Chamber Connection - June 2023

Chamber Connection

Chamber Finalizes Strategic Plan to Guide Organizations for the Next Several Years

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For nearly 100 years, the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce has been a leading voice for the business community. As we look to the future, we are energized by what’s ahead and guided by input from the business community. The Hanover Chamber is pleased to announce the new strategic plan that will help guide the organization over the next three years.

Created in partnership with our Board of Directors, members and staff, these bold plans build upon what has been working while introducing new ambitions aimed at developing talent in the community, strengthening the workforce, and fostering community pride. Grace Elsner (Organizational Development and Training) directed the task group, engaged the Board of Directors, and helped the staff organize the breadth of feedback received from surveys.

The plan includes seven major goals with corresponding objectives and action steps. The Hanover Chamber’s

mission remains the same going forward: The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce delivers value to its members and advances the interests of the business community. The vision of the organization has been tweaked to reflect the greater Hanover region: To create opportunities for communitywide prosperity and growth by being the catalyst for the advancement of community, economic and workforce development, business growth, and business advocacy in the greater Hanover region. When our economy is thriving, our community thrives, and that is our objective moving forward.

We thank the Board members, community and chamber members that provided feedback for us to develop the 2023 – 2025 strategic plan. We are grateful for your ongoing support and look forward to the next 100 years. For additional information about the plan, visit www.hanoverchamber.com.

2022-2023 Community Leaders

2022-2023 Corporate Partners

CGA Law Firm

Conewago Enterprises, Inc.

Cross Keys Village - The Brethren

Home Community

Select Physical Therapy 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.

2022-2023 Chamber Partners

Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce

Chair of the Board

Brandon J. Smith, AAMS, Edward Jones

Secretary/Treasurer

Ashley Hershey, BSSF CPAs

Vice Chairs

Jeremy Frey, Barley Snyder

Julia Groft, Manpower

Cynthia Simpson, Utz Quality Foods

Lesley Zinn, UPMC

Past Chair

Mike Kelly, Traditions Bank

Board of Directors

Dr. Jay Burkhart, South Western School District

Jon Harris, M&T Bank

Nikki Hoffman, Stambaugh-Ness

Liz Johnides, The Markets at Hanover

Jess Kelley, Campbell's Snacks

Kristin Leese, WellSpan

Drew Little, Conewago Valley School District

Rebecca Prehoda, Member's 1st FCU

Dr. Susan Seiple, Hanover Public Schools

Jody Shaffer, YWCA Hanover

Loni Smith, Hanover Auto Team

Chamber Staff

Gary Laird, President glaird@hanoverchamber.com

Elizabeth Csuri, Administrative Manager ecsuri@hanoverchamber.com

Sarah Messer, Director of Operations smesser@hanoverchamber.com

Katie Bream, Marketing and Public Relations Manager kbream@hanoverchamber.com

Chamber Connection is a monthly publication of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce. For deadline information, please contact the office at office@hanoverchamber.com.

On Friday May 5th, the Chamber had the pleasure of hosting Ryan Gleason, Senior Manager of the U.S. Chamber Great Lakes Region. Gleason was the keynote speaker for the 2nd quarter Legislative Roundtable where he addressed key initiatives, including immigration, regulatory reform, permitting reform, the debt ceiling and infrastructure.

Gleason spent the remainder of the day with Chamber staff touring the Utz Cheeseball Factory and then paying a visit to Hanover High School to tour the diversified occupation facilities and to discuss workforce initiatives between local school districts and Hanover employers.

Gary Laird, Chamber President stated, “The Hanover Chamber was pleased to host Ryan for the day and showcase the Hanover business community. The

Chamber has maintained a long-standing relationship with the U.S. Chamber and works closely with them on government affairs, advocacy and workforce development. The Chambers workforce model, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs are patterned after the U.S Chamber’s Talent Pipeline Management model.”

Gleason offered these kind words to the Chamber staff after his visit to Hanover: "Thank you all for your welcoming arms in Hanover last week! I appreciated the opportunity to speak with your members and elected officials, tour of Utz Brands, tacos on Cinco de Mayo (of all days), and tour of Hanover High School. It is great that you all can connect the government, business, and education community."

- Ashley Hershey,CPA/CITP, MBA. Senior Manager, Brown Schultz SHeridan & Fritz CPAs, Secretary/ Treasurer of the Hanover Chamber Board of Directors

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On Friday, August 11, 2023, YWCA Hanover will be hosting Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®: The International Men’s March To Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. During this event, we ask men to literally walk one mile in women’s high-heeled shoes!

