April 2022
Chamber Connection
Your connection to the greater Hanover business community.
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Talent Pipeline Management
Career Readiness Page 5 Member Spotlight Page 7 Business Briefs Page 8 Main Street Hanover Page 9 Upcoming Events Page 11 Thank you Workforce Sponsors
Career ready—this is the goal of the Hanover Chamber’s Workforce Development Programs. Noting the need for a talented and competitive workforce, the Chamber set out to educate and develop the future workforce nearly 20 years ago. Our programs have grown to be widely successful, thanks to key partnerships with local schools, businesses, and manufacturers. The Chamber’s Workforce Development Programs allows the area's future workforce to learn about job opportunities in their hometown. Skilled employees are needed in key areas, including welding, industrial maintenance, quality control, physics, electronics, healthcare and more. Bridging the gap between young talent and local businesses is the key to our future.
by the PA Department of Labor and Industry. Since then, several high school students have participated in high school preapprenticeship programs and upon graduation transitioned to paid apprenticeship opportunities with local employers. Since 2017, the Chamber has received approximately $300,000 in grants to purchase equipment for high schools and pay training costs for preapprentices and apprentices. Going forward, the Chamber will continue to make talent development a priority by focusing on long-term strategies for backfilling, upskilling, career pathway development, and succession planning. For more information you can contact Gary Laird or Sarah Messer. Photos courtesy of Elsner Engineering Works, Inc.
In March of 2017, the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce became the first Chamber in Pennsylvania to submit a Chamber Apprenticeship Model that was approved 40 York Street, Suite 2 Hanover, PA 17331 717.637.6130 www.hanoverchamber.com
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2021-2022 Community Leaders
Chair of the Board Mike Kelly, Traditions Bank Secretary/Treasurer Ashley Hershey, BSSF CPAs Vice Chairs Sean Adams, Utz Brands, Inc. Victoria Csuri, KLK Welding Jeremy Frey, Barley Snyder Brandon Smith, Edward Jones Lynneah Smith, Elsner Engineering Works Drew Derreth, Hanover Valley Church Julia Groft, Manpower Sarah Gebhart, WellSpan
Board of Directors Jess Kelley, Campbell's Snacks Dr. Daniel Hartman, South Western Schools Gordon Laabs, Floor Couch LLC Rebecca Prehoda, Member's 1st FCU Dr. Susan Seiple, Hanover Public Schools Jody Shaffer, YWCA Hanover Liz Johnides, The Markets at Hanover Nikki Hoffman, Stambaugh-Ness Drew Little,Conewago Valley School District Janice Swartz, UPMC Hanover
Chamber Staff Gary Laird, President glaird@hanoverchamber.com Elizabeth Csuri, Administrative Manager ecsuri@hanoverchamber.com Caitlin Johnson, Marketing & PR Manager cjohnson@hanoverchamber.com Sarah Messer, Membership & Events Coordinator smesser@hanoverchamber.com
Chamber Connection is a monthly publication of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce. For deadline information, please contact our Marketing & PR Manager at cjohnson@hanoverchamber.com.
2021-2022 Chamber Partners
APPI Energy
Penn State York
Barley Snyder
Smith & Company, CPAs
OSS Health
The Glatfelter Agency
KLK Welding 2021-2022 Chamber Corporate Partners Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community 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.
April 2022 Newsletter
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Chamber News
New payment options available for members! We now accept American Express and Discover.
Career Readiness
New Oxford High School Students Nationals bound!
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a model before working with metal material. The challenge was to build a wood-fired Pizza Oven given only a small package of carbon steel materials. Students were required to use at least 75% of the provided materials and ended up using around 90%. The project took 103.5 hours to complete including design, build, and testing time to cook a delicious pizza in 15 minutes. None of these students knew about welding when they entered high school. The Colonial Career and Technology Center (CCTC) offers three (3) approved programs through the state for students beginning their freshman year. Successful completion of these PDE Approved Programs can qualify students for articulated college credits. There are also opportunities for College in the High School credit through HACC in selected courses. An exam through NOCTI (National Occupational Competency Testing Institute) is required for all seniors who are considered to be completers of the program. The three students who are competing in the @skillsusa Welding Fabrication Competition intend to continue in the welding field upon graduating.
Three New Oxford High School students are on their way to the National @skillsusa Welding Fabrication Competition in June. The team recently took first place in the State competition, following a first place District win in January. To complete the first project in January, Alaina Myers (11th grade), Beauen Garman and Camden Elmo (both 12th grade) consulted with tech ed, physics, and food science teachers prior to the build, and worked with Tech Ed teacher Mr. Warner to develop
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Congratulations Leadership Hanover Class of 2021-22! On Friday, March 4th the class met for their final day of class at New Oxford High School Colonial Career & Technology Center, before moving to Altland House Grill & Pub for lunch and commencement. We appreciate your commitment to Leadership Hanover and your dedication to the greater Hanover business community. Thank you to our Leadership Hanover sponsors, Penn National Insurance and WellSpan Health. Applications for our next Leadership Hanover class will be available in the spring.
