July 2021
Chamber Connection
Your connection to the greater Hanover business community.
Chamber News Pages 1-6 Workforce Spotlight Page 4 Ambassador Spotlight Page 4 Member Spotlights Page 7 Business Briefs Page 8 Main Street Hanover Page 9
YoCo Fiber Broadband Task Force: YoCo Fiber Demand Survey is Live! The York County Commissioners, York County Economic Alliance, and YoCo Fiber Broadband Task Force are working towards the goal of countywide broadband access. We are gathering data on your current internet access (or lack of access), speeds, and costs to help advance this initiative, secure grants, and ultimately bring better internet to your home or business. Chamber President, Gary Laird is part of the YoCo Fiber Broadband Task Force that was created in February 2021. Laird says “establishing a broadband network for York County is important for continued economic growth. This network will benefit businesses, school districts, and consumers.” You can view the entire assessment report online at www.YoCoFiber.com. By investing in broadband and supporting public private partnerships to connect internet to homes and
businesses, we can ensure York County is an attractive place to live and a competitive place to do business. We ask you to please take the time to complete this survey to help provide beneficial information for the Broadband Task Force. Visit www.YoCoFiber.com to complete the survey or would like to review additional information. If you have questions or concerns, please contact YoCoFiber@yceapa. org. Countywide broadband access is a complex and expensive undertaking, and we appreciate your support and enthusiasm as we work towards advancing the YoCo Fiber initiative!
Upcoming Events Pages 10-11
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Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
2020-2021 Community Leaders Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board Julia Groft, Manpower Secretary/Treasurer Ashley Hershey, BSSF CPAs Vice Chairs Sean Adams, Utz Quality Foods Victoria Csuri, KLK Welding Jeremy Frey, Barley Snyder Mike Kelly, York Traditions Bank Brandon Smith, Edward Jones Lynneah Smith, Elsner Engineering Works Drew Derreth, Hanover Valley Church
Board of Directors Jess Kelley, Campbell's Snacks Mike Gaskins, UPMC Hanover Dr. Daniel Hartman, South Western Schools Gordon Laabs Kirby Orewiler, Ox Industries Rebecca Prehoda, Member's 1st FCU Dr. Susan Seiple, Hanover Public Schools Jody Shaffer, YWCA Hanover
Chamber Staff Gary Laird, President glaird@hanoverchamber.com Elizabeth Csuri, Administrative Manager ecsuri@hanoverchamber.com
2020-2021 Chamber Partners
APPI Energy
Penn State York
Barley Snyder
Smith & Company, CPAs
J.A. Myers Homes
The Glatfelter Agency
The Markets at Hanover
Caitlin Johnson, Marketing & PR Manager cjohnson@hanoverchamber.com
Chamber Connection is a monthly publication of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce. For deadline information, please contact our office at office@hanoverchamber.com.
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.
July 2021 Newsletter
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Chamber News
Ambassador Spotlight
Workforce Spotlight
Ambassador Sponsor Workforce Sponsors
Chamber News
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52nd Annual Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing The Chamber hosted our 52nd Annual Golf Outing on Thursday, June 3rd. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Chamber’s workforce and economic development programs. Thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers who made this event possible: Presenting Sponsor: KLK Welding
Contributing Sponsors: Penn State York Barley Snyder Penn Waste Cart Sponsor: David Ross Orthodontics Food Sponsor: Image360 Photo Sponsor: Penn National Insurance Foursome Sponsors: Ox Industries UPMC Hanover OSS Health Utz Quality Foods Grove Financial Everoak Insurance Group York Traditions Bank Edward Jones: Cindy Fremont Sherman Property Management Elsner Engineering Works ACNB Bank Holtz Family Chiropractic Ring Container Aerotek Department of Labor and Industry Campbell's Snacks New Age Associates Keith Smith Concrete Representative Kate Klunk's Office
Edward Jones: Brandon Smith SEK, CPAs and Advisors Sign of the Horse Brewery Riggle Wealth Group Twosome Sponsors: The Glatfelter Agency Certified CIO DeRock Electric Volunteers: Tammy Crouse, Everoak Insurance Group Dwaine Briggs, Ring Container Victoria Csuri, KLK Welding Ashley Baugher, Sign of the Horse Sarah Gebhart, WellSpan Health Ashley Hershey, BSSF Victoria Csuri, KLK Welding Jeffrey Welker, Print-O-Stat Lisanne Gray, CBY Systems Kayla Kale, SEK Alicia Stanley, Hoffman Homes Heather Rohrbaugh, Hoffman Homes Brittany Swartz, Manpower Aaron Baugher, Manpower Melissa Lese, OSS Health
Donors: Heritage Hills The Links at Gettysburg Briarwood Hanover Country Club Quail Valley Westminster National The Public House gift card Warehouse Gourmet gift card Zeichen des Pferdes Bierhaus gift card Sign of the Horse Brewery gift card Warehouse Gourmet Aldus Brewing gift card Shoes from the Hanover Country Club The Markets at Hanover Produce on Hanover Altland House gift card Snack Town Street Fair Tickets Something Wicked gift card Thank you to the entire staff at Hanover Country Club. Our outing wouldn't be a success without their help and dedication. Photos from the outing can be found on our Facebook page at facebook.com/ HanoverAreaChamberofCommerce.
