YCEDC Soliciting Requests for Qualifications for Feasibility Study
The YCEDC is soliciting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for a consultant to perform a feasibility study for the proposed Tech Park.

The Scope of Services will consist of all work tasks required to determine the market support for the development of a Research & Technology Park adjacent to the West Campus of York College.

The consultant will consider a mixed-use, phased project that will include, but not be limited to research and development activities, laboratory spaces, business incubation, business support retail, housing (low to high density), office/commercial and light industrial uses.

Market research will include surveys and inventories of similar projects in the region and nationwide in similar cities, analysis of current and evolving market conditions and the projection of anticipated levels of future development activity. These data and analyses will set the stage for the targeting of uses and phasing of the project area.

The final report will include a development strategy for the subject properties as well as a full narrative description of the Highest & Best Use analyses and preliminary project area design renderings of potential development phases.

YCIDA To Issue Tax-Exempt Debt
The YCIDA passed an inducement resolution, agreeing to issue up to $6.5 million of tax-exempt debt on behalf of EPY Industries to purchase, renovate and equip the facility located at 100 Boxwood Lane, York. The facility will serve as the new home to Electro-Platers of York, which lost its Wrightsville plant to fire in December 2004.

YCIDA Sponsors $17.5 Million Bond
Republic Services, Inc., owner of Modern Landfill, utilized the YCIDA as the sponsor of a $17.5 million Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority bond issue. Modern Landfill is an essential component of York County's environmental infrastructure as it is the County's primary waste disposal facility. PEDFA bond proceeds will be used to expand the landfill's capacity using cutting edge technology and without the acquisition of additional land.

The PEDFA issue closed on December 27, 2005.

YCEDC Holds Annual Meetings
The YCEDC held its Annual Member Meeting and Annual Board Meeting on Thursday, January 12 at the Heritage Hills Golf Resort & Conference Center. Jon Danos, President and COO, and Peter Kirk, Chairman of Keystone Baseball were the presenters. Darrell Auterson, YCEDC President, gave a year end review of staff activities and projects.

Jim Hogg, Chairman of YCEDC, presents Peter Kirk, Chairman of Keystone Baseball with a gift of York County products.

Over 80 members, elected officials and board members were in attendance.

NutriCore NorthEast Receives Increase in Federal Funding
Thanks to the combined support of Congressman Todd Platts and Senators Arlen Specter and Rick Santorum, the 2006 Federal Budget includes a 100% increase in funding for NutriCore NorthEast, a National Center of Excellence in Foods and Nutrition Research.

Recognized for its accomplishments in sponsoring research and building collaboration between private and public sector entities, NutriCore is one of just a handful of the nationwide food and nutrition initiatives to receive funding in excess of that of prior years' appropriations.

Directing the funding, that now totals over $84,000, to nutrition researchers through auspices of the USDA's Agricultural Research Services will be the primary focus of the NutriCore Advisory committee in its January meeting.

YCEDC Website Receives Makeover

The YCEDC will be launching the new look of www.ycedc.org on February 1. The new site will enable the organization to better serve the business community through new features and enhanced content. We hope you will find the new site informational and a beneficial economic development tool.

 

FlatPlate Sold to German Company
In November 2005, FlatPlate announced that they joined Global Engineering Alliance (GEA) Group as an independent subsidiary. GEA, a publicly held company, acquired FlatPlate as a part of a global strategy in the Plate Heat Exchanger business. Combined with FlatPlate, GEA Brazed Plate Heat Exchanger Group is now the largest supplier of brazed heat exchangers in the US and a leading manufacturer worldwide.

FlatPlate, located in YCEDC's Cytec building, has no changes planned for the employees, representatives or distributors. Steve Wand, President and founder, has taken over as CEO after the retirement of Charles Schmidt. To learn more about the creation and growth of FlatPlate, please read their article in Developments Issue 1 2005.

Hanover Area Healthcare Plan Information Session
Where: Hampton Inn, 309 Wilson Ave, Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, January 25, 7:30am breakfast; 8-9am presentation
Cost: Free
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Presenter: Jim Schmucker, Stoudt Advisors

Overview of Workforce Education and Initiatives in York County
Where: Bay City Restaurant, 110 Eisenhower Dr., Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, January 25, 11:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $10/person
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Presenter: Tracy Brundage Fisher, Penn State York. Lunch provided.

Breakfast Plus - Small Business
Seminar Series
Where: Pennsylvania Room, York Fairgrounds, York PA
When: Friday, January 27, 7:30am
Register: 717.771.4582 or www.YorkChamber.com

Join the Chamber as they welcome back Lynne Breil of The Professional Edge. Lynne will present "Small Talk the Way to Success Through Networking," followed by a chance to use the skills learned in the presentation in a "power networking" session with fellow attendees.

Seminar: Customer Service - A Strategic Advantage
Where: Hampton Inn, 309 Wilson Ave, Hanover PA
When: Thursday, February 2, 8-10am
Cost: $20/member
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Presenter: Troy Miller, Crescendo Consulting

Hanover Area Healthcare Plan Information Session
Where: Hampton Inn, 309 Wilson Ave, Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, February 8, 7:30am breakfast; 8-9am presentation
Cost: Free
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Presenter: Jim Schmucker, Stoudt Advisors