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IN THIS ISSUE

DIALOGUE AND DISCOURSE:

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CELEBRATING YOCO: A NEW EVENT, MEMBER MILESTONES AND MORE

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KEVIN’S MESSAGE: CHEERS, YOCO!

DIALOGUE AND DISCOURSE: DEMOCRACY CHALLENGE PROMOTES COMPROMISE AND FOSTERS PUBLIC POLICY

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ADVOCACY: ADVOCATING FOR YoCo: HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2019

SOULSHINE BOUTIQUE IN SHREWSBURY THRIVES ON PERSONAL CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS

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YCEA & DOWNTOWN INC EVENTS

HOW YOU HOLLA IN YoCo! YORK COUNTY ALE TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS OUR ‘UNTAPPED’ ASSET IN THE CRAFT BREW SCENE 2019 MEMBER MILESTONES GET GIFTING: A YOCO HOLIDAY SHOPPING DIRECTORY FEATURING YCEA MEMBER BUSINESSES

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Cheers, YoCo!

BY KEVIN J. SCHREIBER PRESIDENT & CEO, YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE Congratulations, YoCo! As 2019 comes to the final few months, we have much to celebrate. The York community and our YCEA members have had tremendous success, some of which you will read about in this issue, including the York County Ale Trail, HOLLA Vodka, and Soulshine Boutique.

At the YCEA, our team has worked tirelessly to make things happen for York County in 2019. While our work isn’t done, we are certainly proud of some highlights:

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The Wolf Administration awarded $13.3 million in Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding. This amount includes funding for projects including Lidl Grocery stores, the York JCC Early Childhood Education, and York College’s Knowledge Park. That investment, in turn, will create an exponential indirect economic impact in new jobs, tax base, and construction activity.

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We hosted 27 site visits for prospects looking to expand or locate in YoCo, which resulted in the attraction of an automotive parts distribution company, Carter Lumber, and That’s How We Roll.

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Alongside 40 partners in business, community, and education, we launched the Pathways to Prosperity Action Plan, addressing employer needs and job seeker desires, to attract and retain a workforce in our community. With partners HACC, Crispus Attucks, and Kutztown Small Business Development Center (SBDC), we established a small business curriculum, including a separate track for those in contracting. Over 70 individuals throughout our city and county took part in this inaugural program.

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Through our Strategic Affiliation with Downtown Inc, we issued more than $15,000 in grants to support small and diverse businesses through the YoCo Bloom program, as well as utilized our full team for sellout events such as the Annual Dinner: Showcasing YoCo, Downtown First Awards, Spirit of York County Awards breakfast, and Sweetest Pint tours.

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We cut 41 ribbons to welcome new businesses, celebrate anniversaries, and recognize growth throughout our city and our county.

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And, of course, we continue revitalizing our beloved gem of Downtown York, The Yorktowne Hotel.

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 2020.

Cheers, YoCo!

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Well Proud to be certified by The Joint Commission as a

Comprehensive Stroke Center.

WellSpan York Hospital is certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Joint Commission – a designation awarded to only 3% of registered U.S. hospitals. We are honored that this organization recognizes the skill of our physicians, nurses and other clinical staff members in caring for the most complex conditions.

This achievement, together with our regional network of Primary Stroke Centers in Chambersburg, Ephrata, Gettysburg, Lebanon and Waynesboro means that WellSpan is WellPrepared to deliver better outcomes and survival rates for our friends and neighbors across southcentral Pennsylvania.

For more information about the signs and symptoms of stroke, visit WellSpan.org/Stroke.

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WE ARE CELEBRATING A SUCCESSFUL 2019 WITH YOU, YoCo!

From the launch of a never-before-done event, to several member milestones and ribbons cut, to successes for many of our members, we have much to celebrate!

As Small Business Saturday approaches, remember to shop local. Whether that’s Soulshine Boutique, the York County Ale Trail, Holla Vodka, or a member listed in our gift guide (some are highlighted here, and a full listing is available online) there is a YoCo gift for everyone in your life!

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DIALOGUE AND DISCOURSE Democracy Challenge Promotes Compromise and Fosters Public Policy

BY MICHAEL VYSKOCIL YRK CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY BY LOVING MEMORIES PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN

One issue, two viewpoints, one solution. Through dialogue and discourse, the 2019 Democracy Challenge brought together two former Pennsylvania governors—Edward G. Rendell and Mark S. Schweiker—to take on the challenge of crafting a compromise that provides a pathway to legal employment for Pennsylvania’s undocumented immigrants.

