October 2016
Chamber Connection Your connection to the greater Hanover business community.
Chamber News Pages 3-5 New Members Page 3 Membership Minute Page 3 Business Awards Page 5 Business Briefs Pages 6-7 Community News Page 8 Main Street Hanover Page 9 Networking Events Pages 10 - 11
Mission: We deliver value to our members and advance the interests of the business community.
A Letter from the President - 2015/2016 in Review This year has been an incredibly productive year at the Chamber. As we begin the new fiscal year, we pause to reflect on our accomplishments over the past year. Economic Development We continue to expand our role in economic development through our workforce programs, supporting the development of the gigabit broadband initiative, and Main Street Hanover. Workforce Last October, we recognized our strong manufacturing base by celebrating Manufacturing Week with factory tours and a manufacturing roundtable. Over 50 high school students from Hanover and South Western school districts were able to gain insight into the manufacturing sector, its importance to the local economy, and manufacturing careers available in the Hanover area. In its first year, our Veteran Job Vault successfully matched local veterans with careers in the manufacturing industry. We look forward to the continued growth and success of the job vault. Leadership In May, we graduated 10 local business men and women from our 4th Leadership Hanover class. We look forward to seeing them take on leadership roles within our community. The 2016/17 Leadership Hanover class is expected to graduate 12+ participants. The Hanover Area Young Professionals continues to expand, with a membership of 60+. The group is a valuable resource for aspiring young leaders in the Hanover and surrounding business community. For more information on membership or sponsoring HAYP, visit www.hanoverareayp.com.
Downtown Our downtown continues to thrive through revitalization efforts by Main Street Hanover. As MSH enters its fourth year, volunteers, members of the steering committee, leaders in partnered organizations and invested parties within the community will work to decide the next steps for strategically growing the organization for fiscal sustainability and maximized potential for success. Membership In the past year we have welcomed 30 new members to the Chamber. Our staff and volunteers strive to deliver value to our members by hosting networking and community events, offering affordable marketing and advertising opportunities, and advancing the interests of the Hanover business community. In 2015/16, the Chamber hosted several successful events, including the Corporate Challenge, Christmas Luncheon, Hanover Sock Hop, Annual Golf Outing, and the Hanover Dutch Festival. We anticipate a new event to be announced in 2017, and look forward to growing our presence in the Hanover community. I thank you for your continued confidence in the work of your Chamber. If you ever have a question about how we can help support your business or organization, please contact us. We welcome the opportunity to serve the needs of our members and the community. Sincerely,
Gary Laird President
146 Carlisle Street Hanover, PA 17331 717.637.6130 www.hanoverchamber.com