Chamber Connect September 2016

A publication of the York County Economic Alliance September 2016

Making Manufacturing e v i t i t e p m o C e r o M INSIDE:

Meet some of our Manufacturing Members & Partners

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in Manufacturing Careers

Also In This Issue: Have Fun at the Women’s Show

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Keeping Cool

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Billet Industries

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York County Manufacturing Excellence

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Making Manufacturing More Competitive

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Your Every Day Supplier

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Draw Down & Silent Auction

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Building Student Interest in Manufacturing Careers

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YorKitchen Is Cooking up Fun for All Ages This Fall!

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Main Street Hanover Façade Grant Program

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YCEA Welcomes David Gonzalez Jr. as Advocacy Coordinator

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Early Childhood Education Can be the Key to Our Community’s Success

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ON THE COVER: Weldon Solutions employee programming a robot to load and unload a CNC grinder.

The York County Economic Alliance is the place to start for companies seeking a competitive edge. As York County’s official chamber and economic development organization, it is the resource center that connects businesses to specialized funding, business services, advocacy programs and events that will help their business thrive.

The mission of the York County Economic Alliance is to lead economic growth, connect local businesses to resources and each other and advocate for business and the community to create a prosperous York County.

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For companies seeking a competitive edge, the York County Economic Alliance is the place to start.

As York County’s official chamber and economic development organization, it is the resource center that connects you to specialized funding, business services, advocacy programs and events that will help your business thrive.

Start Here.

The Economic Alliance is the catalyst for a powerful network of professional connections in the Central PA region, connecting businesses and individuals to each other in the spirit of mutual success.

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Have Fun at the Women’s Show

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on’t miss a celebration of women at the 19th Annual Women’s Show, Oct. 1st and 2nd at the York Expo Center. Two days of shopping, exhibits, entertainment, seminars, demonstrations and more, provide a great escape from the daily routine.

More than 100 prizes, sponsored by Smith Village Home Furnishings, will be awarded. Three lucky winners will take home one of these grand prizes: • $2,500 Smith Village Home Furnishings

room makeover • SculpSure! Body Contouring Treatment from

Advanced Vein & Laser Center OR • $500 Weis Markets gift card. No purchase necessary.

The first 250 attendees each day will receive a free Women’s Show tote bag, compliments of T.J. Maxx.

The 19th Annual Rocky 98.5/MediaOnePA Women’s Show is presented by Memorial Hospital and sponsored

by Weis Markets, Advanced Vein & Laser Center, Wilmington Trust, Christmas Tree Hill, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of York, Smith Village Home Furnishings, T.J. Maxx, Members 1st Federal Credit Union and the York County Economic Alliance. A portion of the proceeds from the show will benefit Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania.

Admission is $4, but attendees can present a Weis Markets Preferred Shopper’s Club Card at the door for free admission or download a free ticket by logging on to www.foreveryork.com.

The show hours are October 1st and 2nd 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday.

For more information, call 717.637.3831.

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l o o C g Keepin Dual Redundant Refrigerated Container (with Dual Generator Sets) for the United States Antarctic Program. This unit transported ice core samples.

by Sarah Klinge, Project Management, Klinge Corporation

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or over 30 years, Klinge Corporation has been providing customers from around the world with sophisticated Specialized Transport Refrigeration, Freezing and Power Generation Containers. Vice President, Allan Klinge, sheds some light on Klinge Corporation’s success in the transport refrigeration industry.

HOW HAS KLINGE CORPORATION CHANGED SINCE 1984?

HOW WAS KLINGE CORPORATION ESTABLISHED?

• ATEX-certified Explosion-Proof Refrigerated Container • Dual Redundant Refrigeration Container with Integral Generator Set • Two Zone Refrigerated Container (Refrigerator and Freezer sections) • -60°C/-76°F Deep Freezer Container • -65°C/-85°F Dual Deep Freezer Container • Military Refrigerated Container • Tank Refrigeration & Heating Units

The roots of the company go back to the mid-1940s when my late grandfather, Paul Klinge, started a trading business in Denmark. Eventually, the company grew to have a focus in refrigeration and Paul and my father, Henrik, became agents for York Borg Warner’s marine transport division in 1972. In 1984, Klinge bought the division and renamed it Klinge Corporation.