Over the course of the inaugural 60-minute Democracy Challenge, hosted by the York County Economic Alliance (YCEA), citizens from across YoCo and beyond gathered on Wednesday, September 18, at York College’s Waldner Center for the Performing Arts. They witnessed each leader take a position on the topic, establish a policy, debate the merits of the policy, and work with one another to reach a compromise. At the end of the evening, the former governors found that compromise, agreeing that immigration reform is needed and that states like Pennsylvania should seek a resolution calling the U.S. Congress to act on matters of immigration.

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DEMOCRACY CHALLENGE

Why Now? Why a Democracy Challenge?

In the face of ever-changing challenges and priorities that face our county, state, and country, the Democracy Challenge explored how a shift in politics is necessary to advance democracy. Public policy can be debated, created, and achieved through compromise — and the Democracy Challenge demonstrated this ideal.

“Immigration isn’t an issue that breaks Republican or Democrat. The issue is a quagmire; states cannot legally create a pathway to citizenship. Each state legislature needs to put the heat on the federal government to get something done. We also need citizen advocates...people who need to say, ‘We want this resolved,’” Rendell said during the course of the one-hour Democracy Challenge.

“As a former governor, I certainly believe that the states are the laboratories of our democracy. When an issue gets so complicated that a solution eludes the leaders in D.C., it’s often the innovative thinkers in our state capitals that begin to offer the kind of debate that leads to solutions,” Schweiker said. “This debate might just inspire leaders in Harrisburg to consider that, even with competing points of view, we can come together to create a solution that generates accountability and supports the economic vitality of the state.”

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Reactions From YoCo Leaders

YoCo’s great experiment in public policy compromise and conversation in the 21st century went beyond divisions between political parties to embrace possible policy solutions. Reactions from YoCo’s elected officials confirmed that a necessary shift in politics is needed and efforts such as the Democracy Challenge can help move the needle toward that ideal.

“It was great to see two political parties coming together in a bipartisan discussion with the ability to come to common ground,” said Vice President Commissioner Doug Hoke. “I think the Democracy Challenge set an example for elected officials and community leaders to witness how they can achieve this. I hope that Harrisburg and our congressional representatives listen to this dialogue because we need to have discussion about immigration.”

“My greatest takeaway from the Democracy Challenge is that even on the most difficult and challenging issues facing our country and our commonwealth, there is so much more that we agree on than disagree about,” said Sen. Kristin PhillipsHill (28th District, Senate of Pennsylvania). “When consensus is forged, it is somehow not viewed as noteworthy, and I have found in Harrisburg that there is more bipartisan consensus on major issues than you’ll read about in newspapers.”

Both Hoke and Phillips-Hill agree that having YoCo, the eighth largest county in Pennsylvania, as the host setting for this exercise in democracy is significant as well. “It was great seeing how this Democracy Challenge energizes the York County community to think about important issues and participate in conversation. It’s great for the people of York County,” Hoke said.

“The event was very beneficial for the greater York community to witness firsthand what I often see in Harrisburg,” added Phillips-Hill, “and that is civil, substantive policy discussion among people from different political persuasions and parts of the state working toward solutions.”

If You Missed It...

Watch the 2019 Democracy Challenge in its entirety on PCN (pcntv.com) or the PCN app (available with a subscription).

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LOVED, LOVABLE, AND LOVELY Soulshine Boutique in Shrewsbury Thrives on Personal Customer Connections A Q&A with Lisa Weigard, founder of Soulshine Boutique For this member highlight, we travel to Shrewsbury in southern York County for a conversation with Lisa Weigard, small business owner and founder of Soulshine Boutique. Learn the inspiration behind the name and why women’s empowerment is so important to her.

Q: Would you consider the new location your greatest accomplishment of 2019?

Q: How was Soulshine Boutique created?

A: Getting the storefront downtown is a huge achievement for 2019 and being able to extend inventory and hours to accommodate women’s busy schedules.

A: Soulshine began over three years ago and was a strictly online and festival-based business. I soon realized people like to touch, feel, and try things on. That led to holding monthly open houses in downtown Shrewsbury atop an existing shop, White House on the Square. That business model worked for several years while my children were young and still involved in athletics, but it only allowed a small window of in-person shopping.

Q: What is on the horizon for 2020?

