Economic Development
Financing Seminar

What: Economic Development Financing Seminar

When: Wednesday, October 5 from 8:00am - 4:30pm

Where: Holiday Inn Holidome, 2000 Loucks Road, York PA

If you are a member of the accounting, banking, financial,
legal and/or underwriting community and would like to
attend, please download the reservation form and submit with
payment, by credit card or check payable to York County Economic Development Corporation, to Carole Swope at 144 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 100, York, PA 17401 or fax to 717.843.8837.

If you would like more information about this seminar,
please call YCEDC at 717.846.8879.

YCEDC Surpasses Campaign Goal
Coni Wolf, Chair of the Capital Resources Committee, announced at the annual member outing that the YCEDC had surpassed its campaign goal of $72,000. Special thanks to Coni and our many volunteers for bringing the campaign to a successful close.

Thank you to all the York County businesses who have continued their support and to all the businesses who have chosen to support us for the first time! Without your support and involvement, we would not be able to achieve our mission to serve as York County's leading resource for facilitating economic development and to work with public and private sectors to enhance the overall quality of life.

2005 Annual Member Outing
In appreciation for YCEDC members and sponsors, YCEDC held the 2005 Annual Member Outing on Thursday, September 8 at Naylor Wine Cellars. Over 100 members and guests attended the outing.

YCEDC sponsors and members
take advantage of the beautiful
weather to network.

Support Economic Development in York County
If you would like to become a member of YCEDC, please contact Wilda Alessi at 717.846.8879, walessi@ycedc.org to request a membership packet or download and return the PDF application.

*Receipt of all benefits associated with membership cannot be guaranteed after July 29, 2005.

Business Retention and Expansion Program
YCEDC has exceeded the Pennsylvania Business Retention and Expansion Program's (BREP) first quarter goal of 30 visits, completing 43 interviews with York County companies.

BREP is an initiative aimed at pinpointing business needs and concerns and is managed locally by YCEDC. This program is a continuing effort to obtain input from businesses directly. Businesses are visited, areas of concern are identified, and action is taken through a partnership of private industry and state and local agencies. For more information about BREP, please contact Dawn Lenz at 717.846.8879 x3037 or dlenz@ycedc.org.

YCEDC Staff Present to Local Organization
On September 12, YCEDC gave a general overview presentation to the York Chapter of SCORE, Counselors To America's Small Businesses. The presentation focused on the services of YCEDC, including highlights on the Business Retention & Expansion Program, site selection assistance services, the Codorus Corridor development project, the YORC project and the various financing programs available to businesses. YCEDC staff also discussed the Investors Circle of York (ICY) and the York County Bankers Consortium.

York Outdoor Recreation Complex Update

• Preliminary engineering work has begun on the York Outdoor Recreation Complex (YORC), with architect Tetra-Tech and construction manager Wagman Construction compiling a cost estimate for demolition and construction.

York Group Tours Lancaster Stadium
On Friday, September 23, YCEDC coordinated a tour with the Lancaster Barnstormers for members of the York community. The following groups were invited to attend the tour of the stadium and the game between the Barnstormers and the Newark Bears: YCEDC Executive Committee, YCIDA board, York City Council, York City School Board, York City Redevelopment Authority, York City Planning Commission, York County Commissioners, Mayor Brenner, Better York and the local media.

Jon Danos led fifteen guests on a tour around the stadium complex, highlighting several key areas including the sky boxes, party rooms, picnic area, kid's play area, the playing field, and the press box.

The tour provided an opportunity for persons involved with decisions in the YORC project to see a finished product on game night. Those involved with the tour were excited to see how a family-oriented venue could be a huge asset to York.

Citizens Bank Presents the Economics Club
Where: Yorktowne Hotel, York PA
When: Wednesday, September 28, 7:30am
Cost: $50 for Chamber members
Register: 717.848.4000 or www.YorkChamber.com

The September Economics Club will feature a presentation titled, "Fighting for Your Business," by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chairperson, Maura Donahue.

