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IN THIS ISSUE TOGETHER FOR THE BETTER: MAKING BIG THINGS HAPPEN FOR YoCo

This September, the York County Economic Alliance and Downtown Inc announced a strategic affiliation to become an economic development powerhouse for our County and City. Pictured above, at the press conference kicking off this announcement, are Dylan Bauer, Vice Chair of Downtown Inc Board of Directors; Claire Forbush, Chair of the YCEA Board of Directors; Silas Chamberlin, CEO of Downtown Inc and Vice President of Economic & Community Development with YCEA; and Kevin Schreiber, President & CEO of YCEA.

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TOGETHER FOR THE BETTER: DOWNTOWN INC AND YCEA STRATEGIC AFFILIATION AIMS TO MAKE BIG THINGS HAPPEN FOR YORK COUNTY AND DOWNTOWN YORK GET GIFTING: A YoCo HOLIDAY SHOPPING DIRECTORY FEATURING YCEA MEMBER BUSINESSES

Featured on the front cover: Photography by John Williams, YRK Creative Claire Forbush, chair of the York County Economic Alliance Board of Directors, and Mandy Arnold, chair of the Downtown Inc Board of Directors

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KEVIN’S MESSAGE: CHEERS, YoCo!

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ADVOCACY: YORK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT THE 2018 STATE OF THE COUNTY

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Cheers, YoCo!

BY KEVIN J. SCHREIBER PRESIDENT & CEO, YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE Congratulations, YoCo! As 2018 comes down to the final few months, we have much to celebrate. The York community and our YCEA members have had tremendous successes, some of which you will read about in this issue, including Legacy in Hanover, Rise MMJ, and Marshmallow MBA. At the YCEA, our team has worked tirelessly to move the needle for York County in 2018. While our work isn’t done, we are certainly proud of some of the following highlights:

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The Wolf Administration awarded $19.4 million in Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding. This amount includes $5 million for the beautification of the Codorus Creek, $3 million to Magnesita Refractories, and $1.4 million to Downtown Hanover. These projects will leverage a total project investment of nearly $75 million. That investment, in turn, will create an exponential indirect economic impact in new jobs, tax base, and construction activity.

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The YCEA launched the “YoCo Bloom” grant program, providing small business grants to three businesses in York County: MarshmallowMBA, Studio 117 York, and Mt. Rose Barberama. Our dynamic summer interns spearheaded this inaugural program and narrowed down many applications from seven finalists to the final three recipients. We look forward to the next round!

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We welcomed several of you to events throughout the year, including a sold-out Annual Dinner: Showcasing YoCo, a sold-out Spirit of York County Awards breakfast, and recently sold-out Directors’ DrawDown. We also launched the Brews & Views series at Collusion Tap Works that’s focused on community engagement and growth.

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We cut 33 ribbons to welcome new businesses, celebrate anniversaries, and honor business growth.

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And, of course, I’d be remiss not to include perhaps our greatest achievement this year: our strategic affiliation with Downtown Inc (see pages 12-13). Bringing together these two economic powerhouses will create a prosperous County and a thriving downtown.

And we’re just getting started! Together for the better with Downtown Inc, we have expanded our capacity, talent, creativity, and economic drive to better serve York County. Expect us to Make MORE Things Happen in 2019.

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CELEBRATING THE SUCCESSES

OF OUR MEMBERS

BY KATIE MAHONEY VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE

Cheers, YoCo! With more than 1,100 members, the York County Economic Alliance has well over 1,100 successes this year. From ribbon cuttings and grand openings to anniversaries and milestones countywide, we wish we could profile each and every one. We’ve spotlighted a few of them on the following pages.

MarshmallowMBA: a women-owned small business headquartered in Red Lion and a recipient of the first-ever YCEA YoCo Bloom Grant Program.

Legacy: an apparel manufacturer headquartered in Hanover experienced a merger this year that will result in 200 new jobs in York County in the coming years and position Legacy as one of the country’s largest headwear, apparel, and home goods manufacturers.

RISE York: located in West Manchester Township, and the second of two MMJ dispensaries in York County, RISE brings a new economic-driving industry to our community and offers a step in aiding to cure the opioid crisis.

The YCEA looks forward to working with YOU, our members, to Make even more Things Happen in 2019.

