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Chamber Foundation offers training opportunity The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation is bringing a resiliency and behavioral expert to Franklin County for an all-day training seminar on April 30. Sign up today so that your organization can help your staff get better. The title of the Leadership Franklin County Advanced session is “Repositioned for Success: Competencies Every Organization Needs to Compete in the New Economy.” (Continued on page 3)

County among nation’s leaders in attracting business Franklin County is among the micropolitan leaders in attracting new corporate facilities or expansions in 2012, according to Site Selection magazine, a publication of the Industrial Asset Management Council. Franklin County had eight projects of at least $1 million that created at least 50 jobs or added 20,000 square feet of space. That put the county in the nation’s Top 10 in micropolitan areas, defined as an urbanized area with a population of at least 50,000. Chambersburg and the townships that surround it have a population of 50,887, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The eight projects included

Chamber members Edge Rubber, Olympic Steel, Ventura Foods and Y.B. Welding Inc. “Franklin County remains a very attractive location for businesses. The economic

“The success that we experienced in 2012 portends an even brighter future for 2013 and beyond.” L. Michael Ross, president of the Franklin County Area Development Corp. development team and elected officials work together to remove obstacles and create the appropriate environment for businesses to locate and/or expand in the county,” said David G. Sciamanna, president of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.

Register today for April 11 Chamber awards breakfast There are just a few days remaining to register for the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards Breakfast, to be held April 11 at Chambersburg Country Club, 3646 Scotland Road. The Chamber will honor several of its members at the 7 a.m. breakfast for their accomplishments, presenting the international Athena Award and recognizing members for their property improvements, innovation, volunteerism and more. The cost is $20 for Chamber members and $25 for nonChamber members. Register by going to www.chambersburg.org and clicking on the events for

April 11, or by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 717-264-7101. Prepayment or invoice options are available. No cash will be accepted at the door. M&T Bank is sponsoring the breakfast. The featured speaker will be John R. Rodgers Jr., franchise owner for JR Rodgers & Associates Inc., the Dale Carnegie Training® Franchisee

“Franklin County is extremely well positioned for continued economic growth. The success that we experienced in 2012 portends an even brighter future for 2013 and beyond,” said L.

in Pittsburgh, which represents counties in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and West Virginia. His topic will be “Level 5 Leadership: Holding Yourself and Others Accountable.” As owner, Rodgers manages all instruction and marketing for Dale Carnegie Training® in his franchises. He has been recognized by Dale Carnegie & Associates Inc. as one of the top marketing associates and instructors in the world.

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Table sponsorships are available M&T Bank is sponsoring the Chamber’s Annual Awards Breakfast on April 11, but other business and organization leaders have the opportunity to sponsor tables. For a sponsorship fee of $300, a table sponsor would have reserved seating for eight people, a listing in the breakfast program, and a table placard recognizing the business/ organization as a table sponsor. Sponsors also will be mentioned from the podium. If a sponsor prefers that their employees not sit together, other seating will be provided.

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Board of Directors Suzanne Miller Trinh - Zullinger-Davis Law Firm, chair Steve Caldwell - Orrstown Bank, past chair David Sciamanna - Chamber of Commerce, president Edwin D. Martin CADC vice president Phil Pantano - F&M Trust Co., Foundation president Mike Kugler - Susquehanna Bank, treasurer Sherri H. Stahl - Summit Health, secretary Eric Foreman - Susquehanna Bank, chair-elect Derrick Donnell - PA CareerLink Dan May - Chambersburg Mall Blake Truman - Verstandig Broadcasting Jim Zimmerman - Valley Quarries Inc. William Etter - Nationwide Insurance Terry Guberman - Comfort Keepers Andy Grochowski - Lighten Up Chambersburg Rod Hocker - Johnnie’s Restaurant & Hotel Service Inc. Jacqueline Iampietro - Manitowoc Steven D. Lubart - SEK & Co. Kim Smith - Route 5 Troy Garman, RE/MAX Realty Agency Donna J. Adkins, Volvo Construction Equipment Will Ortiz, OHL

Chamber Staff David G. Sciamanna - President [email protected] Noel Purdy - Vice President [email protected] Kathy Leedy - Communications Director/ Coordinator of Special Events [email protected] Greg Davidyock - Financial Director [email protected] Maryliz Toohig - Assistant Financial Director [email protected] Doug Harmon - Membership Director [email protected] Cindy Baker - Graphic Design Specialist [email protected] Robin Harmon - Executive Assistant [email protected] Angie Schaeffer - Executive Assistant [email protected] Sue Black - Heritage Center Coordinator/ Customer Service Specialist [email protected]

The Outlook is the monthly publication of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce. Submit info for the newsletter by the 10th of every month. Ideas, opinions and statements expressed in articles by contributors are not necessarily those of the Chamber. Neither the publisher nor any individual associated with any branch of production, nor the advertisers will be held liable for typographical misprints contained herein.