A: Worldwide domination (joking!). I want to find a way to reach more women with trust and understanding so that they know they are not alone. Either through the Soulshine YouTube channel or via blog or social media, I’d love to reach and encourage ladies to make them feel the way they do when they visit Soulshine with that level of support and connection. There are a lot of hurt, sad, and tired women out there who don’t think they’re worthy or carry baggage, and I’d like to help at least one woman liberate herself from that weight.

With perfect timing, a storefront became available a block north, and the moment I walked in, I was hooked.

This new location allows room for additional inventory and increased hours. Now, women can shop every single week: Thursdays 4 to 8 p.m. (for the working gal), as well as Friday and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as online 24/7.

Q: What makes Soulshine unique?

Q: What’s the one takeaway you want readers to remember?

A: Soulshine features adorable clothes, unique items, and gifts for others, or for yourself. Really, the difference is the sweet relief of connecting to another human being.

My favorite part is hearing the stories. You don’t get that experience in a big-box store or online. I hear lots of stories as a trusting and patient ear and share my own, too.

Soulshine is a safe place for women to feel good about themselves. I also share feedback in a gracious way. If the color or style isn’t right for you, I’ll let you know in a super kind way and help you find something better. If I can encourage women to buy something they feel good about and that looks good, that’s what I want to do. Plus, when you love the pieces in your closet, you return and share the shop with friends!

A: I’m grateful for the opportunity to meet women, and I look forward to more interactions, more stories, and for more women to know they are loved, lovable, and lovely.

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MEMBER SUCCESS STORIES

HOW YOU HOLLA IN YoCo!

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In 2019, Holla Vodka moved production back to its hometown of York. Pat Shorb, co-founder of Holla Vodka, shares his success and vision with YoCo Connect: Q: What is the goal you’ve set for 2020?

Q: How do you describe Holla Vodka to those who are not familiar with the brand?

A: We’re looking forward to growing our presence in Pennsylvania Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores and introducing additional innovative spirits in modern packaging. We recently announced our partnership with the largest spirits distributor in the country to propel our plans even faster.

A: We’re a lifestyle brand producing a lineup of nine distinct vodkas using higher quality ingredients than what has traditionally been available in the mass market. Our products are blended and bottled in York for distribution throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware, with new markets in progress.

Q: What’s the one takeaway you want readers to remember about Holla Vodka?

Q: What was your greatest accomplishment in 2019?

A: We’ve assembled an incredible team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating local vodkas using progressive production methods. We believe our success is based on being nimble and adapting to local markets to deliver spirits that are fun to enjoy with friends and family. Our offerings are convenient and casual, but they have many of the key qualities found in global topshelf spirits. They are meant to be social and keep people off of their cell phones for a few minutes of quality face time (physical).

A: Moving our production facility back to our hometown of York. The new facility enables us to create a wider variety of spirits to efficiently distribute throughout the Pennsylvania liquor store system and to be the first company to ship spirits direct to Pennsylvania consumers at their home in non-glass packaging. It has been exciting to assemble our team in one location, rather than commuting or working from our homes during the startup phase.

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YORK COUNTY ALE TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS OUR ‘UNTAPPED’ ASSET IN THE CRAFT BREW SCENE A Q&A With Glenn Smith, York County Ale Trail Founder Have you heard about the York County Ale Trail? We spoke with its founder Glenn Smith to learn more about this “untapped” asset in the YoCo craft brew scene.

Q: What is on the horizon for 2020 (and beyond)?

Q: How did you create the concept for the York County Ale Trail?

A: Ultimately, I want to market York County as the “craft brew capital of the mid-Atlantic.” We’ve learned that over 10 million people a year take a “beer-cation” to places such as Asheville, North Carolina, or Portland, Maine. Their whole reason for visiting these places is either the beer scene or, at the very least, checking out breweries will be on their to-do list.

A: I talked about the concept for years, and finally in December 2017, I decided to make it a reality. Pennsylvania is no. 1 in volume of craft beer produced in the country, and York County has 22 (and growing) breweries. I joke that our craft brew scene is the “largest ‘untapped’ asset in the county.”

The Ale Trail is designed to educate and provide the exclusive, behind-the-scenes look into breweries that you wouldn’t receive otherwise. We aren’t a drunk bus or a pub crawl. We take guests to meet the brewers and hear their stories. They educate about types of beers and the brewing process, all while participants sample up to 12 beers per tour. We’re unique, too, in that we share York County history along the way, whether it’s Revolutionary War, architecture, or info about the county or the city of York. Even those who are residents of York County walk away learning something new.

