Harrisburg Regional News Fall, 2012

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HARRISBURG REGIONAL NEWS FALL 2012 EDITION

/ THE STATE OF HEALTH CARE IN OUR REGION

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The Future of Regional Inclusion: Recruitment & Retention

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HOLIDAY SOCIAL

COVER FEATURE

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Quality Health Care is a Regional Advantage

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CULTURAL SPOTLIGHT

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One of Central Pennsylvania’s Cultural Cornerstones: Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra

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WELCOME

FROM THE DESK OF DAVID BLACK PRESIDENT & CEO

WHEN OBAMACARE (formally the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) was debated, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC opposed the act because it did nothing to address the drivers of health care costs. These drivers include medical malpractice/tort reform costing consumers malpractice insurance premiums – as well as the costs doctors and hospitals incur for practicing expensive lawsuitavoidance medicine.

care. So what can we do in the Harrisburg Region, an area with exceptional health care facilities and medical professionals? It should start with an educated consumer. We all need to become better educated health care consumers.

Because most of us receive health insurance through our employers, we fail to understand the connection of health care to the cost of the premium paid and cost of service provided. We only pay attention when we

We need to be more responsible consumers of health care. A number of us are overweight which leads to a number of diseases, particularly as we age. For some reason, many of us still smoke cigarettes, particularly young people. Someone explained to me the rationale between the proven connections of cardiopulmonary disease and cancer to the “enjoyment” of a cigarette. If your lifestyle includes certain risks you choose to engage in, should you pay more in insurance? My

We all need to become better educated health care consumers.

On June 28, 2012, the US Supreme Court ruled that Obamacare was legal. Let’s be clear however, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is about providing insurance coverage for all, not affordable care. It does have some patient protections, but there is no free lunch (or insurance) with this program either. If you don’t have insurance and don’t think you need The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is about insurance, it doesn’t matter. You providing insurance coverage for all, not affordable care. must pay for it or pay a tax for coverage. Under this law, if you don’t have need insurance and complain when the physician reminds me, we are a product of insurance, insurance will be provided to you. co-pay for a doctor visit goes up $5. For those our genes. If our parents and grandparents Do you understand your rights? who buy their own health insurance, they were prone to certain health problems, it is While we are a nation of laws and respect generally shop around and buy one of the less likely we will be prone to those same health the decision of the court, it takes money to expensive policies. These less expensive problems. implement these laws… and we all know policies are great unless something cataThen there is end of life care. Over the where the money comes from. The legislastrophic happens such as an accident or an years we have all heard stories of expensive tion failed and continues to fail in addressing unexpected illness, only to find out they got treatments to extend a life a few more months some of the controllable cost drivers of health what they paid for. or days and, to varying degrees, the quality

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of life of the patient. These are decisions we all need to make for ourselves rather than expecting our children, or even worse, the government to make our decisions based on regulations from the IRS. Discussions, education, and living wills need to be connected to the health care debate. We are blessed in this region with well trained medical professionals and legal counsel who can advise us on these matters.

Politically, health care has been on the table many times in the past which is a lousy place to deal with it. We need to face it – health care starts with us and the many decisions on how we live our lives, decisions we can control along with other factors that we cannot. It doesn’t matter how good the health care systems are here if we don’t take care of ourselves. Our decisions also need to play a role in determining costs of both insurance and health care. That should also apply for those who do not have insurance and cannot

afford health care, but will under Obamacare.

If we, the taxpayers, are to provide health care for the indigent, they need to take responsibility for their own lives as well.

The ability to access quality health care is a reasonable expectation for Americans in the 21st century, however it is not a constitutionally guaranteed right, nor should it be. It must involve individual personal responsibility and reasonable (minimal) government involvement. It must provide the health care industry with the ability to generate money for research and salaries for doctors, medical technicians, and equipment manufacturers.

Capitalism helps to drive competition and innovation in health care, which in our case enhances our quality life while creating quality jobs in our region. n

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ELECTION UPDATE

VOTE ON NOVEMBER 6TH!

By Larissa Bailey, Government Relations Manager

I LOVE FALL. It’s a season of changing leaves, hot apple cider, and…elections!