Suzanne Miller Trinh

All of us, like Wilson College, must adapt to change Earlier this year, the Board of Trustees of Wilson College voted to begin admitting undergraduate male students. This marks a major change for the school, which for more than 140 years has been a women’s college. Wilson recently shared some information about its strategic plan with the Chamber staff. The decision to admit male students is actually just one component of a much broader plan entitled “Positioning Wilson to Thrive.” The overall strategic plan adopts a variety of initiatives intended to help Wilson remain vibrant and viable well into the future. Wilson is a very important part of our community and its success will have a long-term positive impact for all of us. Wilson’s decision played out very publicly and provides us all with a reminder that every business or organization must adapt in order to keep current with the times and, to borrow Wilson’s phrase, to thrive. Businesses in our community, like businesses across the country, have been faced with unprecedented challenges in recent years, whether due to the economy, changes in government regulation, or changes in the way a particular industry operates. Existing businesses that have adapted to the changes are moving forward with plans to thrive into the future. Many businesses even saw opportunity and have taken innovative steps to fill voids in the market. The Chamber serves as an excellent resource for those businesses that are looking to adapt or that are looking for ways to promote their innovative ideas. Most fundamentally, the Chamber provides information and a means to exchange information for all businesses. Sometimes the information is a traditional format, such as a Lunch

and Learn that educates our members about a specific topic. Other times, the Chamber is simply collecting and passing on information that is valuable to our members, such as details of the Governor’s Transportation Plan, or an explanation of the state’s Commuter Services Program. Perhaps most important, though, is the exchange of information that happens member-to-member and often in unexpected ways. Chamber mixers, breakfasts and other social events bring together people from a wide variety of industries and fields and gives them an opportunity to chat informally. It is remarkable how often this can lead to knowledge about a product or a service that is useful or can direct you to a person who can help you solve a problem. While the Chamber can’t take any credit for helping Wilson with its plan, I am excited to watch as the school implements change. Wilson has provided an excellent example of how we sometimes need to gather information, take a step back to digest that information, and then make decisions about how best to move forward, even when moving forward marks a departure from the past. Most of us are not making decisions that start us on a new path after more than 140 years of history, but we still go through a similar process; we still need relevant and timely information that we can use to make sound decisions that will help us adapt to a changing world. Suzanne Miller Trinh is chair of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is an attorney working in the Law Offices of Zullinger-Davis, P.C., Chambersburg. She can be reached at 717-264-6029.

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magazine. Pennsylvania’s foresight in creating business parks is one of the reasons. So is its shale gas development. Of the nine states making up the Northeast region, Pennsylvania accounted for 58% of all activity in 2012. Pennsylvania had 430 projects, with New York in second with 119. In new manufacturing, Pennsylvania had 130 projects, and New York had 26; in manufacturing expansion, Pennsylvania had 97 while New York had 49. Pennsylvania also ranked No. 3 in the nation for 2011. Only Texas and Ohio ranked higher. Site Selection Magazine is distributed to more than 45,000 executives responsible for site selection nationwide. CHAMBER FOUNDATION TRAINING (Continued from page 1)

Author Horacio Sanchez will be the presenter at the seminar, to be held at Green Grove Gardens, 1082 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle. He is the author of “A Mentor’s Guide to Promoting Resiliency” and “A Brain-Based Approach to Closing the Achievement Gap” and is considered one of the foremost authorities on child and adolescent behavioral disorders and resiliency practice. He has been a teacher, school administrator, clinician, and mental health director and is now the president and CEO of Resiliency Inc. (www.resiliencyinc.com). His corporate clients include IBM. “Today’s leaders must be creative to come up with solutions in today’s tight economy,” said Noel Purdy, executive director of the Chamber Foundation. “Everyone has to adapt to change and this seminar will provide some helpful tools for accepting change in the workplace. Managing people using a science-based approach gets results.” Getting employees to accept change and implement new practices is a challenge for supervisors. The human brain goes through a very specific process in determining if change is going to be entertained and how rigorously it will adhere to new practices. When this process is understood, supervisors experience less resistance and greater success. The day of learning can impact every aspect of your business success and change how you interact with others on a daily basis. Cost for the seminar is $250 per person or $999 for a table of five. Register by calling 264-7101, or following the instructions after clicking on the event listing for April 30 at www.chambersburg.org.

