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05 KEVIN’S MESSAGE: ACCELERATING ACHIEVEMENTS: YOU MAKE YORK COUNTY STRONG
YCEA EXPANDS WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE WBCO
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ADVOCACY: STATE OF THE COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS STRENGTHS WITH PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS
UPMC PINNACLE’S COMMITMENT TO YORK COUNTY
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GOING PLACES WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT
THE POWER OF BRANCHING OUT
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LOVE LOCAL. GIFT LOCAL: A YORK HOLIDAY SHOPPING DIRECTORY
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KEVIN’S MESSAGE
ACCELERATING ACHIEVEMENTS: YOU MAKE YORK COUNTY STRONG
BY KEVIN J. SCHREIBER PRESIDENT & CEO, YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
need to be forecasting the rise of automation and the changing trends that impact our economy. Today, we know that addressing our future workforce needs is a significant challenge that can impede future progress. The partnership between the York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL) and Kinsley Construction with the launch of a pre-apprenticeship program is a model of how we can overcome this challenge. In October, we partnered with Lancaster and Harrisburg to secure the RISE OF THE REST® designation, which brought AOL co-founder and iconic investor Steve Case to Central PA to shine a national spotlight on the innovation that is occurring in this region daily. It was not only an impactful day for the York community, but also one of monumental success when Device Events, based in It has been a vibrant year for York
York, was one of nine startups to pitch Steve Case for a $100,000
County, and we have much to celebrate.
investment — and Device Events WON. The York County Economic
From the strength of our workforce to
Alliance (YCEA) and the entire York community are extremely
our recognition as an emerging tech
proud of Madris Tomes, founder and CEO of Device Events, and her
ecosystem for entrepreneurial growth,
team for this incredible accomplishment. The RISE OF THE REST®
the nation is beginning to see what you
visit will cement a relationship with Case’s venture fund, Revolution,
and I already know — York County is a
that is capitalized at over $1 billion and seeks to invest in innovative
great place to work, live, and play.
companies and communities.
Our county sits at a 4.5 percent
We have much to be proud of in York.
unemployment rate, which is less than
In many ways, this recognition is largely in part of the work you
the state average of 5 percent. The
perform daily. You help individuals accelerate their achievements,
average median household income in
from school teachers, administrators, bankers, and health
York County is $58,000 — ahead of the
professionals to builders, government officials, and employees of
state average of $54,000. Our location
all levels — all of us offer aid to continue this trend we are on.
geographically in the state and our
For those reasons, and so many more, I am excited and optimistic
proximity to the largest metropolitan
for the future of York County. By leveraging the muscle of the
areas on the East Coast, coupled with
private sector and the leadership of the public sector, we can affect
our cost of living, will continue to position
positive and sustained prosperity.
our county well for success. In many ways, we are a national model of excellence in our ability to retain and evolve manufacturing. We know it is not without effort, but we also know that we 05 CHAMBER CONNECT | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 | YCEA-PA.ORG
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Celebrating the Successes of our Members STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAMANTHA GALVEZ MANAGER, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
Many of our members achieved milestones in 2017, and the YCEA is honored to be part of their successes. Among these achievements, St. Patrick Catholic School marked 165 years of education in York while LifePath Christian Ministries embarked on a new initiative this year. Continuing the Tradition of Catholic Education St. Patrick Catholic School opened its doors in 1851. This year, St. Patrick Catholic School celebrated its 165th anniversary. Although the building has evolved over the years, one vibrant aspect has not. “Tradition. It’s a tradition being a part of the community and providing quality, Catholic faith–based education,” St. Patrick School Principal Kathleen Smith says. “Many
“I believe all educators work hard. But I think ours work hard for a lot less — and they’re committed. Many of us went through Catholic education. We know the expectation.
of the parishioners support the school and believe in
We expect nothing less than the
our mission, which is why we’re making not only citizens
best from the kids.”
for the Church, but also citizens for the community.”
