October E-News

York Regional Entrepreneurial Week
The York Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) and the Investors Circle of York (ICY), in conjunction with other partners, will be sponsoring a York Regional Entrepreneurial Week, November 1 - November 6, 2007. There are a number of events being planned to educate entrepreneurs in the process of starting and/or expanding their business concepts. The events will be held on different days at York College, Penn State York (Pullo Center) and the Four Points by Sheraton.

Gateway Technical College Addresses Workforce Service Providers
On October 22, 2007 the York County Economic Development Corporation (YCEDC), in cooperation with the William F. Goodling Regional Advanced Skills Center (ASC) and YorkCounts, sponsored a community dialogue session looking at the development of Advanced Technology Centers and their importance in growth initiatives for the community. Educators, training professionals, representatives from community and workforce development, elected officials, and business leaders attended the event, which was well received by all parties.

Bryan Albrecht, President of Gateway Technical College (GTC), Matthew Wagner, Executive Director of CATI for GTC, and Patrick Flanagan, Special Assistant to Government and Community Relations for GTC, presented models detailing economic development, strategic planning, and organizational partnerships that focus on revitalizing communities, and advancing job growth and education. GTC is a nationally recognized institution focusing on advanced methods for technical education and community development.

Both the YCEDC and the ASC have received positive responses supporting continued analysis and of this approach from those that attended the event. A strategic planning committee will be created to explore potential growth and revitalization initiatives for the region, thereby continuing the goal of achieving economic, educational, and workforce excellence.

Economic Development Financing Seminar Held
The YCEDC held its second Economic Development Financing Seminar on October 24 at the Bon-Ton Corporate Center. Over 59 people attended the seminar designed for professional service providers who support growing York County businesses. The seminar focused on matching loan programs, tax-exempt financing and non-traditional financing.

Presenters included YCEDC's own Kenetha Hansen, Vice President, Economic Development and Carole Swope, Program Coordinator for the Investors Circle of York. Kenetha discussed matching loan programs while Carole informed the audience about ICY. Howard M. Sakin, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, PNC's Capital Markets Group, spoke about tax-exempt financing. Jeffrey Dice, Director, Small Business Lending and Counseling for Community First Fund discussed CF's services and loan programs.

ICY Update
ICY met on Wednesday, October 17 at Chapps at the Hill. Jim Pietropaolo from Ben Franklin joined the meeting to update the members on what was happening at Ben Franklin. Ben Franklin had invested in the company that presented. The presenter was a high-tech software development company focusing on a Life Sciences application of Radiation Treatment Planning for Cancer Therapy. Another investor group is leading a round of funding and ICY is in the process of getting more information from that group. Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the next meeting of ICY will be at Chapps on November 28, 2007.

ICY will be involved in Entrepreneurship Week, November 1- November 6. For more information on this event, please visit www.YorkKiz.org .

Staff Attends Pack Expo 2007
TEAM PA, with economic development professionals from 7 counties and The First Energy Corp. exhibited at the International Processing and Packaging Expo 2007 in Las Vegas on October 15-17. Alan Cotich represented YCEDC at the Trade Show which exceeded 30,000 in attendance.

PA flags were distributed to all exhibitors with facilities or offices located in PA with 9 delivered to York County based businesses. A drawing was held each day for a basket of 20 different food products produced in the Commonwealth. A special thank you to Wege Pretzels, Classic Caramel, Martins Potato Chips, and Wolfgang Chocolates for donating products for the basket.

Alan Cotich also coordinated the donation of the displayed products and non-perishables from the California League of Food Processors booth to the Clark County Nevada Food Bank at the conclusion of the show.

CSSC Receives National Sustainable Communities Award
The Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor, a regional planning
consortium to support BRAC growth at Aberdeen Proving Ground and
surrounding communities, was recently named a 2006-2007 Sustainable
Community Award recipient by the National Association of Counties'
(NACo) Center for Sustainable Communities. The awards, presented every
two years, recognize the most effective and innovative county-led
partnerships with private sector, faith-based or community groups in
developing economically prosperous, environmentally safe, and socially
equitable communities.