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Chamber News
Chamber Says Goodbye to Haley Briggs
Volunteers Needed for Events
The Chamber must unfortunately bid farewell to Haley Briggs who has spent the past four years as Director of Membership & Events. Haley has accepted a position with a local company. “Leaving the chamber is incredibly bittersweet and I will miss this wonderful organization tremendously. I’ve learned so much during my time here and have grown both personally and professionally due to the opportunities that were available to me. I’m so proud of all that we’ve accomplished throughout the years and of the work that we’ve done! I know this team will continue to amazing things and I can’t wait to celebrate everything that’s to come for them. Thank you to the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce for helping shape me into the professional that I am today, I appreciate this experience more than I could put into words”, says Briggs. Chamber President Gary Laird says, "we appreciate Haley’s service to the Hanover Chamber, and we wish her the very best as she takes the next step in her career journey". Please join us in wishing Haley good luck with her new position. The Chamber has offered the Membership & Events position to a new candidate who will be joining us in July.
Grand Opening at The Public House at the Markets!
Event season is quickly approaching! From our Annual Golf Outing to the new Snack Town Street Fair, these events draw thousands of people into Hanover where they’ll experience the best we have to offer, from businesses to restaurants and everything in between. The Hanover Chamber is seeking volunteers for the Snack Town Street Fair on September 18 and the Snack Town Brewfest on October 30. Volunteer shifts are available at various times for a wide assortment of tasks, like setup, admission, cleanup and more. Groups are welcome and encouraged as a great way to promote your business or organization! All volunteers (with organization names) will appear in our newsletter following the events. Contact the Chamber at office@hanoverchamber.com for more info about volunteering!
Leadership Hanover Info Sessions
The 2021-2022 session of Leadership Hanover begins in October! Applications should be completed and returned by August 31. Congratulations! The Public House at the Markets celebrated their grand opening on Saturday, May 22nd. We are thrilled to have a local brewery in North Hanover, such a great addition to the community. The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner together more throughout the year and can’t wait to see what fun activities and events take place at the markets. Please stay tuned for more details on an Open House that’s to come later this summer!
For those with questions about the program, the Chamber will be hosting four virtual informational sessions in June and July. Both morning and noon sessions will be available for convenience. Morning sessions will take place from 9:30-10:00 a.m. and noon sessions will take place from 12:00-12:30 p.m. RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SESSIONS! Please RVSP on our website for instructions on how to join.
Member Spotlights
Riggle Wealth Group
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Founded in 2007 and one of the premier advisory firms serving families and businesses in the south-central PA and Maryland regions, Riggle Wealth Group was founded on the principles of trust and a client-centered, researched-based approach to financial planning. In 2019, the firm transitioned from a single, majority stakeholder owned firm to a member owned firm. Today, Riggle Wealth Group is jointly owned by each of the firm’s financial advisors – Andrew Riggle, Brent Clabaugh, Robert Miller, and Jacob Lawrence. What sets Riggle Wealth Group apart from other financial advisory firms is our credentials, diversity of thought, and our 7-step financial planning process. Our certifications and designations include Chartered Financial Analyst®, Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist, Certified Financial Planner™, and Certified Public Accountant. Together, we will create a wealth management strategy that incorporates both asset allocation and product diversification so you can pursue your goals and establish a legacy for your family or business. Visit rigglewealth.com or call 717-630-1001 to get started. Financial Advisors offering Securities and advisory services through Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, member FINRA/SIPC, a Broker/Dealer and a Registered Investment Advisor. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. 100 Filbert St., Hanover, PA 17331. 717-630-1001
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Business Briefs
GINA NOBILE RECIEVES PROMOTION Eric M. Chase, M.S., M.Div., Executive Director/CEO and the Board of Directors of the Children’s Aid Society, Southern PA District Church of the Brethren is proud to announce that Gina Nobile has been selected to receive a promotion to the full-time position of Director of Human Resources effective May 1, 2021. Gina has been serving as the part-time Human Resources Coordinator since February 12, 2018 and has given leadership to the rewriting of the CAS employee handbook, migration to the online BambooHR & TRAXPayroll systems, and serving as the organization’s COVID19 coordinator over the past year. Gina holds an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management with a specialization in organizational leadership from Colorado State University. Gina serves as the Vice President of the Hanover Area Young Professionals and acting Chair of the Community Engagement Committee. The CE committee connects young professionals and community partners with volunteer opportunities that assist the Hanover area community. ACNB BANK PROMOTES TWO OFFICERS TO VICE PRESIDENT ACNB Bank has promoted two officers to Vice President including Eric L. Alleman and Anthony A. Spangler. Vice President Eric L. Alleman joined ACNB Bank in 2017 as Assistant Vice President/Regional Sales Manager. In this role, he is responsible for helping to meet the financial services needs of customers and overseeing the performance at 11 of the Bank’s community banking offices located in the Bank’s Adams/Franklin Region comprising Gettysburg, Upper Adams, Franklin Township, Carroll Valley,