- Kathleen Smith, Principal, St. Patrick School
Smith believes it’s not only the family atmosphere, but also the commitment from the staff, parents, teachers, Church, and parish that defines the St. Patrick community. “I believe all educators work hard. But I think ours work hard for a lot less — and they’re committed. Many of us went through Catholic education. We know the expectation. We expect nothing less than the best from the kids,” Smith says. 06 CHAMBER CONNECT | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 | YCEA-PA.ORG
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In March, the school celebrated its anniversary year
the sixth graders ring on their last day of school as
with a visit from Diocese of Harrisburg Bishop Ronald
they symbolically ring in a new journey for them.
W. Gainer and unveiled a piece of its history that will
“I wanted it to be something that would be a part
last long into the future — a mural designed by local
of the community,” Smith says. “It wasn’t what I had
artist Ophelia Chambliss. The mural is now displayed
pictured, but I was amazed at the colors and the
on the side of the school building to symbolize
vibrancy and how she [Chambliss] connected and told
education. The three-part painting displays the Holy
the story of the school.”
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Transforming Lives by Transforming Community This theme of being a part of community is also
But the ice cream shop is more than simply a place
reflected in the work of LifePath Christian Ministries
to satisfy a sweet tooth. It’s about job skills and life
(formerly the York Rescue Mission) and its efforts to
training. The two employees who run the shop are
transform lives by transforming community.
members of LifePath’s life transformation program.
One idea started inside the i-ron-ic Coffee Shop and
“We can teach the men and the women in our life
Art Boutique on West Philadelphia Street in downtown
transformation program about customer service, cash
York in February. Matthew Carey, CEO of LifePath
handling procedures, and doing inventory — all the
Christian Ministries, asked himself, “What can we offer
things that are associated with running a little small
kids that’s safe, nonthreatening, and will bring value to
business,” Carey says. “These are skills that they don’t
our community?”
necessarily get elsewhere because a lot of people
The answer: Ice cream! David Smith and Steve
don’t want to take the chance on them.”
Billet, the owners of i-ron-ic, partnered with LifePath
Cornerstone Ice Cream Shop uses a pay-it-forward
Christian Ministries to turn an empty space at the
program, where a person can give $20 toward ice
corner of Newberry and West Philadelphia streets into
cream for someone who can’t afford it. Children can
the Cornerstone Ice Cream Shop.
also earn ice cream rewards by completing activities.
“People can bring their families, come in, and hang
“I’ll say to them, ‘You want to wash some windows?’
out. Even if they don’t buy ice cream, that’s OK!”
And it’s not that I want them to be workers. What I
Carey says.
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“We can teach the men and the women in our life transformation program about customer service, cash handling procedures, and doing inventory — all the things that are associated with running a little small business. These are skills that they don’t necessarily get elsewhere because a lot of people don’t want to take the chance on them.” - Matthew Carey, CEO of LifePath Christian Ministries
say to their friends, ‘That guy gave me a chance. He let me wash some windows, and now I have $20 credit in ice cream,’” Carey says. “From my standpoint, the only way we’re going to effectively transform the lives of those in this community is by transforming the community in which we live,” Carey explains. “And I truly believe that the only way we’re going to make some turns is by getting to the youth at a younger age. Putting that shop there was just a seed.” The ice cream shop at 101 N. Newberry St. will reopen next spring following its winter break.
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2017 Member Milestones FEATURE: CELEBRATING THE SUCCESSES OF OUR MEMBERS
The York County Economic Alliance extends congratulations to the following members celebrating milestones in 2017. We are pleased to have these members and all our members working among and with us to create a prosperous York County.
