February 2022
Chamber Connection
Your connection to the greater Hanover business community.
Chamber News Pages 1-6 Workforce Spotlight Page 4 Ambassador Spotlight Page 4 Business Briefs Page 7-8 Main Street Hanover Page 9 Upcoming Events Pages 10-11
Are you getting the most out of your Chamber membership?
In addition to networking opportunities at events, the Chamber offers many added benefits for your membership investment including ways to promote your business events, share news, advertise deals and discounts, post jobs, and more! We encourage every member to take full advantage of all the opportunities the Chamber offers to enhance and expand your organization’s reach. This is the first article of many that will highlight different ways you can capitalize on your Hanover Chamber membership. MEMBER INFORMATION CENTER All Chamber members have a secure password-protected Member Information Center available through the Hanover Chamber website. Here, you can view and edit company information which automatically updates the public member listing on the Hanover Chamber’s website, pay bills, interact with other members, submit jobs, advertising, and events for approval, and register for events. If you need to reset your login information or want to add representatives from your company, email office@hanoverchamber.com. DIRECTORY LISTING Did you know that you can edit and improve your directory listing on our website? You can update your address, phone, website, and representative information on the directory listing by logging into the Member Information Center. Business Members and above have access to Enhanced Listings, which allow for logos, videos, and more. Sample of an Enhanced Listing courtesy of Community Leader, J.A. Myers 40 York Street, Suite 2 Hanover, PA 17331 717.637.6130 www.hanoverchamber.com
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Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
2021-2022 Community Leaders
Chair of the Board Mike Kelly, Traditions Bank Secretary/Treasurer Ashley Hershey, BSSF CPAs Vice Chairs Sean Adams, Utz Brands 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 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.
February 2022 Newsletter
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WANT TO BE FEATURED NEXT MONTH ON OUR BUSINESS BRIEFS PAGE? Member businesses are invited to send company news, personnel updates, and special interest stories for consideration in the Chamber Connection newsletter. This is a complimentary and exclusive member-only benefit. Please include a highres photo in JPG or PDF format. News must be submitted by the first Friday of the month for inclusion in the following month’s newsletter. News will be considered at the discretion of chamber staff and included as space permits. Please send all news to cjohnson@ hanoverchamber.com.
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Chamber News
Snack Town Street Fair 2022 is moving to July! Snack Town Street Fair is moving to the summer! After pushing the event to the fall in 2021 due to precautions, we are happy to announce the date for the 2nd Annual Snack Town Street Fair is Saturday, July 16, 2022. Join the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce and Utz Brands for a day in Downtown Hanover! Early bird vendor applications are open for all vendors! Register before March 12th to receive early bird pricing. New this year, applications can be completed online. Artists and crafters, businesses, gamers, non-profits, food trucks, bakers and brewers are all invited to participate. Visit snacktownstreetfair.com to find additional vendor information and to fill out your applications to secure early bird pricing! If you have any questions about being a vendor, please contact Sarah Messer, Membership & Events Coordinator at smesser@hanoverchamber.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Premier: Utz Brands Community: Snyder's of Hanover and UPMC Entertainment: J.A. Myers Homes Media: Rocky 98.5 WYCR Brewers’ Alley: Leo Brewing at The Markets at Hanover
Leadership Hanover Class of 2021-22 Our Leadership Hanover class of 2021-22 met on Friday, January 7th, for their “Community Health Day”. The class started with a tour of WellSpan Health and Surgery Center before going to the YWCA for panel discussions and lunch. For the first panel discussion of the day we were joined by Dr. Kurt Thomas, UPMC Hanover; Michele Mummert, WellSpan Health; Garret Trout, TrueNorth Wellness Services; Karen Jones, Cognitive Health Solutions. After lunch, Oliver Hazan, Cross Keys Village Senior Living; Hattie Gable, Visiting Nurse Association of Hanover & Spring Grove and Jody Shaffer, YWCA joined us for our second panel discussion. Thank you to WellSpan Health for welcoming our group in the morning, YWCA for hosting our panel discussions, Warehouse Gourmet for providing lunch, and all our panelists. Thank you to our Leadership Hanover sponsors, Penn National Insurance and WellSpan Health.
Business Briefs EVEROAK INSURANCE GROUP IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE TWO RECENT ADDITIONS TO THEIR GROWING TEAM Kristy Winters is a native of Westminster, MD. She attended Westminster High School and graduated from Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University) with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Kristy has been in the insurance field since 2015. She resides in Hanover, PA with her husband Wes and two daughters. Outside of work, Kristy enjoys attending her daughters’ sporting events and spending time with family at Raystown Lake and at the beach. Jared Lawrence is a native of Adams/ Hanover, PA area. He was born in Hanover and grew up in McSherrystown where he attended Delone Catholic High School. Jared’s professional career consists of 21 years of banking experience prior to joining Everoak Insurance Group as a licensed agent. Jared currently resides in Hanover, PA. He enjoys spending time with his family including attending their soccer matches. He is a longtime fan of Notre Dame sports and is currently a member of the Notre Dame club of Gettysburg. He is also a member of the Brushtown Athletic Association, McSherrystown Knights of Columbus, and McSherrystown Moose. Everoak Insurance Group is an independent insurance agency with offices in Hanover and Littlestown. We focus on helping our clients understand how their insurance works, why they need it, and how we can help them protect what matters most.