Right now, 35% of our guests are non-York County residents, so we want to increase our reach. This includes launching a tour in Hanover, and another in Dillsburg, and continuing to increase our brewery partners (currently around 10) as well as growing the Craft Beer Festival to become a destination or “beer-cation” for tourism.

Q: The year 2019 was a wild year of growth for the Ale Trail. What milestones did you celebrate?

Q: What’s the to remember?

A: October 29, 2019, marks one year of the launch of the York County Ale Trail. We started with one walking tour, then added a second, and cut the ribbon for the Brew Bus. The response from the community and the public has been phenomenal. We also launched the York County Craft Beer Fest, bringing together, for the first time, all 22 breweries.

We’re holding it November 16 at Stone Grille & Taphouse, with all 42 taps dedicated to York County craft breweries.

We’re adding live music to the mix and giveaways, and it’s just pay for what you drink.

A: Keep us in mind for group events. Whether it’s employee appreciation, bachelor parties, birthday parties, or any kind of special event, the Brew Bus seats up to 16. We also have established a partnership with O.N.E. Hospitality for the use of the very cool new trolleys in Downtown York.

The Ale Trail was also included in two episodes of “What’s Brewing PA,” filmed in Philadelphia, and will be included in the “Poured in Pennsylvania” documentary filmed in Harrisburg, which will be available on Amazon Prime. one

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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 2019. We are honored to have these members and all our members who support a vibrant YoCo community.

Celebrations: January

May

› Encompass Health - Grand Re-Opening 1850 Normandie Drive, York, PA 17408: January 8

› Itzawutza - Grand Opening 31 S. Mills St., York, PA 17402: May 1

› LifePath Thrift Store - Grand Opening 2414 Eastern Blvd., York, PA 17402: January 16

› York County Rail Trail - Grand Opening Northern Extension York County, PA: May 2 › Cricket Wireless - Grand Opening 25 S. George St., York, PA 17401: May 2

February

› York County Ale Trail - Brew Bus Opening York County, PA: May 9

› York JCC Cafe Nosh - Grand Opening 2000 Hollywood Drive, York, PA 17403: February 15

› The Program “It’s About Change” - Grand Opening 506 S. George St., York, PA 17401: May 13

March

› Dover Township - Grand Opening 2480 W. Canal Road, Dover, PA 17315: May 17

› Drayer Physical Therapy - Grand Opening 255 Glen Drive, Suite #8, Manchester, PA 17345: March 7

› Historic Ashland - One Year Anniversary 6219 Lincoln Highway, Wrightsville, PA 17368: May 22

› Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania 100th Anniversary York, PA

› The D.E.W. Good Academy Cafe - Grand Opening 2 Hamilton Ave., York, PA 17401: May 28

› Locally Seasoned - Grand Opening 3050 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion, PA 17356: March 26

› CovenantMD - Grand Opening 2811 N. George St., York, PA 17406: May 29

› Furniture Finesse - Grand Opening Design Area 700 W. Market St., York, PA 17401: March 30

› Express Employment Professionals Grand Opening 2210 E. Market St., York, PA 17402: May 30

April

› IDEAS Center (York JCC & YWCA York) - Grand Opening 15 N. Cherry Lane, York, PA 17401: May 31

› YorkHoist Manufacturing Plant - Grand Opening 631 S. Richland Ave., Building 2, York, PA 17403: April 22 14

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June

CAKE

› Genesis Corporation - Grand Opening 781 Far Hills Drive, Ste 200, New Freedom, PA 17349: June 5 › Country Home Real Estate New Ownership Celebration 1911 E. Market St., York, PA 17402: June 19

eat it

› Manpower - Grand Opening 841 Vogelsong Road, York, PA 17404: June 20

too!

What if an insurance company actually paid you back?

And what if you could support your local chamber in the process? It really is that simple!

July › CBD American Shaman - Grand Opening 2480 E. Market St., York, PA 17402: July 23

Members of the York County Economic Alliance are eligible to join the Members Advantage Program!

MAP members have shared in over $10M in dividends.*

› Office Pride of York-Stewartstown - Grand Opening York, PA: July 23

August › A.N.G.E.L. Center - Grand Re-Opening 77 Shoe House Road, York, PA 17406: August 1 › Primerica Financial - Grand Opening 1964 Carlisle Road, York, PA 17408: August 1 › Soulshine Boutique - Grand Opening 23 N. Main St., Shrewsbury, PA 17361: August 2 › True Advisory Group - Grand Opening 18 S. George St., Ste 610, York, PA 17401: August 15

Grab your slice.