July
March
› Cornerstone Ice Cream Shop – Powered by LifePath Christian Ministries: July 19
› Hampton Inn York: March 8 › Business Information Group, Inc.: March 24 › Datum Storage Solutions: March 29
› Fred Astaire Dance Studio: July 20
› Hope4Healing & BEMER US: March 30
› Scaringi Law: July 26
April
August
› Eastern YMCA at Ohana Wellness Center: April 4
› York Indoor Golf & Training Center: Aug. 1
› Image360: April 7
› The Spot Media Group, LLC: Aug. 24
› BNY Mellon Wealth Management: April 7
› York Fair & York Expo Center: Aug. 28
› York Revolution: April 15
› Association of Food & Drug Officials: Aug. 31
› Colony Packaging & Machine: April 20
May
September
› Paragon Engineering Services, Inc.: May 1
› Primerica: Sept. 7
› Accounting Services of York, LLC: May 5
› York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL): Sept. 12
› St. Patrick Catholic School: May 5 › Shiloh Paving & Excavating, Inc.: May 11
› DreamWrights Center for Community Arts: Sept. 28
› Dietz and Bluett Insurance: May 15 › Kellie Troyer, LMT, and Melodie R. Mitchell, LMT Loving Hands Therapeutic Massage: May 17
October
› DOCEO Growth Partners, LLC: May 19
› Whispering Pines Estates: Oct. 12
› Aspire Prosthetics and Orthotics, Inc.: May 25
› Visiting Angels York: Oct. 13
June
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FEATURE: WBCO
YCEA EXPANDS
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE WBCO
STORY BY KATIE MAHONEY VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAMANTHA GALVEZ MANAGER, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
In 2017, Pennsylvania was ranked 44th in the nation for
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gender equality in the workplace. This is a frustrating,
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saddening statistic, especially given that women comprise
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more than 60 percent of the workforce in York County. The
You Women’s Conference. In December, we
York County Economic Alliance (YCEA) has been a proud
welcome Deb Harrison, executive director of
leader of the ATHENA Leadership Award and a driver of the
the York County Children’s Advocacy Center.
Professional Women’s Alliance. We are delighted to have
YCEA proudly supports the women of York
recently expanded our tool belt for women leadership by
County. Through the WBCO — and partnerships
welcoming the Women’s Business Center Organization
with Leadership York, Susquehanna SCORE,
(WBCO) as a program of YCEA.
Women’s Network of York, York Traditions
Formerly affiliated with the Graham School of Business
Bank: Her Traditions, YWCA York, Women
at York College of Pennsylvania, the WBCO serves as
Living United, and the Women President’s
the leading resource to inspire and empower women
Organization — the opportunities to support
in business and the community. WBCO provides
women in their success are boundless.
opportunities for professional development, education,
Membership information is available at
advocacy, and mentorship to women in business. WBCO
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is committed to having membership reflect the broad
sponsoring, the WBCO and the women who
spectrum of diverse and talented women in York County.
lend their expertise and talent to creating a
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prosperous York County.
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FEATURE: YORK RISE OF THE REST
STORY BY KATIE MAHONEY VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC FORBERGER YRK CREATIVE 14 CHAMBER CONNECT | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 | YCEA-PA.ORG
FEATURE: YORK RISE OF THE REST
York recently made national news. To be fair, York–Harrisburg–Lancaster also made national news. As a region, these three communities partnered together and secured designation as a 2017 RISE OF THE REST® metropolitan area. RISE OF THE REST® is a national initiative powered by iconic investor and co-founder of AOL Steve Case and his Washington, D.C.–based Revolution. Case recently authored The Third Wave, a book which argues that as technology becomes seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, innovation is able to occur much more rapidly and in areas like ours across the country without being geographically limited to places such as Silicon Valley or New York City. RISE OF THE REST® shines a spotlight on these secondary markets and the innovation that is occurring in them now. RISE OF THE REST® came to Central Pennsylvania on Tuesday, October 10. York was proud to be the first leg of the first stop of the “RISE OF THE REST® 6.0 Tour.” Case and his team — along with J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy — spent the morning with company CEOs, investors, government leaders, and entrepreneurs, as well as students excelling in robotic demonstrations and virtual reality presentations. In the few hours that RISE OF THE REST® visited York, we shined. The tour then continued to Lancaster and Harrisburg, where a pitch competition for a $100,000 investment took place.