This is a particularly exciting year for politics. The national spotlight is shining bright on the race for the White House between President Barak Obama and Governor Mitt Romney. Also at the federal level, Senator Bob Casey Jr. is facing off against Republican candidate Tom Smith. The City of Harrisburg will soon have a new congressman, as State Representative Scott Perry is challenging Democrat Harry Perkinson to represent the newly reapportioned 4th District. Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are up for reelection in addition to

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half of the Senate. As Senator Piccola and Representative Perry hang up their state government hats, candidates John McNally and Rob Teplitz (District 15), and Mike Regan and Charles Comrey (District 92) are vying to fill their seats, respectively. n

Do some research on other races to be educated on Election Day.

Get engaged, and vote on November 6!

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS

NEW ZEALAND BASED COMPANY EXPANDS TO HERSHEY

By Brittany Brock, Finance Specialist

THE LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY IN THE REGION CONTINUES TO GROW! Pacific Edge (PEDUSA), a New Zealand based company listed on the NZX, has recently established its US subsidiary in the Hershey Center for Applied Research (HCAR) in Hershey, PA. The new location will house its US headquarters as well as Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified laboratory. The company plans to begin offering its Cxbladder™ test to urologists in the US early next year and anticipates bringing a significant number of new jobs to Central PA over the next three years. At peak capacity, the company has estimated they will employ up to 100 people in this new business.

Pacific Edge is a biomedical company that was founded in 2001 with a goal of developing simple to use, non-invasive, highly accurate diagnostic and prognostic tests for early detection and management of cancer.

The company combines state-of-the-art molecular biology, micro-array technology and proteomics with world-class tissue banks and clinical data along with proprietary analytical software to identify unique gene and protein signatures for targeted cancers.

The company’s first product is Cxblad-

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der™, an easy and accurate method for detecting bladder cancer using a small urine sample.

This easy-to-use, non-invasive test is highly accurate and can help in the early detection of bladder cancer and to better monitor and manage a patient’s disease. Pacific Edge is also developing a pipeline of products for the early detection and management of other cancers including gastric and colorectal cancers and melanoma.

Pacific Edge has already begun to commercialize Cxbladder™ in New Zealand and Australia. It will soon begin to take Cxbladder™ to the markets in Spain and Portugal which will be followed by other European markets.

The next significant market is the US. The US is of course the largest market opportunity for Pacific Edge and molecular diagnostics is well understood among the clinicians and practitioners. The company has spent significant time and resources preparing for its commercial start-up in the US and is very excited about bringing its advanced technology to the US market.

Locating to the Central PA Region was an easy decision for Pacific Edge for a plethora of reasons. It is an ideal geographic location convenient to the Northeast corridor from Washington, DC to Pacific Edge new Boston, MA with a throughput molecular high concentration of diagnostics laboratory. key medical and academic centers. The Hershey Center for Applied Research (HCAR) offers a beautiful suburban setting with access to a well-educated and stable workforce.

HCAR also offers stateof-the-art facilities, professional staff, and tremendous resources.

“The location is ideal for us, strategically located in close proximity to key major metro areas, medical centers and academic institutions,” says Jackie Walker, CEO of Pacific Edge Diagnostics USA. “The HCAR team has been instrumental in introducing us to outstanding resources at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the local community, as well as helping to facilitate our construction and commercialization start-up activities. We are excited to work with key urologists in the area and to hire some outstanding employees from the highly skilled regional talent pool in Central PA.” The Hershey Center for Applied Research received a $6 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant, part of

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View of Hershey Center for Applied Research Building 1 from Bullfrog Valley Rd.

which has been used to help fund the fit out of Pacific Edge’s space. HCAR is located in a Keystone Innovation Zone which enables Pacific Edge to be eligible for state tax credits as well. All of this combined with the close relationship with Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine and its wealth of resources make this a perfect location for PEDUSA. Pacific Edge is the second international company to locate to the Hershey Center for Applied Research in the past year. The first company, vivoPharm joined HCAR in September 2011. vivoPharm is a contract research organization from Adelaide, South Australia that provides clinically predictive integrated preclinical services in different disease areas (with a focus on cancer) to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. With construction completed in 2011, vivoPharm now occupies 5,800 square feet of space in Building 1 at HCAR. They expect to employ over 40 people within the

next 18 months.

