• Empire Wrecking of Reading, PA began demolition on the Arch Street site on July 6. Demolition is anticipated to be completed by mid-September.
  
  
  
  
  
• York Professional Baseball announced the winning team name on July 10. The York Revolution will be the newest member of the Atlantic League when the YORC opens next year.
• The York City Planning Commission recommended approval of the Land Development Plan to York City Council on July 10. Council will consider approval at its August meeting.
• Utility relocation began with Columbia Gas relocating a gas main along Arch Street on July 20.

York Revolution FANFEST Coming August 5
With the announcement of the team name and the start of demolition at the ballpark site, minor league baseball is back in York - and the excitement will continue with the York Revolution FREE FANFEST event on Saturday, August 5 at the Toyota Arena at the York Expo Center, located on the York Fairgrounds. The event will go from Noon - 5 p.m.

Former Major Leaguers will participate in free autograph sessions and fan forums throughout the five-hour event. There will also be a fan forum with project leaders who are working on the new ballpark and recreation complex. Drawings will also be held to determine the winners of the "Name York's Team" contest, in which the grand prize will be two lifetime season tickets for the York Revolution.

For more information about FANFEST and the York Revolution, please visit the website at www.yorkrevolution.com

YORC Construction Bid Deadline Extended
The YCIDA announced on July 27 that it will extend the date when construction bids are due from contractors on the York Outdoor Recreation Complex (YORC) project from August 2, 2006 at 2:00 PM to August 15, 2006 at 2:00 PM.

The YCIDA Board is expected to award the construction bids during its September 5, 2006 meeting.

For more information, please contact Darrell Auterson, 717.846.8879.

There is Still Time to Become a Member of the YCEDC
Applications for membership with the YCEDC are still being accepted. The first member event, the Annual Member Outing, will be held in September. 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!

2006 Sponsors
2005 Featured Gold & Platinum Sponsors

2006 Annual Member Outing
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. Watch your mail for your invitation to one of our most popular events!

Become a member today to receive your invitation to the Annual Member Outing.

Investors Circle of York Update
The Investors Circle of York (ICY) met on July 19th. Jim Pietropaolo from Ben Franklin spoke of how Ben Franklin and ICY can work together to assist entrepreneurs and start ups. Also in attendance were Valerie S. Gaydos and Mike Gildea from the Pennsylvania Angel Network (PAN). Two companies gave presentations, one dealing with damless hydro power and the other with wireless utility metering.

The next meeting is scheduled for August 16th. If you are an accredited investor and are interested in learning more about ICY or if you are a company looking for investors, please contact Carole Swope at cswope@ycedc.org.

Workforce Study Grant Bid Awarded
YCEDC has awarded the Workforce Study Grant to Fairweather Consulting located in New Paltz New York. The study will build on the efforts put forth by YorkCounts, a community coalition whose mission is to improve the quality of life and build stronger, better communities. One element of YorkCounts' implementation strategy is the development of high quality workforce development programs in collaboration with local employers, training providers, educational institutions and community organizations. Such programs are instrumental to business retention and the promotion of economic development.

The study will specifically provide the research necessary to implement the recommendations of the YorkCounts Workforce Development Task Force. The study will be funded in whole or in part with a Community Revitalization grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

Tee Off For The Smart Market
Need to unwind? Join YCEDC's regional partners for a round of golf at York County's Valley Green Golf Course in Etters. Proceeds from the event will be used to promote the Smart Market region. Please see the flyer for more details.

Your Employability Skills (YES) Certificate Programs
High School YES Programs -- A Train-the-Trainer Workshop attended by thirty people was held on June 14th and 15th. Most, but not all YCAL member schools have plans to offer YES as a senior elective. The YES Steering Committee has agreed upon the goal of 100% participation from all YCAL region schools. Business representatives are now being sought to represent the interests of employers with the schools. Business representatives will also have the opportunity to assist the high school to deliver the course materials and will also have a chance to interface with tomorrow's prospective employees.
Adult YES Programs -- An Advisory Committee with participants from a wide variety of area employers is working to offer the Adult YES Program starting this fall. The prior success of the Adult Program was greatly enhanced by the heavy involvement of employer representatives to serve as instructors for individual modules. This is another great opportunity for employers to get a first hand look at prospective future employees. Interested employers should complete the response form and return it by fax to YES Operating Partnership at (717) 854-9445.

Be a Part of the 2006-2007 York County Directory
The YCEDC is in the process of publishing a new York County Directory. YCEDC staff will be sending out surveys to York County companies in the next few weeks for inclusion in the directory. There is no cost associated with being listed in the directory. If your company would like to be featured in the 2006-2007 directory, please mail or fax a completed survey to YCEDC Directory, 144 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 100, York, PA 17401 or 717.843.8837. If you have any questions, please contact Wilda Alessi at walessi@ycedc.org or 717.846.8879.