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More than 80 companies had submitted to the pitch competition, a number which was whittled down to nine finalists. Companies had been encouraged to apply if they possessed disruptive or advanced technology in their fields. One finalist was Device Technology Partners, Device Events was a clear fit Events, headquartered in Spring Garden Township, for this pitch competition. Device Events and Tomes York County. Those nine startups had the opportunity have made York exceptionally proud and solidified a to pitch to Steve Case and the panel of five judges momentum for greatness that assuredly will have a for an investment to be granted and announced that lasting impact. This achievement is a win for York, a win for Central evening. The competition for this influential designation included a mix of health, tech, public safety, and PA, and a win for all “Third Wave” communities across the country. RISE OF THE REST® has visited dozens education ventures from across the region. Device Events landed that designation! Madris of cities, and in each one, Case has invested time and Tomes, founder and CEO, established Device Events in dollars. He and his team have worked to strengthen 2015 in York as a software tool to identify issues with the support ecosystem available to innovators, medical devices. With the support from Ben Franklin entrepreneurs, and established businesses.
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Ultimately, our region will continue to be successful
American industrial might played a key role in turning
due largely to our diverse industries, our workforce,
the tide toward the Allies in World War II.
and our proximity to major metropolitan areas. It is
We can do that once again. York can lead by example
altogether fitting to have a regional dialogue about how
to reshape our American economy by creating a
we can pivot our regional economy toward providing
York Plan for the 21st century that redefines the
more support of startups, greater access to capital,
relationships among industry, innovation, community,
shared research and development, collaborative
and entrepreneurship. RISE OF THE REST® is only
mind-sharing, problem solving, and a fully engaged
the beginning of a new national relationship with
partnership between industry and education.
Steve Case and Revolution. It is only the beginning
The Third Wave is upon us. Regions like ours are
of an unprecedented regional partnership, and it is
poised for success, and the designation Device Events
certainly only the beginning of an ongoing effort to
has received is a clear beacon that York is on a cusp of
strengthen our regional economy and position it for
greatness. Created by York’s community leaders in the
future success.
1940s, the York Plan aimed to convert manufacturing to munitions to assist the war effort. This “York Plan” was replicated across the country, and, ultimately, our
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ADVOCACY
STATE OF THE COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS STRENGTHS WITH PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS
BY DAVID GONZALEZ JR. ADVOCACY COORDINATOR YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEREMY SLAGLE DIGITAL AND DESIGN SPECIALIST YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE
State of the County aims to highlight York County and its departments and employees. It’s an opportunity to gauge where the County stands in its efforts on the governmental level and economy. The County Commissioners and the York County Economic Alliance (YCEA)’s mission was to give County residents an understanding of how their government operates. After a 10-year hiatus, State of the County returned this year to Spring Grove Area High School. Spring Grove was chosen to expand the County government’s presence outside of York, an initiative that will be continued for future events.
STATE OF THE COUNTY TAKEAWAYS › York County Commissioners showcased three County departments: Veterans Affairs, Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and Parks & Recreation. › Pleasant Acres Nursing & Rehabilitation Center operates on an annual $46 million budget, employs 550 people, and serves 365 residents. › The Department of Veterans Affairs has partnered with rabbittransit, which serves the area’s mass transit needs. Currently, rabbittransit offers a free shuttle service for veterans from York to the Lebanon VA Medical Center. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seen as leading the effort toward increasing awareness of needs, maximizing benefit, and providing the greatest possible service to veterans. › County Commissioners awarded Chief Deputy Coroner Claude Stabley with a team player of the year award and Scott Lavis of the Clerk of Courts office with young professional of the year. This occasion marked the first time these awards were given to recognize department staff.