› Holy Trinity Catholic School - Grand Re-Opening 235 S. Beaver St., York, PA 17401: August 21

Contact Susan Stropparo at 717.852.4911

› Carpet & Tile Mart - Grand Opening 1410 Kenneth Road, York, PA 17401: August 22 › Orendorff Studios - Grand Opening 402 Wheatfield St., York, PA 17403: August 23

September › Drayer Physical Therapy - Grand Opening 950 Broad St. Ext., Delta, PA 17314: September 12

*Dividends are not guaranteed. © 2018 The Glatfelter Agency

WellSpan on Market Lab Services and The Meeting Place

› Bell Socialization Services, Jefferson Towers Apartments Grand Opening 27 Jefferson Ave., York, PA 17401: September 17 › Heritage Hills Resort - New Ownership Celebration 2700 Mount Rose Ave., York, PA 17404: September 21 › York JCC, Gan Rimon Campus - Grand Opening 6434 Susquehanna Trail, York, PA 17407: September 26 › Central Bark - Grand Opening 3615 E. Market St., York, PA 17402: September 27

October › S Health, West York Orthopaedic Office and Urgent Care Confirm Celebration 1665 Roosevelt Ave., York, PA 17408: October 3 › Collective Family Office - Grand Opening 235 St. Charles Way, Ste 200, York, PA 17402: October 4 › Organic Remedies, Inc. - Grand Opening 1098 Haines Road, York, PA 17402: October 16 › Community Aid, Inc. - Grand Opening 2081 Springwood Road, York, PA 17403: October 24

December › Print-O-Stat - Grand Opening 1128 Roosevelt Ave., Ste 100, York, PA 17404 December 4

The facility offers: • Blood and urine specimen collection • Glucose tolerance testing • Community meeting space 46 W. Market St. – Downtown York (Parking in rear)

Open: Mon.- Fri., 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Stop by during First Fridays in Downtown York!

GET GIFTING: A Yoco Holiday Shopping Directory Featuring YCEA Member Businesses Happy holidays, YoCo! Gift giving is likely to be at the top of your to-do list at this time of year, but what to give co-workers, family, and friends this holiday can seem intimidating.

On the following pages, you’ll find a holiday shopping directory comprised of York County Economic Alliance member businesses. Deliver a taste of YoCo with a gift card for one of our community’s many restaurants. When you shop local on Small Business Saturday and throughout this holiday season, you support the livelihoods of many people who do business each day in YoCo. Creating a season of cheer starts with just a turn of the page...

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HOLIDAY DIRECTORY

Arts, Culture, Entertainment And Recreation

Photo by John Gensor

Steam Into History Inc. 2 W. Main St. New Freedom, PA 17349 717.942.2370 steamintohistory.com

STAFF PICK: Whether you have a passion for history, love scenic fall foliage or cowboys, or simply want a family Christmastime excursion, Steam into History offers unique experiences for the whole family. What better gift to give than a one-of-a-kind experience and memories to last a lifetime?

Central City Orchestra

Suburban Bowlerama

York Revolution

2621 St. Andrews Way York, PA 17404 centralcityorchestra.com

1945 S. Queen St. York, PA 17403 suburbanbowlerama.com

5 Brooks Robinson Way York, PA 17401 yorkrevolution.com

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course

York County Ale Trail

777 Hollywood Blvd.

Grantville, PA 17028 hcpn.com

Long Level Marina, Inc. 1809 Long Level Road Wrightsville, PA 17368 longlevelmarina.com

Steam Into History, Inc. 2 W. Main St. New Freedom, PA 17349 steamintohistory.com

25 W. Philadelphia St. York, PA 17401 yorkcountyaletrail.com

York County Parks and Recreation 400 Mundis Race Road York, PA 17406 yorkcountyparks.org

York Divers 968 S. George St. York, PA 17403 yorkdivers.com

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HOLIDAY DIRECTORY

Business And Personal Services Smith Village Home Furnishings 34–36 N. Main St. Jacobus, PA 17407 717.547.9461 smithvillage.com

STAFF PICK: New year, new look! A gift card toward a new furniture piece is great for anyone in your life. Smith Village has a wide selection from home, office, patio and more, along with a design center to help complete the look. Voted best furniture store in York County in 2019!