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With a strong focus on research and design, Klinge has developed a multitude of new products to optimize the refrigeration and freezing process for all types of cargo.

Some of Klinge’s exciting products:

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Billet Industries

by Abram Diehl, Vice President Sales, Marketing, New Business Development Billet Industries Incorporated

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A ATEX-certified Tank Container Refrigeration Unit at Klinge Corporation.

HOW HAS KLINGE CORPORATION REMAINED COMPETITIVE? Klinge Corporation has designed equipment to meet the needs of a variety of industries to stay competitive. For instance, an ultra-low temperature freezer unit was designed for the US Antarctic Program to transport ice core samples, an ATEX-certified Refrigerated Container was designed for the offshore oil & gas industry, and the Dual Refrigerated Container was built for the chemical/pharmaceutical industry.

In addition, Klinge Corporation recently moved to a streamlined production area. Covering 54,000 square feet, the manufacturing space features newly painted floors, walls and ceilings and a new testing room, management offices, welding and fabrication areas are planned for installation in the next few months. The production area is completely reorganized and streamlined for higher capacity output in order to remain competitive.

ince 1972, Billet Industries has continued to support its customers’ contract manufacturing needs by delivering defect free parts from concept prototypes through repeatable production. Located in Hellam Township, York County, Billet Industries provides services for precision machining and fabrication of metals, alloys, and composite materials as well as certified welding and subassembly within its 30,000sq.ft. climate controlled facility.

For 2016 & 2017, these services are poised to grow, as Billet Industries continues to expand its resources in both people and equipment to support increased demand from both its existing and new customers. According to Troy Billet, President & Owner of Billet Industries, this year’s sales are projected to grow by more than 20% over 2015. Troy attributes this growth from its US defense and aerospace customers while maintaining steady business from its loyal customer base, many which are manufacturers found here in York County.

Billet Industries quality management system is ISO9001:2008 certified and is an ITAR registered company with the US Government. These compliant processes, their skilled machinists and journeymen, and their modern CNC and fabrication equipment allow Billet Industries to continue to competitively meet their customer’s demands in quality and reliable delivery. For more about Billet Industries visit www.billet-industries.com or contact us at sales@billet-industries.com.

Photo Above: Billet Industries machinist completing final processes on a large lifting lug within one of its Mori Seiki CNC Horizontal Milling Machine Centers, which can accommodate overall part geometries up to 57inches weighing more than 2 Tons.

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The Manufacturers’ Association

by Todd Willman, The Manufacturers’ Association

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uccess in the manufacturing marketplace is often a combination of profit and loss, favorable markets, continued skills training for your team, and the ability to hire and retain the talent which is the best fit for your operations.

A major way of retaining your valuable employees, is to offer a health benefits plan which attracts the right type of job candidates, and one that provides coverage while not tipping its cost negatively onto your balance sheet.

Now, at this time of year, many manufacturers are looking at their options for the new enrollment period ahead - and it’s important to consider a full review of your current benefits plan - especially in light of the fact that most plans will see an increase ranging between 12 to 15 percent for 2017. Based on your employee census,

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your number of past claims, and also knowing what options exist for the most affordable coverage for your employee base, all of this data should factor in to your review.

In general, manufacturers are unaware of the vast number of options currently available in the health benefits field, and many are not familiar with how and when to consider a move to becoming ‘self-insured’ – a process which can even ‘pay you back,’ based on your claim history and the current lifestyle factors of your workforce.

Manufacturing can retain its strength in our economy, and grow, when it effectively takes advantage of options available for almost any service, even in the area of insurance benefits. The Manufacturers’ Association and its insurance partner, Group Benefit Services, can offer choices that often generate potential cost savings for a manufacturers’ operation, at a more attractive cost.

For more information about The Manufacturers’ Association, visit http://mascpa.org.

YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE www.ycea-pa.org

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York County Manufacturing Excellence

by Leigh Ann Wilson, MBA Marketing Manager, MANTEC

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raduation is just around the corner! MANTEC holds graduation on the first Thursday of October, in conjunction with the national Manufacturing Day. Nearly 50 adult learners spent over 13 training days learning how to make their operations more efficient through the LEAN Certification or Six Sigma Green Belt programs. This is a huge accomplishment when balancing work and life expectations and each graduate deserves huge accolades.