YCEDC & RAYAC Represent York County, Pennsylvania at Relocation Fair
The YCEDC partnered with the REALTORS Association of York and Adams Counties (RAYAC) to represent York County at the 2nd Annual Ft. Monmouth Relocation Fair in Ft. Monmouth, NJ on October 10 - 11. Approximately 700 employees, contractors and spouses relocating to Aberdeen Proving Grounds due to the BRAC 2005 decision attended the fair.

Prints of Stadium to be Sold
The York County Industrial Development Authority (YCIDA) has commissioned an official painting of Sovereign Bank Stadium. The painting will be reproduced and will be available for purchase.

Stadium prints will make a great addition to the office or a great holiday gift for clients or business associates.

Watch for more details in the coming months. Proceeds will benefit the York City Little League.

YCEDC Participates in Southern York County Business Association Expo
The YCEDC participated in the Southern York County Business Association (SYCBA) Business Expo on September 29 at the Markets at Shrewsbury. The expo provided a networking opportunity for SYCBA members to promote services to the Southern York county community. For more information on the Southern York County Business Association please visit their web site, www.sycba.com.

YCEDC Seeking A Workforce Development Advocate
The YCEDC is currently seeking applicants for a Workforce Development Advocate. Interested parties should submit a resume and salary history/requirements via email to Kacie Longenberger.

YCEDC Members: If you have news that you would like to include, please send it to Wilda Alessi before the 20th of each month.

Leading Area Entrepreneur Randall A. Gross To Participate in 2nd Annual bmc Entrepreneurs Academy Forum: Lessons in Success
bmc (Beard Miller Company LLP), the leading Mid-Atlantic regional accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce Randall Gross, President and CEO of The RG Group, will join a panel of outstanding entrepreneurs at the upcoming 2nd annual bmc Entrepreneurs Academy Forum. Gross will present his lesson in success, How to Survive in a Consolidating Industry. The forum will be held October 30 at the Hilton Harrisburg.

The bmc Entrepreneurs Academy is a unique forum for entrepreneurial business leaders to collaborate, learn and network with the best and brightest teachers in the region - each other. As the premier event for regional entrepreneurs, the October 30th forum will feature the Academy program's theme, "Lessons in Success: An Entrepreneurs Guide to Excellence", presented by leading local entrepreneurs, executive roundtables, peer benchmarking and a dynamic keynote speaker.

bmc Jumps to 40th on Par Top 100 Firms List
Beard Miller Company LLP (bmc), a leading Mid Atlantic certified public accounting firm, ranks 40th among all U.S. accounting firms in net revenue earned for year ended December 31, 2006. This ranking appears in the PAR Top 100 Firms list published in the August 31, 2007 Public Accounting Report.

National Publication Names HRG Among 200 Fastest Growing Architecture, Engineering and Environmental Firms in the United States
Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) has been named to the 2007 Hot Firms List published annually in The Zweig Letter by Zweig White Information Services, a leading management consulting and research firm serving the architecture, engineering and construction industries.

Keener Kitchen Manufacturing Co. One of the Top 500 Remodelers in the US
Keener Kitchen Manufacturing, Co. of Red Lion, PA has been recognized by Qualified Remodeler magazine as one of the Top 500 Remodelers in the United States, based on 2006 sales. Former York County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award winner, and a well-known name throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland for their custom kitchen and bath cabinetry, Keener Kitchen is building a regional reputation for quality and customer satisfaction.

York County Bowls a Strike with Three Major Bowling Events
Three major bowling events will bring thousands of athletes from across Pennsylvania to York County 2008 through 2010 and generate significant economic impact.

Events include:

2008 Pennsylvania State Pepsi United States Bowling Conference (USBC) Youth Championships
2009 Pennsylvania State Bowling Association Annual Conference
2010 Annual Pennsylvania State Bowling Association Championships

The impact of these events is expected to extend countywide as facilities have been selected that span from New Cumberland to York to Hanover. York's selection as host was announced Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at a media event hosted by the York County Convention & Visitors Bureau at Suburban Bowlerama.