The Hershey Center for Applied Research is a public/private partnership that is leveraging regional assets for the benefit of its tenants. HCAR is a catalyst for the creation of a high technology knowledge community in Central PA. They provide resources and facilities to assist high technology companies, service providers, academic entities, and non profits, from early stage startups to mature companies.

The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) has been

instrumental in the development of HCAR since day one. CREDC assisted HCAR in obtaining a $5 million Business in Our Sites loan and grant package in 2006 for the initial construction of Building 1. Additionally, CREDC is currently administering and managing a $6 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Grant from the Commonwealth of PA and a $1 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant from the Federal Government for various fit-out projects in Building 1. n

THE FUTURE OF REGIONAL INCLUSION: Recruitment & Retention By: Amma Johnson, VP of Chamber Operations Any viable organization looks ahead. The demographic of our region and even our nation is changing. Our communities are becoming more diverse. As an employer, are you embracing the change that's happening?

Are you willing to look ahead and take action today?

On November 2nd , Part III of the Chamber & CREDC's Regional Inclusion, ‘Call to Action,’ series will explore the topic of Recruitment & Retention and ways that we can embrace a vibrant and diverse workforce, engage them and keep them within our organizations. It's a known fact that people are our greatest resource and to attract and retain a diverse workforce is something that must be intentional.

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Our next Regional Inclusion ‘Call to Action’ series will feature panelists from area organizations such as Highmark, PinnacleHealth, JFC Staffing and more! Come and hear best practices from employers in our region and also network and make contacts with diverse community leaders. Every organization is at a different place in their journey and their approach to diversity and inclusion (D&I). Regardless of where you are, we'd love to see your organization represented on November 2nd. It's our goal to provide you with the information, resources and contacts to help you with your D&I goals.

Join us for Part III of the Regional Inclusion, ‘Call to Action’, series on November 2nd from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

at the C. Ted Lick Wildwood Conference located at One Hacc Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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COVER FEATURE

Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Quality Health Care is a

By Stephan Vegoe “TODAY, QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE EMPLOYEES

of a business is an increasingly more important factor in location/expansion decisions by business leaders. The value of our region's health care resources is a key factor that gives the Harrisburg Region a competitive edge in quality of life issues,” and that is how Dave Black and his team at the Har risburg Regional Chamber & CREDC explain health care resources in site selection discussions with businesses looking to expand or locate here. “Our region,” Black explains, "is home to three outstanding health care organizations that provide businesses, large and small, and their families, with exceptional quality, excellent access, and competitive health care costs.”

"All three organizations – the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Holy Spirit Health System, and PinnacleHealth – provide our employers with some of the finest facilities services, and pricing available anywhere. These three dynamic health care organizations really do make a difference

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in how our region is perceived as a place to do business."

This article looks at all three and how their leaders perceive their institution's roles in keeping our community and our residents healthy and competitive.

Sister Romaine Niemeyer, president and CEO of the Holy Spirit Health System, explained that Central Pennsylvania offers a well travelled and well educated medical community. “Our health care professionals could easily and proudly work in any health system in America; yet they have chosen to serve and work here in the Harrisburg region.”

“Frankly,” Sister Romaine emphasized, “there is no reason for residents of our

community to go anywhere else for their health care. Between our three health care systems, we can take care of any health situation that may arise, and do it as well as anywhere in America.”

Michael Young, president and CEO at PinnacleHealth in Harrisburg, gained his experience as a health care CEO in diverse markets. Prior to moving to Harrisburg in 2011, he served health care systems in Lancaster, Buffalo, and Atlanta. When asked about the advantages our region has because of our outstanding health care providers, Young explained that for at least the last twenty years, assessing the cost and quality of a community’s health care services has been a critical part of a company’s long-term, strategic planning.