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‘ R E A L I Z I N G YO U ’ V E H I T O N S O M E T H I N G ’ : MarshmallowMBA Makes the Confectionery Life Sweet in YoCo

Amy Trout Hughes’ grandmother had a sweet tooth and a family that loved to receive candy as gifts. From this upbringing, Amy was inspired to start MarshmallowMBA, a gourmet marshmallow business handcrafted in PA. After more than 20 years in federal consulting, Amy felt burnout setting in. A friend, while eating Amy’s marshmallows, told her to use her new MBA and start selling her candy.

Together with her former roommate from undergrad, Sandra Stegman, they figured “what’s the worst that could happen?” and launched their company — MarshmallowMBA. From Easter 2016, Amy jokes they still have scars. “It was wild,” she says. “We still have sugar burns. Sandra probably has a scar from where she fell off a chair. We were so unprepared for the demand. That’s when we really knew we had something.”

It’s been full speed ahead since then. MarshmallowMBA now offers more than 100 flavors in their online retail shop.

In 2017, the dynamic duo built a commercial kitchen in 2017 in Red Lion. “I’m risk averse and very cheap!” says Amy, who credits Sandra with pushing them to take the risk. The years 2016 and 2017 were all retail, and after only having a rare weekend off, Amy did put her MBA to work and pivoted the focus toward wholesale.

In 2018, Amy and Sandra dipped their toes in the wholesale trade show market, gleaning insight and wisdom from other candy manufacturers they met at the Philadelphia Candy Show convened by the Retail Confectioners Association of Pennsylvania. “People were amazingly willing to share their lessons learned and experiences,” says Amy. It helps that MarshmallowMBA isn’t a threat to most other confectioners, she explains, because they don’t utilize much chocolate, which is unique in a market of 80 to 85 percent chocolate sellers.

It was this past July, while exhibiting at the Philadelphia Gift Show, when Amy learned MarshmallowMBA had advanced to the next round of YCEA’s YoCo Bloom Grant competition. Ultimately, MarshmallowMBA was granted $2,500 to purchase a guitar cutter, a confectionery tool, that will increase manufacturing efficiency by a minimum of 45 percent and allow more standardization of their processes as well as higher quality standards.

At the beginning of 2018, Amy had hoped that wholesale would account for about 40 percent of their total revenue for the year. Projections are closer to 70 percent, growing from two to 45 wholesale customers. “When your average sale goes from $20 to $220, it makes you realize you’re doing something right,” Amy explains.

In 2019, she hopes to continue improving MarshmallowMBA’s manufacturing processes and hire additional employees or “candy stylists” as they are called.

MarshmallowMBA is interested in sharing their knowledge to help other startups in food manufacturing. “We think it’s important to share the good, bad, and ugly of the business.

It’s not just about having a passion for food,” she says. In time, she hopes the commercial kitchen will be available for other home-based industries. With a bright horizon, we know MarshmallowMBA is just getting started!

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LEGACY THRIVES AND EXPANDS IN YoCo

Legacy, located in Hanover, celebrated a monumental milestone earlier this year as the company announced its merger with League, based in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania (outside Philadelphia). Both companies make apparel and accessories. Together, they will operate under parent company L2 Brands LLC and employ nearly 1,000 people.

YCEA is currently working with community partners to assist Legacy with its facility expansion project, an effort which will double the size of the company’s current facility to accommodate 200 new jobs in York County in the coming years.

Legacy’s co-founder, and current L2 Brands CEO, Paige Wingert, says, “We are extremely excited for the opportunities we see as a result of the additional products and resources of our merged companies. All of us at Legacy have long admired League’s products, and both companies are extremely proud of our roots in Pennsylvania. For me, as a Hanover and York County native, I am thrilled about the new jobs that will be created here with the consolidation of all of L2’s warehousing and decoration operations into our new expanded facility in early 2019. I am also very grateful for the partnership and advocacy that Kevin [Schreiber], Kenetha [Hansen], and the entire YCEA team have provided for Legacy at every stage of our growth over the years.”

Founded in 1992, Legacy employs more than 200 people at its facility in Penn Township, while League employs an additional 175 in Bridgeport and another 600 at its factory in El Salvador. League has gained recognition for employing workers with disabilities and in-gang rehabilitation programs, as well as for other corporate social responsibility efforts in El Salvador.

Legacy has raised the bar over the past several years and has experienced tremendous growth. The merger with League will position Legacy as one of the country’s largest headwear, apparel, and home goods manufacturers serving the college and resort and destination markets—all from its headquarters in York County.