In addition to the Continuous Improvement graduation, MANTEC recognizes many other manufacturers of Excellence.

This year includes 20 York County finalists! Winners will be revealed at the event. The keynote address will be from Don Rongione of Bollman Hat Company. He will speak about “Why American Made Matters Again: Our Role in Making American Manufacturing Great.�

Proud to Manufacture in PAHats Off to Manufacturing!

October 6, 2016 Clarion Inn and Conference Center in New Cumberland, PA www.mantec.org/awards16 Workshops and Awards 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - $80/person Awards Luncheon Only 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - $50/person Questions?

Leigh Ann Wilson- 717.843.5054

Excellence in Manufacturing Award Finalists:

Excellence in Continuous Improvement Ames Companies *AquaPhoenix Scientific *Mercury Electronics StarDental Division of DentalEZ Group *Tooling Dynamics, LLC Excellence in Innovation Elsner Engineering Works, Inc. *Morehouse Instrument Company *Pendu MFG Solar Innovations Architectural Glazing Systems *Wagman Metal Products

Excellence in International Trade *International Water Company *Klinge Corporation *MRG Power Labs The Beistle Company Excellence in Supplier Development ASM Industries Polymar Division *IWM International Nutrify, LLC *TEKGARD, Inc. Excellence in Sustainability *C.H. Reed, Inc. Ecore International Nursery Supplies Inc *Schindler Elevator Corporation

Excellence in Technology in Manufacturing *Crescent Industries, Inc. *Datum Filing Four Seasons Produce, Inc. High Concrete Group LLC *UTZ Quality Foods, Inc. Excellence in Workforce *Apio, Inc. *Church & Dwight Co *Legacy Athletic *Penn-Air & Hydraulics Corp.

Turkey Hill Dairy *York County Finalist

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Making Manufacturing e v i t i t e p m o More C

by Charles Gales, Weldon Solutions

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anufacturing has been the backbone of the York, PA economy for over two hundred years. Weldon Solutions has contributed to that heritage since its founding in 1890. Over the years, the company has evolved into a world leader in the design and manufacture of CNC Cylindrical Grinders and Robotic Automation Systems.

Customers become more competitive thanks to the equipment provided by Weldon Solutions. Leading edge technology is utilized by Weldon engineers to create systems that are cost-effective and efficient. Equipment assembly inside of Weldon’s modern, 40,000 square foot facility and thorough testing ensure that project needs are met. Manufacturers of everything from transportation equipment to consumer goods benefit from the robust, accurate products installed by Weldon’s highly trained staff.

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Keith Boyer of Weldon Solutions prepares a 2-Robot Automation System for Factory Testing.

Weldon Solutions is an employee-owned company and its personnel understand that quality must be built into every Grinder and Robot installed at manufacturing facilities across North America and beyond. Prompt, on-site technical support is another key feature of Weldon Solutions. Customer service guarantees that clients around the world keep the wheels of manufacturing turning in today’s non-stop factory environment.

Productivity is critical for Weldon customers.

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Your Every Day Supplier

by Jeremy Molison, Human Resource Director, Pennex Aluminum Company LLC People use aluminum every day. It is in almost everything we encounter, from our homes and offices, to our cars and trucks. Pennex uses recycled aluminum to produce much of the metal we supply to our customers. In fact, we recycle 150 million pounds of metal annually; that is equivalent to 4,000 tractor trailer loads of metal. We take scrap material and make it into something amazing!

Pennex has three unique business processes. Our Cast Products business takes the scrap aluminum, melts it down and reshapes into aluminum log.

The logs are utilized in the Extrusion Business Unit. Extrusion uses large presses to push heated aluminum billets through a die to extrude the metal into the shapes known as profiles to meet the customer requirements. Finally our Fabrication Business Unit will create customer specific parts to meet customer specified requirements.

Advanced manufacturers have found that precise CNC Grinders and flexible robotic systems facilitate and enhance high-speed production.

Weldon Solutions will continue to focus on technologybased solutions that are competitive and safe to operate.

With a long manufacturing history and a strong foundation in York’s industrial tradition, Weldon Solutions is poised to continue as a technology leader for years to come.