› The Department of Parks & Recreation maintains 11 York County parks, which cover more than 4,600 acres, with 29 full-time employees. In the last year, 4,000 tree seedlings were planted across all County parks. About 1.4 million people visited the County parks, and the department completed the creation of wetlands and stream restoration at William Kain Park. › YCEA President & CEO Kevin Schreiber shared that the state of York County’s economy is strong. He reported a 4.5 percent level of unemployment, lower than the state average. York County residents earn a median household income of approximately $58,000, higher than the state average, and 18 percent of residents are employed in the manufacturing sector, higher than the state and national average.
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FEATURE: UPMC PINNACLE
UPMC PINNACLE’S COMMITMENT TO YORK COUNTY BY LISA M. DUFFY DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT UPMC PINNACLE HANOVER Over the past several months, UPMC Pinnacle has
Together, UPMC Pinnacle, Memorial, and Hanover
had a successful acquisition of Memorial Hospital and
will be able to develop more innovative approaches
completed an affiliation with Hanover Hospital. These
to effectively coordinate and manage patient care
new partnerships demonstrate UPMC Pinnacle’s
under current and proposed payment models and
commitment to the region and its goals to grow
seamlessly expand the depth of care the hospitals
healthcare services and advance quality care to meet
provide to their communities.
the evolving healthcare needs of communities in
Construction for UPMC Memorial’s new hospital
York County.
facility is underway at the former Hawk Lake Golf
“We are honored to welcome Hanover and
Course. With completion expected in mid-2019, the
Memorial employees to UPMC Pinnacle,” says Philip
new hospital will offer larger private patient rooms;
Guarneschelli, president and CEO of UPMC Pinnacle.
emergency services with expanded capacity; six
“Their medical staff and employees are dedicated to
operating rooms, including a hybrid operating room
their patients, and we are delighted to join them in their
for heart procedures; and a Level II NICU.
efforts to make the communities they serve healthier.”
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FEATURE: UPMC PINNACLE
“This is a significant opportunity for UPMC Pinnacle
Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon,
to serve as a health resource for the individuals and
Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties.
families of York County. We look forward to being
UPMC Pinnacle is a nationally recognized leader in
a good neighbor that supports the fabric of the
providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare
communities we serve and continuing to improve the
services in Central Pennsylvania and surrounding
quality of life for our residents,” says Guarneschelli.
rural communities. Its more than 2,900 physicians
UPMC Pinnacle is working with health plans and
and allied health professionals and approximately
insurers to continue contracts currently in place at the
11,000 employees serve a 10-county area at
hospitals to support continued network participation
outpatient facilities and eight acute care hospitals
for patients and payers.
with 1,360 licensed beds: UPMC Pinnacle Carlisle,
Hanover and Memorial will maintain nonprofit
Community General, Hanover, Harrisburg, Lancaster,
status. They have adopted UPMC Pinnacle’s mission,
Lititz, Memorial, and West Shore. The not-for-profit
vision, and values, and will operate with charity care
system anticipates caring for more than 1.2 million
policies. The hospitals will focus on delivering the
area residents in FY 2018. For more information,
highest quality care to everyone who walks through
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their doors. UPMC Pinnacle will serve as the healthcare hub for Central Pennsylvania, a 10-county area including
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FEATURE: NEXTERUS INC. company by Abraham’s son, Jay Polakoff (Sam’s father), in 1967. Jay took the company from pure consultancy to an outsourced traffic department service long before the word outsource had been conceived. He was ahead of his time in terms of technology investment, and he hired a company to build TBB’s first custom computer system in 1987, years ahead of the competition. Sam learned from his father that a continued pursuit of service differentiation is what sets the family company apart from others. When he took over the company as the sole owner in 2015, he rebranded the company entirely, including changing the name to Nexterus. “We have transformed who we are as a company, shifting
SAM POLAKOFF
our focus and expanding our capabilities to grow
THE POWER OF BRANCHING OUT
from a third-party logistics company to a globally recognized strategic supply chain expert that helps clients improve or manage almost any area of their supply chain.
