2006-2007 York County Directory of Business & Industry Now Available for Purchase
The 2006-2007 edition of the York County Directory of Business & Industry is now available for purchase. The Directory lists over 1,150 York County companies. The Directory is available in a bound book for $55 and a searchable CD-Rom for $75. To order your copy, please call 717-846-8879 x3021, stop by our offices at 144 Roosevelt Ave., York, or download an order form on our website at www.ycedc.org.

George Henry George Partners Presents Tech Park Study Results
George Henry George Partners (GHGP) presented their findings for Phase I of the Technology Park Feasibility Study on February 20 at York College to stakeholders in the project including members from the YCEDC Executive Committee and the York County Industrial Development Authority, York City and Spring Garden officials, representatives from York College and Penn State York, property owners, county officials, members of the Codorus Implementation Committee, and the York County Chamber of Commerce.

Initial results find the Tech Park a feasible project and moving into Phase III, GHGP will explore the details on creating a viable and successful project.

YCIDA Issues Tax-Exempt Debt for York Company
The York County Industrial Development Authority issued $2,550,000 of tax-exempt debt on behalf of Mundis Race Road to purchase a manufacturing facility which will be occupied by New Concept Manufacturing.

NutriCore NorthEast Nominated for Non-Profit Innovation Award
The National Center of Excellence in Foods and Nutrition Research (NutriCore NorthEast), has been named as a finalist in the 2007 Nonprofit Innovation Awards in the collaboration category. The Nonprofit Innovation Awards is a Central Penn Business Journal program with cooperating sponsorship from The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, the Lancaster County Community Foundation, and the York County Community
Foundation. The awards are designed to recognize and honor local 501(c)(3) organizations that demonstrate innovation in their daily operations.

Click here to read more.

YCEDC Welcomes New Staff Members
YCEDC welcomed two new staff members in February. Barb Madoushek was hired as the receptionist. Barb was born in York, and raised about 1 block from the Goodridge Building, on Park Street. She worked at Bon Ton Foods for 20 years and worked in real estate for 7 years. She currently lives in North York with her husband Mark and 3 cats, Squeak, King Arthur and Guinevere. Barb also volunteers for York Hospital, is involved with her church, and does Aquatic Exercise. When she has time, she enjoys photography.

Karen Fitch is the new Assistant to the President. Karen is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. She worked in Alaska for four years for US Senator Ted Stevens. Karen grew up in Vermont and just recently moved to the York area to be near family.

Investors Circle of York Gets National Exposure
The Investors Circle of York (ICY) recently gained national exposure in an article featuring Angel Investors in the New York Times. The following is an excerpt from the New York Times article.

"With Money in Their Pockets" February 20, 2007, Tuesday
By ROY FURCHGOTT (NYT); Small Business Late Edition - Final
Section H, Page 7, Column 1

Some try to preserve each angel's independence. One group, the Investors Circle of York in York, Pa., was formed to "fund local companies or companies that move to our area, or that support a business in our area," said Michael March, a co-chairman of the Investors Circle. It holds regular dinners where entrepreneurs present ideas; each member independently decides whether to invest.

But groups of individuals are hard to corral. Working around members' schedules makes meeting difficult and limits the number of deals. As a result, like many angel groups, the York circle is considering a central fund that a committee woud invest. It would mean a steadier flow of cash to community businesses, as well as benefiting the group, Mr. March said, because more investments "level out risk."

Investors Circle of York Update
The Investors Circle of York met on February 21, 2007 at Chapps at the Hill. The first of two presentations was a company that operates as a human resource platform for compensation and performance evaluations. The second company presentation featured a product to secure medication-use activities in hospitals, pharmacies and other places where medication disbursement needs to be controlled. Further discussion is planned with at least one of the companies. The next meeting is scheduled for March 21. If you are an investor or are looking for investor funding and would like more information, please contact Jeff Baltimore or Carole Swope.

