Business & Industry Night Winners’ Photos New Members Member Renewals PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 Nov 14 The Newsletter of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce West Shore Chamber Annual Meeting & Luncheon Dozens of members gathered at F&M Trust’s Silver Creek Plaza location for the September Evening Networking Mixer on September 18. Join the Chamber in celebrating another year of inspiring business at the Annual Meeting & Luncheon on December 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg. This capstone event will feature an address by the Chamber Chair of Board of Directors, election of new Directors, and a salute to those who helped guide the Chamber’s success throughout 2014. Thank you to Annual Meeting sponsors Highmark BlueShield, Metro Bank, PinnacleHealth System and SSS Printing. Four local leaders that provide outstanding services to their business, employees and communities will be awarded the Chamber’s prestigious honors- the George C. Hoopy Award, the Les Ginanni Business & Community Connection Award, the Edward M. Messner Inspiring Business Award, and the Business Achievement award. This event is a member’s only event and tickets are $35 and tables of eight are available for a discounted rate of $260. Click here to register. Fourth Annual Taste of the Chamber - Back in 2015! The Chamber assisted Millennium Way Dental with their groundbreaking on September 19. The projected opening is February 2015. November 5 Member Benefit Luncheon November 5 Evening Networking Mixer November 6 10 Tips for Creating a Marketing Plan November 13 Hampden Township Breakfast with Business Leaders November 19 Senator Pat Vance State of the District Breakfast November 20 Swap Your Card to Double Your Business Inspiring Business The Chamber invites you to be a part of its largest culinary affair of the year for the fourth annual Taste of the Chamber taking place on March 25, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Appalachian Harley-Davidson. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit two nonprofit Chamber members. Taste of the Chamber has something for everyone! Culinary members will have an exclusive opportunity to provide samples of their best dishes, and attendees will be able to sample our member’s finest foods. Sponsors will be promoted heavily before, during, and after the event. If you would like more information on exhibiting, attending, or the opportunity to sponsor this event, contact Margaret Abel at 761-0702. Special thanks to current sponsors Appalachian Harley-Davidson, Capital Blue Cross, Holy Spirt Health System and The Sentinel. Swap Your Card to Double Your Business Plus Don’t miss this networking event that will shake up the normal meet-and-greet with a small business twist. The event will take place on November 20 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Park Inn by Radisson in Mechanicsburg. Attendees will submit a business card at registration, then during a networking presentation, the cards will be mixed and each attendee will receive a business card. Participants will work the room in search of the person on that business card, without the assistance of name tags, all while networking with others along the way. The ‘plus’ in this event is the addition of exhibitors who will have materials and information on products and services for any businesses. This is a great event to bring your colleagues and clients to show them first-hand how involvement in the West Shore Chamber can help grow their business. The cost to have an exhibitor table is $50 and the cost to attend is $15/person and includes breakfast and quality relationship building. Businesses interested in exhibiting can contact Krystin Blauch at krystin@wschamber.org or 761-0702. Click here to register for the event. 2 Business Spotlight What services or products does your business offer? 28 programs throughout the state help the most vulnerable individuals and families with affordable housing and vital human services. How does your business separate itself from your competition? A nonprofit committed to serving children and adults most in need—especially the hardest to serve, and those facing multiple challenges. Members Showed They are PA Proud Business & Industry Night Chamber members and community professionals gathered at the 64th Annual Business & Industry Night – PA Proud on October 2 at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg. 93 business exhibitors showcased their products and services while celebrating the PA Proud theme with a variety of booths that embraced the Pennsylvania feel. Secco,Inc., took away Best In Show, voted by attendees. Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn & TownePlace Suites Harrisburg-West won Best Use of Theme voted on by a secret panel of judges. The award for Best Sales Approach went to the enthusiastic Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats for their interaction with attendees. Miss Pennsylvania, Amanda Smith, drew Jeff Johnson’s business card of Graphcom, Inc. for the evening’s door prize. He will be presented with the beautiful Scott Kay Sterling Silver Earrings, courtesy of Mountz Jewelers. The Chamber would like to thank the many member exhibitors, volunteers, and the Business & Industry Night Committee who worked all year on planning this great event. The Chamber’s 64th Annual Business & Industry Night – PA Proud was sponsored by Americhoice Federal Credit Union, Capital Blue Cross, CBS21, Central Penn Business Journal, PinnacleHealth System, and WHP580. Don’t miss another moment, reserve your exhibit space now for next year’s Business & Industry Night being held on Thursday, October 1, 2015, by contacting Margaret Abel at 761-0702 or margaret@wschamber.org. How do you see your business growing in the future? Deliver tailored solutions to local problems— solutions that we can expand and replicate where they can have the most effective impact. How does your business get involved in the community? We engage a thriving network of businesses, volunteers, donors, faith communities, local government, and community leaders to build stronger, healthier communities. Best in Show – Secco, Inc. How long has your business been a member of the Chamber? Ten years. How has Chamber membership been beneficial to your business? Membership has opened doors to meet and work with many wonderful business and community leaders, plus opportunities to promote our Thrift Store in Mechanicsburg and other services. The Chamber’s Public Relations & Marketing Committee has created the Business Spotlight to highlight member companies via business card drawings at a Chamber event. Best Sales Approach – Classic Drycleaners and Laundromats Best Use of Theme Homewood Suites, Hampton Inn & TownePlace Suites Harrisburg-West 3 DID YOU KNOW? “Did you know that fewer than half of all organizations have put together a step by step plan to develop their emerging leaders?” -Sylvia Hepler, Launching Lives, LLC The West Shore Chamber reserves the right to edit submitted tips or facts. New Members The following new members were approved for the month of October. Cumulus Media Karen Richards 2300 Vartan Way Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 877-7226 Media www.cumulusradio.com Millennium Way Dental Studio Sarah Lorei 2220 Millennium Way Enola, PA 17025 (717) 982-8781 Dental www.mwdentalstudio.com PeoplesBank, A Codorus Valley Company Salvatore Fazzolari 3100 Market St Camp Hill, PA 17011 (888) 846-1970 Financial Services www.peoplesbanknet.com TownePlace Suites by Marriott Harrisburg David Jacobs 4915 Ritter Rd Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 691-1400 Hotels/Motels www.marriott.com/HARMT UCP of Central PA Diana Steel 925 Linda Ln Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 320-3615 Nonprofit www.ucpcentralpa.org WGAL TV Nancy Tulli 1300 Columbia Ave Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 735-7210 Broadcasting www.wgal.com Breakfast with Business Leaders Join the Chamber for the 4th Annual Hampden Township Breakfast with Business Leaders being held on Thursday, November 13 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Park Inn by Radisson in Mechanicsburg. Enjoy breakfast with Hampden Township’s Board of Commissioners while they discuss important business issues and community projects in Hampden Township. The event will close with an open forum for attendees to make comments and ask questions. The cost to attend is $15/person. Thank you to Hampden Township for sponsoring this event. Click here to register. The bolded businesses in Business News are Chamber members. If you would like to submit business news, send your 30-word announcement to businessnews@wschamber. org by the first Friday of every month. The Army Heritage Center Foundation is