Affordable Pet Supply

Gusa By Victoria

Smith Village Home Furnishings

250 N. Zarfoss Road York, PA 17404 affordablepetsupply.net

7 E. Market St. York, PA 17401 victoriakageri.com

34-36 N. Main St. Jacobus, PA 17407 smithvillage.com

Artemis The Art Of Living LP

Hounds N Herbs

Soulshine Boutique

25 Holly Hill Drive Dallastown, PA 17313 houndsnherbs.com

23 N. Main St. Shrewsbury, PA 17361 soulshineboutique.com

Legacy Athletic Apparel

Staples

300 Fame Ave. Hanover, PA 17331 legacycaps.com

2915 Concord Road York, PA 17402 staples.com

Majik Rent to Own

That Fish Place - That Pet Place

2134 S. Queen St. York, PA 17403 gomajik.com

237 Centerville Road Lancaster, PA 17603 thatpetplace.com/visit-us

Menchey Music Service, Inc.

Walmart Super Center #1529

1185 High St. Hanover, PA 17331 menchey.com

2801 E. Market St. York, PA 17402 walmart.com

2001 Springwood Road York, PA 17403 communityaid.org

North York Grocery Outlet

Walmart Super Center #2205

1500 N. George St. York, PA 17404

Dotties Family Market LLC

Phantom Eastern Tier, LLC

1000 Town Center Drive York, PA 17408 walmart.com

30 N. Main St., Third Floor Red Lion, PA 17356 artemistheartofliving.com

Budget Furniture, Inc. 31 Carlisle Ave. York, PA 17401-3248 1000 Roosevelt Ave. York, PA 17404 budgetfurnitureinc.com

Carpet & Tile Mart 1410 Kenneth Road York, PA 17408 shop.carpetmart.com/carpetmartyork

Community Aid

898 E. Canal Road Dover, PA 17315

Furniture Finesse 700 W. Market St., Suite 1 York, PA 17401 furniturefinesseyorkpa.com

Giant Food Stores, LLC 1149 Harrisburg Pike Carlisle, PA 17013-3029 giantpa.com

616 Renaissance Drive New Freedom, PA 17349-8972 fireworks.com

Shrewsbury True Value Hardware 231 N. Main St. Loganville, PA 17342

836 E. Forrest Ave. Shrewsbury, PA 17361 syctruevalue.com

Walmart Supercenter #2519 698 Shrewsbury Commons Shrewsbury, PA 17361 walmart.com

West Manchester Town Center 415 Town Center Drive York, PA 17408 westmanchestertowncenter.com

York Galleria 2899 Whiteford Road York, PA 17402-1322 yorkgalleriamall.com

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HOLIDAY DIRECTORY

Professional Services Cleaning From the Heart 1541 E. Market St. York, PA 17403 717.650.2949 cleaningfromtheheart.com

STAFF PICK: Talk about above and beyond...Cleaning From The Heart offers both residential and commercial services, and it has specialty packages such as post-construction cleanup, moving services, laundry, and pet and house sitting.

If you are looking for someone to take extra-special care of all the pieces that make a house a home, give them a call.

Clean Way Professional Cleaning Services

J and A Maintenance Services, Inc.

2159 White St., Suite 3 York, PA 17404 cwpcs.com

5913 Linglestown Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17112 svmcommercialservices.net

Cleaning From the Heart

Joseph Kelly Janitorial

P.O. Box 3402 York, PA 17402 cleaningfromtheheart.com

766 Oatman St. York, PA 17404

Merry Maids

Home of the Clean, LLC

2044 W. Market St. York, PA 17404 merrymaids.com

350 Larkin Drive Red Lion, PA 17356 www.homeoftheclean.com

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

Office Pride of York 16865 Sawmill Road Stewartstown, PA 17363 officepride.com/0346

ServiceMaster Clean 3545 Marietta Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601 smbldgservices.com 2320 Tower Drive Dover, PA 17315 smbldgservices.com

The Mop Ladies Cleaning Service, LLC 2862 Mayfield Dr. Dover, PA 17315 themopladiescleaningservicellc.com

