March 2019 Newsletter

March 2019

Chamber Connection

Your connection to the greater Hanover business community.

Chamber News Pages 4-7 Renewing Members Page 4 Workforce Spotlight Page 6 Ambassador Spotlight Page 6 Member Spotlights Page 7 Business Briefs Page 8 Main Street Hanover Page 9 Networking Opportunities Page 10 Upcoming Events Page 11

As many of you are aware, our website provider experienced a failure in October 2018.

This breach caused our website to revert to its most recent back up, which unfortunately happened in November 2017. After many attempts, our provider was unable to fully recover more current information, which left our website outdated by over a year.

We know that our website has become a major resource for our members and for the community, so we made the decision to create a brand-new website instead of rebuilding the old one.

After months of hard work, we are incredibly excited to announce that the brand new www.hanoverchamber.com is officially up and running!

Be sure to check out our fresh, modern design and brand-new features like live weather, new staff listing, and updated event pages, as well as our classic features like job postings, hot deals, and our member directory.

We hope our new site proves useful to you.

With its simple layout, easy-to-navigate menus, and picturesque pages, our new website perfectly represents the chamber in 2019.

If you experience any issues while accessing our new website, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office at 717-637-6130. All feedback is welcomed.

Do you have questions about our new site?

Please contact Emily Freiert, Marketing and PR Director at efreiert@hanoverchamber.com.

146 Carlisle Street Hanover, PA 17331 717.637.6130 www.hanoverchamber.com

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Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce

Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board Kevin Gulden, Utz Quality Foods, LLC Secretary/Treasurer Carli Lehr, RLH CPA’s & Business Advisors Vice Chairs Shannon Harvey, HACC Gettysburg Mike Kelly, York Traditions Bank Mark Riggs, Hanover Capital Management Past Chair Drew Derreth Hanover Valley Presbyterian Church

Board of Directors Liam Behrens, Hanover Area YMCA Vanessa Berger, Cross Keys Village Torren Ecker, Becker Law, P.C. Jess Feaga, Snyder's- Lance, Inc. Mike Gaskins, UPMC Pinnacle Hanover Dr. Daniel Hartman, South Western School Dist.

Gordon Laabs, Elsner Engineering Harry McKean, New Age Associates Kirby Orewiler, Ox Industries Rebecca Prehoda, Member's 1st FCU Dr. John Scola, Hanover Public School Dist.

Jim Sponaugle, Riley Welding & Fabricating

Chamber Staff Gary Laird, President glaird@hanoverchamber.com Haley Briggs, Operations Manager hbriggs@hanoverchamber.com Emily Freiert, Marketing & PR Director efreiert@hanoverchamber.com Autumn Hanzlik, Office Manager ahanzlik@hanoverchamber.com Katy King, Business Development & Government Affairs Manager kking@hanoverchamber.com Chamber Connection is a monthly publication of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce. For deadline information, please contact Emily Freiert at efreiert@hanoverchamber.com.

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March 2019 Newsletter

2018-2019 Community Leaders

2018-2019 Chamber Partners The Glatfelter Agency J.A. Myers Building and Development OSS Health Smith and Company CPAs 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 Katy King at kking@hanoverchamber.com.

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Chamber News

Chamber Thanks Renewing Members The chamber wishes to thank the following members who have renewed their membership for 2018-2019: Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty Capital Blue Cross Cartridge World - Hanover Compleat Restorations, Inc. Hanover Area Human Resource Association Hanover Elks #763 Hanover Honda Hilton Garden Inn Gettysburg Quality Eicholtz Schindler Elevator Corporation Snyder's-Lance, Inc. St. Matthew Lutheran Church U.S. Lawns W.C. Manufacturing Co., LLC Wells Fargo Bank **Please note: List generated as of February 8. Continued renewals will be published in a later issue.

Welcome new members Educational Center Code Ninjas Vanessa Schmidt 270 Tracey Rd. Hanover, PA 17331 (717) 465-8388 Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Gettysburg Susanne Robinson 1061 York Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325 (717) 334-2073 Recruiting United States Air Force: 311 Air Force Recruiting Daniel Lambert 1000 Carlisle St. Hanover, PA 17331 (717) 480-7257

Chamber News

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Sponsor Summertime Fun at the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce!

Summer is always busy at the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce. With signature events including the Annual Golf Outing, Snack Town Brewfest, the Hanover Dutch Festival and the Corporate Challenge, there are a variety of opportunities for members to get involved with the chamber and community.