Seven York County Companies Named Best Places to Work
Seven York County companies are among Pennsylvania's Best Places to Work for 2007.

Glatfelter Insurance Group (Platinum Sponsor)
Hanover Healthcare Plus (Bronze Sponsor)
Lobar, Inc. (Gold Sponsor)
Memorial Hospital (Member)
Perform Group, LLC (Silver Sponsor)
Wagman Construction, Inc. (Gold Sponsor)
York Traditions Bank (Bronze Sponsor)

Seven YCEDC Members on Forty Under 40 List
Seven YCEDC Member companies have employees on Central Penn Business Journal's Forty Under 40, which celebrates forty of Central Pennsylvania's most innovative and accomplished business leaders under the age of 40.

Jennifer Geesey - Central Penn Benefits (Bronze Sponsor)
Kimberly Graffin - Graffin Associates (Bronze Sponsor)
Jason Kirsch - Commerce Bank (Bronze Sponsor)
Josette Myers - Memorial Hospital (Member)
Stephen Tansey - York Container Company (Platinum Sponsor)
Charles Wurster - Bank of Hanover (Silver Sponsor)
Jennifer Zimmerman - Rhoads & Sinon (Bronze Sponsor)

YCEDC Member Companies Honored by Central Penn Business Journal
The following YCEDC Member companies were among 24 businesses honored by Central Penn Business Journal.

Business of the Year 1-50 Employees

Bailey Travel Service, Inc. (Member)

Business of the Year 51-100 Employees

Keener Kitchen Mfg. Co. (Bronze Sponsor)

Business of the Year 100+ Employees

bmc (Gold Sponsor)
C.S. Davidson (Gold Sponsor)

Corporate Citizen of the Year

Adhesives Research (Gold Sponsor)
York Traditions Bank (Bronze Sponsor)

York County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Draw Down & Silent Auction
When: Friday, November 9, 2007
Where: Valencia Ballroom
Times: 5pm - Buffet & Silent Auction
6:30pm - Draw Down Begins

Tickets are $125 and include two buffet meals.

*Must be 18 years of age or older to participate. Taxes, tags and insurance are winner's responsibility.

For reservations or questions, please contact Mary Walker at 771-4575 or walker@yorkchamber.com.

York County Chamber of Commerce
Economics Club Breakfast
Where: Yorktowne Hotel
48 East Market Street, York PA
When: Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 7:30am
Register:www.yorkchamber.com

The November Economics Club will feature the 2008 Economic Outlook. Gold Sponsor: Bank of Hanover. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.

Hanover Area Chamber
Membership Mixer
Where: United Cerebral Palsy of South Central PA
755 Cherry Tree Ct., Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Hanover Area Chamber
Eye-Opener Breakfast
Where: Bentley's at the Barn
1161 Westminster Avenue, Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, November 31, 2007, 7:30am
Cost: $10/Member; $12/Non-Member
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

York County Chamber of Commerce
Breakfast Plus
Where: York Fair/Expo Center, Pennsylvania Room
334 Carlisle Avenue, York PA
When: Friday, November 30, 2007, 7:30pm
Register: www.yorkchamber.com

Karen Young, president of HR Resolutions, presents "Performance Evaluations: From Management Cruel to Management Tool." Learn about informal and formal evaluation processes, tips on easing the pain, best practices, self evaluation and more.

York County Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours
Where: Leader Health & Fitness
2500 South George Street, York PA
When: Tuesday, December 4, 2007, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Register: www.yorkchamber.com

Grab your business cards and join us for an evening of networking at the Leader Health & Fitness.

York County Chamber of Commerce
New Member Orientation
Where: Chamber Board Room
96 South George Street, York PA
When: Thursday, December 6, 2007, 8:00am-9:00am
Register: 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.