Help Improve Broadband in Your Community
York County Economic Development Corporation is working with REDDI, (Regional Economic Development District Initiatives) of South-Central Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development on a broadband assessment study of our area. The goal of this assessment is to document where broadband is and is not available, and to development strategic planning initiatives to improve broadband service to businesses, residents, schools, health facilities and other end-users in the community.

Please visit our "What's New" section to complete the survey.

TechQuest Internship Celebrates First Month
The TechQuest Internship completed its first month of operations in June and all involved are very pleased with its growing success. The TechQuest Internship helps Central Pennsylvania companies and organizations access the region's top students for internships, part-time student jobs and co-ops. Established by the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania, in partnership with Computer Aid, Inc., (CAI) the TechQuest Internship tool is web-based, easy-to-use and uses the latest technologies to help companies find and secure top talent.

Click here to read more about the TechQuest Internship program.

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.

• Training in Manufacturing: The South Central PA's Regional Maintenance Training Partnership recently announced they have trained 498 workers across the eight-county South Central WIB region since February 2006 in manufacturing related skills identified as needed by the area's manufacturing companies. Those companies sending employees to the training courses provided over $550,000 in match contributions for the training. The Consortium plans to build on this success by applying for additional state funding under the guidelines that were recently released by the PA Department of Labor & Industry and focus on sustainability issues.
• Strategic Early Warning Network Update: The Central SEWN office in Harrisburg has contracted Jack Bartol from Harrisburg as its manufacturing consultant replacing Bob Kellerman who has moved to Erie, Pennsylvania. Jack owns Bartol and Company in York and has served as the Vice President of Finance for York International and the General Signal Corporation. The Strategic Early Warning Network is a layoff aversion program targeting manufacturers in Central and Western Pennsylvania and is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. For more information please contact SEWN at 717-920-7095.
• Building & Construction Industry Partnership/Incumbent Worker Training - The Building & Construction Consortium is currently offering Supervisory classes on the following dates: August 7th-10th (Harrisburg), August 12th & 18th (PSU-Mont Alto), and August 14th-17 (HACC-Wildwood Campus). For more information and to register, please contact Carrie Kutney at ckutney@wibpa.org. The latest training participant figures are expected to exceed 250 employees. Thanks goes out to all those involved in this success!
• Logistics & Transportation Industry Partnership/Incumbent Worker Training - The L&T Consortium is closing out the 2005-2006 program year with training classes addressing Air Conditioning, Electrical, CDL, and Dept. of Transportation Roadside Inspection. For more information and to register, please contact Carrie Kutney at ckutney@wibpa.org. The latest training participant figures for this consortium are expected to reach almost 225 people. Thanks goes out to those involved in this great achievement! Look for upcoming meeting notices once the decision on partnership grant request is released.
  

   

Community Events

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 of Commerce
Business After Hours
Where: rabbittransit
Board & Church Roads, York PA
When: Thursday, August 10, 5pm-7pm
Register: 771.4582 or www.yorkchamber.com

Grab your business cards and join the York Chamber for the Business After Hours at rabbittransit's new Park & Ride Lot (Hop-a-Ride) off I-83, Exit 24, the corner of Board and Church Road.

Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Eye-Opener Breakfast

Area businesses saluted. Sponsored by Central PA Blood Bank.

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

Come discover the Civil War where it happened and experience the haunting beauty of Pennsylvania's countryside. Special events, lectures, and demonstrations will bring the history of the Civil War to life. Attend the reenactments, listen to the Fife and Drum Corps, and take a candlelight tour of Confederate and Union camps.

Ticketed special events and items include:
Guided Battle of Hanover Walking Tour - $1/person
Candlelight Walking Tour - $2/person
Event Memory Book - $1/book
Civil War Ball - $20/person

Tickets are available at the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce, 146 Carlisle Street; please call 717.637.6130 or visit www.hanoverchamber.com. You can also purchase tickets at Hanover Hospital, 300 Highland Avenue; call 717.637.3711. All proceeds will benefit the maintenance of the Battle of Hanover wayside markers.

Natural Gas Savings Information Seminars
Where: Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
146 Carlisle Street, Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, August 23, 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.

York County Chamber of Commerce
Lunch Plus - Small Business Seminar Series
Where: York Fairgrounds, Pennsylvania Room
334 Carlisle Ave., York PA
When: Thursday, August 24, 12pm
Register: 771.4582 or www.yorkchamber.com

Ed Staub of Staub & Associates will present "Good to Great - Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't!"

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

The August Economics Club will feature a presentation by Anita Smith, President & CEO of Capital Blue Cross.