Member Information Series All of your employees are members! Yes, you read that correctly. All members of an organization or business can take advantage of Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce networking, workshops, and resources. From accounting, to HR, to shop manager, employees can take part and receive news and legislative updates from the Chamber. We are happy to add new employees as representatives of your business and provide a link to create login information. Email office@ hanoverchamber.com to add a new representative. Hot Deals One of the benefits of your membership is the opportunity to share special discounts or “Hot Deals” with other members and our community. Hot Deals are visible to all Chamber Members on the Member Information Center and the public via hanoverchamber. com. Hot Deals can be discounted services, special menu pricing, and holidays sales. To add a Hot Deal, login to the Member Information Center, select “Hot Deals” from the menu on the left, then “Add Hot Deal” in the right hand corner of the Hot Deals Listing. After you submit the information, Chamber staff will approve the post and share on social media! Email office@ hanoverchamber.com if you need assistance.
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Riggle Wealth Group - Member Spotlight At Riggle Wealth Group, we take a client-centered, research-based approach to retirement planning. Is your company making the most of your 401K Plan? Riggle Wealth Group can help. Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist® Jacob Lawrence is committed to helping you and your employees make the most of your retirement plan options. Selecting the right retirement plan for your company shouldn’t be a headache. The right retirement plan through Riggle Wealth Group will help you recruit, retain, and reward employees. Jacob Lawrence, CRPS®, Riggle Wealth Group
Together, we’ll simplify operational complexity, maximize business tax deductions, maximize cost savings, and reduce administrative burden.
We’ll start with a discovery meeting where we get to know you, your company, and your employees. From there, we’ll help build a plan that’s right for your company. Visit: https://www.rigglewealth.com/401k-plans-for-your-business or call the office directly at 717-630-1001. Wealth Management Advisor offering securities and advisory services through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, a broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. 100 FILBERT ST, HANOVER, PA 17331. For a comprehensive review of your personal situation, always consult with a tax or legal advisor. Neither Cetera Advisor Networks LLC nor any of its representatives may give legal or tax advice.
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Business Briefs
ELSNER BELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF HR CONSULTING
Elsner Bell & Associates, LLC (www. elsnerbell.com) has provided 20 years of human resources (HR) expertise to small to mid-sized companies throughout the region under the direction of Leslie Elsner Bell, the company’s founder and president. “The role and impact of human resources in business is more important than ever,” states Bell. “I am proud of Elsner Bell & Associates for its continuous support of our clients’ HR needs. The most critical current issues revolve around staffing shortages and employee retention.” Since the pandemic began, the company has become a go-to resource to guide business leaders through the challenging CDC and governmental guidelines as they transformed their operations for the safety of their employees and customers. For two decades, Elsner Bell & Associates has served 100-plus businesses in southcentral Pennsylvania, northern Maryland, and the Mid-Atlantic region with the knowledge and understanding of employment regulatory and government compliance issues as they pertain to businesses across all industries. These services are provided on an as-needed or ongoing basis that best meet clients’ organizational and strategic objectives. A comprehensive source to meet businesses’ complex and ever-changing HR needs, Elsner Bell & Associates offers a full range of HR services such as policy development, including the creation of and updates to employee handbooks; recruitment; compensation and wage analyses; HR recordkeeping audits; benefits negotiations and analyses, including 401(k) and health insurance plans; succession planning; employee surveys; guidance through employee relations issues; performance evaluation programs; and supervisory training on hot topics like recruiting and employee retention.