BROWN SCHULTZ SHERIDAN & FRITZ RANKS AS ONE OF AM BEST’S 2021 TOP AUDIT AND ACTUARIAL FIRMS IN THE U.S.
Regional premier advisory firm, Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), was recently ranked as one of the largest audit firms in the U.S. on AM Best’s list of the Top Audit and Actuarial Firms – 2021 Edition. “We are excited that our insurance practice was recognized by AM Best as one of the largest insurance practices in the U.S.,” said Scott Esworthy, Principal and coleader of the BSSF Property and Casualty Insurance Practice. “This ranking is a strong testament to how our clients value our relationships and expertise in the industry.” BSSF was ranked the 23rd largest audit firm in the U.S., based upon the loss reserves of the property and casualty insurance clients served. According to the total number of property and casualty insurance clients served, BSSF is ranked the 14th largest audit firm in the U.S. AM Best’s Top Audit and Actuarial Firms ranking focus on independent accountants who audit insurers’ annual financial statements, as well as third-party actuaries who provide annual statutory actuarial opinions regarding insurers’ policy and claim reserves. The Top Audit and Actuarial Firms ranking lists the top 25 firms in the U.S. based on loss reserves. According to AM Best, “The firms that rank on the Top Audit and Actuarial Firms list understand statutory-based financial accounting. They also stay abreast of developments among regulatory bodies, particularly the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in the United States, to ensure compliance with current standards.” “At BSSF, our mission is helping people achieve extraordinary outcomes. The BSSF Property and Casualty Insurance Practice is focused on turning our extensive
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knowledge of the insurance industry into value for our clients, helping them to grow and providing them with the best service,” added Hank Straub, Principal and co-leader of the BSSF Property and Casualty Insurance Practice. “Receiving this recognition is an honor." The BSSF Property and Casualty Insurance Practice is comprised of seasoned professionals and specialists who provide a full range of accounting advisory services, business advisory services and tax preparation and consulting services to insurance providers across the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond, including mutual and stock insurance companies, captive insurance and risk retention groups and self-insured groups. BSSF insurance clients range in size from $1 million to more than $150 million in direct premiums written. According to AM Best, BSSF served 26 property and casualty insurance companies in 2020. In addition, BSSF serves captives, risk retention groups and self-insurance groups not included in the AM Best results. To learn more about the BSSF Property and Casualty Insurance Practice, please visit https://www.bssf.com/industries/insurance/
BROWN SCHULTZ SHERIDAN & FRITZ HIRES NEW EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST IN CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA Regional premier advisory firm, Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), hires new Employment Specialist, Stephanie A. Nicholson. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Gordon College and her master’s degree in IndustrialOrganizational Psychology from Liberty University. Stephanie brings three years of recruiting experience to the BSSF Human Resources team. Stephanie is located in BSSF’s Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, office.
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Business Briefs
OVER $1 MILLION DOLLARS AVAILABLE IN YORK COUNTY TOURISM GRANTS Explore York is excited to announce the return of the York County Tourism Grant Program! Applications are being accepted from January 1 – February 15, 2022. About the York County Tourism Grant Program Explore York and the York County Commissioners established a matching grant program aimed at boosting tourism (visitation from beyond a 50-mile radius) in York County. The program, which is funded through a room tax enacted by the York County Commissioners, provides financial support to initiatives deemed capable of generating broad and substantial benefit to York County tourism. The York County Tourism Grant Committee accepts proposals for projects aimed at expanding and/or improving tourism promotion and development in York County.
our mill network. We look forward to working with the York team members and expanding the service and products for our customers.” CEO Kevin Hayward. About Ox Industries: Ox Industries is the largest independently owned vertically integrated producer of recycled paperboard, tubes & cores, specialty paper and protective packaging in the United States. Ox operates 4 recycled paper mills and 7 converting plants in 9 states supplying niche products millions of Americans use every day.
