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January 2016

Chamber ConnectionYour connection to the greater Hanover business community.

New MembersPage 3

Membership MinutePage 3

Chamber ThanksRenewing Members

Page 4

Member Spotlights Pages 5-6

Business BriefsPage 7

Community ReportsPage 8

Main Street HanoverPage 9

Networking EventsPages 10 - 11

Mission: We deliver value to our members and advance the interests of the business community.

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Programs Benefit Future Hanover WorkforcePunctual, professional and eager to learn. These are attributes that high school students can obtain by becoming involved with Chamber-sponsored school-to-work programs. Intro to Manufacturing, Intro to Healthcare, Ethical Decision Making and Career Camp are programs available to local high school students through partnerships between the Chamber, local schools and area businesses and manufacturers. Through these opportunities, students learn about local employment opportunities, responsibility and respect.

It’s not only the students that benefit from school-to-work programs. Participating Hanover businesses welcome interested students to learn more about their business, showing area youth that good jobs are available in their own backyard. The area’s future workforce has the opportunity to learn about the great job and career opportunities available in the Hanover area. Skilled employees are needed in key areas including welding, industrial maintenance, quality control, physics and electronics, just to name a few.

Introduction to Manufacturing is an 18-week program designed to educate high school seniors about the manufacturing environment, potential career paths in manufacturing, and local career opportunities within the Hanover marketplace. ITM also provides students with the opportunity to earn 1 – 3 college credits in engineering at HACC.

Introduction to Healthcare provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credits and nursing assistant certification. The 104-hour course is set forth by the profession of nursing and regulated by the state.

The Ethical Decision Making in the Workplace and Society Symposium is an all-

day class that focuses on character building and doing the right thing. Students are placed with a business/community representative who serves as their table leader.

The Workplace and Career Readiness Camp is a summer program designed to expose incoming sophomores to career options - high-demand and non-traditional - within local Hanover businesses and industries.

Hanover Center for Workforce Excellence (HCWE) - HACC gives you access to affordable, high quality technical training! The HCWE also provides a number of HACC workforce training programs, including communication and soft skills, computer and IT classes.

The Intro to Manufacturing (ITM) program welcomed the class of 2015-16 in Sept. Approximately 20 students from Hanover and South Western school districts took part in the 18-week program, designed to educate high school seniors about the manufacturing environment, potential career paths in

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The 2014-15 ITM class with HACC instructor, Dr. Chris Esgar.

With the New Year finally here, it’s time to start looking into business growth opportunities and sharing your knowledge with others! As a Chamber member, you have the ability to host and/or attend workshops and seminars that are promoted to the Hanover business community.

Throughout the year, a variety of workshops and seminars are scheduled and held at the Chamber office. Some are hosted by the Chamber and many

are offered by member businesses and individuals. Some of the relevant topics may include marketing, human resources, technology and more.

Workshops are a way to advance your skills in a specific area of interest. They can be offered as an individual workshop, or as a series of workshops throughout the year. They are promoted through weekly e-blasts and on the Calendar of Events at www.hanoverchamber.com . In addition, they are posted on the Chamber Facebook page.

All employees of a member business are welcome to attend or hold a workshop. Non-members, in many cases, are able to register for these workshops as well. As a Chamber member, you can take advantage of special pricing!

If you are interested in holding a workshop or seminar, or would like more information on workshops, please contact the Chamber office at 717-630-6130 or [email protected].

Hanover Area Chamber of CommerceChair of the Board

Drew DerrethHanover Valley Presbyterian Church

Secretary/TreasurerNat Fissel, Smith Elliott Kearns & Co.

Vice ChairsJulia Groft, Manpower

Mike Kelly, York Traditions BankLinda Siegle, Esq., Siegle Law

Past ChairMark Riggs, Hanover Capital

Management

Board of DirectorsLiam Behrens, Hanover Area YMCAVanessa Berger, Cross Keys Village

Torren Ecker, Becker & Strausbaugh, P.C.

Shannon Harvey, HACC GettysburgCarli Lehr, Rager, Lehman & Houck P.C.