Why is this type of event important? It gets the community to talk about something that’s really difficult to talk about: gender relations and men’s sexual violence against women. While it is still an evening of fun, the purpose of Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® is to raise awareness about the dire effects of sexual and domestic assault in our community and raise lifesaving funds to support all victims and their families.

How does your participation help victims of domestic violence? All funds raised from your participation will help to provide free and confidential services for those who are impacted by Domestic Violence.

Registration for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® will open June 14th and is required to participate in the event . The mile-long walk will begin at 6pm and will start at Winebrenner’s Motor Sports.

For full details and to see the gallery of photos from previous years, please visit www.YWCAHanover.org. You may also scan the QR Code located in the graphic below.

Questions? Call 717-637-2125 or e-mail Louis Mart at lmart@ywcahanover.org or Janise Bankard at jbankard@ ywcahanover.org. For information regarding becoming a sponsor, please e-mail Janise Bankard.

YWCA Hanover: Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®

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BROWN SCHULTZ SHERIDAN & FRITZ’S HUMAN

RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

NAMED A TOP-PERFORMING HUMAN RESOURCES TEAM IN AMERICA BY BEST COMPANIES GROUP

Regional premier advisory firm, Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), announces that its human resources (HR) department was recently named one of the Best HR Teams in America in 2023 by Best Companies Group.

This prestigious award recognizes the top-performing HR teams across the United States who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and impact on their organizations, setting the standard for excellence in HR practices and contributing to the success of their companies. BSSF is included on the list of 39 total organizations being recognized as having the best HR teams across the country.

“I’ve always felt our HR team was one of the best around, but I am so proud that the team has officially been recognized as one of the very best in the nation,” said Ken Wolfe, President and Managing Principal at BSSF. “Our HR professionals do such an outstanding job making sure our team members are well supported professionally and can maintain life balance personally. They are also phenomenal at working with clients to provide essential talent acquisition and other outsourced HR services. I am so grateful for the knowledge and care they provide to our people as we continue making sure BSSF is a great place to work with and work for.”

The BSSF HR Department is responsible for helping the Firm retain and attract top talent; provide competitive compensation and employee benefits; establish training and development programs to support career growth; maintain compliance with HR-related regulations and

sustain workplace safety. In addition to managing those essential internal functions, the BSSF HR Department also provides a variety of talent acquisition, outsourced HR and other HR consulting services to clients across the Mid-Atlantic region.

“I am overjoyed that the BSSF HR team has been recognized as being among the best HR teams across the country, and I am just so privileged to work with three incredible women who are my colleagues within our HR department” said Susan Yohn, Director of HR at BSSF. “It’s a blessing to be able to lead a team of such talented individuals who are so dedicated to enhancing the workplace culture of both BSSF and the clients we serve. We look forward to continuing to make BSSF and other businesses across the country exceptional places to work, as part of our important mission of helping people achieve extraordinary outcomes.”

The Best HR Teams in America award is issued by Best Companies Group. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Best Companies Group’s mission is to help growing businesses achieve workplace excellence. The company provides independent employee engagement and satisfaction surveys, leadership surveys and more to help businesses capture valuable employee feedback data and find actionable solutions to increase workplace happiness. In addition to recognizing BSSF as having one of the Best HR Teams in America, Best Companies Group has also been involved in recognizing BSSF as the #1 Best Place to Work in PA in the medium-sized company category in collaboration with Central Penn Business Journal for the third consecutive year in 2022.

ACNB BANK PRESENTS 2023 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

GETTYSBURG, PA, April 18, 2023

--- ACNB Bank recently presented the

2023 Volunteer of the Year Award to Gary W. Rappoldt, Senior Vice President/Regional Commercial Lending Manager, in recognition of his community involvement. The Optimist Club of Gettysburg received a $1,000 contribution from ACNB Bank to acknowledge Mr. Rappoldt’s exemplary volunteer service.

In celebration of ACNB Bank’s 160th Anniversary in 2017, the Bank introduced the Volunteer of the Year Award to recognize staff members who embrace the true spirit of giving back to the community as volunteers. In its seventh year, this award program also serves to highlight the important work of the community organizations represented by the award winners.

“ACNB Bank’s 2023 honoree, Gary Rappoldt, serves in leadership volunteer positions with multiple organizations in our market area and truly embodies the spirit of community banking, which includes lending his business expertise and other important skills to benefit others,” said James P. Helt, ACNB Bank President & Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Rappoldt joined ACNB Bank in 2008 as Vice President/Commercial Relationship Manager and has more than 29 years of banking experience with 23 years focused specifically on commercial relationships. In his current role as Senior Vice President/Regional

Commercial Lending Manager, he is responsible for a team of commercial relationship managers and works to meet the commercial banking needs of business customers located throughout the counties of Adams, Cumberland and Franklin in southcentral Pennsylvania. Mr. Rappoldt is based at the Bank’s North Gettysburg Office located at 675 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA. He is a graduate of York College of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor of Science in management, with minors in economics and accounting and a concentration in banking and finance.