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R I S E - I N G TO T H E O C C A S I O N : MMJ Dispensaries Address Opioid Crisis

In 2018, YoCo made history by opening not one, but two MMJ dispensaries in the county. RISE York, located in West Manchester Township, opened in October, joining its sister dispensary in Penn Township. The YCEA was proud to welcome them as a member and as a new economic engine for our community. Participating in the grand opening were former Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Eugene Monroe and former Philadelphia Flyer enforcer Riley Cote. Both spoke about the benefits of medical cannabis, including a reduction of stress and anxiety.

Pennsylvania was the 24th state to legalize medical cannabis. Like many cities nationwide, communities across the Commonwealth are not immune to the effects of the opioid crisis. However, data has shown that states with MMJ dispensaries have seen a reduction of opioid-related deaths by at least 25 percent.

RISE York is owned by Green Thumb Industries (GTI), but its name originates from RISE Dispensaries since the two entities operate in collaboration with one another. “Medical marijuana has personally transformed my life and helps to alleviate the chronic pain I experience from my time playing professional football,” says Monroe, a GTI Partner and cannabis advocate. “I’m thrilled that GTI is expanding in Pennsylvania to bring additional relief to patients and that we continue to educate the public about the benefits of medical marijuana.”

Patients can apply for a medical marijuana card if they suffer from at least one of the 21 serious medical conditions accepted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. RISE York will offer all forms of medical marijuana that have been approved by the state.

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2018

MEMBER M I L E S TO N E S

The York County Economic Alliance extends its congratulations to the following members celebrating milestones in 2018. We are pleased to have these members and all our members working among us to create a prosperous York County.

Celebrations: January

June › Orrstown Bank - Grand Opening 135 N. George St., Suite 202, York: June 6

› Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. - Grand Opening 135 N. George St., York: January 24

› Tractor Supply - Grand Opening 3218 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion: June 8

February › Express Employment - Grand Opening 31 S. Mills St., Suite 201, York: February 1

› Penn-Mar Human Services - Grand Opening 888 Far Hills Drive, New Freedom: June 12

› Home & Garden Show (York Builders Association) 334 Carlisle Road, York: 50-Year Anniversary: February 7

› Farm to Freezer York - Grand Opening 555 Ryan Run Road, Suite P, York: June 29

April › Common Grounds Coffee House - Grand Opening 109 E. Main St., Dallastown: April 13

› Domani Wealth - Open House 221 W. Philadelphia St., York: June 26

August › Courtyard by Marriott - Grand Re-Opening 2799 Concord Road, York: August 2

› Tailbanger’s Pet Resort LLC - Grand Opening 7580 Hill Road, Dallastown: April 14 › Pivot Physical Therapy - Grand Opening 984 Loucks Road, York: April 19 › Johnson Controls Chiller Unit - Grand Opening 631 S. Richland Ave., York: April 23

May

› Hobby Lobby - Grand Opening 460 Town Center Drive, York: August 13

September › Cupajoe - Grand Opening 284 W. Market St., York: September 7 › Klassy Kidz Salon - Grand Opening 122 E. King St., York: September 7

› CASA - Grand Re-Opening 225 E. Princess St., York: May 3 › Sprint - Grand Opening 3167 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion: May 4

› CORE Design Group - Grand Opening 155 W. Market St., Suite 200, York: September 20 › The Inn at Wyndridge - Grand Opening 885 S. Pleasant Ave., Dallastown: September 20

› FivesSquared Coworking - Grand Opening 257 E. Market St., Floor 2, York: May 11

October

› Pyfer Reese Straub Gray & Farhat - Grand Opening 2550 Kingston Road, Suite 310, York: May 18

› RISE York - Grand Opening 4395 W. Market St., York: October 2

› Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Grand Re-Opening, 75-Year Anniversary 998 S. Russell St., York: May 30

› TCC Verizon - Grand Opening 3212 Cape Horn Road, Unit 1, Red Lion: October 10 › York Academy - Grand Opening c/o Wagman Construction, 32 W. North St., York: October 21 › Genesis Golf - Grand Opening 200 Bailey Drive #104, Stewartstown: October 23

November › Christian School of York - Grand Re-Opening 907 Greebriar Road, York: November 13 11 YoCo CONNECT | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 | YCEAPA.ORG

TOGETHER FOR THE BETTER

DOWNTOWN INC and YCEA Strategic Affiliation Aims To Make Big Things Happen For York County and Downtown York STORY BY MICHAEL VYSKOCIL YRK CREATIVE ILLUSTRATION BY YCEA

Two York County economic development powerhouses have teamed up for one dynamic mission: create prosperity for York County’s (YoCo) present and future.