Harry McKean, New Age AssociatesBruce Myers, Snyder’s-Lance

Karen Nelson, ACNB Bank Dr. John Scola, Hanover Public

School DistrictJim Sponaugle, Riley Welding

& Fabricating LLCDr. Jill Wenrich, South Western

School District

Chamber StaffGary Laird, President

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Katy King, Marketing & PR [email protected]

Erinn Bell, Operations [email protected]

Nancy ThorntonAccounting Coordinator

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Natalie NealMarketing & Operations Coordinator

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Please join us in welcoming Carli Lehr to the Chamber Board of Directors!

Lehr is a CPA manager (5th title) with Rager, Lehman & Houck, P.C. (now known as RLH CPAs & Business Advisors). She specializes within the firm’s business evaluation, business exit, and tax services. Lehr holds a degree in accounting from Juniata College and has been with RLH since her graduation.

Lehr volunteers with the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center and has served on their board for 6 years. Previously, she served as their treasurer for 4 years and Snowflake Gala chair for 2 years. Lehr is also a volunteer coach for youth soccer and basketball at the Hanover YMCA.

Chamber Welcomes Lehr to Board

The Chamber’s annual Christmas Luncheon was held on Fri., Dec. 18 at the Hanover Country Club. Members heard an update on state legislation from Senator Richard Alloway and Representative Kate Klunk, as well as a national update from Bob Reilly of Congressman Scott Perry’s office.

The Chamber would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the Christmas Luncheon:

Legislative SponsorMember’s 1st Federal Credit Union

Eggnog SponsorAPPI Energy

Table SponsorsM&T BankBarley SnyderACNB BankHanover HospitalVNA of Hanover & Spring Grove

Columbia CottageSpiriTrust LutheranSmith & Co. Stock & LeaderAdams Electric Cooperation

The Chamber also thanks Pennsylvania Theatrical Arts by Brittany Stevens for providing musical entertainment throughout the event.

Thank You Christmas Luncheon Sponsors

As a Chamber member, you are able to take advantage of member-exclusive marketing opportunities through the Hanover Chamber. With a reach of 600 businesses in the Hanover area, you can make a big splash in the local marketing by partnering with the Chamber.

Whether you have an opportunity in mind or don’t know where to start, Chamber staff can help to customize any marketing or advertising opportunity to meet the needs of your business.

Act fast! Many of our premier opportunities for the year go quickly. Check out our Partnership Program for a complete listing of opportunities, or contact Katy King, Marketing & Public Relations Director, at [email protected] to get started today!

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4 Chamber News 5Chamber News & Member Spotlight

The Chamber wishes to thank the following members who have renewed their membership for 2015-16:

Academy For Media Production (AMP)Adams County Economic Development CorporationAdams County WineryAdecco Employment ServicesAerotek StaffingAltland House, Inc.American Heart AssociationAndrew R. Crooks, CPAAnnunciation B.V.M. SchoolAPPI EnergyAquaPhoenix Scientific, Inc.ASJ Emergency Restoration & Cleaningbare Skin Care and Laser CenterBay City Seafood Co., Inc.Bixler’s Auto ServiceBlack Rose Antiques & CollectiblesBriarwood Golf Clubs, Inc.C H Reed IncCartridge World - HanoverClair’s Family RestaurantClarksClearview Animal HospitalCodori Memorials, LLC Commonwealth Benefits GroupCrabbs & CrabbsCrouse Electric Co. LLCCzapp & Griffith Plumbing & HeatingDCI ManagementDonald B. Smith, Inc.Dr. Michael B. Fink & Dr. John GrimesDr. Werleman and AssociatesEdward JonesEichelberger Performing Arts CenterEZToUse.COMFamily First HealthFiducial Business Centers, Inc.Finch Services, Inc.Friends of Amazing Kids (FoAK)Furs By SusanGenova’s To Go - Hanover George H. Bixler, Inc.Golden Visions Adult Day ServicesGreat ClipsH & R Block Tax ReturnsHanover Bowling Centre, Inc.Hanover DoorHanover Grocery OutletHanover Hall Nursing and Rehab CenterHanover Ice CompanyHanover Land Services, Inc.Hanover Logistics