BY LEAH POLAKOFF SPECIAL TO NEXTERUS
“Over the past two years, we have evolved our business model to encompass a broad base of supply chain consulting and technology
How one York County business owner challenged the status quo and found success
services while also rebranding the company and preparing to launch a franchise system,” he says. “We now have the basis for exciting growth in a differentiated manner.”
When it comes to family businesses, those who
Sam prides himself on challenging the status
keep it in the family tree tend to have a long history
quo and figuring out how to accomplish things
of deeply rooted traditions. But for Sam Polakoff,
that others deem impossible. And he isn’t stopping
President and CEO of Nexterus, branching out and
anytime soon. “Over the next 10 years, I would like to
breaking tradition has led to a flourishing business
see the Nexterus brand recognized as the definitive
model—one that is continuing to grow.
resource for small and mid-sized business owners
Located in New Freedom, Nexterus, formerly
needing help to achieve their boldest business
known as the Transportation Bureau of Baltimore
visions,” he says, “all through the power of supply
(TBB), is the supply chain industry’s leading
chain management.”
engineering
and
technology
firm.
Polakoff’s
grandfather, Abraham Allan Polakoff, founded the company in 1946. The company’s humble beginnings as a transportation consulting firm
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GOING PLACES with COMMUNITY SUPPORT
STORY BY SAMANTHA GALVEZ MANAGER, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE PHOTOS PROVIDED BY BAILEY COACH
Chances are you’ve probably seen the pink Bailey
tractor trailer made its way to Florida. The team
Coach letters and bright stars out on the road. On
received some help through the power of local
average, the company transports 120,000 people
news and social media. More than 450 people and
all across the eastern part of the United States
businesses donated items for hurricane relief, and
each year. But Bailey Coach provides more than
200 people volunteered their time to sort, box, and
transportation alone.
stack pallets over an eight-day time period.
Since the company’s founding in 1998, Bailey Coach
On a local level, Bailey Coach helped students take
has supported more than 25 charities and nonprofit
part in a summer program this year. “The colonel at
organizations, sending senior citizens, veterans, and
Fort Indiantown Gap cut out the travel program for
students to destinations for free.
the kids,” Bailey said, “so I sent two buses up there
“I never realized the impact that we would be able
for the day free of charge to transport kids in the
to have on assisting other people,” said John Bailey,
summer program for the day.”
president of Bailey Coach.
Whether the generosity touches those in our
Most recently, Bailey Coach traveled south to help
backyard or thousands of miles away, John Bailey
the victims of Hurricane Harvey. The family-owned
and Bailey Coach demonstrate York County’s spirit of
and operated company is a certified FEMA vendor
community support.
that assists with transportation in times of need during severe weather-related destruction. Nicknamed the “Hurricane Heroes,” Bailey Coach drivers took 275 skids of product and 10 tractor 55 S. Fayette St., York, PA 17404 | 717.718.0490
trailers to the San Antonio, Texas, food bank. Another
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Now among the nation’s most
Well
prepared hospitals in caring for stroke. Proud to be certified by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. WellSpan York Hospital has been certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission – a designation awarded to only 3% of registered U.S. hospitals. We are honored that this organization recognizes the skill of our physicians, nurses and other clinical staff members in caring for the most complex conditions.
This achievement, together with our Primary Stroke Centers in Gettysburg, Ephrata and Lebanon, means that WellSpan is WellPrepared to deliver better outcomes and survival rates for our friends and neighbors across southcentral Pennsylvania.