The YCEA Office of WorkForce Development engages employers, educators and community partners to create a life-long learning environment that attracts and retains strong businesses and a diverse, talented workforce critical for sustaining a vibrant community and a growing, innovative economy. For more information: Ellie Lamison, Senior Manager, Workforce Development, 717.771.4584 Kim Lentz, Manager, Workforce Development, 717.771.4580

Customers of Pennex come from a wide variety of industries. We support the automotive, industrial transportation, building and construction industry, even the solar industry. Many of our customers have been retained sinceMany of our customers have remained loyal since the founding of Pennex more than 35 years ago.

What makes Pennex a phenomenal supplier of aluminum products? It is more than the process; it is the people! Pennex has a team of dedicated aluminum specialists. Our team understands the core values that make us great, starting with our commitment to safety, integrity, respect and drive.

Our company does not just state core values, we live them. We are Pennex!

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Draw Down & Silent Auction

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ev up for the 2016 York County Economic Alliance Directors’ DrawDown & Silent Auction presented by Harley-Davidson Motor Company - York Vehicle Operations.

Join us on Nov. 4 and enjoy great food and drinks, plus take a chance on the Grand Prize of the DrawDown.

Early Rider Discount: Now through Sept. 30 the price for a DrawDown ticket is $99 and includes two buffet dinners plus the chance to win the Grand Prize. Your second ticket can be purchased for $75 (no buffets included).

Regular Pricing: Oct. 1 - Oct. 31: DrawDown ticket price is $125; second ticket is $85.

Nov. 1 – Nov. 4: DrawDown ticket price is $135; second ticket is $95.

Please e-mail Mary Walker at mwalker@ycea-pa.org.

In addition to the grand prize winner, other prizes are awarded for second, third, fourth and fifth place numbers. There will also be many silent auction items to bid on…start your holiday shopping early!

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Building Student Interest in Manufacturing Careers

by Kim Lentz, Manager

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anufacturing is not only a part of York County’s heritage, it plays a key role in our diverse, global economy. Technological advances are transforming manufacturing and driving demand for advanced STEM skillsets in our workforce. Manufacturing bolsters our local, state and national economy, and continues to create sustainable career opportunities in a variety of fields.

Manufacturing employees in York County earn over $55,000 per year on average Yet the industry today faces a major shortage of skilled workers. Nationally, an estimated two million manufacturing jobs will go unfilled over the next decade due to companies’ inability to find talent with the required skills.

To get the word out to our high school students and parents about the value of manufacturing careers and the local demand for skilled employees, the YCEA Office of Workforce Development is planning a weeklong event, in partnership with the Hanover Chamber of Commerce, MANTEC and the Manufacturers’ Association.

For the second year, each manufacturer will host about 25-35 juniors and seniors from one high school, for a half day of plant tours and sessions to showcase modern

manufacturing technology and the cool jobs available.

It gives manufacturers a chance to speak directly to the next generation workforce, and helps students to see that manufacturing career options are innovative and meaningful, and emphasizes the need for science, technology, engineering and math skills in today’s workplace.

Last year 270 students from nine schools visited nine manufacturers. Feedback from students and host manufacturers has been very positive. Students reported a new found interest in manufacturing careers and employers applauded the students’ engagement during the program. The event is a part of our Careers in 2 Years (CI2Y) initiative to increase awareness to students and their parents, of the many rewarding careers that require two or fewer years of post-secondary training.

Manufacturing Days activities run from Monday through Friday, October 3-7 to coincide with PA Manufacturing Week and National Manufacturing Day, October 7. To see the full list of activities planned by all of our partners for the week please go to http://bit.ly/2bG7Klo. If you are a manufacturer interested in participating, contact Kim Lentz at kjlentz@ycea-pa.org.

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YorKitchen Is Cooking up Fun for All Ages This Fall!

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elow are a few of the upcoming special events happening at YorKitchen, a shared kitchen incubator in the Annex of Central Market.

For a full list of events or for more information, please visit www.yorkitchen.com or contact Aeman Bashir, Manager, Special Projects at YorKitchen @ Central Market, 37 West Clarke Ave., 717.814.8879.

Taste Test Audition Series: King Brät September 9-11 and 16-18 With the purchase of a ticket, you will receive a gourmet hotdog, a side of loaded tots, and a handcrafted signature drink.

