March E-News

Artist to Sign Prints at Fan Fest
York artist Tom Newnam will be at the York Revolution Fan Fest on Saturday, April 5 from 1:30pm - 5:00pm at Sovereign Bank Stadium to sign prints of "York Revolution - The Scorekeeper's View". Prints will also be available for purchase at Fan Fest.

Prints of York Revolution - The Scorekeeper's View are now on sale! Prints are available at three price points and make a great gift for employees, the boss, clients, family and friends or buy one for the office! To order your print today, please fill out an order form and fax it to 717-843-8837 or email it to walessi@ycedc.org.

YCEDC Launches Office of Workforce Development
The York County Economic Development Corporation (YCEDC) held a press conference on Tuesday, March 18 to officially announce the creation of its new Office of Workforce Development (OWD). The need for the OWD was originally proclaimed by YorkCounts and last year reaffirmed through YCEDC's "Fairweather Study". "Helping to address employers' demands for talent now and in the future is paramount," stated YCEDC President, Darrell Auterson. "Forecasters are predicting significant number and skill deficiencies in our workforce over the next two decades, requiring bold and innovative action on our part."

YCEDC Welcomes New Staff Member
Sean London joins the YCEDC staff as the Vice President, Workforce Development. Sean has over 10 years experience in career training institutions, including campus director of schools in NC, PA, and MD.

Most recently, he served as Director at the Medix School in Towson Maryland. Prior to that, he served as Director at the York and Maryland locations of the Baltimore School of Massage and at the Carolina School of Massage Therapy.

Sean was born and raised in the New York Metro area. He moved to York County in 1996. He currently resides in Dover with his wife, Elizabeth.

Free Ticket Program for York Revolution

The York County Industrial Development Authority (YCIDA) once again has the privilege to provide up to 100 lawn tickets per game free of charge to youth groups, groups with disabilities, senior citizen groups, charitable organizations, civic organizations, or other similar groups or organizations. Applicants must include verification of their non-profit designation from the IRS. For more available dates please view the application.

Nominations for Governor's Award for Safety Excellence
Businesses that demonstrate outstanding efforts in accident and injury prevention are encouraged to submit a nomination for the Governor's Award for Safety Excellence. The Governor's Award is a great way to recognize both the hard work that goes into preventing injuries, and the remarkable results that can be achieved by safety excellence. Companies can nominate themselves, or a third party can nominate them

2008 Best Places to Work In PA Award Competition Launched
The competition for a coveted spot on the 2008 list of the 100 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania has officially been launched. Nominations for these valuable awards are now being accepted online at www.bestplacestoworkinpa.com.

YCEDC Attends Capital Region Partnership for Career Development Conference
YCEDC attended the Capital Region Partnership for Career Development conference. The purpose of the conference was to review the State Academic Career Education and Work Standards. The interactive session topics included the role of business and community, economic and workforce impact, relevance to students and curriculum integration.

Hanover Business & Education Summit
The workforce committee of the Hanover Chamber Of Commerce conducted a "Business And Education Summit" on Monday, March 17th at the Hanover Hospital Wellness Center. The focus of the summit was to address how businesses both large and small can integrate millennium students into their workforce.

Business Retention and Expansion Program
Staff attended a BREP training session in Philadelphia in March. The State is in the process of making enhancements to the program which will allow for more comprehensive reporting. Other enhancements will provide better document managing capabilities and will also allow local economic development offices to tailor some questions to specific concerns in each county.

APG Breaks Ground on C4ISR Complex
Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG) broke ground on a $477 million project on Monday, March 17. The C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) complex is the base's first major project in the BRAC decision. The complex will consist of 12 buildings over 250 acres.

BRAC is expected to bring 10,000 jobs to Aberdeen in the next three years with around 5,000 housed in C4ISR.
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YCEDC Members: If you have news that you would like to include, please send it to Wilda Alessi before the 20th of each month.

CGA Attorney Named "Best 50 Women in Business"
Attorney Anne E. Zerbe has been named one of the "Best 50 Women in Business" for 2008 by the Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development. Through her professional accomplishments, community involvement and advocacy for women in Central Pennsylvania, Anne is making significant strides in the legal profession.

