Darrell
Auterson Receives Chamber Award
The York County Chamber of Commerce named Darrell
Auterson The Appointed Official of the Year. Mr. Auterson was presented
with his award at the Chamber's 2007 "Spirit of York"
Distinguished Achievement Awards Breakfast. The Appointed Official
of the Year is awarded to an individual who has continually conducted
his or her self in a manner that is a source of pride to the citizens
he or she serves at a local, state or national level.
YCEDC
2007 Sponsorship/Membership Campaign
The
YCEDC 2007 Sponsorship/Membership campaign will kick off in May.
YCEDC's success relies on the support of the business community
through its members and sponsors. For more information about becoming
a member, please contact Wilda
Alessi or Katie Miles.
2006 Featured
Gold & Platinum Sponsors
2006 Sponsors
Related
Entity Board Mixer - Save the Date
Board members and solicitors for YCEDC and its related
entities are invited to attend a Board Mixer at the Cyber Center
on Wednesday, May 16 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Meet and network with
board members from each of the 11 entities that work together to
initiate economic development in York County. Please RSVP to Kacie
Longenberger by Friday, May 11, 717.846.8879 or klongenberger@ycedc.org.
YCEDC
Staff Attend GIS Training
YCEDC staff recently attended Geospatial Information
Science (GIS) Training at Penn State Harrisburg. YCEDC will be working
closely with the York County Planning Commission to utilize this
beneficial software for economic development.
 York
County Industrial Parks Now Available on Web
A comprehensive listing of Industrial Parks in York
County is now available on the web. To view the Industrial Parks
Directory, please visit our website at www.ycedc.org.
York
KIZ Holds First Advisory Board Meeting
The Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) held its first
advisory board meeting at the end of April. KIZ staff presented
the components of the York KIZ program and discussed the next steps
for the KIZ. The York KIZ will have a booth at the York County Chamber
of Commerce's Business Expo and will also represent Pennsylvania
at BIO International in Boston in May. For more information, please
contact Aeman Bashir.
YCEDC
Staff Speaks at Agriculture Program
Kenetha Hansen was a speaker for "Tilling the
Soil" a nationally recognized Ag Entrepreneurship Training
Program for Pennsylvania farmers and Ag business owners which was
video-conferenced from York to Clinton, Jefferson, Mifflin and Westmoreland
Counties. Ms. Hansen educated participants about the role of economic
development agencies and economic development loan programs.
Investors
Circle of York (ICY) Update
YCEDC staff attended the Angel Venture Fair at the
Union League in Philadelphia on April 24. As a result, several companies
from the Fair will present to ICY in the coming months.
The next
meeting of ICY is scheduled for May 16. If you are an investor or
are looking for investor funding and would like more information,
please contact Jeff Baltimore
or Carole Swope.
BRAC:
Regional Transformation of the CSSC
May 2005,
Maryland received the news that the U.S. Department of Defense's
(DoD) 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) list would result
in a net gain of 9,293 personnel. In November 2005, the County Executive's
Base Realignment and Closure Planning Advisory Commission (BPAC)
was established to help Harford County respond to the economic and
social opportunities eminent with the BRAC law that deemed Aberdeen
Proving Ground (APG) a predominant gainer with missions relocating
to APG from Ft. Monmouth, NJ; Alexandria, Falls Church, and Langley,
VA; Glen, OH; Redstone, AL, Fort Huachuca, AZ, and San Antonio,
TX.
The Chesapeake
Science and Security Corridor (CSSC) was initiated in December 2005
as a coordinated, multi-jurisdictional response with communication,
information, and planning strategies to meet the challenges
and opportunities presented by BRAC. The CSSC Members and Strategic
Partners seek to accommodate economic growth, and residential and
commercial development.
Baltimore City,
Baltimore County, Harford County and Cecil County, are the Member
Jurisdictions. Aberdeen Proving Ground will participate in an advisory
capacity to the CSSC. The Strategic Partners include: Lancaster
County, PA; York County, PA; New Castle County, DE; the Baltimore
Metropolitan Council; the Greater Baltimore Committee; the Economic
Alliance of Greater Baltimore; and the Wilmington Area Planning
Council.
YCEDC will work
closely with the York County Commissioners and the York County Planning
staff to represent York's interest in these endeavors. A conference
was held on Wednesday, April 25 to publicly recognize the regional
partnership and address the anticipated changes to APG.
YCEDC
Welcomes New Staff Member
 Kacie
Longenberger, Assistant to the President, is the newest addition
to the YCEDC staff. Kacie, a York County native, is a 2002 graduate
of West York Area Senior High School, where she served in leadership
positions in organizations such as: the National Honor Society,
Student Council, and the Class of 2002 Executive Board. Upon graduating,
Kacie enrolled in York College. In May of 2006, she received her
Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations with a minor in speech
communication. Since graduating, Kacie has been testing the waters
of the professional work force and is glad to finally drop her anchor
as a member of the YCEDC team. A newlywed, in her spare time, Kacie
enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, reading, going on walks with
her husband, and spending time with her family and friends. She
currently resides in Dover with her husband, Chris.
 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.
Sovereign
Bank Stadium Update
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Crews
continue working feverishly on Sovereign Bank Stadium.
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On
the first base side (phase I), foundations, steel, wall studs
and block are complete; plumbing, electric and sprinkler systems
are 90% complete, roof is 75% complete and windows and HVAC
is about 10% complete. Seating bowl is shaped and concrete steps
in the seating bowl are 40% complete.
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In
the center of the stadium (phase II), foundations, steel and
seating bowl are complete; plumbing and electric are 70% complete.
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Down
third base (phase III), foundations, steel and seating bowl
are complete; plumbing and electrical are 85% complete. Seats
are 60% installed.
