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YCEDC
Web Site Redesigned
The new YCEDC
web site was launched on February 1. In addition to the new look,
more information and new features were added to make the site more
user friendly and more meaningful to the business community. Check
out the site at www.ycedc.org
or click on any of the menu options at the top of the page.
YCIDA
Passes Inducement Resolutions for Three York Companies
The York County Industrial Development Authority
(YCIDA) passed inducement resolutions for three York County companies
in February. The Authority authorized the issuance of tax-exempt
financing on behalf of Myers Engineered Systems, Hanover Packaging
and the York Water Company for their respective expansion projects.
YCEDC
Represented on AHEAD Board
In
an effort to develop entrepreneurship and be consistent with the
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a member of
the YCEDC staff was appointed to the AHEAD board. The mission of
AHEAD (Association for Helping Entrepreneurs Achieve Dreams) is
to help underserved entrepreneurs establish, stabilize, and expand
businesses through technical assistance, marketing training, financial
education, and community networking. AHEAD meets monthly and is
currently in the beginning of a capital campaign. For additional
information contact Carolyn Friend, Executive Director at ahead4business@yahoo.com
Eight
New Members Welcomed to YCEDC Board
The
YCEDC Board of Directors welcomed eight new members at Board Orientation
on February 2.
- Jane
Conover, Assistant Executive Director, YWCA of York
- Marsha Everton,
President, The Pfaltzgraff Company, a Division of Lifetime Brands
- Patrick Fero,
Supervisor, Shrewsbury Township
- James Fox,
Dean of Workforce Development, HACC
- Gregory Gaskins,
Asset & Investment Manager, Shipley Group
- Holly Gumke,
President Commissioner, Spring Garden Township
- Raymond Rosen,
Vice President Operations, Wellspan/York Hospital
- Christian
Wagman, Customer Support, Met-Ed, A FirstEnergy Co.
YCEDC Board Of Directors Committee Participation
YCEDC
board members are encouraged to participate in a committee as presented
at the board orientation on February 2. Interested board members
should contact Carole Swope at cswope@ycedc.org
or 846.8879 x3034.
EDGE
Presentation Unveiled at YCEDC Board Meeting
The EDGE program, Economic Development
for Government and Executives was presented at the February 2, 2006
YCEDC Board meeting. The presentation will be delivered to municipal
officials and community leaders in the coming months. As part of
the new marketing strategy, symposiums will be scheduled with the
five primary growth areas identified by the York County Planning
Commission to present the EDGE program.
Community
Events
Business
After Hours -- Martin Library
Where: Martin
Library
159 E. Market Street, York PA
When: Tuesday, March 7, 5pm-7pm
Register: 771.4582 or www.yorkchamber.com
Join the York
Chamber for Business After Hours at the newly renovated Martin Library.
Exchange business cards and make new friends and business contacts.
 Eye-Opener
Breakfast -- Local and National Economic Trends
Where: Conewago
Valley Intermediate School 175 700 Road, New
Oxford PA
When: Wednesday, March 15, 7:30am
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com
Presenter:
Ken Slaysman, Ph.D.
Marketing
Seminar: Establishing a Marketing Plan
Where:
Eichelberger
Professional Building
195 Stock St, Ste. 310, Hanover PA
When: Friday, March 24, 9am
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com
Presenter:
Barry Carbaugh, The Barry Group
Chamber
Economics Club - Presented by Citizens Bank
Where: Yorktowne
Hotel
48 East Market Street, York PA
When: Wednesday, March 29, 7:30am-8:30am
Register: 771.4585
or www.yorkchamber.com
Join the York
Chamber for the March Economics Club as guest speaker Bruce Miller
of Ag Choice/Ag Council will present "The Future of Agriculture
in York County."
The mission
of the Economics Club is to keep its members fully informed on current
economic and business issues affecting York County and to better
prepare them as leaders in advancing human progress through an economic,
political and social system based on individual freedom, opportunity
and responsibility.
Registration
begins at 7am and the program begins at 7:30am. |
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