Happy Fourth Of July
The YCEDC offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2007 in observation of the Fourth of July holiday.

Sponsorship/Membership Campaign Deadline is Friday, June 29*
The deadline for the 2007-2008 Sponsorship/Membership Campaign is today, Friday, June 29. There is still time to submit your membership. Download the Membership 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.

2006 Featured Gold & Platinum Sponsors
2006 Sponsors

YCEDC Meets BREP Goal for 2006-2007 Program Year
The York County Economic Development Corporation has successfully completed all of its Business Retention and Expansion Program (BREP) visits for the fiscal year 06-07. The team conducted 184 company visits; 170 regular program visits and 14 additional visits to companies in some form of distress as defined by the PA Department of Labor. The BREP program continues to provide the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED) and its economic development partners around the state with vital intelligence within and about the business community. Gathered information identifies general trends and also identifies opportunities for state and local assistance through DCED and its partners. As a result of the visits in York County alone, more than 110 referrals providing assistance were made.

Over $170 Million in Funding for Local Companies
In late May, YCIDA issued tax-exempt debt on behalf of Crispus Attucks Association in the amount of $14,450,000.

During the month of June, GASP issued bonds for the benefit of Wellspan Health in the amount of $140,000,000. The financing will be used to finance the acquisition, construction, renovation, improvement and equipping of health care facilities in York and Adams Counties. GASP also issued bonds for York College in the amount of $16,510,000. York College will use the funds to finance property acquisition, construction, renovation, and improvement of various buildings on campus.

At its June 25th board meeting, SEDCO approved a $200,000 loan for the construction of a swine finishing barn to be operated by John Marstellar, Jr. The board also approved a $160,000 loan to York Steel Rule Dies, Inc. to purchase graphic tooling equipment.

YCEDC Serves as Funding Conduit for Codorus Corridor Project
YCEDC will allocate $843,360 of its $4,000,000 Building PA loan allocation toward a redevelopment project in the Codorus Corridor. YCEDC will serve as a conduit for a loan to CODO 241, L.P. which will acquire and renovate the former York Auto Parts building into a mixed use facility consisting of two commercial office suites on the first floor and 18 apartments on the upper floors. The Commonwealth Financing Authority approved this loan at its June 26 board meeting.

YCEDC Staff attend Workforce Development / Economic Summit
YCEDC staff attended the "Success 2007 ~ Your Company: Building the Best Team" seminar on June 21st at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in New Cumberland. The event featured guest speakers Brooks Robinson and Greg Newton. This informational one day summit was designed for employers having employment pain and gave attendees access to economic development and workforce development professionals from the South Central Pennsylvania Region.

YCEDC President & CEO, Darrell Auterson,
presents guest speaker Brooks Robinson
with a basket of York County Products.

Go Global Grant Update
PEDYC has solicited proposals from several qualified agencies to execute a marketing effort that will advance Pennsylvania's and York's international competitiveness by expanding exports and increasing direct investment in the Commonwealth. The primary use of the funds will be the development of a quality web-site, collateral materials and a trade show display that will be used to enhance York County's position as a competitor in the global economy. The marketing project will be funded with a $10,000 Go Global grant awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (PA DCED) in May, which will be matched with $10,000 of regional matching funds.

Investors Circle of York (ICY) Update
The Investors Circle of York (ICY) met on June 20, 2007at Chapps at the Hill restaurant in York. After getting an update on recent ICY happenings, the group heard presentations from two companies. One company develops and sells personal vehicle products for people with limited mobility to enhance their quality of life. The company distinguishes themselves from their competition by offering a lower cost, modular and upgradeable, non-invasive installation system that can be used in several different vehicles. The second company has a successful and unique strategy to acquire businesses at low multiples in non-competitive markets. The company partners and works with the existing management, when possible, to team with and grow the company to a size that makes them attractive to numerous small funds or high exit multiples.

Excitement and interest continues to swirl around ICY as the staff and its leadership implement best practices, locate viable companies and develop mutually beneficial partnerships that are resulting in quality investments for its members.

The next meeting of ICY is scheduled for July 18. If you are an investor or are looking for investor funding and would like more information, please contact Jeff Baltimore or Carole Swope.

York Revolution Opening Day - Friday, June 15
The York Revolution played its first game in Sovereign Bank Stadium on Friday, June 15 when the Revolution hosted the Newark Bears. Over 5,400 fans attended the historic first game. Pregame festivities started at 4:00pm in the front plaza and the front gates opened for the first time at 5:00pm. For more information, please visit the Revolution web site at www.yorkrevolution.com

Photos courtesy of Victor L. Ferree, Jr.