Cooking 101 - Kneadful Things September 28 Baking bread is an art, but can be done at home and nothing to be afraid of. The lesson will span over three styles of bread making- yeast risen, quick breads, and heritage breads (naan, tortilla, etc). Participants will learn what makes yeast an amazing ingredient.

Kids’ Craft October 8 Join us for a kids’ activity from 10-2, while supplies last.

Cooking 101 - Baking Basics The Sugar Shack - Baking Basics October 12 Join Pastry Chef Haley Croom in learning the basics of baking, decorating techniques and more.

YorKitchen Showcase Fundraiser GET TICKETS NOW, ONLY 100 SOLD

CONTACT: Aeman Bashir, Manager, Special Projects at YorKitchen @ Central Market, 37 West Clarke Ave., 717.814.8879

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October 14 Join us for an evening of food, music, wine and more food as we celebrate the budding entrepreneurs whose business began or expanded with the assistance of YorKitchen. Ticket sales, sponsorships and silent auction proceeds will help to ensure that we are able to continue to support these businesses.

PumpkinFest - Kids’ activities October 29 Join us for a kids’ activity from 10-2, while supplies last.

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October 1 & 2, 2016 Saturday, 9-5 Sunday, 11-5 Memorial Hall • York Expo Center

Mycenea Worley Singer/Songwriter

Keynote Speaker Wanda Filer, MD, MBA

B*Dazzled Dance Studios

More than 200 exhibitors!

Shopping, Entertainment, Cooking Demonstrations, Fashion, Seminars, Prizes* and Much More!

Grand Prizes* $2,500 Smith Village Home Furnishings Room Makeover SculpSure! Body Contouring Treatment from Advanced Vein & Laser Center $500 Weis Markets Gift Card Plus more than 100 other prizes Prizes sponsored by Smith Village Home Furnishings For the latest updates, visit www.foreveryork.com *No purchase necessary. Some restrictions apply.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania

There’s still time to join us as a Women’s Show exhibitor. Don’t miss out!

Call 637-3831 today for more information.

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Main Street Hanover News!

Façade Grant Program

by Justine Trucksess, YCEA, Manager, Main Street Hanover

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torefront improvements do not need to be costly.

Often, a fresh coat of paint on a new sign, awning, lighting fixtures or flower boxes and planters are all that is needed. Fortunately many commercial buildings in Hanover have retained much of their charming architectural features that originally made them unique. The grant funding available through Main Street Hanover, enables property owners to reverse alterations that did not preserve the original architectural character of a building and bring the property back to a contributing part of the historic downtown.

The program is designed as a financial incentive program to help rehabilitate commercial buildings in Main Street Hanover’s Designated District. Main Street Hanover, in partnership with the Borough of Hanover, Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce and the York County Economic Alliance, was awarded a $40,000 grant for the Façade Improvement Program from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development. This program allows qualified commercial property owners and tenants within the designated district of Main Street Hanover, to be reimbursed for façade improvement projects that take place within the bounds of the program.

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For more info rmation on M ain Street Hanover, vis it www.main streethanover .org

A variety of property improvements, including major maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and restoration of storefronts and facades are eligible activities.

All eligible activities are subject to approval by the MSH Review Committee. The following list contains some examples of the types of work that are eligible for this grant program. Additional projects can be considered on a case by case basis and are subject for approval by the MSH Design Committee. Projects must follow the Downtown Design Guidelines recommendations.

Main Street Hanover offers their Downtown Design Guidelines as a tool to assist property owners and business owners to make decisions about physical improvements that have proven to be effective in the revitalization of other downtown areas throughout Pennsylvania. In addition, the Design Guidelines establish a set of principles to ensure that improvements are consistent with the scale, character and history of the downtown area. These principles stress good property maintenance and preservation of original architectural features and encourage the compatibility of any replacement architectural elements and building additions. The most common types of façade improvement projects include: Signage – Maintenance, repair, removal, and replacement in connection with real property improvements.

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Storefronts – Removal of inappropriate coverings and additions, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and restoration of display and transom windows and lighting.

Lighting – External lighting fixtures both for signage and building lighting.

Doors and Upper Story Windows - Maintenance, repairs, replacement, and restoration of window sashes, exterior doors, and installation of storm windows in conjunction with other significant façade improvements.