Sovereign Bank Stadium Update

• Over the past weeks, construction crews continued to raise steel along the first base side of the stadium complex. Masonry contractors erected a large plastic tent over this area so that the brick could be installed, even in the cold weather. The masons also continued to place cinder block walls and build stair towers and exterior walls.
• The concrete crews continued to work in the outfield, pouring the walls that run from dead-center field around towards the "green monster" on the 3rd base line.
• Pipe crews completed the relocation of the 60-inch stormwater line and also completed the installation of the field drainage wet well, a 20-foot deep concrete structure that will collect the field rainwater.
• Rock removal continued on February 26th, with the first of many small explosions to remove bedrock pinnacles that were sticking up above the field elevation. Drilling and blasting for rock removal will continue for several weeks, as there is approximately 3/4 of an acre left to excavate down to grade.
• Excavation contractors began shaping the seating bowl along the third base side, in an effort to begin pouring the seating area in the next few weeks, and concrete crews are preparing to pour the concrete on the second floor of the first base side that will become the floor of the 1st five skyboxes.
• Plumbers and electricians have been concentrating solely on underground pipes, installing ahead of the concrete crews that will soon pour the floors in the concourse and restrooms.
• Behind the scenes, the Industrial Development Authority has authorized Purchase Orders for the video scoreboard, the kitchen equipment as well as laundry equipment and playground inflatable moon bounces, slides and obstacle courses. Final color selections have been made on tile, wallpaper, carpet, countertops and paint colors as well as the locations of the security cameras and exterior lights.
• Over the next two weeks, contractors will continue with on-going work activities and will begin installation of the field drainage system in preparation for the spring grass growing season that is quickly approaching.

Left: Brick goes up on concourse.
Right: Tunnel from visitor's locker room to field.

Photos courtesy of Victor L. Ferree, Jr.

Watch construction progress live!

Visit our website for more updates and photos: www.ycedc.org
www.yorkrevolution.com

The workshop will be very helpful in learning what one must do in order to do business with the Commonwealth and to become certified as a minority or woman owned business. If you are interested in attending the workshop, please contact Judy White at 717-221-1311 or jawhite@hacc.edu to register and to receive additional information regarding the exact location as to where the workshop is being held. Please view the brochure for more information.

Pennsylvania Economic Development Association Sponsorship Opportunities
The Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA) is holding its 2007 Spring Conference on April 16-18. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please view the brochure or contact Marisa Francis.

www.peda.org

Ben Franklin's Ninth Annual Business Plan Contest
Ben Franklin Venture Investment Forum, Ben Franklin Technology PArtners and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development are sponsoring the $35,000 Big Idea Business Plan Contest. The Business Plan Contest is open to residents of the 34 counties in Central and Northern Pennsylvania that are listed on the brochure. Entrepreneurs with an idea for a new business and business owners with a new company (one that did not have substantive sales before October 13, 2006) can compete to win $35,000 to implement their business plan.

The deadline to submit an application is April 13, 2007.

Save the Date: Workforce Development / Economic Summit
Success 2007 ~ Your Company: Building the Best Team is an informational one day summit designed for any employer having employment gain and any part of our economy looking to make an economic gain. This event will be held on June 21, 2007 at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg from 8:00am-4:00pm. Featured speakers, among others, include Brooks Robinson, Hall of Fame 3rd Baseman for the Baltimore Orioles and Greg Newton, a nationally recognized authority on training, marketing and consultation for the workforce development community.

Please contact Christie Young at 717-920-2847 or cyoung@wibpa.org.

World Trade Center Central Pennsylvania Seminars

• Opportunities in South America is an informative seminar with Pennsylvania Overseas Trade Representatives from Chile and Brazil. This seminar will be held on March 14, 2007 at the Eden Resort Lancaster from 11:30am-1:30pm. Please visit their website for more information and to register.
• Export Procedures Seminar is a comprehensive seminar providing up-to-date training for anyone with "hands-on" responsibility for organizing, administering, or processing export orders in small, medium or large firms. Please visit their website for more information and to register.

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.

• South Central Workforce Investment Area PA Careerlink Newsletter
• South Central PA Workforce Investment Board Industry Consortia Monthly Newsletter Featuring Seminars and Training
  

Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Healthcare Plan Open House
When: Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Call to meet with a representative to discuss your healthcare options.

