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Chamber To Offer Online Marketplace By Francine Fulton
Since its annual Antique, Art and Craft Show in June had to be canceled because of COVID-19, the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce has come up with a new fundraiser that will benefit vendors and shoppers alike. The Chamber will host its first-ever virtual marketplace, which will run from Saturday, Aug. 1, through Saturday, Aug. 29. The market can be accessed at www.svmarketplace.shop. According to event organizers, it will be a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that will allow people to visit a website where they can shop from local businesses, restaurants, artists and others. The hope is that those who exhibited
or shopped at the traditional show will also participate in the virtual event. “I talked to some local vendors, and they depend on these events,” said Beverly Shank, Chamber director, explaining how the idea came about. “We tried to figure out something we could do to benefit the (shoppers) and allow our members and small businesses in town to participate. We’ve never done it before, but we felt there was huge need out there.” People may find crafts, antiques and possibly clothing while shopping virtually. “ We are trying to encourage restaurants to promote their businesses with a gift certificate or coupon,” said Shank. “Or (vendors may offer) things people would like for unique Christmas gifts.” The Chamber is partnering with Alegre Events to present the virtual
fundraiser. The company will set up the online marketplace, which will allow shoppers to view a list of vendors. They can then click on the ones they are interested in. “It will be like shopping on Etsy,” noted Shank, adding, “If a vendor is having trouble getting things set up, Alegre will help them. They should not shy away from (the virtual marketplace) because of technology.” According to Shank, vendors and artisans will have multiple opportunities to be discovered on the marketplace site through various search options. Vendors may also share demonstration videos online to educate shoppers about their craft or business. “We’re hoping to get people who want to do educational demonstration videos,” said Shank. “For example, maybe someone who makes animal balloons may do a demonstration or See Online Marketplace pg 3
Rotary’s Annual Tournament To Support Local, Global Efforts CWM
The 31st annual Rotary Club of Eastern York County Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, Aug. 7, at Cool Creek Golf Club, 300 Cool Creek Road, Wrightsville. Start times will be available from 7:30 a.m. to noon or later, depending on the number of registered golfers. The tournament will feature a two-person scramble format. Gross and net scoring will be available to all teams; there will be one gross division, one net division, and one Callaway division. Teams must have a valid See Rotary pg 2
Inviting the community to take part in the 31st annual Rotary Club of Eastern York County Memorial Golf Tournament on Aug. 7 are (from left) Rotarian Phil Lehman; tournament chair Chris Leiphart, outgoing Rotary president; and Rotarian Kenneth Stoner, who has been a member for more than 60 years and a tournament committee member and chair for 31 years.
In 2019, the Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce held its annual Antique, Art and Craft Show featuring nearly 200 vendors that were located along Locust Street and in Columbia’s Locust Street Park. Because this year’s event was canceled, the Chamber will instead hold its first-ever virtual marketplace from Aug. 1 to 29.
EPC Golf Outing To Aid Good Samaritan Services By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Now more than ever, thanks to jobs and wages lost while the stay-at-home order was in place, resources for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their homes are in demand. Thankfully, Good Samaritan Services (GSS), which serves individuals and families in Lancaster and Chester counties who have poverty-related needs, is prepared to help. “We provide a wide spectrum of services that are customizable to each individual or family at whatever place they are at in their journey to stability,” said Shadoe Settle, GSS development and communications coordinator. “Our services are always expanding. Right
now, we provide emergency shelter, residential housing, and housing support services to men, women, and families in
Lancaster and Chester counties. Serving men is a new ability in Lancaster County, and we are very excited about it.” See EPC pg 2
The annual EPC Golf Outing on Sept. 25 will benefit Good Samaritan Services, which provides a range of services to assist individuals overcoming homelessness in Lancaster and Chester counties.
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