Mr. Rappoldt received ACNB Bank’s 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of his volunteer leadership and service with a number of local community organizations, contributing nearly 400 hours of his time in 2022. He selected the Optimist Club of Gettysburg as the recipient of the Bank’s contribution to this organization in his honor. Mr. Rappoldt joined the Optimist Club in 2002 and is currently serving his second term as President.

“There are many qualities that make Gary a great leader, including his enthusiasm that inspires other members of the club to see projects through to fruition. He is always willing to roll up his sleeves to get something done. Above all, Gary has a sincere passion for serving children and youth in our local community and is committed to the Optimist Club of Gettysburg’s mission of ‘helping to bring out the best in children’. Under his leadership, our club has continued to grow and establish meaningful partnerships with other local organizations to serve our youth and future leaders. Gary has played an important role in the club’s ability to serve 7,700 children annually through our many sponsored events and programs,” said Daryl Aurand, Optimist Club of Gettysburg Secretary.

THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY & MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PARTNERSHIP

(York, PA) – The Manufacturers’ Association and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are pleased to announce a new workforce and training partnership to provide high quality training and education to the manufacturing industry. As regional manufacturing continues to grow and evolve, there is an increasing need for skilled workers who possess the knowledge and expertise to keep up with these changes. The region is estimated to have an advanced manufacturing skills gap of nearly 13,000 workers by 2029, and this partnership will help address this need by providing the necessary training and education so manufacturers can grow their companies.

The partnership will focus on reskilling and upskilling the incumbent workforce with training programs that are tailored to the specific needs of the manufacturing industry covering a wide range of topics, from basic manufacturing processes to advanced technologies and automation. This expanded effort builds on the 20 plus years of collaboration between the Association and the College that has included articulation agreements between the organizations, serving on employer advisory councils, promoting manufacturing careers and coordinating on past training grants for the manufacturing industry. The Manufacturers Association of Central Pennsylvania brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this partnership. As a leading voice for the manufacturing industry in the region, the association is uniquely positioned to provide insight and guidance on the specific needs of manufacturers in Central

Pennsylvania. “We are excited to expand our partnership with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to leverage both of our organizations assets to ensure that our manufacturing workforce is equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the demand of today’s high tech manufacturing environment,” said Tom Palisin, Executive Director of the Manufacturers’ Association. Pedro Rivera, President of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, added, “Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has a long history of providing a high-quality, handson education to students preparing for a career in technology and the trades. We are proud to partner with the Manufacturers’ Association to extend this tradition and help create even more opportunities for those currently employed in the manufacturing industry.”

The Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and Manufacturers’ Association workforce training partnership is currently enrolling for courses starting in April at the College and include electrical safety (no cost), CNC Milling Machine Operator training, and front-line supervisor training for manufacturers. Interested employers can enroll their existing workforce in courses via the Association’s website (mascpa. org/training) and all courses will be held at the College’s Greiner Center Campus. For more information, please contact Tom Palisin at the Association or Tracey Dukert at Thaddeus Steven’s College of Technology.

UPCOMING EVENTS

RSVP for all events at hanoverchamber.com

June 7

Discover Hanover Night with York Revolution York Revolution Stadium, 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York, PA

June 21

Eye Opener Breakfast sponsored by OSS Health, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

The Markets at Hanover, 1649 Broadway, Hanover PA

July 15

3rd Annual Snack Town Street Fair, 8:00am - 4:00pm Presented by Utz Brands in Downtown Hanover, PA

August 4

Legislative Roundtable, 7:30am - 9:00am Bare Center, Guthrie Memorial Library - Hanover's Public Library 2 Library Pl, Hanover, PA

August 23

Hanover Chamber's 100th Anniversary Celebration, 4:00pm - 7:00pm Warehime-Myers Mansion, 305 Baltimore St., Hanover, PA

September 16, 2023

6th Annual Snack Town Brewfest, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Moul Field, 151 Moul Ave, Hanover PA

September 21

Membership Mixer hosted by Traditions Bank, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Traditions Bank, 361 Eisenhower Dr, Hanover PA

Ticket prices vary. Visit www.yorkrevolution.com for more information. $15/person, member rate $30/person, community rate

Free to attend! $15/person, member rate $30/person, community rate

Complimentary for members

Ticket prices vary - see Chamber website for details

Free to attend!

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