Lodging, Travel, And Tourism AAA Southern Pennsylvania

Hampton Inn - York

2840 Eastern Blvd.

York, PA 17402 aaa.com

Aquamarine Travel, LLC 12620 Laurel Road Brogue, PA 17309 aquamarinetravel.net

Bailey Coach 1708 Route 116 Spring Grove, PA 17362 baileycoach.com

2799 Concord Road York, PA 17402 marriott.com/hotels/travel/harykcourtyard-york

Hampton Inn & Suites York South

The Inn at Leola Village

2159 S. Queen St. York, PA 17402 hilton.com/en/hotels/mdtyshxhampton-suites-york-south/

38 Deborah Drive, Route 23 Leola, PA 17540 theinnatleolavillage.com

Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center

2789 Concord Road York, PA 17402 marriott.com/hotels/travel/haryttowneplace-suites-york

Homewood Suites by Hilton

Four Points by Sheraton York 1650 Toronita St. York, PA 17402 fourpointsyork.com

P.O. Box 4071 Lancaster, PA 17604 thebowmanagency.com

2700 Mount Rose Ave. York, PA 17402 heritagehillsresort.com

Courtyard by Marriott - York

The Bowman Agency

1550 Mount Zion Road York, PA 17402 yorkpa.hamptoninn.com

200 Masonic Drive York, PA 17406 homewoodsuites.com

Springwood Hospitality 200 Masonic Drive York, PA 17406 springwoodhospitality.com

TownePlace Suites By Marriott

Tru By Hilton York 1520 Toronita St. York, PA 17402 hilton.com/en/hotels/thvparu-tru-york

Wyndham Garden York 2000 Loucks Road York, PA 17408 wgyorkpa.com

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Food & Beverages Mi Caldero Restaurant 605 S. George St. York, PA 17401 717.854.1628 micaldero.com

STAFF PICK: Mi Caldero Restaurant offers authentic Puerto Rican cuisine in the heart of Downtown York. If you haven’t had their empanadas, put down this magazine and go right now! A gift card is an ideal present for anyone you know who loves good food and a great experience.

Continental Food Service, Inc.

Burger King 1160 Carlisle St. Hanover, PA 17331 bk.com/restaurants/pa/ hanover/1160-carlisle-street-1016.html

1604 W. King St. York, PA 17404-5618 continentalvendingservice.com

801 Baltimore St. Hanover, PA 17331 bk.com/restaurants/pa/hanover/779baltimore-st-23133.html

330 Town Center Drive York, PA 17408 dickeys.com

2400 Mount Rose Ave. York, PA 17402 bk.com/restaurants/pa/york/2400mt-rose-avenue-1559.html

555 Ryan Run Road, Suite P York, PA 17404 farmtofreezeryork.com

490 Loucks Rd. York, PA 17404 bk.com/restaurants/pa/york/490loucks-road-2365.html

9 W. Market St. York, PA 17401 finewineandgoodspirits.com

Burger King - Shrewsbury 498 Renaissance Drive New Freedom, PA 19349

935 Loucks Road York, PA 17404 fujihanaatyork.com

Caeser’s Wings, Pizza & Subs

400 N. George St. York, PA 17401 eatatcentral.com

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen 1540 Toronita St. York, PA 17404 cheddars.com

Fine Wine & Good Spirits

Infinito’s Pizza, Pasta, and Salad Buffet 2144 S. Queen St. York, PA 17403 infinitospizza.com

2199 White St. York, PA 17404 bk.com/restaurants/pa/york/2199white-street-5547.html

Central Family Restaurant

Farm to Freezer York LLC

Fujihana Restaurant

bk.com/restaurants/pa/newfreedom/498-renaissance-drive-22718.html

1125 Roosevelt Ave. York, PA 17404 caeserpizza.com

Dickey’s Barbeque Pit

Mi Caldero Restaurant 605 S. George St., Suite 120 York, PA 17401

Starbucks York Roasting Plant & Distribution Center 3000 Espresso Way York, PA 17406 www.starbucks.com

Stauffer’s 360 S. Belmont St. York, PA 17403-2616 stauffers.com

The First Post

3691 E. Market St. York, PA 17402 thefirstpostyork.com

The Lion’s Pride & Great American Saloon 20 Dairyland Square Red Lion, PA 17356 greatamericansaloon.com

Victor’s Italian Restaurant 554 S. Ogontz St. York, PA 17403 victorsofyork.com

1500 N. George St. York, PA 17404 infinitospizza.com

Isaac’s Restaurants - East York 2960 Whiteford Road York, PA 17402 isaacsdeli.com

Lattuca’s Sub Bar 1621 W. Market St. York, PA 17404-5416 lattucaspizza.com

Locally Seasoned 555 Ryan Run Road York, PA 17404 locallyseasoned.net

White Rose Bar & Grill 48 N. Beaver St. York, PA 17401 whiterosebarandgrill.com

White Rose Bar & Grill at Bridgewater 601 Chestnut Hill Road York, PA 17402-8860 whiterosebarandgrill.com