In September, Downtown Inc and the York County Economic Alliance (YCEA) announced the creation of a strategic affiliation aimed at enabling both organizations to better serve York County and Downtown York. The announcement comes after multiyear conversations held between Downtown Inc and the YCEA about ways they could increase capacity without diminishing the impact each one has made in economic development efforts for York County and Downtown York.

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TOGETHER FOR THE BETTER

An Opportunity to Seize Momentum As part of its strategic affiliation, Downtown Inc and the YCEA will maintain their individual identities, employees, programming, and focus areas. For Downtown Inc, its team has become YCEA employees, with Silas Chamberlin, Downtown Inc’s current CEO, filling a newly created role as Vice President of Economic and Community Development with the YCEA.

The introduction of the new brand identity for Downtown York—Historically Edgy—offered further validation of the need for Downtown Inc to have access to expanded resources to ensure greater momentum for the brand introduction and goals for the regional tourism effort.

“As we advance our vision of economic progress, we know that the role our downtown plays in the broader success of the region requires greater collaboration while continuously improving access to resources for the business improvement district,” she adds. “This strategic affiliation empowers our team to drive greater outcomes through improved financial tools, enhanced service capacity, and expanded reach in elevating the understanding of downtown’s role in York’s overall prosperity. This affiliation provides Downtown Inc the horsepower we’ve been envisioning in order to deliver highimpact outcomes.”

Mandy Arnold, president of the Board of Directors for Downtown Inc, says that a strategic affiliation enables each organization to preserve its respective missions.

Arnold—who has been involved with Downtown Inc for more than a decade—owns Gavin™, a digitally minded public relations and marketing agency, and co-owns The Left Bank Restaurant & Bar, both based in Downtown York. Commenting on the affiliation, she says that both organizations will be able to access more resources to make a greater impact on economic development at a macro and micro level.

Support for YoCo’s Main Street Communities Delta, Dover, Glen Rock, Red Lion, Spring Grove, and Wrightsville…these names represent only some of the many municipalities at the heart of YoCo.

development, pedestrian accessibility, and targeted programming that we’ve focused on with Downtown Inc,” Chamberlin says.

Thanks to the Downtown Inc–YCEA affiliation, these communities will now be able to access the “Main Street” expertise of the Downtown Inc team, individuals with a proven track record of encouraging and promoting economic development and investment with a downtownminded focus.

He notes evidence of the interest in building strong “Main Street” communities across YoCo. John T. McLucas, director of community development for the Borough of Spring Grove, has worked to organize and promote activities and events that benefit the Spring Grove community. Chamberlin also cites the efforts of Main Street Hanover and its mission to bolster economic activity in Downtown Hanover.

“We recognize that these communities could benefit from technical expertise such as urban landscaping, business

Collaboration to Create Economic Competitiveness for YoCo YCEA Board of Directors Chair Claire Forbush says that this affiliation reflects the YCEA’s continued advocacy for YoCo’s future economic prosperity. “York County has very unique things to offer—access to the Susquehanna River, breweries, factory tours, the Rail Trail, and small towns.

Both small and international businesses are based here.

It makes sense to promote all these offerings through a collaborative partnership.”

“We celebrate the boards, staff, volunteers, and countless others who got both of these organizations from initial discussions to crossing the finish line,” says Kevin Schreiber, President and CEO of the York County Economic Alliance.

“This affiliation creates economic competitiveness for York County. Our economic output is $16 billion a year, so we need to be working to complement one another’s strengths.

A strong county and city are inextricably linked.”

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ADVOCACY

YORK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT THE 2018 STATE OF THE COUNTY STORY BY MARK WALTERS PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, COUNTY OF YORK State of the County, hosted by the York County Commissioners, welcomed a significant crowd on October 23. Dover Area High School, this year’s host, welcomed the community to this annual event. The county commissioners—President Commissioner Susan Byrnes, Vice President Commissioner Doug Hoke, and Chris Reilly—presented topics including County accomplishments and the County’s financial breakdown.