For more information about the signs and symptoms of stroke, visit WellSpan.org/Stroke 5664 PR&M 9/17
YORK HOLIDAY SHOPPING DIRECTORY
Has the panic of holiday shopping set in yet? Wondering what to get for everyone on your gift list? Fear not, friends: the Chamber Connect team is giving you some help this year. Let the following holiday shopping directory featuring York County Economic Alliance member businesses guide you to the gifts you can find right here in York County, Pennsylvania. Love local, gift local this holiday season.
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YORK HOLIDAY SHOPPING DIRECTORY
ARTS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, & RECREATION APPELL CENTER FOR
PINOT’S PALETTE
THE PERFORMING ARTS
695 Town Center Drive, York, PA 17408
50 N. George St., York, PA 17401
pinotspalette.com
appellcenter.org STEAM INTO HISTORY, INC. BLACK POWDER CROSSFIT
2 W. Main St., New Freedom, PA 17349
125 N. Park St., Dallastown, PA 17313
steamintohistory.com
blackpowdercrossfit.com STYLIN’ STRINGS, INC. & S/S CREATIVE STUDIO BODY RHYTHMS LIFE FITNESS
1420 Mount Rose Ave., York, PA 17403
1240 Greensprings Drive, York, PA 17402
stylinstrings.com
bodyrhythmslifefitness.com SUBURBAN BOWLERAMA COLONY PARK LANES NORTH & BRENN’S PUB
1945 S. Queen St., York, PA 17403
1900 Pennsylvania Ave., York, PA 17404
suburbanbowlerama.com
colonyparklanesnorth.com WISEHAVEN TENNIS CENTER FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIO
2989 E. Prospect Road, York, PA 17402
1113 Carlisle Road, York, PA 17404
facebook.com/WisehavenTennisCenter/
fredastaire.com/york/ YORK COUNTY HISTORY CENTER GREATER YORK CENTER FOR
250 E. Market St., York, PA 17403
DANCE EDUCATION
yorkhistorycenter.org
3524 E. Market St., York, PA 17402 gydance.org
YORK INDOOR GOLF & TRAINING CENTER 807 Loucks Road, York, PA 17404 yorkindoorgolf.com
HOLLYWOOD CASINO AT PENN NATIONAL RACE COURSE 777 Hollywood Blvd., Grantville, PA 17028
YORK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
hollywoodpnrc.com/Casino
50 N. George St., York, PA 17401 yorksymphony.org
LASER ALLEYS FAMILY FUN CENTER 3905 E. Market St., York, PA 17402 laseralleys.com
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BUSINESS, PERSONAL, & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AQUAMARINE TRAVEL, LLC
MELODIE MITCHELL MASSAGE THERAPIST
12620 Laurel Road, Brogue, PA 17309
2 Waterford Professional Center, Suite 6G
aquamarinetravel.net
York, PA 17402 business.ycea-pa.org/list/member/melodiemitchell-massage-therapist-york-7565
BAILEY COACH 55 S. Fayette St., York, PA 17404 baileycoach.com
MT. ROSE BARBERAMA 1160 Mount Rose Ave., York, PA 17403
CHAS. A. SCHAEFER FLOWERS
facebook.com/MtRoseBarberama/
124 W. Market St., York, PA 17401 schaeferflowers.com
ORENDORFF STUDIOS 1807 W. Market St., York, PA 17404 orendorffstudios.com
EG PHOTOGRAPHY 382 W. King St., Suite 1F, York, PA 17401 egphotostudio.com
RUDY ART GLASS STUDIO 15 E. Philadelphia St., York, PA 17401
EHRHART STAINED GLASS, INC.
rudyglass.com
26 Abbie Road, York, PA 17408 ehrhartstainedglass.com
TRAVEL TIME TRAVEL AGENCY 2474 N. George St., York, PA 17406
HAYMAN STUDIO COMMERCIAL
trvltime.com
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO 100 4th Ave., York, PA 17404 haymanstudio.com LOVING HANDS THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE 2 Waterford Professional Center, Suite 6G York, PA 17402 lovinghands.amtamembers.com
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FOOD AND BEVERAGES
HOME & GARDEN
ALLEGRO WINERY AND VINEYARDS
CHRISTMAS TREE HILL, INC.