York County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Where: Harrisburg Area Community College - HACC York Center
2010 Pennsylvania Ave., York PA
When: Tuesday, March 6, 2007, 5pm-7pm
Register: 771.4582 or www.yorkchamber.com

Sponsored by CGA Law Firm. Grab your business cards and join the York Chamber for an evening of networking at Harrisburg Area Community College - HACC York Center for Business After Hours.

York County Chamber of Commerce Executive Welcome Program
Where: York Chamber of Commerce Board Room
96 South George Street, Ste. 300, York PA
When: Tuesday, March 6, 2007, 4pm-5pm
Register: 771.4579 or www.yorkchamber.com

Sponsored by Wachovia. Executives new to the York area or recently promoted with-in their organizations are welcome to attend this reception.

Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Membership Mixer
Where: Greater Hanover Red Cross
529 Carlisle Street, Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Hanover Area Chamber
Talk, Present, Listen: Workplace Communication Workshop
Where: Guthrie Memorial Library
2 Library Place, Hanover PA
When: Friday, March 16, 2007, 9am-12pm
Cost: $50/member; $75/non-member
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Presenter: Cathy Stouch, Penn State York

Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Healthcare Plan Open House
When: Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Call to meet with a representative to discuss your healthcare options.

Hanover Area Chamber
Eye-Opener Breakfast
Where: Conewago Valley Intermediate School
175 700 Road, New Oxford PA
When: Wednesday, March 21, 2007, 7:30am
Cost: $10.50/member; $12.50/non-member
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Presenter: Ken Slaysman, Ph.D., York College

Hanover Area Chamber
Marketing Seminar: Creating Consistency in Your Marketing Message Via Web
Where: Guthrie Memorial Library
2 Library Place, Hanover PA
When: Friday, March 23, 2007, 9am-10am
Cost: $10/member; $20/non-member
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Presenter: Lisa Duffy, Hanover Hospital

York County Chamber of Commerce Inaugural Dinner
Where: York Fairgrounds - Memorial Hall West
334 Carlisle Avenue, York PA
When: Friday, March 23, 2007, 5:45pm
Cost: $60/member; $80/non-member
Register: 771.4575 or www.yorkchamber.com

Presented by PACE Resources / Buchart-Horn/BASCO Associates / Print-O-Stat

Reception starts at 5:45 p.m., Dinner at 6:15 p.m. and Program at 8:00 p.m.

Any discussion of Buddy Guy invariably involves a recitation of his colossal musical resume and hard-earned accolades. He's a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a chief guitar influence to rock titans like Hendrix, Clapton, Beck and Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago's fabled West Side sound, and a living link to that city's halcyon days of electric blues.

Please contact Mary Walker at 717-771-4575 or walker@yorkchamber.com for more information.

Hanover Area Chamber Transformation Through Innovation Series: Learning More About Your Market
Where: Guthrie Memorial Library
2 Library Place, Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, March 28, 2007, 8am-10am
Cost: $50/person
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

York County Chamber Employee & Individual Benefit Solutions
Where: York Chamber of Commerce
96 South George Street, Ste. 300, York PA
When: Thursday, March 29, 2007, 9am-4pm
Register: 771.4000 or www.yorkchamber.com

Please join the Chamber at the their office for an in-house Insurance Day to speak with a PCI account executive about the healthcare options available to business owners.

PCI Insurance offers the best insurance solutions for business owners. A PCI regional account executive will be at the Chamber offices to meet with you one-on-one to discuss your benefit options and assist you with your employee benefit needs.

This is a first come first serve event. To make an appointment, please contact Shannon Clancy at 717.848.4000.

York County Chamber Breakfast Plus - Small Business Seminar Series
Where: York Fairgrounds - Pennsylvania Room
334 Carlisle Avenue, York PA
When: Friday, March 30, 2007, 7:30am-9pm
Register: 771.4582 or www.yorkchamber.com

Presented by Susquehanna Bank.

Closely-Held / Family-Owned Businesses Ownership and Leadership Succession and Exit Strategies
Presented by Keith A. Clark, Chairman of Shumaker Williams PC