Newville and Chambersburg. In addition, Mr. Alleman develops and implements sales and marketing strategies for the region that align with the Bank’s overall business objectives. He is based at the Bank’s Chambersburg Office, located at 850 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA. Mr. Alleman has worked in the banking industry in southcentral Pennsylvania for 13 years, with 12 years dedicated to retail banking and consumer lending. Following graduation from Shippensburg Area Senior High School in Shippensburg, PA, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from York College of Pennsylvania in York, PA, and MBA from Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA. Mr. Alleman is a 2011 graduate of Leadership Franklin County, which is affiliated with the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation. He currently serves as a member of the Leadership Franklin County Steering Committee and Alumni Committee and has served as chair/co-chair of Relay For Life of Chambersburg since 2011. Mr. Alleman received the 2020 ACNB Bank Volunteer of the Year Award and the 2017 Leadership Franklin County Alumni of the Year Award in recognition of his exemplary volunteer service in the local community. He lives in Chambersburg, PA, with his wife, Kelly, and their two children, Madison and Carter. Anthony A. Spangler joined ACNB Bank in 2017 as Assistant Vice President/ Commercial Loan Officer. In this role, he is responsible for building commercial customer relationships by providing commercial loans, deposit accounts, and other banking services to assist in the operation and growth of a customer’s business. Mr. Spangler is based at the Bank’s North Gettysburg Office, located at 675 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA, and serves commercial customers primarily in Adams County. Mr. Spangler has worked in the banking
industry in southcentral Pennsylvania for 14 years, with 13 years dedicated to retail banking and commercial lending. Following graduation from Hanover Senior High School in Hanover, PA, he attended McDaniel College in Westminster, MD, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration. Mr. Spangler currently serves as a member, board member and treasurer of the Rotary Club of Gettysburg. He lives in Hanover, PA, with his wife, Tori, and their son, Lawson. 2021 WOMEN OF INFLUENCE: KIMBERLY DECKER The Central Penn Business Journal has named Barley Snyder partner Kimberly Decker to its annual “Women of Influence” list. Women of Influence honors high-achieving women for their career accomplishments. Central Penn Business Journal editors choose the women on the list based on their professional experience, community involvement, leadership and sustained commitment to mentoring. “Sharing this achievement with all the other incredible women on this list is one of the best parts of this award,” Decker said. “Thank you to CPBJ for continuing to shine a light on the women who are changing our region for the better.” Decker is the chair of the firm’s Securities Practice Group, and is a member of a number of additional groups at the firm. She recently finished two consecutive terms on the firm’s management committee. In 2021, Decker was named to the “Best Lawyers in America” list, and in 2016, the Legal Intelligencer named her to its “Top Women in Law” list. She is a member of the Lancaster Chamber’s Excellence Exchange committee, and is a former member of the chamber’s Women in Business Committee. She is also a former secretary on the Lancaster Chamber Foundation Board of Directors.
Main Street Hanover
Christmas in July! The Hanover Christmas Committee, a group within Main Street Hanover, is excited to begin celebrations commemorating the 85th anniversary of our Santa’s Cabin traditions! We will kick off this exciting year with sharing commemorative apparel and gift items. Visit the committee during the Main Street Hanover Elf Scavenger Hunt and learn all about the downtown Christmas activities and how you can participate!
Annual Givers Annual givers are the ones that allow us to continue our revitalization efforts in downtown Hanover. These donors are the first to know about new upcoming events, downtown updates, and will be able to get in on the ground floor of new giving opportunities and free ticket opportunities as they arise. Ads on the website, e-blasts, and social media are also available to our annual givers based on giving level. • • • • • •
Supporter- $100 Patron- $250 Advocate- $500 Believer- $1,000 Leader- $2,000 Groundbreaker- $5,000
Summer Events! We are excited to be holding some great summer events this year in Wirt Park and around downtown Hanover! Stay up to date with our upcoming events by visiting our website event section: https:// mainstreethanover.org/events/
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Upcoming Events
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RSVP for all events at hanoverchamber.com. All events will be held virtually.
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July 6 Leadership Hanover Information Session #3, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m Zoom Meeting
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July 15 Leadership Hanover Information Session #4, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m Zoom Meeting
Complimentary
Interested in hosting a webinar through the chamber? We'll take care of the hosting, promotion and registration; all you have to do is present! For pricing and more details, contact the Chamber at office@hanoverchamber.com
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