“When a company is interested in locating and investing its facilities, equipment and payroll in a community, its CEO usually asks about the community’s schools, then they ask about its health care services: access, costs, and quality. CEOs have a vested interest in the well-being and productivity of their

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employees, so they want to know that the region offers easy access to the best care.”

“In Central Pennsylvania, the cost of health care is well below national averages and the quality provided is well above national averages. This benefits an employer’s bottom line and makes it more likely that their employees will access care when it’s needed – especially preventive care.”

PinnacleHealth leadership and representatives from Quandel Construction Group, Murray Associates and WBCM prepare for the “Topping Off” of Community General Osteopathic Hospital. Front Row: Michael A. Young, Dave Myers, Mike Bixler, Sue Snavely, Tony Achampong, Paul Toburen, Dana Klinepeter, Kristen Sandusky; Back Row: H. Glenn "Bub" Manning, Phil Guarneschelli, Joe Chicora, Greg Quandel, Bob Rothfus, Benedict Dubbs, Mike Frye and Shawn Weber

Dr. Harold Paz is CEO of Penn State Hershey Medical Center, the region’s academic medical center, and dean of Penn State College of Medicine. He noted that our nation will soon face a critical shortage of doctors; perhaps as many as 90,000 doctors short by 2020. “Fortunately for Central Pennsylvania, because of the well-regarded medical school here at Penn State Hershey, and the large numbers of interns, residents and fellows who receive their advanced medical training from us and from the other hospitals in the region, we are able to retain a significant number of our medical residents when they make their decisions on where they are going to practice medicine.”

Dr. Paz mentioned that of all the medical schools in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Penn State’s has the highest percentage of graduates who stay and work in Pennsylvania; specifically in Central Pennsylvania.

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Joseph Torchia, MD, chief medical officer at Holy Spirit Health System, further explained that the health care system here in Central Pennsylvania is a well-balanced, three-legged stool – with quality, cost, and ON THE COVER access all having equal priorities among the in this issue of HRN we three major health systems that serve the look at the economic residents of our greater Harrisburg region. development advantages our region obtains because H. Glenn “Bub” Manning, principal of the of our outstanding and Quandel Construction Group, a former chair award winning health of CREDC’s board of directors, and now care providers, including second vice chair of the Chamber’s board of the Penn State Milton S. directors, offered his thoughts on the economHershey Medical Center, Holy Spirit Health System, ic development advantages associated with and PinnacleHealth System. the region’s exceptional health care industry, “The quality of health care is always one of the prime considerations when potential employees or companies consider coming to eral quality healthcare organizations and work for Quandel or locating a business withinsurers that create a vigorously competitive in our region; health care is clearly an marketplace, resulting in greater choice for economic development differentiator. I believe consumers making healthcare decisions. We our high quality, affordable health care syswill see growing collaboration between the tem provides our company and our region’s providers and insurers that focuses on qualiemployers with a sense of comfort – that Centy, cost and patient satisfaction. As an anchor tral Pennsylvania really is a good place to institution in the community, PinnacleHealth work, play, and live a long, healthy life.” is committed to collaborating with other Manning also mentioned that the region’s healthcare professionals to achieve a fully business leaders sit on the boards of directors integrated care delivery model that is at all three of the region’s health centers. patient-centered. One such arrangement is According to Manning, “These business our recent partnership with Capital BlueCross leaders/CEOs hold our regional health to develop an accountable care organization, care organizations accountable for what they focused on care coordination to manage do. Their doctors, medical staffs, and chronic disease and one of the first of its kind page 12 > management teams are accountable to their in the state." boards, which makes them work hard to assess the outcomes of their medical care.”

Douglas Dyer, vice president of marketing for PinnacleHealth and a member of the Chamber’s board of directors, commented that Central Pennsylvania offers another significant, competitive advantage. "In Central Pa, we are Groundbreaking for start of construction on the Holy Spirit fortunate to have sev- Progress Center - September 12, 2012

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THREE OUTSTANDING MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Holy Spirit Health System, which opened as a stand-alone hospital in 1963 – is a comprehensive health network with more than 500 physicians on staff. Sponsored by the Sisters of Christian Charity, Holy Spirit provides care at a 315-bed hospital in Camp Hill and through conveniently located family health centers, specialty practices, and outpatient centers. Holy Spirit recently received an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM from The Leapfrog Group; ranks in the top 14 percent of Joint Commission-accredited facilities for quality; and received the highest quality rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Their Ortenzio Heart Center is a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac CareSM, and their heart attack program earned DiseaseSpecific Care Certification from the Joint Commission. Its orthopedics unit is a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine SurgerySM.