What Does County Government Do? THE YORK COUNTY PROTHONOTARY PROCESSED MORE THAN

2,000

PA S S P O R T S LAST YEAR

THE YORK COUNTY CLERK OF ORPHANS’ COURT ISSUED

2,409 L A S T Y E A R M A R R IAGE L IC E N S ES

YORK COUNTY OFFICE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES HOPES TO COMPLETE

75 A D O P T I O N S

BY THE END OF THE YEAR.

AS OF AUGUST 30, THE OFFICE HAD COMPLETED 54.

YORK COUNTY PARKS CELEBRATED ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR. THE DEPARTMENT OPERATES 11 COUNTY PARKS WITH TWO MUSEUMS, A NATURE CENTER, A HISTORIC SITE, AND MORE THAN 4,500 ACRES.

State of the County gives commissioners an opportunity to engage with people away from its offices in Downtown York.

“We relish the opportunity to inform our residents about what County government does and how it reaches people in their everyday lives,” says President Commissioner Susan Byrnes. “Such an event couldn’t be done without partnerships, and we value our relationship with the York County Economic Alliance and Dover Area School District. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event.”

Award Presentations • Team Player of the Year: Mark Flaharty, Senior Agricultural Resource Conservationist for the York County

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HOLIDAY DIRECTORY

Get gifting:

a yoco holiday shopping directory featuring ycea member businesses

Everyone needs a little help during the holidays, especially when it comes to gift giving. What to get friends, family, and co-workers can seem overwhelming, but that’s where the YoCo business community can help.

Explore the following holiday shopping directory featuring York County Economic Alliance member businesses. Discover fashionable finds at Gusa

by Victoria in Downtown York and home decor at Christmas Tree Hill. Select a heartwarming holiday gift basket courtesy of Gifty Baskets and Flowers in Hanover. When you shop local this holiday season, you support these and many more businesses that make up our YoCo community.

What are you waiting for? It’s time to get gifting….

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HOLIDAY DIRECTORY

Arts, culture,entertainment and Recreation STAFF PICK: York County has so many awesome golf courses, fitness centers,

arts organizations, and cultural attractions. It was tough to pick just one. Our staff recommends a gift certificate to Long Level Marina. This certificate can be used toward a boat rental which will allow you to explore Lake Clarke and the freshwater haven along the Susquehanna River.

Long Level Marina, Inc. 1809 Long Level Rd., Wrightsville, PA 17368 longlevelmarina.com For a full list of YCEA members where you can shop local, please visit the Member Directory on YCEAPA.org

Business, personal, and professional services

STAFF PICK: When spring comes, it’ll be time for those landscape renovation projects.

The YCEA has several members offering lawn care services. When you’re tired of looking at the mounds of snow on your grass, a landscape gift certificate is the perfect reminder of sunny days and bountiful gardens.

Atlantic Lawn and Landscape, Inc.

Hammond’s Lawn & Landscape

33 Smith Mill Rd. New Freedom, PA 17349 atlanticlawninc.com

440 Sheep Bridge Rd. York Haven, PA 17370 hammondslawnandlandscape.com

Buckwalter Landscape Services, Inc.

John’s Lawn Service

7604 Boyertown Pike Douglassville, PA 19518 buckwalterlandscaping.com

Gingerich Landscaping & Excavating, LLC 170 Beshore School Rd. Manchester, PA 17345 gingerichexcavating.com

Green Ridge Landscaping, Inc. 2590 Industry Lane Eagleville, PA 19408 green-ridge-landscaping.com

76 New Bridgeville Rd. Wrightsville, PA 17368-9049 facebook.com/Johns-LawnService-492153800868542

Strathmeyer Landscape 255 Zeigler Rd. Dover, PA 17315 strathmeyerlandscape.com

Yorktowne Lawns, Inc. 46 W. Main St. Windsor, PA 17366 yorktownelawns.com

Grossman’s Lawn Service 17222 Barrens Rd. North Stewartstown, PA 17363 grossmansservices.com For a full list of YCEA members where you can shop local, please visit the Member Directory on YCEAPA.org 16 YoCo CONNECT | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 | YCEAPA.ORG

HOLIDAY DIRECTORY

Food & Beverages STAFF PICK: It’s hard to pick just one member in this category, with so many awesome

choices among food, wine, beer, and coffee—all things near and dear to our hearts.

