Wolfson’s former office location at 1601 Cornwall Road in Lebanon.
Lobach said, “We remain focused on providing unwavering, excellent service to our clients and communities while thoughtfully expanding our reach.”
BARLEY SNYDER AFFILIATES WITH LEBANON LAW FIRM REILLY WOLFSON
STOCK LEADER MUNICIPAL GROUP EXPANDS WITH THE ADDITION OF JASON R. SABOL
YORK, Pa. –Stock and Leader is pleased to announce that Jason R. Sabol, Esquire, has joined the firm. With a keen understanding of governing body regulations and compliance, business privilege tax assessment appeals, and experience in handling a wide range of litigation matters, the depth of Jason’s background in local government will significantly benefit the firm’s expanding municipal practice. The municipal law group at Stock and Leader represents various entities, including cities, boroughs, first and second-class townships, authorities, and regional policing and fire protection entities across Southcentral Pennsylvania.
For almost a decade, Jason served as the Full Time Assistant Solicitor of the City of York, overseeing the City’s legal department and representing the City on various governmental compliance and employment issues. Jason will support the firm’s business practice in assisting with labor and employment matters.
Jason is a former Chair and Board Member of the DreamWrights Center for Community Arts and a graduate of the Leadership York and Mentorship York programs.
Jason graduated from Penn State Law in University Park, where he was a member of the Woolsack Academic Honor Society and President of the American Constitution Society. Jason clerked at the Court of Common Pleas, 24th Judicial District. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Mercyhurst University.
BELCO ANNOUNCES 84TH ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING HIGHLIGHTS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HARRISBURG,
PA (APRIL 13,
2023) – Belco Community Credit Union, headquartered in Harrisburg, PA, held its 84th Annual Business Meeting on March 29 at the Penn Harris Hotel, Camp Hill, PA.
“We were excited to welcome so many of our members in person and virtually at our 84th Annual Business Meeting. In addition to sharing the story and impact of a strong financial year, we announced the results of our Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee elections,” says Amey Sgrignoli, President and CEO of Belco. “We grew our asset size by $123 million in 2022 to reach total assets of $935 million, and we’re on track to reach $1 billion in assets ahead of our 2025 goal. Celebrating a legacy of improving the financial well-being of our 74,000 members and investing in the communities we serve, we remain driven by conservative banking principles. As we centralized lending efficiencies this year, we doubled loan production and now 70% of loan applications originate online or by phone. Our deposit growth has increased by 8.99%, and we are proud to make member satisfaction our foremost priority.”
During the Annual Business Meeting, Belco announced incumbents Dawn E. Gamble, Eric E. Leidigh, and Beverly A. Lilley were elected to serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors. Jeffrey L. Sterner was re-elected to the Board for a oneyear term, and Chris R. Feather was re-elected to serve another three-year term on the Supervisory Committee. Sgrignoli thanked the Board of Directors for their continued service and commitment to Belco Community Credit Union.
UPMC: FINANCIAL COMMITMENT TO HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES TOWER
Harrisburg, Pa (April 3, 2023) — UPMC today announced its support of Harrisburg University’s new health sciences tower and program development with a 10-year financial commitment. The newly named UPMC Health Sciences Tower at Harrisburg University will open in fall 2023.
“UPMC and Harrisburg University share a commitment to our community. Our partnership is crucial to training the next generation of health care workers,” said Lou Baverso, president, UPMC in Central Pa. “This space will provide new opportunities for students pursuing careers in health care, and we’re excited to be part of it.”
The twelve-story UPMC Health Sciences Tower at Harrisburg University will house classrooms, skills labs, science labs, and simulation spaces for multiple health care programs, including nursing, pharmaceutical sciences, exercise sciences, and other allied health programs. The building also will include classrooms and training space for advanced manufacturing and interactive media programs, auditoriums and student life and tutoring areas.
It will also include expanded classroom and lab space for the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg. Launched in August 2022, the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is a 16-month accelerated diploma program for registered nurses (RNs).
“The philanthropic and communityminded leadership UPMC demonstrated is historic for our community and region. This investment will directly support the health care workforce and make Harrisburg the anchor for Eds & Meds in our region,” said Eric Darr, president, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