Business Women’s Forum will be April 24 The Business Women’s Forum will be held April 24 in the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill. Billed as “the most powerful day of professional development for women in central Pennsylvania,” there will be seminars for every business level. The forum will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is hosted by the Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce and the West Shore Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Chambers of Commerce in Chambersburg, Gettysburg, Mechanicsburg and Shippensburg, and the York County Economic Alliance. Kimberly K. Schaller, executive VP of Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Co., will be the keynote speaker. For information, www.businesswomensforum.com or 717-2434515.

You’ll want to keep Saturday, Oct. 19 open so that you can attend the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo. Held at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center on Loop Road south of Chambersburg, the Expo is designed to promote business-to-business relationships. There also will be learning opportunities, with four workshops offering helpful advice on social media, health care reform, banking and business law. The expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Liz Weber, a business consultant and president of Weber Business Services, LLC, Greencastle, will be the keynote speaker. She is one of only 12 people in the U.S. to hold both the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designations; the highest earned designations in two different professions. Weber holds an MBA in International Business, and serves as a national board member and the Strategic Planning Chair for The National Speakers Association. Contact Doug Harmon, membership director, at 264-7101, Ext. 202, for information about sponsoring or being a vendor. Look for more details in the coming months. This will be a big event and you won’t want to miss it!

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f you like to play golf and enjoy a day outdoors with friends, you’ll want to participate in the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce’s golf tournament in June. This year’s tournament will begin at 12:30 p.m. June 21 at Whitetail Golf Resort. The golf course at 13805 Blairs Valley Road, Mercersburg, has spectacular mountain views. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and dinner will be served at the end of the tournament. Office Environments is this year’s Title Sponsor. Office Environments specializes in everything for your office, including supplies and furniture (new and used), office moving and commercial cleaning. Sponsorships are available at the following levels: Gold- $1,000; Silver-$500; Green- 1 for $100 or 3 for $250. Gold sponsors include ChamberChoice/OnDemand Energy Solutions and Antrim Way Honda. Silver Sponsors include Keystone Ford, Nova Corp., Forrester Lincoln and Tele-Plus Corp. Green sponsors are ProForma Mickley Visual Media and Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter. Beverages will be provided by ACE Distributing. There will be a hole-in-one contest sponsored by Forrester Lincoln; other contests include: Beat The Pro par 3, Pot-o-gold par 3, Birdie Ball, ladies’ and men’s closest to the pin and ladies’ and men’s long drive. There will also be payouts for 1 st, 2nd and 3rd place in the 1st and 2nd flights and many door prizes. Cost is $95 per golfer and includes greens fees, range balls, lunch, dinner, drinks, networking and door prizes. The golf tournament is one of the Chamber’s chief fundraisers. Raffle prize is sponsored by Susquehanna Bank. Snacks and water will be provided by Johnnie’s Restaurant & Hotel Service Inc. If you’d like to sponsor, register or donate a door prize, contact Doug Harmon at 717-264-7101, Ext. 202. Look for the registration flyer in this month’s newsletter. Registration at the tournament begins at 11 a.m.

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inserted in the May 17 issue of Central Penn Business Journal. Letterkenny Army Depot employees, both Department of the Army civilians and contractors, await the result of negotiations in Washington. As of press time, a furlough would begin the week of April 22 and could continue through September if an agreement is not reached. The furlough could comprise up to a total of 22 nonconsecutive days. Wilson College’s John Stewart Memorial Library received a gift of up to $3.6 million from Marguerite Lenfest, a 1955 graduate of Wilson. The college has embarked on a $12 million fund-raising effort to repair and restore the original 1923 library building, while razing a 1961 addition and replacing it with a learning commons. Prior to the Lenfest gift, Wilson had raised $2.4 million for the project. During Wilson’s capital campaign, Marguerite and husband Gerry Lenfest pledged $20 million toward the college’s endowment. More than 200 people attended a Summit Health seminar at Wilson College on Feb. 21. Keynote speakers Drs. Arshad Safi of Summit Cardiology and Satyajit Mukherjee of Summit Behavioral Health gave tips to attendees on how to reduce stress and their risk for heart disease. Pictured: Robin Witmer-Kline (center) with Keystone Behavioral Health, answers questions. Dr. Arshad Safi is at left and Dr. Satyajit Mukherjee is at right. Dr. Kevin Lorentsen, an internist, hematologist and medical oncologist practicing at Summit Cancer & Hematology Services in Chambersburg, has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the society of internists. He is a graduate of Harvard College. State Sen. Rich Alloway is having a job fair on April 18, in partnership with PA CareerLink, Franklin County Area Development Corp. and Chambersburg Mall, 3055 Black Gap Road. The fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chambersburg Mall. Information about training and educational programs also will be available. For