One unique gift option is a Meal Prep Session from Farm to Freezer. No one wants to grocery shop in the winter, and freezer cooking sessions to prep, chop, and cook healthy meals is not only fun, but it will also help keep away those winter pounds.

Farm to Freezer York LLC 555 Ryan Run Rd., Suite P York, PA 17404 farmtofreezeryork.com

shopping and specialty Retail

For a full list of YCEA members where you can shop local, please visit the Member Directory on YCEAPA.org

Photos by YRK Creative

STAFF PICK: We had to pick a few, as there were just too many. We’re pet lovers at the

YCEA, so Dog Gone Clean Car & Pet Wash and That Fish Place – That Pet Place are a must. We also love our small businesses. Personal, thoughtful gifts from Gifty Baskets and Flowers, along with Gusa by Victoria, are sure to be hits with everyone on your holiday shopping list.

Dog Gone Clean Car & Pet Wash 1118 Roosevelt Ave. York, PA 17404 https://dog-gone-clean-pa.hub.biz

Gusa by Victoria 252 W. Philadelphia St. York, PA 17401 victoriakageni.com

Gifty Baskets and Flowers

That Fish Place – That Pet Place

43 Frederick St. Hanover, PA 17331 giftybaskets.com

237 Centerville Rd. Lancaster, PA 17603 thatpetplace.com

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HOLIDAY DIRECTORY

Lodging, Travel, and Tourism STAFF PICK: One of the things we love the most is a gift that’s also an experience.

Check out some travel partners and give your loved one a special excursion.

AAA Southern Pennsylvania

Harrisburg International Airport

2840 Eastern Blvd.

York, PA 17402 southpa.aaa.com

One Terminal Dr., Suite 300 Middletown, PA 17057-5027 flyhia.com

Aquamarine Travel, LLC

rabbittransit

12620 Laurel Rd. Brogue, PA 17309 aquamarinetravel.net

415 N. Zarfoss Dr. York, PA 17404 rabbittransit.org

Bailey Coach

Travel Leaders Corporate – Travel Time

55 S. Fayette St. York, PA 17404 baileycoach.com

2474 N. George St. York, PA 17406 trvltime.com

For a full list of YCEA members where you can shop local, please visit the Member Directory on YCEAPA.org

MAKE A BIG IMPACT IN YoCo WHEN YOU SHOP SMALL Don’t forget to shop small on Small Business Saturday, November 24. Support our members and the small businesses throughout YoCo by buying local this holiday season.

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WBCO Luncheon: ATHENA Leadership | 11:30 a.m.

Heritage Hills Golf Resort, 2700 Mount Rose Ave., York

Economics Club Breakfast featuring an Update on the State of the Workforce | 7:30 a.m.

Wyndham Garden York, 2000 Loucks Road, York

NOV

Business After Hours sponsored

by Doceo | 5–7 p.m.

Scaringi Law, 120 Pine Grove Commons, York

DEC

Small Business Roundtable | 8–9:30 a.m.

York County Economic Alliance, YCEA Board Room, 144 Roosevelt Ave., Ste 100, York

28 05 DEC

11 DEC

20

WBCO Luncheon: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | 11:30 a.m.

Heritage Hills Golf Resort, 2700 Mount Rose Ave., York

Small Business Roundtable | 3:30–5 p.m.

York County Economic Alliance, YCEA Callahan Room, 144 Roosevelt Ave., Ste 100, York

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Get in the spirit of the holiday season with the following Downtown York events.

Events for November/December 2018 NOV

17 NOV

24

Sweetest Pint Pumpkin* 2 p.m.

Small Business Saturday* All day

/DowntownYorkPa @Downtownyorkpa @Downtownyorkpa

DEC

01

Light Up York Noon

DEC

First Friday* 5 p.m.

DEC

New Year’s Eve White Rose Drop 8 p.m.

07 31

*Denotes events hosted by Downtown Inc

EMPOWERING ARTISTS. The Parliament parliamentyork.org 116 E King St. | York, PA

When holiday plans don’t go as planned.

It may be the most wonderful time of the year.

But that doesn’t mean it’s certain to be free from illness or injury. So if you need us to get your holidays back on track, we’re here to help. With our network of primary care doctors and walk-in clinics, our experts are always close to you and the people you care about.

Visit UPMCPinnacle.com/Holiday or call 717-231-8900 for more information.

UPMC is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.