Hanover Orthopaedic Assoc. Inc.Hanover Shoe Farms, Inc.Hanover Valley Presbyterian ChurchHarry L. Bubb Associates, Inc.High Rock WineryHofbrauhaus RestaurantiNet Technology Group, LLCIsla Cat PromotionsIvan C. Dutterer, Inc.Jessica and Friends CommunityKenworthy Funeral Home, Inc.Keystone Alarm Services, Inc.KLK Welding, Inc.L.J. Hofine, Inc.Lamar AdvertisingLaurelwood ProductionsLeisters Furniture Inc.Liqua-Grow Turf/HanoverLowe’sMadison Settlement Services IncManpowerMANTECMaranto Electrical ConstructionMcConkey Insurance and BenefitsMenchey Music Service, Inc.Mr. Charles GrubbNAPA Auto PartsNext Level Fitness Hanover - CrossFit HanoverNorth Hanover MallPathStone CorporationPennsylvania CareerLinkPennsylvania Telephone Products Co.Pilot Capital Management, Inc.PNC Bank, N.A.Preferred HealthStaffPrestige Apparel, LLCPrint-O-Stat, POS Fast Copy CenterPSI Pumping Solutions, Inc.Rest Haven Cemetery CompanyRiggle & Associates Wealth ManagementRiley Welding & Fabricating LLCRoaring Springs WaterRoller Printing Co, LLCRosensteel Insurance, Inc.Rotary Club of Hanover, PARotz and StonesiferSeymore’s Custom Woodworking, Inc.Shipley EnergySmiles on BroadwaySonoco PlasticsSpiriTrust Lutheran, The Village at Utz TerraceSt. Paul’s Lutheran ChurchStaff Management/SMXState Farm

Staub, Riggs & CollinsStock and Leader, LLPStonesifer and KelleyStoudtAdvisorsStrine’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.The Glatfelter AgencyThe Markets at HanoverThe MerchandiserThe Palms Dry CleaningThrivent Financial for Lutherans/ George PennewillTrone Outdoor AdvertisingTrueNorth Wellness ServicesValpakVisiting AngelsW.C. Manufacturing Co., LLCWetzel Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.White Rose Credit UnionWilliam W. Reichart, Inc.Yealco Tool Works, Inc.York Adams Community Tennis AssociationYork County Economic AllianceZimmerman Homes

**Please note: List generated as of December 1. Continued renewals will be published in a later issue. Prior renewing members were listed in the November and December 2015 Chamber Connection.

If you do not see your business listed, please contact the Chamber office at 717-637-6130 or [email protected]. You can also check the status of your account by logging on at hanoverchamber.com.

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Rager, Lehman & Houck, P.C. (RLH), a regional accounting firm with offices in south-central Pennsylvania and north-central Maryland, is pleased to announce that Dallavalle & Co. P.A. has merged into the firm, effective Nov. 30, 2015.

“Dallavalle & Co. P.A. is a well-respected firm in the Frederick area that has specialized in small business services since 1987,” says Karl Lehman, president and managing principal of RLH. “Having them join us enhances what we can offer clients and gives us more robust in-office resources.”

John Dallavalle, president of Dallavalle & Co, is also looking forward to the firm expansion. “With RLH’s deep bench of expertise, our clients will always have answers to their questions just a click or call away. We’re excited to be working alongside such a distinguished group and are looking forward to our collaboration.”

The firm is also rolling out a new name and branding to coincide with the merger. The firm has officially changed its name from Rager, Lehman & Houck, P.C. to RLH CPAs & Business Advisors, LLC.

“Just as our team has evolved, so too has the firm as a whole,” says Lehman, “and we expect to continue this growth by expanding our offerings based on the needs of our clients. We feel this update is the perfect way to honor our past while at the same time focusing on the future of the firm.”