Wyndridge Farm 885 S. Pleasant Ave. Dallastown, PA 17313 wyndridge.com

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ADVOCATING FOR YoCo: Highlights From 2019

STORY BY DAVID GONZALEZ JR. MANAGER, ADVOCACY YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE

The York County Economic Alliance (YCEA) is proud to host officials and partners of all levels to advocate for local issues and partner on making things happen for the York County economy. Below is a snapshot of the meetings and programs we hosted in 2019 to advocate for YoCo:

February 6: U.S. Sen. Bob Casey joined partners of Pathways to Prosperity, the York County Workforce Action Plan, for a discussion about local strategies and issues taking place with the workforce.

February 12: We organized a City of York economic development site tour for Pennsylvania state Sen. Kristin PhillipsHill (Senate District 28). The tour showcased sites of redevelopment and future projects.

April 16: We invited U.S. Chamber of Commerce officials to host a roundtable on workforce strategies across the country and how our business community could advocate for public education.

April 17: The YCEA facilitated a roundtable discussion with Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11th District) on workforce needs and federal policies. We also toured Coupling Corporation.

May 14: Officials from the local, county, state, and federal governments came together to tour and learn about updates in Wrightsville borough.

May 17: Members heard from half of the York County State Legislative delegation at the Legislative Luncheon. Topics focused on workforce and economic development. York County District Attorney Dave Sunday provided an update on the work taking place in his office.

June 5: Phyllis Yaffe, Consul General of Canada, visited York County for a tour of Johnson Controls to learn about their work internationally and discuss the urgency for USMCA, the new trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

June 11: The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin visited York to tour current and future economic development sites and share the governor’s proposal for infrastructure reinvestment.

August 8: Officials from the Philadelphia Federal Reserve shared results and new findings from a countywide transportation equity study.

August 26: Local, county, state, and federal government officials visited and toured the Borough of New Freedom.

Topic of focus included infrastructure, Main Street support, and maintaining the future growth of the borough.

October 18:

Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale joined the full Workforce Advisory Committee meeting to share details about a workforce development audit and hear about local job creation and training initiatives.

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NOV

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

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

NOV

Economics Club Breakfast: YoCo Workforce Initiatives | 7:30 a.m.

Wyndham Garden York, 2000 Loucks Road, York

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Directors’ DrawDown & Silent Auction | 5 p.m.

Wyndham Garden York, 2000 Loucks Road, York

NOV

Small Business Roundtable | 3:30 p.m.

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

NOV

Small Business Owners Roundtable | 11:30 a.m.

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

DEC

Small Business Roundtable | 8:00 a.m.

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

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WBCO Luncheon: Women in History | 11:30 a.m.

Heritage Hills Golf Resort, 2700 Mount Rose Ave., York Light Up Our Lot | 5 p.m.

York County Economic Alliance, 144 Roosevelt Ave., Ste 100, York Small Business Roundtable | 3:30 p.m.

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Brush up on business strategy and bond with community this season in Downtown York.

Events NOV

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Downtown Update Presented

by York Traditions Bank 7:30 a.m.

NOV

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Appell Center for the Performing Arts, 50 N. George St., York NOV

13

Business Series Presented

by PNC: Understanding Small Business Economic Trends | 8:30–9:30 a.m.

York College Center for Community Engagement, 59 E. Market St., York

NOV

Hanging of the Greens | 10 a.m.

Downtown York: Market, WeCo, and Royal Square districts

DEC

Downtown Inc Holiday Mixer | 4:30 p.m.

Downtown Inc Office, 2 E. Market St., York

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York Story Slam: Grand Slam Capitol Theatre, 50 N. George St., York

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NOV 30

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Exceptional Care in One Convenient Location

The new outpatient services at UPMC Memorial offer convenient access to an array of patient-centered specialty care, including superior surgical services provided by Leader Surgical Associates-UPMC, formed by the joining of Leader Surgical Associates and Memorial Surgical Specialists.

Outpatient Services at UPMC Memorial 1703 Innovation Drive, York, PA 17408 UPMCPinnacle.com/TheFuture

Services offered:

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Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Leader Surgical Associates-UPMC Sleep Lab UPMC Hillman Cancer Center • Infusion center • Medical oncology • Radiation oncology

• UPMC Imaging Services • UPMC Leader Surgical Center • York Heart and Vascular Specialists