Hear U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chair Maura Donohue make the case that businesses must get involved in the political process or risk their own demise. As an innovative and successful small business owner, Donahue knows firsthand the challenges of running a business. As chair of the U.S. Chamber, she knows how Washington really works and how politicians' decisions can help seal your business fate. Donahue will challenge the way you look at your business, your community, and your bottom line!

Doors open at 7:00 AM and the meeting will begin promptly at 7:30 AM. Register online at www.YorkChamber.com.

Economic Development Financing Seminar
Where: Holiday Inn Holidome, York PA
When: Wednesday, October 5, 8am
Cost each person: $20 per session or $30 for whole day
Register: 717.846.8879 or cswope@ycedc.org

YCEDC, the York County Industrial Development Authority and the General Authority of Southcentral Pennsylvania are hosting an Economic Development Financing seminar. The seminar includes two distinct sessions with a keynote luncheon speaker. Session I will provide an overview of the Commonwealth's programs as well as selected local and federal programs. Session II will focus entirely on tax-exempt financing, offering details from bond counsels and financial institutions specializing in tax-exempt financing.

The Legal Side of Marketing
Where: 2005 Business Showcase - Southwestern High School, Hanover, PA
When: Monday, October 10, 2pm-3pm
Cost: $5 Chamber Members
Register: Jennifer Clifford 717.637.6130 or jclifford@hanoverchamber.com

Presenters are Barry Carbaugh, President, The Barry Group, and Chuck Long, Esquire, Smith, Anderson, Baker & Long. Learn the legalities of marketing the easy way, by not making the mistakes. This seminar will cover issues such as avoiding libel and slander situations; when and why to trademark your product; and copyright issues. For more information please contact the Hanover Chamber at 717.637.6130. www.hanoverchamber.com

Building Positive Relationships at Work
Where: 2005 Business Showcase - Southwestern High School, Hanover, PA
When: Monday, October 10, 3pm-4pm
Cost: $5 Chamber Members
Register: Jennifer Clifford 717.637.6130 or jclifford@hanoverchamber.com

Presenter Dave Borden, Principal, LMA Consulting Group will teach participants how to be a part of creating, developing and growing effective positive and productive relationships at work. For more information please contact the Hanover Chamber at 717.637.6130. www.hanoverchamber.com

Employee Retention
Where: 2005 Business Showcase - Southwestern High School, Hanover, PA
When: Monday, October 10, 4:15pm-5:15pm
Cost: $5 Chamber Members
Register: Jennifer Clifford 717.637.6130 or jclifford@hanoverchamber.com

Presenter Leslie Elsner Bell, President, Elsner, Bell & Associates, LLC, will provide excellent tips on what it takes to maintain employee retention. For more information please contact the Hanover Chamber at 717.637.6130. www.hanoverchamber.com

Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
2005 Business Showcase
Where: Southwestern High School, Hanover, PA
When: Monday, October 10, 2pm-6pm

The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce's 2005 Business Showcase "Put Your Best Foot Forward" will be held in the gymnasium at South Western High School on Monday, October 10 from 2pm-6pm.

The Showcase will also feature three new seminars in marketing and human resources, a Membership Mixer and earlier hours. For more information please contact the Hanover Chamber at 717.637.6130. www.hanoverchamber.com

To see the full schedule of events, please click here.

Estate Planning Seminar with
Mr. Conrad Teitel
Where: Four Points Sheraton, York, PA
When: Wednesday, October 26, 9am-Noon
Cost Registration/Lunch: $50 (Prepaid prior to Sept. 30); $75 (At the door)
Registration: Information to come

Sponsored by: The Salvation Army, York County Community Foundation,
American Law Institute-American Bar Association (ALI-ABA)

The Pennsylvania CLE Board has approved the course for 3 hours of substantive credit. More information and registration form to follow.

2005 Board of Directors' Draw Down & Silent Auction
Where: Yorktowne Hotel, York PA
When: Friday, November 11, 5pm - 9pm
Register: Mary 717.771.4575 or www.YorkChamber.com

Presented by the York County Chamber of Commerce and Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Inc.