RLH CPAs & Business Advisors, LLC is an independently owned and operated regional public accounting firm providing a wide variety of tax, accounting and consulting services for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities.

Regional Accounting Firm Evolving to Match Continuing Growth

Leadership Hanover Explores Economic Development

The 2015-16 Leadership Hanover class spent time learning about economic development in the Hanover area during their December session. The group heard from local experts in planning and development, took a tour of the revitalization efforts in the downtown, and discussed leadership topics with a panel of local business leaders.

For more information on Leadership Hanover, visit www.hanoverchamber.com/leadership-hanover.

6 Member Spotlights 7Business Briefs

ERA WELCOMES NEW ASSOCIATESERA Preferred Properties Real Estate, Inc. is pleased to welcome 4 Associates to their team. All four agents are members of RAYAC, PAR & NAR, and look forward to helping Buyers and Sellers with all their real estate needs.

Neil Reichart is a Hanover native and graduated from Hanover High School 2002 and attended Penn State. Reichart resides in Hanover and has worked for ESAB Welding, Hanover Honda and Just

Cabinets.

Kim Amos is an East Berlin native and graduated from Bermudian Springs, attended HACC and is a nurse with HCR Manor Care. She resides in East Berlin with her two sons.

Shawn Stevens grew up in a US Army family and moved every few years and “finding your home is what it’s all about”. He graduated from Big Spring High School, Newville, PA, and found his home in

East Berlin, PA: Lake Meade specifically. Stevens obtained a degree in Information Technology and coursework in Software Engineering. He had the opportunity to build many successful businesses as an Executive Vice President and business owner.

Lori Hoffnagle has over 15 years experience in the real estate market; she is a Hanover native and graduated from South Western High School. Hoffnagle has 3 children, 2 step children, and 4 grandchildren.

TREYSTA ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES

Heather Laughman, M.A., has joined the TREYSTA team as a Sales Assistant. She takes care of client’s proposals and also runs social media for the company. Laughman worked previously as

a Community Lead and Social Media Specialist for the Best Buy Corp. She enjoys staying active in the community through various business and volunteer organizations. Laughman also enjoys spending time with her husband and sons when she is not promoting TREYSTA.

Szymon Cymbalski is a recent Penn State graduate with expertise in Linux, Google apps, web/mobile software development and hardware diagnostics. He joins the TREYSTA team as a Remote

Engineer ready to tackle our clients’ networking issues. A fantasy sports enthusiast, Cymbalski also enjoys a wide variety of music and volunteering in his local community.

Tyler Bollinger recently joined the TREYSTA team as a Remote Engineer from ITT Tech in Harrisburg, where he held Highest Honors. He is Sophos certified and has an expertise in customer service,

networking/routing and troubleshooting. Bollinger enjoys fishing, kayaking, and spending time with family and friends when he is not manning the help desk at TREYSTA.

Andrew Owen recently came onboard with TREYSTA as a Project Team Engineer. He holds a degree in computer network systems administration from Thaddeus Stevens

College of Technology. An Eagle Scout, Owen’s expertise lies in Linux, network design and servers. He is a proud husband and father three.

Travis Saintcross joined the TREYSTA team as an intern in the Gettysburg office. He will graduate from YTI this coming February with a degree in specialized business. Saintcross holds a

Comptia A+ certification and enjoys working in his field of study.

DOCEO EMPLOYEES COMPLETE TRAININGDOCEO Office Solutions is pleased to congratulate Justin Kline and Seth Lewis for their outstanding performance at Toshiba corporate training on the 50 and 55 series LED multi-function office machines, with both gentlemen scoring over 96% on the final exam following their week-long training.

DOCEO Office Solutions is the premier provider of Toshiba and Oki office equipment in Central Pennsylvania, and is proud of the continued training and excellence of its technicians, and is committed to the ongoing training of its excellent service staff.

Member businesses are invited to send company news, personnel updates and special interest stories for consideration in the Chamber Connection newsletter. Please submit news by the first Friday of the month for inclusion in the following month’s newsletter. News will be considered at the discretion of Chamber staff and included as space permit. Please include high-res photo in JPG or PDF format.