3475 Sechrist Road, Brogue, PA 17309
Multiple locations in York County
allegrowines.com
christmastreehill.com
BAILEE’S HOMEBREW & WINE SUPPLIES
FINDERS KEEPERS
3605 E. Market St., York, PA 17402
Multiple locations in York County
baileeshomebrew.com
divisionfifteendesign.com/finders_keepers/
BREWERY PRODUCTS CO.
GIFTY BASKETS AND FLOWERS
1017 N. Sherman St., York, PA 17402
43 Frederick St., Hanover, PA 17331
breweryproducts.com
giftybaskets.com
D. F. STAUFFER BISCUIT CO., INC.
GROUND ROOTS (STRATHMEYER COMPANIES)
375 S. Belmont St., York, PA 17403
255 Zeigler Road, Dover, PA 17315
stauffers.com
strathmeyer.com
NAYLOR WINE CELLARS, INC.
KIMMAN’S CO.
4069 Vineyard Road, Stewartstown, PA 17363
57 N. Beaver St., York, PA 17401
naylorwine.com
kimmans.com
QUEENSGATE BEER BARN
MILLER PLANT FARM, INC.
2057 Springwood Road, York, PA 17403
430 Indian Rock Dam Road, York, PA 17403
queensgatebeerbarn.com
millerplantfarm.com
SWEET WILLOWS CREAMERY
SHREWSBURY TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
2812 E. Prospect Road, York, PA 17402
836 E. Forrest Ave., Shrewsbury, PA 17361
sweetwillows.com
syctruevalue.com
WYNDRIDGE FARM
SMITH VILLAGE HOME FURNISHINGS
885 S. Pleasant Ave., Dallastown, PA 17313
34–36 N. Main St., Jacobus, PA 17407
wyndridge.com
smithvillage.com YORK WALLCOVERINGS, INC. 750 Linden Ave., York, PA 17404 yorkwall.com
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SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL MENCHEY MUSIC SERVICE, INC. 2055 Springwood Road, York, PA 17403
Don’t forget to shop small on
mencheymusic.com PHANTOM EASTERN TIER, LLC 616 Renaissance Drive, New Freedom, PA 17349 fireworks.com/locations/phantom-shrewsbury/ THF YORK DEVELOPMENT, LP 2801 E. Market St., York, PA 17402 whitepages.com/business/t-h-f-york-development-lp-york-pa
Small Business Saturday, November 25. Support small businesses in York County.
WEST MANCHESTER TOWN CENTER 415 Town Center Drive, York, PA 17408 westmanchestertowncenter.com YORK GALLERIA 2899 Whiteford Road, York, PA 17402 yorkgalleriamall.com
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MAIN STREET HANOVER EVENTS
EVENTS Get in the holiday spirit with events downtown.
BY JUSTINE TRUCKSESS MAIN STREET HANOVER
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
Holiday Parade Friday, November 24, 9 a.m. Santa’s Cabin 80th Anniversary Opens Friday, November 24 Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 25 Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting Saturday, November 25, 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve PAC-MAN Drop with Timeline Arcade Sunday, December 31, beginning at 10 p.m.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR YCEA EVENTS
NOV.
Fall Legislative Luncheon 2017 | 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Out Door Country Club, 1157 Detwiler Drive, York
NOV.
WBCO Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center, Windows Ballroom (next to oak. Restaurant), 2700 Mount Rose Ave., York
NOV.
Economics Club Breakfast | 7:15–8:30 a.m. The Bond, Downtown York
DEC.
Member Orientation | 8–9:30 a.m. York County Economic Alliance Headquarters, 144 Roosevelt Ave., Ste 100, York
DEC.
WBCO Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center, Windows Ballroom (next to oak. Restaurant), 2700 Mount Rose Ave., York
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