The 50th Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Thursday, June 6. To celebrate our 50th year, we've created a brand-new format for our outing. This year, golfers will enjoy a morning outing. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and a special 50th anniversary grand prize will be presented at the conclusion of the outing. Please consider joining fellow local businessmen and women for a great day of golf, networking and food! A variety of sponsorship opportunities for the outing are still available including: Contributing Sponsor - $1,000 Lunch Sponsor - $750 Cart Sponsor - $500 Deluxe Hole Sponsor - $500 Hole Sponsor - $200 The 3rd Annual Snack Town Brewfest, sponsored by Utz Snacks​and Snyder's of Hanover will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2019.

We are very excited to announce that this year's entertainment will be the Amish Outlaws!

VIP Sponsor: KLK Welding Media Sponsor: Rocky 98.5 WYCR

Entertainment Sponsor: J.A. Myers Homes Designated Driver Sponsor: Barley Snyder Signage Sponsor: Minuteman Press Supporting Sponsors: Burkentine and Sons Builders, RLH CPA's, The Glatfelter Agency, Bob's Beer & Soda, Ocker & Associates Water Sponsor: Life Source Water Service Available Snack Town Brewfest sponsorship opportunities include: Supporting Sponsor - $750 (limited to 10) In addition to the Annual Golf Outing and Snack Town Brewfest, the 36th Annual Hanover Dutch Festival will be held on Saturday, July 27 in Downtown Hanover. The Hanover Dutch Festival features delicious food, handmade crafts and fun music.

Spaces are limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Available sponsorships include: Business Booth Sponsor - $1,000 As summer turns to fall, the Chamber plans to hold the 5th Annual Corporate Challenge on Friday, September 20. Stay tuned for additional information about Corporate Challenge sponsorship opportunities.

Additional information about all of the Chamber’s upcoming events can also be found on our website, www.hanoverchamber.com.

If you are interested in sponsoring a summer event, please contact Haley Briggs at hbrigss@hanoverchamber.com.

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Chamber News

URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED Ambassador Spotlight

As a Chamber member, your business information appears on the Chamber website and in Discover Hanover ÂŽ magazine.

In an effort to publish the most current information, please log into your member business account with your username and password at www.hanoverchamber.com to verify your membership listing. The login appears under the "Business Resources" tab at the top of the page. Please review and update by March 15, 2019.

If you do not remember your username and password, please contact the Chamber office at 717-637-6130.

Workforce Spotlight

The chamber would like to thank Lisanne Gray of Michael Gray Painting for her commitment to our ambassador committee. Lisanne has been an ambassador for 25 years and is officially our longest-standing committee member!

Here's what Lisanne has to say about her time on the committee: "It's always been my nature to bring likeminded individuals together, so offering my time to introduce businesses to each other just seemed like a natural way to give back to a Chamber that has given so many opportunities to me. I have been on board long enough to witness changes and growth, and to be a part of this ever-evolving group of staff and other ambassadors/volunteers has been nothing less than a great experience. I always joke that I came on board as the youngest ambassador and am now in the top two of the oldest!

It will be my pleasure to continue to serve on this committee even after I retire, if that ever happens!"

Haley Briggs, chair of the ambassador committee, enjoys working with Lisanne, "I know I can look to her for advice because she’s been through it all with the chamber. Lisanne is such a great asset to our team, and I’m very thankful to work so closely with her."

Thank you for your years of continued support, Lisanne!

Ambassador Sponsor

Metalworking students from South Western High school recently completed a community-focused project involving designing and fabricating benches for Bay City Restaurant.

The students designed, prototyped, and built jigs to ensure accuracy and speed up the process. Using a CNC plasma cutter, the students were able to craft the Bay City logo in the steel. The benches were then MIG welded and powder coated to match the restaurant's exterior colors. Several other student-crafted benches were produced for Conewago Chapel, Snyder's of Hanover, Utz Quality Foods, and Ox Industries.

While this project is not a requirement for the Hanover preapprenticeship program, it has inspired one student to pursue a pre-apprenticeship. Congratulations and kudos to South Western High School for helping our local workforce attract talent while engaging the community in classroom projects!

Workforce Sponsor

Member Spotlights

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VNA Announces Scholarship

JDog to Host Grand Opening

Applications are now being accepted for the Florence de Haven Stick Memorial Scholarship offered through Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Hanover & Spring Grove, Inc. Any person living in the areas surrounding Hanover or Spring Grove or in any part of Adams County is eligible. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program or accepted for classes beginning in the fall for a career as an RN or LPN.