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The Penn State Hershey Medical Center is one of 125 Academic Medical Centers in the United States. It offers a combination of medical school, research institution, and advanced patient care. Penn State Hershey is the only medical facility in Pennsylvania to be accredited as both an adult and a pediatric level 1 trauma center. Its Life Lion Critical Care Transport service provides the region with 24-7 emergency services provided by three helicopters. The Medical Center admits nearly 28,000 patients per year, and sees nearly 900,000 patients through its 58 outpatient clinics. Its new, 252,000 square foot Children’s Hospital building will open to patients in early December. Penn State Hershey’s neonatal intensive care unit is the only fully equipped and staffed academic level IIIC NICU between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The Medical Center’s staff of about 9,000 includes

900 physicians and other providers, 2,000 nurses, and 580 clinical residents and fellows.

PinnacleHealth System includes four campuses in the Harrisburg region – Community, Cumberland, Harrisburg, and PolyClinic.

It is by far the oldest health service provider in the region, dating back more than 130 years. PinnacleHealth is in the process of building a new hospital in Cumberland County; the region's first new hospital in decades. It will open in mid-2014. When measured against all 257 hospitals in Pennsylvania, PinnacleHealth is ranked 1st in major joint replacements, 4th in open heart catheterization and stenting, 5th in open heart surgery, 6th in kidney transplants, 6th in spine/back surgery, and 6th in births.

PinnacleHealth employs 5,484 on its staff, including 238 doctors, 1,219 nurses, and 140 advanced clinical practitioners. n

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CULTURAL SPOTLIGHT

BROADWAY IN OUR BACKYARD

By Chad Barger, Executive Director, Cultural Enrichment Fund Theatre Harrisburg performing “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts stage

Just as our region is blessed with an effective health care system, it is also well-equipped with medicine of a different variety – medicine for the soul.

The arts are an escape from our very busy and stressful world. The arts feed the soul.

They bring people together from all parts of our society in ways rarely seen in other endeavors. The arts provide the means and the mediums for expression, impression and for aspiration. They inspire generations young and old in ways that enrich, educate and connect us to the rest of the world.

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While the capital region is blessed with a wide variety of arts and cultural organizations (172 according to the Capital Region Arts Census), one particular area of strength is our local theater scene. There are sixteen theaters within a twenty mile radius of downtown Harrisburg. They range from large auditoriums to intimate black box theaters. Their offerings range from national touring acts with equity actors, to full scale Broadway productions, to plays featuring local volunteer actors to poetry readings and improvisational comedy.

There is literally something for every taste, right here in our own backyard.

Here is a sampling of local theaters and their typical offerings:

GAMUT THEATRE GROUP

Located in Strawberry Square in downtown Harrisburg, Gamut Theatre Group is the combined Theatre Company of Popcorn Hat Players Children's Theatre and Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival. The Popcorn Hat Players’ offerings are geared towards youngsters 2 to 10 years of age.

Performances are interactive in nature and promote the learning and understanding of various cultures. Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival presents quality, professional theatrical productions of the plays of William Shakespeare and other thematically classic works for the cultural enrichment of page 16 > Central Pennsylvania.

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Sunoco Performance Theater on the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts stage

HERSHEY THEATRE

Located in downtown Hershey, this visually stunning theatre has established itself as one of the area's premier performing arts centers, presenting the finest in touring Broadway shows, classical music and dance attractions, and world-renowned entertainers.

LUHRS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER – SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY

The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University strives to be the center of a myriad of programs designed to enhance the University’s role in service to the people of the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania. It presents a wide range of cultural programming including full-scale Broadway performances, large musical groups such as symphonies, dance troupes and internationally-known speakers.