pleased to announce that Governor Tom Corbett awarded a $2 million Economic Growth Initiative Grant to the Foundation to facilitate the continued expansion of the Visitor and Education Center at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC). The Board of Directors of Belco Community Credit Union is pleased to announce that Amey R. Sgrignoli has been appointed the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Belco Community Credit Union effective immediately; the promotion of Jason Allen, Senior Vice President of Sales and Service; and Paul Perini, Senior Vice President of Operations. Boyer & Ritter, LLC is pleased to announce the following: new directorsDavid J. Manbeck, CPA; Crystal A. Skotedis, CPA, CFE; and Kimbarley A. Williams, CPA; new manager- Mindy B. Werner, CPA ; new supervisor - Joseph H. Dippel, CPA; new senior associates- Melissa Hetner; Justin A. Erdman; and Jennifer Hoover; new team members- Chad Levan; Derek Heath; Katie Cence; Kyle Evans; and Zachary Boyd. Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF) proudly announces that Jessica Lacklin, CPA, Senior Manager has been named to the Central Penn Business Journal (CPBJ)’s Forty Under 40 list for 2014; and BSSF is pleased to welcome Dana Della Loggia as a Staff Accountant in the Audit Department. Art Campbell of Campbell Commercial Real Estate, Inc. handled the following transaction: Corporate Facilities Incorporated (CFI) has leased 3,600 square feet at 401 East Winding Hill Road, Mechanicsburg from 401 Winding Hill, L.P. Four regional business leaders: William M. Miller, Jr. and Elliott “Chip” Miller of Carlisle Events, Richard Witwer of Direct Wire & Cable, Inc., and Richard C. Waybright of Mason Dixon Farms will be inducted into the 4 Central Penn Business Journal Hall of Fame at an event on Monday, November 10, 2014, in Harrisburg. Hassinger and Company is proud welcome John Sweigard to the sales team, and would also like to announce that they are a now an authorized dealer for Buckeye cleaning chemicals. November 8, the Holy Spirit Hospital Auxiliary will host its annual Share the Spirit Gala at the Radisson Hotel in Camp Hill. The event will begin at 6 p.m., and includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing and a silent auction. A special drawing will be held for an Ippolita necklace, donated by Mountz Jewelers. Pentagon will provide the entertainment. Attire for the Gala is an elegant mix of denim and diamonds. Cocktail attire also is welcome. Tickets are $150 and are available by calling the Holy Spirit Hospital Auxiliary office at 763-2796. Landmark Commercial Realty, Inc. of Lemoyne was appointed the exclusive listing agency for the +/- 5,500 SF of retail space at 2501 Paxton Street, Harrisburg, PA. The Law Offices of Aviv S. Bliwas hosted a seminar at the Cumberland County 50-Plus Senior Expo at the Carlisle Expo Center on October 22, 2014. Metro Bank has announced the appointment of Douglas R. Berry, CPA, to the Company’s Board of Directors. The appointment increases the number of Metro Bancorp directors from 10 to 11. Navarro & Wright Consulting Engineers, Inc. announces the opening of its Sparks, Maryland office in the greater Baltimore area. Fight the flu before it arrives. Protect yourself and your family by being vaccinated against the virus before flu season starts. You can get a seasonal flu shot with little or no wait with the Patient First Fast Track Anytime Flu Shot Program. Pyramid Construction Services, Inc. was honored on September 22nd as one of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies for 2014 in Central Pennsylvania by the Central on next page) Penn(Continued Business Journal. This is the 8th time Member Renewals Thank you to the following members who continued their support of the business community by recently renewing their annual membership investment. 