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling invites the Hanover community to their grand opening celebration from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on March 23, 2019 at the Warehime-Myers Mansion.

Several scholarships (between $4,000 and $5,000 each) will be awarded. Applications are available by calling VNA at 717-637-1227 or 1-800-422-3197. Interested students can also visit our web site at www.vnahanover.org to print out an application. Application deadline is March 15, 2019.

Elsner Supports Furloughed Workers

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling is owned by Hanover residents Shawn and Amy Stroop. Their franchise is veteran-owned and operated and provides eco-friendly residential and commercial junk removal services. Dependable and sustainable, their business is done the military way with respect, integrity, and trust!

Shawn is a U.S. Army retired officer and combat veteran who served in Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm, Operation Joint Endeavor, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and in Afghanistan (twice) in support of the Global War on Terrorism. After his 22 years of military service, he and his wife, Amy, are ready to serve the community with JDog Junk Removal & Hauling to do their part to reduce the veteran unemployment rate.

Hanover Logistics Expands

During last month's government shut down, chamber member Elsner Engineering Works wanted to help furloughed government workers. The company partnered with Southeastern Adams Volunteer Emergency Services (SAVES) to provide a free, hot meal for those affected by the shutdown, as well as those who are unemployed.

Members of SAVES volunteered to serve the meal, which included chicken pot pie, applesauce, bread and ice cream. “We're a successful company. We're proud of our community, and we're always trying to help others, and this is our way of giving back,� said Bert Elsner, President of Elsner Engineering Works.

The chamber would like to thank Elsner Engineering Works for their dedication and commitment to the Hanover Community.

To accommodate increased growth of their third party logistics (3PL) businesses, Hanover Logistics has purchased the former 325,000 square foot GlaxoSmithKline Distribution Center in the Penn Township Industrial Park. This is the 2nd acquisition in recent years, having purchased the former 435,000 square foot Delia’s distribution facility in 2015. This most recent acquisition increases their total space capacity to more than 1.2 million square feet in Hanover.

Hanover Logistics provides warehousing, transportation, and e-commerce order fulfillment services through two wellestablished, Hanover-based operating companies; Hanover Terminal, Inc., the warehousing company formed in 1956 and R.H. Crawford, Inc., the transportation company formed in 1932.

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Business Briefs

WELLSPAN HEALTH WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

BARLEY SNYDER ADDS FOUR TO PARTNERSHIP

DOCEO HIRES JESSICA FLOWERS

WellSpan Health welcomed Roxanna L. Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., as the regional health system’s new president and chief executive officer.

Barley Snyder has announced that it has admitted four attorneys into its partnership: Michael J. Crocenzi, Derek P. Dissinger, Stephanie E. DiVittore and William J. Zee.

Doceo, a locally owned technology company, has hired Jessica Flowers as a Technology Consultant for their growing Lancaster Team.

Gapstur started in her position Jan. 2, becoming WellSpan’s third president and CEO since the health system was formed nearly two decades ago. She succeeds Kevin H. Mosser, M.D., who retired on Jan. 1.

Gapstur was appointed to her new role in September 2018 by the WellSpan Health Board of Directors, following a national search.

TWO COMMUNITY BANKING MANAGERS JOIN NWSB BANK Sonali J. Shah and Timothy W. Utz have joined NWSB Bank, a division of ACNB Bank, in the position of Community Banking Manager for locations in Westminster, MD. Shah is Assistant Vice President/Community Banking Manager for NWSB Bank’s Market Place Office located at 810 Market Street in Westminster.

She has 14 years of banking experience, specializing in management and consumer lending.

Utz is Community Banking Manager for NWSB Bank’s College Square Office located at 444 WMC Drive in Westminster. He has more than 11 years of banking experience, specializing in management, consumer lending, and business banking.

Crocenzi has been a strong member of the firm’s growing litigation group, specifically in the area of employment litigation. In 2018, Crocenzi was named to the board of directors at LifePath Christian Ministries in York and at the York County Bar Foundation.

In addition to being a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Finance & Creditors’ Rights practice groups since his arrival at the firm in 2013, Dissinger served as the driving force behind the firm’s formation of a Hospitality Industry Group, and then was elevated to the chair of the group later in the year.