Painting – Surface preparation, cleaning, painting.

Brick and Stone Masonry – Structural repairs, cleaning, re-pointing and painting.

Architectural Metals – Repair, cleaning, refinishing, painting, duplication, and restoration of exterior building components, e.g. cast iron, pressed tin.

Exterior Woodwork – Maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and restoration of sills, windows and doorframes, bulkheads, storefront and roof cornices, window hoods, decorative moldings.

Routine Applicant Maintenance- the applicant may apply to do work him or herself but will only

be reimbursed the cost of supplies. Labor will not be reimbursed unless the applicant is a qualified, licensed contractor. The applicant will be required to obtain to estimates for the cost of supplies.

Work done cannot contradict the local building code enforced by the Borough of Hanover. Properties cannot be under a current municipal code violation and be a part of this program. Projects must be a part of the physical structure of the building. Projects cannot include exterior patio seating, sidewalk work, movable elements, etc.

Property owners and business tenants located within the designated area of Main Street Hanover are eligible to receive the grant. Maximum reimbursement of $5,000 per commercial property per project, and must be matched dollar-for-dollar by the applicant. Projects must be paid for by property owner or business tenant at the time the work is completed, and the façade grant funds will come as a reimbursement for that project. No work can begin on the project until after the project is approved by the MSH Design Committee.

Contact Main Street Hanover for the full application packet or download from www.MainStreetHanover.org.

You have a better chance of earning a dividend* than winning the lottery.

$9,211,014 That’s how much Alliance members who take advantage of The Members Advantage Program have earned in dividends. By purchasing their business insurance through Penn National Insurance, our program members tell us that often the dividend pays for their Alliance membership — and then some.

Don’t miss out on another year. Call today!

Susan Stropparo • 717.852.8000

Kate Gaudet • 717.771.4576

*Dividends are based on group loss experience, and are not guaranteed.

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MEMBER NEWS

Welcome! NEW MEMBERS Autumn House East

Assisted Living, Specialized Care & Nursing Homes 2618 E Market St York, PA 17402 717.755.5911 www.barleyautumnhouse.com

Autumn House West

Assisted Living, Specialized Care & Nursing Homes 914 W Market St York, PA 17401 717.845.7214 www.barleyautumnhouse.com

Banks & Credit Unions 14601 Mt Airy Rd Shrewsbury, PA 17361 717.235.2099 www.members1st.org

MOD PIZZA

Restaurants 114 Pauline Dr York, PA 17402 717.472.4060 http://modpizza.com

Black Powder CrossFit

Moellman Alex, LLC

Furniture Finesse

PeopleSavvyHR Group, Inc.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Pinot’s Palette – York

Sports & Fitness 125 N Park St Dallastown, PA 17313 757.784.5975 www.blackpowdercrossfit.com

Retail - Home 700 W Market St York, PA 17401 717.848.8759 www.furniturefinesseyorkpa.com

Educational Services 326 Market St Harrisburg, PA 17101 717.901.5146 www.HarrisburgU.edu

Infinito’s Pizza, Pasta and Salad Buffet Restaurants 1500 N. George St. York, PA 17404 717.900.1660 http://infinitospizza.com

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Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Attorneys 2000 E Market St York, PA 17402 717.755.5400 http://pamdlaw.com

Consultants – Business 129 Point Ridge Dr York, PA 17402 717.659.0247 http://PeopleSavvyHR.com

Arts & Crafts 659 Town Center Dr York, PA 17408 717.229.7019 www.PinotsPalette.com/York

Woodforest National Bank Financial Institutions 2801 E Market St, #8 York, PA 17402 717.755.4585 www.woodforest.com