Arx LLC Nominated for Technology Council of Central PA 2008 "Leading Innovations" Award
Arx LLC, a subsidiary of Adhesives Research, has been nominated for the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania's 16th Annual Technology Awards Gala which will be held on Friday, March 28, 2008. The list of nominees includes organizations from across Pennsylvania who are leading technology innovation and exemplify a true passion for growing, innovating and succeeding in Pennsylvania. New for the 2008 program is a new category that was added to recognize local government technology innovation.

Kenetha Hansen, VP Economic Development, served as a judge for the 2008 Awards.

Snyder's Of Hanover Partners With Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University will offer two post-bachelor's business programs in Hanover beginning in Fall 2008.

The programs through the university's John L. Grove College of Business are open to the public and will be offered at Snyder's of Hanover corporate headquarters. One program is a certificate in advanced studies in business and the other is the master's of business administration degree.

John L. Grove College of Business

Johnson Controls Ranked by Fortune Magazine
Johnson Controls has earned Fortune Magazine's top ranking on its list of America's Most Admired Companies. This is the third consecutive year Johnson Controls has received the award.

NWT Project Receives $1 Million from DEP
On Wednesday, March 26, 2008, Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania's Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Kathleen McGinty, presented city officials with a check for $1 million for environmental remediation on the Northwest Triangle project.

Central York High School Wins JA Titan Challenge
Two Central York High School students, the owners of company "Googles FedDes, Inc.", were the first place champions of Junior Achievement's JA Titan Challenge held on March 10, 2008. The students each took home a $1,000 scholarship. The company, along with 120 other fictional companies, marketed and produced virtual "hologenerators", a fictional product that projects 3D holographic music videos in the palm of your hand. The companies "Smallturbo" from Spring Grove and "MD Washon Inc." were the 2 runners-up. Students from each of these teams received a $500 scholarship.

Students from top performing companies win scholarships and have the opportunity to advance to compete at a regional JA Titan Challenge event. This year, Junior Achievement has partnered with the York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL) and the Keystone Innovation Zone. Because of this partnership, and a sponsorship from Select Medical Corporation, JA increased the amounts of the scholarships that were awarded this year.

Technology Council of Central PA Announces $2.1 Million in New Broadband Investments
The Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) has announced $2.1 million in telecommunications investments deployed across central Pennsylvania. The Technology Council successfully facilitated the infrastructure upgrades as part of its Major User's TechQuest-Broadband Project, financed in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

WellSpan Among Top 100 Most Integrated Health Networks
WellSpan Health has been named among the Top 100 Most Integrated Health Networks by Verispan, a health care data and consulting firm in Yardley, Pa.

WellSpan tallied 79.16 points, ranking 44th among the top 100. ProMedica Health System of Toledo, Ohio, was first with 93.7 points.

This marks the fifth time WellSpan has appeared on the list. It earned the distinction for its performance in 2000, 2003, 2004 and 2006.

Events

Historic Pennsylvania Infrastructure Summit
Where: Harrisburg Hilton & Towers, Harrisburg PA
When: April 10, 2008
Cost: $25
Register: Web site

Join the Technology Council for the first ever Infrastructure Summit! The PA Business Council, Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania, TechQuest Pennsylvania and a growing number of organizations and associations are joining together to (1) bring together all parties interested in infrastructure, and (2) developing and advocating a business- and industry-led Infrastructure Agenda that helps Pennsylvania build the infrastructures our economy needs to compete in the global economy. Attendance Fee: $25

Opportunities In China, Brazil, and India
Where: Holiday Inn West , 5401 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg PA
When: April 25, 2008 7:30am-10am
Register: Registration Form

Cumberland County Economic Development in conjunction with the World Trade Center of Central Pennsylvania cordially invites you to attend a breakfast program focusing on the emerging markets of China, Brazil, and India.

Pennsylvania Authorized Trade Representatives from Brazil, China, and India will provide an informational outlook on the business climates in their respective countries and will meet individually with companies to discuss their business opportunities.

Energy Future: Positioning Your Business
Where: Country Club of York, 1400 Country Club Road, York PA
When: April 29, 2008 7:30am-10am
Register: Invitation

The new federal Energy Act of 2007 is the major policy driver for a new energy future in the United States, one with both challenges and opportunities for business and industry in South Central Pennsylvania. This presentation will summarize the market mandates, incentives, and rules of the Act and will project how they will directly affect and provide opportunity for the business and industrial entities in our community.