PeoplesBank1651 Baltimore Pike, Hanover peoplesbanknet.com

PeoplesBank celebrated the grand opening of their new south Hanover financial center with a ribbon cutting on Mon., Dec. 7. Local legislators and business leaders helped PeoplesBank employees and directors to cut the ribbon, before the branch officially opened for business.

Pictured l. to r.: John Campbell, PW Campbell; Dallas Smith, PeoplesBank Board of Directors; Rod Krebs, PeoplesBank Board of Directors; Mac Jones, PeoplesBank Board of Directors; Brian Brunner, PeoplesBank Board of Directors; Lynn Crenshaw, Senior Vice President, Retail Sales and Service Division; Stacy Doss, South Hanover Financial Center Manager; Harold Hartlaub, West Manheim Township; Kate Klunk, PA State Representative; Barb Metzler, Senator Alloway’s Office; Gary Laird, Hanover Chamber

HART Center450 East Golden Lane, New Oxford hartcenter.info

The H.A.R.T Center held an open house and ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new Treasures from the HART - Thrift Store on Tues., Nov 10.

Proceeds from the thrift store directly benefit the H.A.R.T center, a program serving adults with disabilities in both York and Adams counties. For more information on how you can support the H.A.R.T Center, visit www.hartcenter.info or call 717-624-4323.

Employees, staff and supports of the H.A.R.T Center help Executive Director Robert Witt to cut the ribbon in the new Thrift Store.

Roller Printing2 Industrial Dr., Hanover 717-632-1433

Roller Printing Co. was recently purchased by employees Holly Miller, Kevin Tasto and Randy Smith. The business was established in 1947, and has remained a family-owned business until Oct. 1, 2015 when it was purchased from previous owner James Roller by Miller, Tasto and Smith. Together, the new owners have a combined 70 years of service with Roller Printing.

Roller Printing started as a basic commercial printer, and over the years has added flexographic printing (multicolored continuous pressure sensitive labels on rolls for the food industry and industrial use) and full color capabilities. In addition, Roller Printing has an in-house graphic design department.

Pictured l. to r.: Kevin Tasto, Randy Smith and Holly Miller, Managing Partner, are congratulated by former owner, Jim Roller.

HB McClure Company, central Pennsylvania’s oldest and most diverse commercial and residential mechanical contractor, announces the acquisition of Green Mechanical LLC of Mechanicsburg. The acquisition includes the physical assets such as vehicles, tools and inventory. HB McClure intends to retain Green Mechanical’s employees.

“We look for strategic acquisitions that will enhance HB McClure’s ability to provide best-in-class service,” said Robert Whalen, President of HB McClure. “We believe the addition of Green Mechanical will assist us being even more responsive to the service and installation needs of our clients.”

With this acquisition, HB McClure now has 408 employees and a fleet of 243 vehicles working out of locations in Harrisburg, Harleysville and York; with total projected annual revenue of over $75 million. For more information about H.B. McClure Company, visit www.hbmcclure.com.

HB McClure Company Acquires Green Mechanical LLC

New Year Resolutions!In the New Year many of us make resolutions to eat better, exercise more, travel, or spend more time with friends and family! We are asking that you add one more resolution to that list. Discover Hanover! We invite you to spend time in downtown Hanover exploring your hometown.

The business owners are looking forward to welcoming you to a place they have long known to be an amazing place to shop, dine, drink, and play. We hope you will take our invitation and live locally this year, supporting the local economy and enjoying all there is to see and do in Hanover’s Main Street district. For more ways to Discover Hanover! Follow Main Street Hanover on Facebook and visit our website.

Start your resolution by visiting this 2nd Saturday, January 9. This Saturday we are helping you ‘Get out, get moving!’ hoping to help you keep your other New Year’s resolution to exercise more and eat better. Healthy cooking ideas and walking routes are what’s in store for January’s 2nd Saturday.