For more information about the HR business services of Elsner Bell & Associates, LLC, visit ElsnerBell.com or call 717-848-5288. BROWN SCHULTZ SHERIDAN & FRITZ FORMS BSSF VALUATION & LITIGATION CONSULTING, LLC February 2022: Regional accounting and advisory firm, Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), has formed a new entity, BSSF Valuation & Litigation Consulting, LLC, to focus on business valuation and litigation support services. BSSF is partnering with Carli Lehr, CPA, CVA, CSEP, who will be the Director of BSSF Valuation & Litigation Consulting. “By partnering with Carli on BSSF Valuation & Litigation Consulting, we are expanding our capacity to help clients in an area of need that continues to grow,” said Ken Wolfe, President and Managing Principal. “Since Bruce Brown formed this practice many years ago, it has thrived. I look forward to its continued success under BSSF Valuation & Litigation Consulting as Carli works closely with Bruce and the team at BSSF.” Carli has over 16 years of experience providing business valuation services to clients, as well as other professional services including assurance, audit, tax planning, tax compliance, business consulting and finance. She is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) through the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning (CSEP). “I am excited for this partnership with BSSF. The Firm has a history in our region of providing excellent business valuation and litigation support services, and I am looking forward to continuing and growing that tradition while serving our clients,” said Carli Lehr, Director of BSSF Valuation & Litigation Consulting. Carli resides in New Oxford, Pennsylvania,
and is very active in the Central Pennsylvania community. She currently serves as a Finance Committee member and Athletic Association President of St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School. LEONHARDT MANUFACTURING CO., INC ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF NEW SALES MANAGER
Zach Jacobs has been promoted to the position of Sales Manager at Leonhardt Mfg. He started his 20 years with the company as a production tube bender, then served a state certified Quality Technician apprenticeship, moved into Project Engineering and worked as a Sales Engineer. His hands-on experience and understanding of our products and processes uniquely qualify him to lead our sales department and deliver a solutionsbased sales experience to new and existing customers. LEONHARDT MANUFACTURING CO., INC ANNOUNCES NEW HIRE
Leonhardt Manufacturing Co., Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Nilsa Robinson as Human Resource Manager. With 5 years of industry experience, Nilsa is a proven leader dedicated to promoting efficient HR operations, and driving advancements in training, productivity, and team motivation. Previously, Nilsa worked for a local nonprofit company as their HR Business Partner. During her free time, Nilsa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as traveling. She currently lives in Hanover with her husband and children. Leonhardt Manufacturing Co., Inc. is a world-class manufacturer specializing in highly decorative tubular products and welded assemblies located in Hanover.
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Event Calendar on MSH website
Heart of Hanover Walking Trail
Businesses in town have some great spring and summer events planned for you. If you enjoy live music and local craft beer, there are events every month kicking off in April!
The Heart of Hanover Trail is a free walking tour of authentic events, heroics, and personalities in historic downtown Hanover. The marker initiative, implemented by Main Street Hanover, provides an illustrated mini-history of the Hanover area. We are excited to share it’s official launch this month. Visitors, and locals alike, can begin the suggested walking route or start wherever they like to learn more about the community of Hanover, PA. Begun as a way to replace old faded markers, the project team took the opportunity to create engaging markers that will be sure to please the historian and those who may be new to learning the history of Hanover. Markers cover such eras of industrial revolution and civil war and Hanover’s significance during that time, as well as topics less covered like the Underground Railroad and famed local writers and artists. While the online component and printed brochures will be available later this year, the project’s stories, pictures and graphics are accessible internationally in digital form on the WitnessingYork.com digital site created and managed by Jim McClure and Jamie Kinsley, with additional analysis of the importance of events described in the storyboards. The Heart of Hanover Trail was funded by Explore York and implemented by Main Street Hanover and executive director Justine Trucksess. Working with a host of historians, native Hanoverian Matthew Jackson served as chief editor. Hanover’s L2 Brands, under the leadership of Brandon Wingert, provided support and design services.
Save the Date to give local! Give Local York – plan to give to Main Street Hanover on Friday, May 6!
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Upcoming Events
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RSVP for all events at hanoverchamber.com.
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April 20 Eye Opener Breakfast, 7:30am - 8:30am Hosted by Penn State University - York Location TBD
$15/person, member rate $30/person, community rate
May 3 Building Better Business Workshop #2, 3:30pm - 5:00pm Featuring Elsner Bell & Associates, LLC and Barley Snyder Bare Center, Guthrie Memorial Library - Hanover's Public Library
$15/person, member rate $25/person, community rate
May 6 Legislative Roundtable, 7:30am - 9:00am The Markets at Hanover, 1649 Broadway, Hanover
$15/person, member rate $30/person, community rate
May 18 Eye Opener Breakfast, 7:30am - 8:30am Hosted by Penn National Insurance The Markets at Hanover, 1649 Broadway, Hanover
$15/person, member rate $30/person, community rate
June 2 Annual Golf Outing, 7:30am - 3:00pm Presented by KLK Welding at Hanover Country Club
Registration required. Register by May 26th. See website for details.
April 5 Building Better Business Workshop #1, 3:30pm - 5:00pm Featuring Jordan Roscoe, Unique Pro Media Bare Center, Guthrie Memorial Library - Hanover's Public Library
$15/person, member rate $25/person, community rate
Snack Town Street Fair 2022
The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce and Utz Brands, Inc., invite you to Downtown Hanover for the second annual Snack Town Street Fair! Join us on Saturday, July 16, 2022 for a day-long street fair filled with craft vendors, delicious street foods, and exciting entertainment. Thank you to our committed sponsors! Premier: Utz Brands, Inc. Community: Campbell's Snacks, UPMC, and Members 1st FCU Entertainment: J.A. Myers Homes Media: Rocky 98.5 WYCR Hydration Station: WellSpan Health Brewers’ Alley: Leo Brewing at The Markets at Hanover Contributing: Bobcat of Adams County - A Crownstone Equipment Company, David Ross Orthodontics, and Gray Apple Market
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