DiVittore’s diverse litigation practice includes work in the areas of banking, tax assessment, land use and commercial workout, including work as special counsel.

Zee has been at Barley Snyder since 2015 and in that time, he’s worked to advance the profile of the firm’s Education Practice Group, a group he took over as chair in 2017.

In 2018, the Lancaster County resident helped produce a firm video empowering clients on the merits of trauma-informed education practices.

Flowers will educate and provide technology solutions to businesses and non-profits in the Lancaster County market. Doceo’s equipment and technology solutions include multifunction printers, desktop printers, wide-format systems, IT support and document management software.

SEK ANNOUNCES EMPLOYEE ACCOMPLISHMENTS SEK, CPAs & Advisors is pleased to announce Craig E. Witmer, CPA, CGFM, Member of the Firm, has successfully earned the Advanced Single Audit Certificate, and Margaret E. Eldridge, CPA, MBA, CSEP, has joined the York County Estate Planning Council Steering Committee.

As a Certified Government Financial Manager and head of the firm’s governmental audit practice, Witmer has 19 years of experience and serves as Member-in-Charge of approximately 80 governmental and nonprofit audits.

Eldridge joined SEK in 2005 and is a Manager in the Hanover, Pennsylvania office. She co-manages the Individual Tax Advisory Services group, which provides clients with tax and consulting services. Her focus is individual tax needs with an emphasis on retirement issues for individuals. Eldridge is also certified in estate and trust taxation.

Main Street Hanover

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Spring Fling – March 9

Join us for our March Second Saturday event! Downtown merchants are celebrating the new spring feeling with wellness and self-care. Come downtown and see all the businesses highlighting their products and services that can help you with your New Year’s goals!

Green Clean – April 13

Main Street Hanover is going green for April’s Second Saturday event! Join us downtown as we host a street clean up from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Check out the variety of promotions from local merchants while helping keep Hanover clean and green!

Join our Clean Team!

Main Street Hanover and the Borough of Hanover are launching a new effort to keep downtown Hanover clean this spring and summer. During the Green Clean event on April 13 we are inviting volunteers to join a team of "doers" to come clean up trash and weed planters and dirt plots in Center Square. Volunteers can come at their leisure and will track their own time. Borough tools and bags will be provided by Main Street Hanover. Come to the clean-up on April 13 to learn more!

Beautification Fundraising

Support the hanging baskets and planters in Center Square – donate today to help Main Street Hanover purchase flowers to fill our downtown with life! Funds collected for beautification pay for all plantings and the watering of baskets and planters throughout the season. We appreciate any donation you can give.

If you would like to learn more about the work of Main Street Hanover and how to make a donation, contact us at 717-637-6130 x101 or jtrucksess@mainstreethanover.org

2019 Second Saturdays March 9 Spring Fling

August 10 Main Street Mini Golf

April 13 Green Clean

September 14 ArtsFest featuring Chalk It Up

May 11 Mom’s the Word June 8 Sunshine, Sip, and Stroll July 13 Christmas in July

October 11 Spooky Spirits November 9 Thankful for Downtown December 14th Cookie Stroll

Give Local York

Save the date – May 3, 2019 – and give to Main Street Hanover to support our mission of revitalization and help us improve downtown Hanover!

mainstreethanover.org | instagram.com/mainstreethanover | facebook.com/mainstreethanoverPA

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Networking Opportunities

Eye-Opener Breakfast Wednesday, March 20, 7:30 a.m.

Bay City Restaurant 110 Eisenhower Dr., Hanover $15/member; $30/non-member Sponsored by:

Upcoming Mixers

March 21, 5-7 p.m.

Happy Hour Aldus Brewing Company March 14, 5-7 p.m. iNet Technology Group, 1000 Carlisle St. Mixers are available for 2019! If you are interested in hosting, please contact Haley Briggs at hbriggs@hanoverchamber.com.

April 18, 5-7 p.m.

Happy Hour Brookmere Winery To stay up-to-date with HAYP events, follow us on Facebook or visit hayp.wildapricot.org/events.

Upcoming Events

Events Event

Investment

March 14 Membership Mixer, 5-7 p.m. iNet Technology Group, 1000 Carlisle St., Hanover

Complimentary

March 20 Eye Opener Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.

Bay City Restaurant, 110 Eisenhower Dr., Hanover

$15/member $30/non-member

April 17 Eye Opener Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.

Dutch Country Restaurant, 946 Baltimore St., Hanover

$15/member $30/non-member

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