Big dates in 2016 for events!For those planning out their year already we want to announce the dates for our big two events this year, Chalk it Up/Sip & Stroll and Oktoberfest!

June 11 – Chalk it Up – downtown Chalk Art festival, part of Hanover’s Art Weekend, helps us feature so many local artists through sidewalk chalk art. Following Chalk It Up is the Sip & Stroll event that started it all, enjoy walking through town, stopping at local businesses, shopping and sampling great local food, beer and wine.

October 8 – Oktoberfest – celebrating our local craft beers and German heritage, join us for this great strolling event with food, music, shopping, and of course beer!Get your tickets for these events early, for they will sell out! See you there!

For complete listing of downtown events, visit www.mainstreethanover.org/events

Warm Thanks!This holiday season was such a fun time in downtown Hanover. From the Santa parade and tree lighting ceremony to the month full of gift ideas from Hanover’s Holiday Gift Guide! We hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year!

There are so many people we need to thank for supporting the holiday activities this year. We hope you have enjoyed them as much as we have. Thank you for helping make our community bright this Christmas!

Christopher Cringle’sBailey CoachSpangler’s Tree FarmHanover Area Chamber of CommerceYork County Economic AlliancePA Theatrical Arts by Brittany StevensFirst Church of GodMSH Promotions CommitteeBorough of HanoverSwam ElectricService Clubs of Hanover – Lion, Kiwanis, Exchange and RotarySanta’s Cabin CommitteeHanover ToyotaStanton S. Lebouitz, MD, PCRandy L. HilkerKenworthy Funeral Home Inc.Delone Catholic High SchoolPenn-Mar Castings, Inc.

Home Association of McSherrystownConrad Printing Company, Inc.Mr. Theodore JenkinsStaff Music & AmusementsFrock Bros. TruckingWebb InsuranceChannell’s Locksmith Shop, Inc.Harvest ChapelMcSherrystown Moose Lodge 720Smith & CompanyOx Paper Tube & CoreGHI Engineers and SurveyorsAndrew R. Crooks CPA PCAero EnergyDavidson H. & C. Company, Inc.Kurt K. Thomas DO, LLCHanover Home AssociationAlan and Pamela CashmanHanover Pediatric Associates, PCDonald B. Smith Inc. - Roofing ContractorHanover Concrete CoWilliam M. Therit, Jr. Hanover DoorBertram & Joyce ElsnerFrank & Grace ElsnerFamous Hot WeinerNeiderer’s Pool Sales & ServiceKeith D Smith Concrete Contractor, IncPaul and Susan Krumrine

8 Legislative Update 9Main Street Hanover

Sponsorship InformationMain Street Hanover is dedicated to providing programs and events that support the community, made possible by sponsorships and

donations. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or making a general donation, please direct payments to PEYDC. PEDYC serves as the fiscal sponsor to MSH, providing 501(c)3 status.

In order for your contribution to be tax-deductible, all monies should be directed to PEYDC, 144 Roosevelt Ave., Ste. 100, York, PA 17401. Questions? Contact Kim Gross at [email protected] or 771-4583 ext. 3049. A receipt will be mailed for your records.

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$9,211,014That’s how much Chamber 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 Chamber membership — and then some.

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manufacturing, and local career opportunities within the Hanover marketplace.

This year’s participating class will speak to members at the January Eye-Opener Breakfast, held at Bay City Restaurant. Students will share their experience in the ITM program and members will learn how they can support workforce programs in the Hanover area.

For more information, or to show support for these workforce initiatives by making a contribution, please visit hanoverchamber.com/programs/workforce-development.

The Chamber thanks the following businesses for their partnership in making workforce programs possible: AquaPhoenix, Elsner Engineering Works, McClarin Plastics, R. H. Sheppard, Ring Container, SKF, Snyder’s-Lance, Ox Paper Tube, and Utz Quality Foods.

The Chamber also thanks the following financial supporters: AquaPhoenix, DenMark Business Solutions, Elsner Engineering, Hanover Door, Hanover Hospital, HAHRA, Ox Paper Tube & Core, Ring Container, Snyder’s- Lance, True North Wellness Services, and Yazoo Mills Inc.

