Request for Bids for the YORC Project

BID PACKAGE 3
General Trades, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Elevator, Fire Protection

The York County Industrial Development Authority (YCIDA) will receive sealed bids for Bid Package Number 3: General Trades, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Elevator and Fire Protection for the York Outdoor Recreation Complex in the City of York. Wagman Construction, Inc. is serving as Construction Manager for the project. Information regarding availability of bid documents may be obtained by contacting Jamie Swope at Wagman Construction, Inc., (717) 764-8521. Bids for Package 3 are due on August 2, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on July 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the offices of Wagman Construction, Inc., 3290 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA. This project is funded in part by funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Provisions regarding the payment of prevailing wages, bid, payment and performance bonds, and other requirements will apply to the project, as set forth in detail in the bid documents. YCIDA encourages the participation of DBE and local businesses in the project, as set forth in detail in the bid documents.

Membership Campaign Deadline is Friday, June 30*
The deadline for the 2006-2007 Sponsorship/Membership Campaign is Friday, June 30. There is still time to submit your membership. Download the PDF application that details the levels of support along with a description of the benefits that your company will receive. For more information about becoming a member, please contact Wilda Alessi or Katie Miles. On behalf of the YCEDC, Thank You!
*Deadline guarantees receipt of all benefits associated with level of membership.

2005 Featured Gold & Platinum Sponsors
2005 Sponsors

Attention YCEDC Members -- Save the Date!
Sponsors and members are invited to join us for hor d'oeuvres and dinner at the Annual Member Outing on Thursday, September 7 at 5:00pm. More details to follow in the coming months. Become a member today to receive your invitation to the Annual Member Outing.

YCEDC Meets BREP Goal for 2005-2006 Program Year
YCEDC conducted 171 on-site interviews with York County companies for the Commonwealth's Business Retention and Expansion Program (BREP). With the program ending on June 30, there were 254 referrals this year to local service providers as a result of the Business Retention and Expansion Program.

BREP is an initiative aimed at pinpointing business needs and concerns. 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.

"Smart Market" Golf Outing
SouthCentral Team PA is holding a golf outing with proceeds benefiting the "Smart Market" marketing campaign. Enjoy a day of golf with area economic development professionals. Please contact Mary Krysakowski at 717.432.7200 or Michelle Lauver at 717.780.6250, mlauver@daupinc.org. Please see the invitation for more details. We hope to see you there!

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Two Companies Present to Investors Circle of York
Two companies presented to the Investors Circle of York at their regular meeting at Chapps at the Hill on June 21st. One presentation was from a distillery and the other from a company that manufactures a unit to detect and identify pathogens. There was interest shown in both of the companies by the investors.

The next meeting of the Investors Circle of York is scheduled for July 19th. If you are an investor looking for companies in which to invest or if you are a company looking for investors, please contact Carole Swope at cswope@ycedc.org for more information.

On May 23, Darrell Auterson volunteered at Junior Achievement's Exchange City with the York Rotary Club.

Staff Attends Rural Development Conference
NCNE Coordinator Alan Cotich recently represented the YCEDC at a Renewable Energy Conference in Harrisburg co-hosted by USDA Rural Development and the PA Dept. of Agriculture.

Notable speakers in the day long program included Thomas Door, USDA's undersecretary for Rural Development; Gary Groves, USDA's State Director for Rural Development; Dennis Wolff, secretary of the PA Department of Agriculture; and US Senator Rick Santorum.

The focus of the conference was "Renewable Energy," of specific interest to the Agricultural community, and the $12mm in grants and $176 mm in loan guarantee programs in the current Farm Bill under section 9001.

CareerLink News
CareerLink is a cooperative effort to provide one-stop delivery of career services to job seekers, employers and other interested individuals. Its mission is to function as a self-directed Job Search System providing quality customer service to York County enabling all customers to make informed choices. The goal of CareerLink is to provide a self service system in which interested individuals have access to employment, education and training resources.

• The Industry Cluster Annual Report is now available. Contact Bev Updyke at 717.920.7093 to request a copy.
• An Aging Workforce Analysis has been completed for the South Central Workforce Investment Board. To request a copy or for more information about this report, please contact Dr. Bob Garraty at 717.920.7093.
• Quick Statistics: During the month of May 2006, the PA CareerLinks of the South Central WIB accumulated the following figures:
  • 1,725 New Job Seekers
  • 73 New Employers
  • 1,461 New Job Orders
  • 362 New Hire

  Source: www.wdrms.state.pa.us

Community Events

Natural Gas Savings Information Seminars
Where: TBA
When: Wednesday, July 12, 9am-10am and 1pm-2pm
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Learn how the unique partnership between the Hanover Chamber & Shipley could save your business money on natural gas.

Eye-Opener Breakfast
Where: Hanover Family YMCA
500 North George Street, Hanover
When: Wednesday, July 19, 7:30am
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Area business saluted. Sponsored by Hanover Hospital.

Winning With Diversity
Where: Glatfelter Insurance Group
183 Leaders Heights Road, York PA
When: Tuesday, July 25, 8am-12pm
Register: 771.4589 or www.yorkchamber.com

Objectives include defining diversity, exploring bias awareness, explaining the business case for diversity, the payoffs for embracing a diverse workforce, barriers prohibiting valuing diversity in the workforce and a plan for diversity development. Winning with Diversity Training series sponsor: Graham Packaging Company.

Economics Club Presented by Citizens Bank
Where: Yorktowne Hotel
48 East Market Street, York PA
When: Wednesday, July 26, 7:30am-8:30am; Registration begins at 7am
Register: 771.4585 or www.yorkchamber.com

The July Economic Club will feature a presentation on "The Adhesives Research Warehouse Fire and the Recovery Process" by Kären Olson, President & CEO of Adhesives Research, Inc. Kären will share the disaster planning and management activities that occurred prior to, during and following the fire in Adhesives Research's Glen Rock solvent warehouse area on January 10, 2006. She will also discuss how the event impacted the business and will identify what opportunities may exist for industry to manage the risks of similar events in the future.

Breakfast Plus - Small Business Seminar Series
Where: York Fairgrounds, Pennsylvania Room
334 Carlisle Ave., York PA
When: Friday, July 28, 7:30am-9am
Register: 771.4582 or www.yorkchamber.com

Barry Carbaugh of Barry Group will present "Moving Your Business Forward in the 21st Century: The Challenges, The Rewards, The Process." Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast Plus series Sponsor: Susquehanna Bank. Silver Sponsor: PCI Insurance.

Smart Market Golf Outing
Where: Valley Green Golf Club
1227 Valley Green Road, Etters PA
When: Thursday, August 3, 8am-1:30pm
Register: Mary Krysakowski, 717.432.7200 or
Michelle Lauver, 717.780-6250 mlauver@dauphinc.org

York County Chamber New Member Orientation
Where: York County Chamber of Commerce
96 South George Street, 3rd Floor, York PA
When: Wednesday, August 9, 8am-9am
Register: 771.4579 or www.yorkchamber.com

New Member Orientation is for all new members and new employees of existing members. Learn the ins and outs of how your business can best benefit from your membership. Don't forget your business cards.

Civil War Living History Event - Hanover Discovery Weekend
When: Friday, August 18 - Sunday, August 20
For more information: www.HanoverChamber.com

Weekend includes night time battle, Civil War Ball, guided tours, medical and cavalry demonstrations and more!