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RENEWING MEMBERS Abbottstown Stamping Co., Inc. ADF Cable Construction, Inc. Alternative HR, LLC Armstrong Relocation Company, Pennsylvania, LLC Baker Door Co. Bimax Inc. Buffalo Wild Wings Cintas CORE Design Group, LLC ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC ESPN Radio 92.7 - The Sports Station WONN-FM Exigo Digital ForSight Vision Holberg Design, Inc. Hospice & Community Care Houck Impax Digital Solutions Integrity Bank, A Division of S&T Bank JDB Engineering, Inc. Keystone Christian Academy Klinge Corporation Leader Heights Eye Center Lowe’s Home Improvement Macri Concrete, Inc. Marine Tech Wire & Cable, Inc. Oakworks, Inc. Olivia’s House - A Grief & Loss Center for Children Osterberg Chiropractic Centre PC PA CareerLink York County Providence Place of Dover Red Lion Controls Rich Investments, Inc. Sheetz, Inc. South Mountain Post 6771 VFW Splash N Dash Sprint PCS Stambaugh Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Sweet Willows Creamery Trout Excavating & Paving & Septic Work White Rose Roofing

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MEMBER NEWS

Tod Berry joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty as a Realtor and member of the John Lindemulder Team.

Deb Copas joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty as a Realtor.

Andrew Murray joined DOCEO Office Solutions as Installation & Training Specialist.

Christopher M. Perillo, MBA joined Reinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP as Business Development Manager.

Jessica Engle joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty as a Realtor.

Jarrrod Ray joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty as a Realtor.

Deb Leib joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty as a Realtor and a member of the Robin Mede-Butt Team.

Hannah Smith joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty as a Realtor.

YCEA Manufacturing Events!

Business After Hours:

MANTEC, Murray Securus & Weldon Solutions September 29, 2016 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Weldon Solutions, 425 East Berlin Road, York This Business After Hours is to celebrate our strategic partnership with MANTEC. Come experience advanced manufacturing at Weldon Solutions. Business After Hours is an opportunity for York County Economic Alliance members to meet other business people and potential customers. Thank you to our sponsors: Host Sponsor – Murray Securus

YCEA Manufacturing Days 2016

October 3 - 7, 2016 Host manufacturers will provide tours and demonstrations, and speak with juniors and seniors with interest in manufacturing, and those trying to make decisions about their future career.

For more information, contact Kim Lentz at kjlentz@ycea-pa.org.

Register Now! Visit: www.ycea-pa.org/events

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SEPTEMBER SCORE Roundtable – York County Economic Alliance

September 15 / 3:30 p.m.

Each Susquehanna SCORE Roundtable is a peer group discussion facilitated by a SCORE expert to grow business networks, discuss topics that matter to small businesses, get feedback and helpful advice, learn from success of others and to connect with experts and entrepreneurs. This program is geared for businesses with 1-100 employees.

The Susquehanna SCORE Roundtables provide you: • Access to the collective wisdom of your peers • Expert facilitator and SCORE mentors • Opportunity to learn new approaches

Women’s Leadership Forum – Presented by ATHENA Recipients

September 27 / 11:30 a.m.

By participating in this program, attendees will learn about the ATHENA Leadership Model® and how these attributes can be applied to become successful leaders in both professional and personal lives. The round table discussions, led by an ATHENA, will give attendees a chance to have informal conversations about leadership with proven leaders.

T U O SOLD

Spirit of York County Awards Breakfast – The Yorktowne Hotel

September 28 / 7:15 a.m.

The awards breakfast honors York County volunteers, elected and appointed officials and community organizations and individuals for their service to the York County Community.

Presenting Sponsor: Reinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP

Mark Your Calendars October 6, 2016 Member Orientation

October 14, 2016 YorKitchen Showcase: Presented by The York Water Company November 27, 2016 Fall Legislative Luncheon 2016

December 4, 2016 Directors’ DrawDown & Silent Auction

Participating ATHENA Women: Barb Carbaugh, Liz Dellinger, Deb Goodling-Kime, Jody Keller, Dianne Moore, Lea Nadler, Lynda Randall, Jane Schussler, Debbie Simon, Debra Stock, Delaine Toerper, Jean Treuthart and Kim Walsh-Phillips.

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ADVOCATE

YCEA Welcomes David Gonzalez Jr. as Advocacy Coordinator D

avid grew up in Easton, PA. and graduated from both Easton Area High School and the Career Institute of Technology (CIT) in June 2010. “At CIT, I studied Electrical Occupations, where I learned about both residential and commercial electrical wiring,” he said. “Learning a trade was a very rewarding experience for me and I still practice the trade for family and friends’ electrical needs to this day.”