Sovereign Bank Stadium Construction Update
In areas open to occupancy on the first floor, workers are taking advantage of 5 days without a home game to complete the floors in the 1st base concession area and the 3rd base restrooms. Painters are on-site and are beginning to work on not only the second floor sky boxes, but also some of the steel and doorways on the 1st floor.

Glass doors are being installed on the fronts of the sky boxes, drywall is being hung, ceramic tile is in the bathrooms, and the wallpaper is being hung. Workers are pushing for a mid-to-late July opening (on a limited basis) of the second floor sky boxes and function rooms.

Permanent fencing installation has begun along Arch Street, and contractors are beginning work on the centerfield concession/restroom building at the playground, installing the foundations and starting to bring the building up out of the ground.

In the lower level, masons and plumbers are working together to install the visiting team clubhouse locker room showers and toilets.

In the rear, excavation continues to get the rear parking lot down to final elevation, with storm water piping being installed. The home team clubhouse is being prepared for foundations, with the backfill of the retaining wall for the right field storage area being completed.

The next few weeks should show progress to the fans as the second level begins to near its completion and the detached home team clubhouse and concession buildings start to take shape.

Watch construction progress live!

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

Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Civil War Fashion Show
Where: Guthrie Memorial Library
2 Library Place, Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

This event will feature an array of stylish clothing displayed by local living historians. The audience will be able to see how children, civilians, women, and soldiers would have dressed in the 1800's. The event will also feature a silent auction allowing guests to bid on Civil War gowns, bonnets, men's wear, accessories that go along with the everyday attire, and gift baskets donated by local businesses. Tickets can be purchased at the Hanover Chamber of Commerce.

York County Chamber of Commerce
Jazz In July @ Naylor Wine Cellars, Inc.
Where: Naylor Wine Cellars, Inc.
4069 Vineyard Road, Stewartstown PA
When: Thursday, July 19, 2007, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Register: 848-4000 or www.yorkchamber.com

Join the Chamber for an exciting evening of food, wine and a jazz quartet featuring Tim Warfield. This event is open to the public. Please register via the Chamber's web site

Hanover Area Chamber
Eye-Opener Breakfast
Where: Hanover Area Family YMCA
500 N. George Street, Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 7:30am
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Area businesses will be saluted.

Hanover Area Chamber
Membership Mixer
Where: Warehouse Gourmet & Catering Company
7 Pennsylvania Ave., Hanover PA
When: Saturday, July 21, 2007, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

York County Chamber of Commerce
Economics Club Breakfast
Where: Yorktowne Hotel
48 East Market Street, York PA
When: Wednesday, July 25, 2007, 7:30am-8:30am
Register: 771.4585 or www.yorkchamber.com

Presented by Citizens Bank. Featuring John Klinedinst, Senior VP of C.S. Davidson, who will present the results of the Chamber's Route 30 Study and more on Transportation in York County.

York County Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast Plus - Small Business Seminar Series
Where: York Fair/Expo Center, Pennsylvania Room
334 Carlisle Avenue, York PA
When: Friday, July 27, 2007, 7:30am - 9:00am
Register: 771.4582 or www.yorkchamber.com

Featuring Kimberly Kennedy Graffin, CPA of Graffin Associates PC. Find out when to use an accountant/CPA, not just a bookkeeper and how to save money in the right corporate tax structure.

Save the Date!

YCIDA Open House

Where: Sovereign Bank Stadium

When: August 25, 2007

More details to follow.

YCEDC 2007 Annual Member Outing

Where: Sovereign Bank Stadium

When: September 13, 2007

This is an invitation only event. Become a member today to
receive your invitation to the
Annual Member Outing.

Space is limited.
First come, first served.

YCEDC Publications

York County Industrial Parks Available on Web
A comprehensive listing of Industrial Parks in York County is available on the web. The Industrial Parks Directory is available under Publications on our web site, www.ycedc.org..

York County Community & Economic Profile Available on Web
The Community and Economic Profile provides an overview of the demographic/statistical data for York County and its many municipalities. This information is a useful tool to local businesses and business looking to relocate to the area. The Community and Economic Profile is available under Publications on our web site, www.ycedc.org.

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 web site at www.ycedc.org.