The mission of the Hanover Area Young Professionals is to provide emerging professionals with the knowledge, opportunities and connections to elevate their careers with the goal of encouraging both the growth and retention of their talents to be utilized within our local communities. HAYP is eager to help engage your employees!

If you are interested in getting your staff active with the Hanover Area Young Professionals, let us know. We can send you additional information to pass along to those who show an interest. We will also come out to your business and present information to a group. We would love to connect with your young professionals!

HAYP is a great opportunity for young professionals who are new to the area, as well as those who have lived here all of their life! The group participates in service projects, community service, and professional development opportunities,

and gives young professionals the opportunity to connect with their peers in a professional, yet relaxed environment. The group schedules regular professional development events on a quarterly basis, and happy hour events during the remaining months of each quarter.

HAYP would like to thank our corporate sponsors for 2015-16:David Ross OrthodonticsMembers 1st Federal Credit UnionStaub, Riggs & Collins InsuranceStambaugh Ness CPAsRiley Welding & Fabricating To set up a time for HAYP to visit your business, please contact 717-637-6130 or [email protected] For more information, visit hanoverareayp.com.

Upcoming HAYP Events:

January 205:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Happy Hour

February 185:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Happy Hour

Hanover Area Young Professionals Update

The Hanover Chamber is excited to announce a new event, coming spring 2016!

Mark your calendars and save the date for Sat., April 9, as we travel back in time for a nostalgic Hanover Sock Hop! Dust off your poodle skirt, shine up your varsity jacket, and join us downtown for an evening of cool food and rockin tunes.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the efforts of Main Street Hanover. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Erinn Bell at [email protected].

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Be ConnectedEvents

January 13Membership Mixer 5 - 7 p.m.Elks Lodge, 47 N. Forney Ave., HanoverAttendees:

January 20Eye-Opener Breakfast featuring Intro. to Manufacturing, 7:30 a.m.Bay City Restaurant, 110 Eisenhower Dr., HanoverAttendees:

January 22Workshop: Intro to Social Media for Small Business, 9 a.m.Chamber Office, 146 Carlisle St., HanoverAttendees:

February 17Eye-Opener Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.Chick Fil A, 340 Eisenhower Dr., HanoverAttendees:

February 23Membership Mixer, 5 - 7 p.m.La Cucina, 1412 Baltimore Pike, HanoverAttendees:

February 26Legislative Roundtable, 7:30 a.m.Dutch Country Restaurant, 946 Baltimore Street, HanoverAttendees:

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Upcoming Mixers

Wednesday, January 135 - 7 p.m.

Hosted by Elks Lodge47 N. Forney Ave., Hanover

Tuesday, February 235 - 7 p.m.

Hosted by La Cucina Italian Restaurant1412 Baltimore Pike, Hanover

If you are interested in hosting a Membership Mixer or After Hours event in 2016, please contact the Chamber office ASAP as dates are almost filled for the year! Contact Erinn Bell to schedule your

event at [email protected].

January 205:30 - 7:30 p.m.Happy Hour at

Staub’s Landing612 Frederick St.Complimentary

February 185:30 - 7:30 p.m.Happy Hour at

Bair’s Den1630 BroadwayComplimentary

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For details, visit hanoverareayp.com

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Eye-Opener BreakfastWednesday, January 20, 7:30 a.m.Bay City Restaurant110 Eisenhower Dr., Hanover

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Hanover Locations:105 Dart Drive500 Eisenhower Drive1275 Baltimore Street

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That’s how much Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce 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 membership — and then some.

Bell Insurance, Inc. Hanover 632-4500

C.A. Weber Agency, Inc. Hanover 637-1247

E.K. McConkey & Co. York 755-9266

Fischer Insurance Agency Hanover 632-1323

Rosensteel Insurance Hanover 632-1216

The Glatfelter Agency York 852-8000

www.hanoverchamber.com

Does your business insurance earn dividends? Ours does.

$9,211,014