OPEN STAGE OF HARRISBURG

Located in downtown Harrisburg, Open Stage of Harrisburg is a regional professional theatre and educational program dedicated to supporting a company of artists to present diverse offerings of thought-provoking theatre and educational activities in intimate settings. The organization offers theatre training and presents a season of contemporary theatre in its intimate black box theatre.

ROSE LEHRMAN ARTS CENTER – HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Chad Barger is the executive director of the Cultural Enrichment Fund, the capital region’s united arts fund. The Cultural Enrichment Fund advances and sustains a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural life in the Capital Region.

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The Live at Rose Lehrman Artist Series at the Rose Lehrman Arts Center on the Harrisburg campus of Harrisburg Area Community College serves both the Central Pennsylvania region and the College as a resource for cultural and artistic expression.

Each year the Series presents a variety of distinctive, diverse, high-quality, professional offerings of live dance, music, theatre and family events targeted to bring community audiences to the campus.

SUNOCO PERFORMANCE THEATER – WHITAKER CENTER

Located in downtown Harrisburg, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is the mid-state’s premier center for arts, education, entertainment and cultural enrichment. Composed of three main venues – Sunoco Performance Theater, Select Medical IMAX® Theater, and Harsco Science Center – its mission is to serve as the center for scientific, artistic, cultural and educational activities to enhance the region’s quality of life and economic vitality. The Sunoco Performance Theater hosts everything from national touring acts to local resident companies, jazz to classical to folk, opera to ballet to musical comedy.

THEATRE HARRISBURG

Theatre Harrisburg is a nationally prominent community theatre presenting a professionally produced Mainstage Series of Broadway-style musicals, comedies and dramas as well as the Krevsky Center Series which presents varied theatrical experiences in a comfortable and casual setting. It is the resident theatre company of Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts. n

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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT

One of Central Pennsylvania’s Cultural Cornerstones:

HARRISBURG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

By Nicole Keiner

October 2012 marks the 83rd season of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra (HSO). The orchestra was originally established by a group of dedicated volunteers in the throes of the Great Depression. The first concert took place on March 19, 1931 at William Penn High School.

The Forum, where HSO currently calls home, was opened during the end of 1931 – and HSO has been playing there ever since.

Music Director and Conductor, Maestro Stuart Malina

Presently there are 80 players under contract with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. Over the course of a typical season, more than 250 professional musicians will perform with the HSO. Although only eighty-nine percent of the symphony’s musicians live in the Harrisburg region, by virtue of its geographic location, the orchestra has access to a rich pool of professional freelance musicians. These musicians live in large metropolitan areas such as Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. – all within a two to three hour drive of Harrisburg.

The Music Director and Conductor, Maestro Stuart Malina, is one of the eleven percent of the orchestra who resides in the

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region. “The city is so livable,” stated Malina. “The quality of life is very high, the cost of living is affordable and most everything my family and I need and want is available.” Now entering his 13th season as Music Director, Malina began playing the piano when he was five years old.

When he was in middle school, he discovered that he had the remarkable ability to sight-read music.

Malina became the default accompanist for all of his school functions and community shows; this led to him becoming the music director in high school and conducting operas when he attended college. He actually didn’t decide to pursue music as a career until his senior year of college. Maestro Malina has had many great accomplishments over his career, one of which includes winning a Tony Award (with Billy Joel); he was one of the creators (with Twyla Tharp) of the Broadway musical, “Movin’ Out.” Musical talent also runs in Malina’s family. His wife, Marty, played double bass – that is how they met. His 12-year old daughter plays cello and will be playing in

the Harrisburg Symphony Youth Orchestra1 this year; his 10-year old son plays piano. “I teach neither of them,” Malina said. “That would be a recipe for disaster.”

Ticket prices for the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra vary depending on the seating area. Prices range from $12 to $70. Substantial discounts are given to subscribers.