50 - 59 years Sun Motor Cars Mercedes-Benz 30 - 39 years Trinity High School 20 - 29 years Mid Penn Bank 10 - 19 years ACNB Bank Alpha Consulting Engineers Inc. ARRO Consulting, Inc. Cornerstone Adminisystems Inc. Smith Elliott Kearns & Company LLC uFinancial Group - Louis Grammes Wilson Gregory Agency Inc. 5 - 9 years Conte Wealth Advisors, LLC Hooplas Etc. Philly Pretzel Factory Strategic Consulting Partners Visiting Nurse Assoc. of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. & Crossings Hospice of the VNA 1 - 4 years 717 Studios, LLC Capital Region Council of Governments Creekhouse Apps Damco Distribution Services, Inc. Elk Systems, Inc. Farmers Insurance Flinchy’s Kirbtech LLC La Porte Asset Management Mid South Building Supply, Inc. PaySmart Payroll Services PeopleShare Prescriptions for Enlightening Paths Tanner Furniture Ten Mile Run Web Design & Marketing Training Masters, Inc. Viscul Creative, Inc. Wealth Development Council UPCOMING EVENTS  11/5 – Member Benefit Luncheon 12:00 – 1:30 p.m., West Shore Chamber of Commerce, 4211 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill – Email Krystin@wschamber.org to register.  11/5 – November Evening Networking Mixer 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., PeoplesBank, 3100 Market Street, Camp Hill – Click here to register.  11/6 – 10 Tips for Creating a Marketing Plan, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m., Giant Community Room, Giant Food Store, 3301 Trindle Rd, Camp Hill – Click here to register.  11/13 – 5th Annual Hampden Township Breakfast with Business Leaders, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., Park Inn by Radisson, 5401 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg– Click here to register.  11/19 – Senator Pat Vance State of the District Breakfast, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Carlisle Comfort Suites, 10 S Hanover St, Carlisle– Click here to register.  11/20 – Swap Your Card to Double Your Business Plus, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, 5401 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg. - Click here to register. 5 Pyramid has been recognized in its 17 year history. Congratulations to JP Shaw, winner of a $100 donation in her name to The Hampden Township Veterans Recognition Committee. As a veteran-owned business, Radle Electric appreciates opportunities to partner with local veteran non-profits by awarding donations in our Facebook Friends’ names. Join us at www.Facebook.com/RadleElectric where this month by simply clicking on LIKE you are automatically entered to win a $100 donation in your name to another veteran non-profit, LEEK. Roof Advisory Group is pleased to announce the following: welcome Laura M. Creason to the firm; Ralph Manna, III has been promoted to Operations Manager & Compliance Coordinator; Andrew Crobak has been promoted to Portfolio Analyst & Securities Trader; Bryson Roof has been promoted to Investment Advisor & Business Development Coordinator. Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC was named as a national leader in INSIDE Public Accounting’s fifth annual ranking of the nation’s largest accounting firms, the IPA 200. The winner of Viscul Creative’s B&I Night drawing was David Flaig of Park Inn Mechanicsburg. He will enjoy gift certificates to Little Black Dress, Elaine Gates Photography and Bricco. Volunteers of America hosted a Tribute Dinner to honor Scott Karns, Karns Quality Foods, raising $100,000 to provide critical human services to benefit the community’s most vulnerable individuals and families. Connections is published monthly by the West Shore Chamber of Commerce, 4211 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. The Chamber reserves the right to edit and evaluate all materials submitted for publication. Phone: (717) 761-0702  Fax: (717) 761-4315 Email: wschamber@wschamber.org Website: www.wschamber.org DIRECTORS Larry Bashore, Chairman of the Board Rhonda Hebbard, Vice Chair of Administration Jennifer Hipp, Esq., Vice Chair of Community & Economic Development Tom McKee, Vice Chair of Member Services Andrea Dietz, Vice Chair of Programs Sam Jones, Vice Chair of Public Relations & Marketing Aaron Grumbling, Treasurer Gary Scicchitano, Immediate Past Chair Jonathan Bowser MaryAnne Nguyen Donna Davidson Cami Ressler Kimberly Dietrich Erin Schutter Salvatore V. Fazzolari Kerwin Stetler Lita Heckler Lynn Stickler Jason Holland Sue Stuart Geir Magnusson Steve Thomas George Book, Jr., President & CEO Editor: Jorden Wolfe, Communications Director E H NT O E R HO TS S WE OPENING SOON! There’s a NEW all-suite Marriott hotel on the West Shore where travelers get a whole lot more for a whole lot less. Extra Space, No Extra Charge • • • • • Studio, One- and Two- Bedroom Suites Free Breakfast Bar Indoor Pool and Fitness Center Fire Pit and Sun Patio FREE SMILES as long as you stay! Rossymoyne Business Center 4915 Ritter Road • Mechanisburg, PA 717-691-1400 Marriott.com/HARMT