He developed a passion for history, politics, and the international community through his studies in high school and went on to graduate from York College of Pennsylvania with a BA in International Relations.

Luckily, he decided to stick around after college to see what he could contribute to the community and he now lives in York City.

While at YCP, David studied a variety of courses including political science, economics, business, marketing, and internationally directed courses. He was also a member of Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity and Student Senate, where he held executive positions in both organizations.

David Gonzalez Jr. Contact information: D: 717.718.7847 dgonzalez@ycea-pa.org www.ycea-pa.org 144 Roosevelt Ave, Ste 100 York, PA 17401

“I held the office of President of the Student Senate during my senior year, where we led college and city relationships,” he said. “The idea that York could be a college town was our mission, we strove to achieve that by hosting student run First Friday activities and developing multiple City partnerships.”

Locally, David’s first “real” job, from June 2014-June 2016, was with Big Brothers Big Sisters of York and Adams Counties as a Match Support Specialist.

What made you apply for this position?

“In the last year I really developed an interest in Chamber of Commerces. Chambers make an impact in their local community and economy. Throughout my past, I have been very service orientated. Making something I take ownership over greater has always been a goal of mine.

I saw the position as an opportunity to serve the community that I have come to call my home, while getting into a career that I could be passionate about. In my mind, it was a no brainer to apply, it would be an all-around win – win.”

What are you looking forward to the most in your new role?

“The opportunity to work with and learn from the great staff at the Alliance and getting to know the membership we serve. Advocating for others is not something to be taken lightly. The concerns of the members will be my concerns. I’ll have to look for solutions and at times it will be challenging, but I have no doubt that it will be rewarding.”

YORK COUNTY CONNECT September 2016

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ADVOCATE

Early Childhood Education Can be the Key to Our Community’s Success

by David Gonzalez Jr, YCEA Advocacy Coordinator

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ennsylvania is experiencing a gap in STEM job openings and people qualified to fill them and without action it is expected to grow. There are not enough of our youth learning STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills. Pre-K for PA Campaign along with ReadyNation, a national business group who supports early childhood education, and Mission: Readiness, an organization of U.S. military leaders advocating for early learning, has rooted the problem that far too few youth have access to publicly funded quality early childhood learning programs.

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ADVOCATE Enter the Pre-K for PA Campaign, who has led the initiative to increase the access to programs like PA Pre-K Counts and Head Start. Without a quality early childhood education, not only will many of York County’s children struggle in school and fail to graduate, but they have a higher chance of making poor life decisions that lead to crime, teen pregnancy and dependence on government programs. All of these actions will only continue the vicious cycle of poverty.

The Facts:

• By the year 2020, more than 170,000 positions will not be filled by qualified in-state employees with the credentials employers demand.

• 52 percent of Pennsylvania employers currently have difficulty finding candidates with adequate education, training or credentials.

• 56 percent of employers expect recruiting challenges to worsen.

What can you do to help?

Pennsylvania policy makers can help build the STEM pipeline for the future by investing in broader access to quality early childhood learning programs today. To help fight the cycle, Governor Tom Wolf proposed increased funding for early learning programs for at-risk children in the year’s budget. His proposal has provided a $30 million increase for early childhood education, preserving the number of slots for proven early childhood education programs like Pre-K Counts and Head Start.

The effort is not over. We’ll need to continue to reach out to legislators and ask for more revenue for quality early learning programs like Pre-K Counts and Head Start.

The belief is by continuing the nonpartisan support for these programs, we can help our young people reach their full potential.

For more information on how to support future investments in quality early childhood learning programs, please visit www.readynation.org or www.prekforpa.org.

• 70 percent of 3-4 year olds living in low income households lack access to quality early childhood programs each year.

• 72 percent of 17 – 24 year olds are not eligible for military service due to poor education, poor health/ fitness and /or criminal activity or substance abuse.

A growing body of research has shown that quality early childhood education truly plants the seeds of STEM learning. The level of knowledge of math in preschool and kindergarten is a powerful predictor of later school success, not just in math but also in reading and overall scholastic achievement. Children with persistent math problems at ages 6 – 10 are less likely to graduate from high school or attend college.

In summary, there is not enough quality early childhood learning programs available to meet the needs of our children, particularly those who need it the most.

YORK COUNTY CONNECT September 2016

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