To learn more about one of Central Pennsylvania’s cultural cornerstones, its musicians and events, or to purchase tickets please visit www.HarrisburgSymphony.org. n _____________________ 1 The youth symphony was established in 1953 to provide training and the opportunity to perform symphonic music to the youth of Central Pennsylvania. Presently, there are two orchestras: an 80-piece full symphony orchestra made up of high school-age students (conducted by Gregory Woodbridge), and the Junior Youth String Orchestra made up of middle school-age students (conducted

by Krista Kriel). Participation is by competitive annual auditions. Young musicians from all over the mid-state participate.

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HARRISBURG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 2012-13 SCHEDULE: OCT 6-7 - MASTERWORKS 1 Music by Strauss, Rachmaninoff & Schumann with Alon Goldstein, piano OCT 20-21 - POPS 1 - "Here To Stay: the Gershwin Symphonic Experience" NOV 10-11 - MASTERWORKS 2 Music by Haydn, Tchaikovsky & Shostakovich with Julia Rosenbaum, cello DEC 8-9 - "MISTLETOE MAGIC:" HOLIDAY SHOW with Rich Ridenour, piano JAN 12- 13 - MASTERWORKS 3 music by Wagner, Tchaikovsky & Nielsen with Chee-Yun, violin JAN 26-27 - POPS 2 - The HSO and the Canadian Brass

FEB 9-10 - MASTERWORKS 4 music by Dvorak, Debussy, Ravel & Rimsky-Korsakov MAR 2-3 - POPS 3 - the HSO and Cirque de la Symphonie MAR 23-24 - MASTERWORKS 5 Verdi's "La Traviata" in Concert APR 13-14 - MASTERWORKS 6 music by Respighi & Mahler APR 27-28 - POPS 4 - Music from Great Sci-fi films, including Star Wars & Star Trek MAY 18-19 - MASTERWORKS 7 music by Zwilich, Liszt & Beethoven with Jeffrey Biegel, piano MAY 21 - "STUART & FRIENDS" at Rose Lehrman Performing Arts Center

YOUTH SYMPHONY: NOV 12 AT 7:00 PM - Fall Concert at the Forum

FEB 11 AT 7:00 - Winter Concert at the Forum

DEC 15 AT NOON - at Strawberry Square

MAY 12 AT 3:00 - Mother's Day concert at the Forum

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Members in The News BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PA announced that eleven companies located in the 32-county footprint served by the Program, were recently approved to receive an investment. The Center’s Board of Directors also agreed to support funding for four translational research projects conducted with PA-based university partners.

Brendan Flores, community bank district manager for WELLS FARGO in Dauphin, Cumberland and York counties, has been named a 2012 Alumni Honoree BRENDAN FLORES by the National Academy Foundation (NAF) based on his career success following graduation from the Clark Academy of Finance. Flores was honored at NAF’s 30th anniversary celebration on July 18 in Washington, DC. CONRAD SIEGEL ACTUARIES, delivering comprehensive employee benefits services, announced that David Lytle has earned the designation of Associate MARK BONSALL of the Society of Actuaries. This designation is earned through a combination of intense testing, practical experience and formal qualification awarded by the Society of Actuaries. Conrad Siegel Actuaries, also announced that Mark Bonsall was named to Central Penn Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 List for 2012. The Central Penn Business Journal annually highlights the top 40 people under 40 in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York Counties.

A panel of judges chooses the award recipients based on their professional accomplishments, leadership, vision and community service.

DAWOOD ENGINEERING, INC. (DAWOOD) announced that Bony

From Left to Right: Bony Dawood, PE, President, Dawood Engineering, and Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Thomas G. Saylor at the swearing in ceremony for the PA Department of Labor and Industry Industrial Board, July 2, 2012.

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Dawood, President, has been appointed by Governor Tom Corbett to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Industrial Board.

The Industrial Board reviews matters related to the Department to determine if decisions are consistent with certain laws pertaining to items such as uniform construction code, elevators, and liquefied petroleum gas.

GDC IT SOLUTIONS, a leading IT Solutions provider in the Quad-state area, announced that it has another Microsoft Gold Competency.

In addition to GDC’s Gold Web Development Competency they continue to maintain Silver Desktop, Silver Midmarket Solution Provider, Silver Server Platform, and Silver Management and Virtualizations competencies as well as Small Business Specialist Community membership. GDC has again obtained the Gold OEM Competency by not only having highly trained and certified experts on staff, but also by proving our abilities through customer references and Customer Satisfaction ratings.