ACNB CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE AND REBRANDING OF INSURANCE SUBSIDIARY
Program requirements and restrictions can be found online. York County, PA | have it made here (yorkpa.org) Questions? Contact Elizabeth Waite, Grant Program Coordinator at elizabeth@yorkpa. org. OX INDUSTRIES EXPANDS PAPER TUBE AND CORE FOOTPRINT WITH SOUTH CAROLINA ACQUISITION Hanover, PA – Ox Industries acquires York, SC-based York Industries Inc. York Industries is a leading producer of green protective packaging and paper tubes and cores, converting over 16,000 tons of uncoated recycled paperboard. Founded in 1989, York Industries is traded under Customer Paper Tube SE and Edgeboard SE brand names and is a regional supplier servicing customers in the Southeast US. “This acquisition further expands our geographic footprint of providing niche products that vertically integrate into
GETTYSBURG, PA, January 6, 2022 --ACNB Corporation (NASDAQ: ACNB), financial holding company headquartered in Gettysburg, PA, announced today that the name of its insurance subsidiary changed from Russell Insurance Group, Inc. to ACNB Insurance Services, Inc. effective January 1, 2022. ACNB Insurance Services, Inc. is a full-service insurance agency based in Westminster, MD, that offers a broad range of property, casualty, health, life and disability insurance serving personal and commercial clients. “When ACNB Corporation purchased Russell Insurance Group, Inc. in 2005, this was the first entry for the Corporation into the Maryland market. Today, the insurance agency subsidiary has grown through acquisitions to serve clients with additional office locations in Germantown and Jarrettsville, Maryland, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Now that the insurance agency has an established client base
in the home market for ACNB Bank, the Corporation’s other wholly-owned subsidiary, it just made sense to align the name of the insurance agency with ACNB Corporation and ACNB Bank,” said James P. Helt, ACNB Corporation President & Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Helt continued, “The rebranding as ACNB Insurance Services, Inc. reinforces the common ownership by ACNB Corporation of both ACNB Bank and the insurance agency, as well as makes this affiliation more visible and transparent for consumers and businesses in our shared communities. Going forward, we plan to leverage cross-selling opportunities between ACNB Bank and ACNB Insurance Services, Inc., which will further the Corporation’s vision of being the independent financial services provider of choice in the core markets served by building relationships and finding solutions.” ACNB Corporation, headquartered in Gettysburg, PA, is the $2.8 billion financial holding company for the wholly-owned subsidiaries of ACNB Bank, Gettysburg, PA, and ACNB Insurance Services, Inc., Westminster, MD. Originally founded in 1857, ACNB Bank serves its marketplace with banking and wealth management services, including trust and retail brokerage, via a network of 20 community banking offices, located in the four southcentral Pennsylvania counties of Adams, Cumberland, Franklin and York, as well as loan offices in Lancaster and York, PA, and Hunt Valley, MD. As divisions of ACNB Bank operating in Maryland, FCB Bank and NWSB Bank serve the local marketplace with a network of five and six community banking offices located in Frederick County and Carroll County, MD, respectively. ACNB Insurance Services, Inc. is a full-service agency with licenses in 44 states. The agency offers a broad range of property, casualty, health, life and disability insurance serving personal and commercial clients through office locations in Westminster, Germantown and Jarrettsville, MD, and Gettysburg, PA. For more information regarding ACNB Corporation and its subsidiaries, please visit acnb.com.
Main Street Hanover
Love for Main Street Hanover 2022 marks another important year for our Main Street organization. We have much to do to help our downtown weather the storm of these last few year’s challenges. To continue our work, we need your support! Become an Annual Giver or Event Sponsor today! Donations to our organization allow us to continue to: • Coordinate and implement revitalization projects • Bring color to the downtown with beautiful hanging baskets • Support the existing business community and encourage economic development • Maximize grant opportunities to improve Hanover • Produce quality events Contact Justine Trucksess to learn how you can support the mission of Main Street Hanover today; or visit our website and make an online donation!
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
Join the fun at the Hanover Chamber’s 53rd annual Golf Outing presented by KLK Welding on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Registration and breakfast open at 7 am, scramble tees off at 8:30 am. Space is limited! Teams must be registered by Thursday, May 26, 2022. If you would like to register a team or donate a prize for the tournament winners or raffle, please contact Sarah Messer at smesser@hanoverchamber.com.
Upcoming Events
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February 4 Legislative Roundtable, 7:30am - 9:00am Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place, Hanover, PA 17331
$15/person, member rate $30/person, community rate
February 10 Membership Mixer hosted by J.A. Myers Homes, 4:30pm - 6:30pm J.A. Myers Showroom, 170 Ram Drive, Hanover, PA 17331
No cost to attend Registration appreciated
February 16 Eye Opener Breakfast, 7:30am - 8:30am Hosted by WellSpan Health, The Markets at Hanover Momina Mastoor, MD, FACC, WellSpan Cardiology, will be speaking about the “Prevention of Heart Disease.”
$15/person, member rate $30/person, community rate
March 17 Membership Mixer Hosted by iNet Technology LLC., 4:00pm - 7:00pm 1000 Carlisle St., Suite 1350, Hanover PA
No cost to attend Registration appreciated
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