Reaching Your Global Customers
Where: Radisson Penn Harris, Camp Hill, PA
When: April 29, 2008
Register: www.wtccentralpa.org or 717-843-1090

This flagship event features Rick Andrews, VP for International Marketing
for Hershey International for our morning keynote and IBM's Mike Moran will present the luncheon keynote address: "Internet Marketing: Where it is and where it's going". In addition, there will be numerous breakout sessions including international marketing and branding, research, web site globalization, localization, and more. Also invited are Embassy and Consulate officials from Washington and New York to display cultural and business information focusing on their respective countries. The cost is $75 for members and $95 for non-members. Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities are available. For information and registration, www.wtccentralpa.org or 717-843-1090.

Funding, Technical Assistance & Other Resources for Business, Agriculture, and Industry
Where: Radisson Penn Harris, Camp Hill, PA
When: April 30, 2008 9am - 1pm
Register: Registration Form

Spend a half-day to learn about local, state, and federal resources that can benefit your business. Meet key people from the region who can increase your revenue for training, technical assistance, growth, and company transformation.

Chamber Events

Marketing Through Technology
Hanover Area Chamber
Where: Hanover Chamber Office
146 Carlisle Street, Hanover PA
When: Thursday, April 10, 2008, 8am-10am
Cost: $10/Member; $20/Non-member
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Facilitated by Ed Stevenson, ActionCOACH

Eye-Opener Breakfast
Hanover Area Chamber
Where: Delone Catholic High School
140 Oxford Avenue, McSherrystown PA
When: Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 7:30am
Cost: $10/Member; $12/Non-member
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Area businesses will be saluted.

Legal Issues in Small Business
Hanover Area Chamber
Where: Hanover Chamber Office
146 Carlisle Street, Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 11:30am-1:30pm
Cost: $25/Member; $35/Non-member
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Facilitated by: Small Business Development Center

Chamber Networking Seminar
Hanover Area Chamber
Where: Hanover Chamber Office
146 Carlisle Street, Hanover PA
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 12pm-1pm
Cost: $25/Member; $35/Non-member
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Membership Mixer
Hanover Area Chamber
Where: PNC Bank
639 South Street, McSherrystown PA
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Register: 717.637.6130 or www.HanoverChamber.com

Lunch Plus
York County Chamber of Commerce
Where: York Fair/York Expo Center - White Rose Room
334 Carlisle Avenue, York PA
When: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 12pm
Register: www.yorkchamber.com

George Simpson, Owner/Innkeeper of Stone Crest Bed & Breakfast and Retreats presents: Hotel Savvy for the Business Traveler - Understanding Hotel Pricing to Save You Money.

Business After Hours
York County Chamber of Commerce
Where: Inside Out Consulting
One Market Way W, Ste 9A, York PA
When: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 5pm-7pm
Register: www.yorkchamber.com

Grab your business cards and join us for Business After Hours at Inside Out Consulting, right on the square in downtown York.

2008 Spirit of York County Distinguished Achievement Awards
York County Chamber of Commerce
Where: Yorktowne Hotel
48 E. Market Street, York PA
When: Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 7:30am
Register: www.yorkchamber.com

Help us honor those that make York a great place to live at this special Economics Club breakfast.

2008 Business Expo Sneak Preview
York County Chamber of Commerce
Where: The Toyota Arena at the York Expo Center
334 Carlisle Avenue, York PA
When: Monday, May 5, 2008, 4pm-7pm
Register: www.yorkchamber.com

Take a peek at the booths for the 2008 Expo and enjoy some of York County's best food as select exhibitors offer a sampling of local cuisine during Sneak Preview, held the night before the York County Chamber Business & Technology Expo opens to the public.

2008 Business Expo
York County Chamber of Commerce
Where: The Toyota Arena at the York Expo Center
334 Carlisle Avenue, York PA
When: Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 11am-5pm
Register: www.yorkchamber.com

Join thousands of people sharing ideas, networking, meeting new customers, gaining exposure, gaining exposure, introducing new products and building bonds to business growth.