Customers at GIANT FOOD STORES and MARTIN’S FOOD MARKETS once again showed their overwhelming support for local Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals through the grocers’ annual in-store paper balloon campaign. From June 24 through July 7, customers could purchase a paper CMN balloon at the checkout for a $1 donation.

This year, customers raised a record $553,616 through the campaign.

THE HARRISBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (HIA) recently welcomed Allegiant to the South Central Pennsylvania region. Allegiant will offer nonstop jet service between Harrisburg, PA and Orlando via Orlando-Sanford International Airport (SFB) beginning October 31, 2012 and Tampa / St. Petersburg via St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) beginning November 2, 2012.

K&W ENGINEERS AND CONSULTANTS, located in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, announced their participation in multiple projects located on the Holy Spirit Hospital Campus in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County. These projects include the Data Center, a $10 million renovation of a strip mall adjacent to the campus; upgrades at the Power House; improvements to

the Medical Arts Building parking lot; and a campus boundary and topographic survey.

THE MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (MASCPA) successfully launched a new website, www.iexploremanufacturingcareers.com. Providing information and guidance on manufacturing careers this new website gives students, parents, and educators the opportunity to witness firsthand the technology and atmosphere in modern manufacturing facilities, hear how others have achieved success, and research a vast database of related information. iExploremanufacturingcareers.com is intended to serve middle school and high school students of diverse backgrounds, ranging from those already attracted to Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math (STEM) related fields to those who may be more interested to apply their creative and resourceful talents.

MCCONKEY INSURANCE & BENEFITS announced that John T. Shingara, II, Benefits Consultant, has earned the Group Benefits Disability Specialist (GBDS) designation. This designation requires JOHN T. SHINGARA, II the completion of a rigorous study program and exam in order to demonstrate extensive knowledge of group disability coverage. The GBDS designation is considered the most complete professional learning program available for insurance professionals who master group disability coverage.

MCKONLY & ASBURY LLP announced that its accounting association of choice has launched a new name and image that reflect its status as the third largest association of accounting firms in the world.

Formerly known as IGAF Polaris, the new PrimeGlobal provides McKonly & Asbury with significant expertise and resources to meet growing client needs, both internationally and domestically.

MESSIAH LIFEWAYS now offers its charter members access to a new program called “Connections,” a grassroots “community” of people 55 and better in the Greater Harrisburg region that will provide access to a broad range of services, create social and volunteer opportunities that enhance quality of life, and strengthen a shared spirit of community.

MURRAY ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, P.C. recently welcomed two new employees.

Jamie Etnoyer has a BA in Architecture from Virginia Polytechnic and State JAMIE ETNOYER University. She has seven years of design experience and is a certified Revit professional. Shawn Kohler has an Associate Degree in Specialized SHAWN KOHLER Technology from York Technical Institute. He has 13 years of design experience and is an AIA Associate member. Murray Associates Architects is the oldest firm in Harrisburg, PA and has been providing award-winning design services in the Mid Atlantic region since 1935.

The PARTNERSHIP OF PACKER, OESTERLING AND SMITH (PPO&S) won nine Communicator Awards in the competition’s 18th year. PPO&S was recognized on behalf of its clients, the Pennsylvania Apple Marketing Program (PAMP) and the Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority (IFPA).

After 14 years in business, PODS®

moving and storage celebrated its two millionth container delivery in June by providing one year of free storage and a free move to the recipient who resided in Valrico, Fla. In 1998, PODS revolutionized the landscape of the moving and storage industry with its signature white portable PODS containers, which changed the way people would move and store forever.

QUANDEL CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC., a City of Harrisburg construction firm, was recently hired by Albright Care Services to serve as their Construction Manager at-Risk to oversee the installation of a complete fire protection system throughout the 180,000 square foot Riverwoods Nursing Care Center, in Lewisburg, PA. Quandel Construction Group, Inc. was also selected by Bloomsburg University to finish the renovations on Elwell Residence Hall that were begun by another firm.

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