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The
field drainage system and gravel drainage layer have been installed
in the area between 3rd base and centerfield, completing essentially
the entire left field area. Sanitary sewer work is on-going
in Arch Street, and the rear parking lot has been graded.
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In
the next weeks, the nearly 100-foot tall light towers will be
installed, crews will continue work on the interior of the stadium,
and field drainage installation will continue. Kitchen equipment
installation will begin shortly.
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
Innovation
Partnership Offers Programs
The
Innovation Partnership offers several programs designed to assist
emerging, technology-based companies apply for Small Business
Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) or Small Business Technology
Transfer Grants (STTR) from federal agencies. Throughout the year,
the partnership also sponsors roughly two dozen seminars and workshops
on application guidelines and techniques - see www.innovationpartnership.net.
Click to read
the full press
release.
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.
- April 5th
was Dr. Bob Garraty's last day with the South Central WIB. Dr.
Garraty is now the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Workforce
Investment Board (PAWIB). He will work with Governor Rendell's
appointed members to serve as the "principal private sector
policy advisor on building a strong workforce development system
that is aligned with state education policies and economic development
goals." The workforce development system of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania is quite lucky to have the continued influence
from Dr. Bob. The turn around that has been experienced in the
South Central WIA can now be expanded to the entire Commonwealth.
PA
Careerlink Newsletter
South
Central PA Workforce Investment Board Industry Consortia
Job
Fairs
York
County Cooperative Job Fair
The York County Cooperative Job Fair
will be held April 24, 2007 at the York Expo Center from 11:00 to
4:00 pm. Last year over 70 employers participated and more than
900 candidates attended. For more information and directions, please
visit our website at www.yorkjobfair.org
Regional
Events
Innoventure
2007
Innoventure2007 is a science,
business, and technology exposition that fosters regional partnerships.
The event will be held May 4, 2007 from 8am - 4pm at Hershey Lodge.
Please view the invitation
for more information.
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. View the invitation
for more information.
Please contact
Christie Young at 717-920-2847 or cyoung@wibpa.org.
Chamber
Events
 Hanover
Area Chamber of Commerce
Healthcare Plan Open House
When: Tuesday, May 1,
2007
Register:
717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com
Please call
to schedule an appointment.
 York
County Chamber of Commerce
Regional Business & Technology Expo
Where: York
Fairgrounds
334 Carlisle Avenue, York PA
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 11am-7pm
Register: 771.4575 or www.yorkchamber.com
Presented by
DOCEO Office Solutions.
Join thousands of people to share ideas, network, meet new customers,
gain exposure, introduce new products, and build bonds that lead
to business growth. Don't miss the biggest opportunity of the year
to be on the cutting edge of business and technology. Register your
booth now!
York
County Chamber of Commerce
Regional Business & Technology Expo Grand Finale
Where: York
Fairgrounds
334 Carlisle Avenue, York PA
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 5pm-7pm
Register: 771.4576 or www.yorkchamber.com
Presented by
PEOPLESBANK, A Codorus Valley Company.
Enjoy some great food as select exhibitors offer a sampling of local
cuisine and enjoy an open bar provided by The Altland House during
Expo Grand Finale.
York
County Chamber of Commerce
Regional Business & Technology Expo Speed Networking
Where: York
Fairgrounds
334 Carlisle Avenue, York PA
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2007, 10am and 2pm
Cost: $25/member; $35/non-member
Register: 771.4576 or www.yorkchamber.com
Meet one-on-one
to describe your respective businesses, exchange business cards
and pass on referrals at this exciting and fast paced networking
event.
Click
here to register for Session 1 – 10:00 AM
Click
here to register for Session 2 – 2:00 PM
Hanover
Area Chamber of Commerce
Leading & Motivating Individuals with Diverse Learning Styles
Where:
Guthrie
Memorial Library
2 Library Place, Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, May 9,
2007, 9am-12pm
Cost: $50/member, $75/non-member
Register:
717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com
Presenter: LMA
Consulting Group
Hanover
Area Chamber of Commerce
Healthcare Plan Open House
When: Tuesday, May 15,
2007
Register:
717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com
Please call
to schedule an appointment.
Hanover
Area Chamber
Eye-Opener Breakfast
Where:
Bay
City Restaurant
110 Eisenhower Drive, Hanover, PA
When: Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 7:30am
Cost:
$11/member; $13/non-member
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com
Presenter: Darrell
Auterson, York County Economic Development Corporation.
York
County Chamber of Commerce
The People Side of Process Improvement
Where: York
Fairgrounds - White Rose Room
334 Carlisle Road, York PA
When: Wednesday and Thursday, May 16 & 17,
2007, 8:30am-4:30pm
Register: 873.1887 or www.yorkchamber.com
The York County
Chamber of Commerce and MANTEC, Inc. collaborate with Dale Carnegie
Training to bring this new program offering a focus on self-improvement,
building skills and influencing others and leveraging ways to sustain
success.
Hanover
Area Chamber
Radio Advertising
Where:
Guthrie
Memorial Library
2 Library Place, Hanover PA
When: Friday, May 18, 2007, 9am-10am
Cost:
$10/member; $20/non-member
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com
Presenter: Rick
McClausin, WHVR/The Peak
Hanover
Area Chamber
Membership Mixer
Where:
Edward
Jones Investments/Bob Massaroni
228 Broadway, Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com
York
County Chamber of Commerce
2007 Small Business of the Year Award
Where: Yorktowne
Hotel
48 East Market Street, York PA
When: Wednesday, May 30, 2007, 7:30am-8:30am
Register: 771.4585 or www.yorkchamber.com
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