information, call 717-264-6100 or see http:// senatoralloway.com/jobfair.htm. Penn State Mont Alto, Summit Health, Quincy Village, and Penn State’s Hershey Medical Center have teamed up to offer a summer camp from June 24-28 for students interested in healthcare careers. The cost for the week-long program is $225 per student. The program will give students entering the ninth- and 10th-grade the opportunity to visit hospitals and healthcare facilities, including Penn State Hershey Medical Center. See ma.psu.edu/CE/youth.htm for an application or 717-263-9033, Ext. 227. Chambersburg Noontime Lions Club’s 16th Annual Trout Derby will be held May 45, with thousands in prize money. There will be hundreds of “money fish.” If you catch one of those, you win the money prize. For information, www.troutderby.com. Do you have some old treasures in your attic or basement that you no longer want? Donate them to the Franklin County Historical Society and they will be auctioned to raise money for the organization. The auction will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. June 1 at Kenny's Auction, and items could include antiques, artwork, Franklin County memorabilia, items of local history, crocks, books, early wood items etc. The society asks that they be in good, salable condition. Call 264-1667 or email [email protected] to make arrangements for the donation. The Habitat for Humanity’s next local rehab project is at 609 Candlestick Court in Chambersburg, a home originally constructed by Habitat in 2008. Habitat recently purchased the home back from the family; it needs minor work like new paint and carpet. Habitat’s board of directors also is searching for land for a new construction project. Christina L. Yoder, training and development officer at F&M Trust, has been named the “Woman to Watch” in the 2013 Women of Influence awards. The award is presented to a woman under the age of 30 who is stepping up to help shape the central Pennsylvania of tomorrow. Yoder was selected for her leadership and achievements at F&M Trust, as well contributions within the community. She will be recognized May 13 at the Hilton Harrisburg, as well as in a publication to be

Sharleen Fazzolari, CPA, CEP ®, of Ocker & Associates, PC recently attended a course presented by Jennings Seminars, entitled “Trusts & Estate 1041’s – The New Rules.” The course conveyed information on the various types of trusts, fiduciary accounting, and how to help clients plan for the future. Rotz & Stonesifer, P.C. hired Nicholas Breon, a recent graduate of Shippensburg University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting as well as a concentration in personal financial planning. He started in December 2012 as part of the firm’s internship program and will be transitioning into a full time staff accountant position in June. Rotz & Stonesifer, P.C. has four offices in south central Pennsylvania. Smith Elliott Kearns & Co., LLC launched its redesigned Web site, one with an emphasis on regularly updated content, useful information, and user-friendly navigation. SEK&Co is using the look of the site as a new branding tool for collateral marketing materials. These changes are a part of the firm’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2013. The site is www.sek.com. Smith Elliott Kearns & Co. promoted the following: Jill L. Bachtell, Mark A. Hill, Brooke A. Murphy and William H. Souders, from senior associate to supervisor; Erin Shoop, from staff associate to senior associate; Mandy L. Walls, from support accountant to staff associate; Kelley R. Merris, from support accountant to supervising accountant. Teresa Jacoby, EA, Jan Ensminger, EA, Sharleen Fazzolari, CPA, Mark Green, CPA and Nina Thiessen, CPA, all of Ocker & Associates, PC, attended a 1040 Tax in Depth seminar presented by Jennings Seminars. The seminar focused on the latest federal tax law changes, problem areas of 1040 returns and tax planning strategies. Ocker & Associates, PC, is a public accounting firm with offices in Fayetteville and McSherrystown. Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance’s 16th Annual 5K Walk/Run will begin at 10 a.m. May 4, rain or shine. It will begin at The Tower of Falling Spring, next to Coyle Free Library in Chambersburg. Onsite registrations will be accepted beginning at 8:30 a.m

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The Cumberland Valley School of Music presents The Fifth Annual Neighborhood Chefs’ Walk from 4 to 7 p.m. June 1. Six chefs from Chambersburg will combine their talents, and there will be live music, strolling musicians, cooking demonstrations and a silent auction. Chefs will be Roger Tappen, Dave Munson, Grayson Bowman, and Bryan Lucas (Chestnut Landing at Menno Haven), restaurateur Tom Boock (The Cottage), and Cecily Barber (The Butcher Shoppe). Tickets are $50 per person if purchased by April 30. Tickets are $60 per person May 1 and after. For information or to order tickets, call 717-261 -1220. Menus and entertainment schedules are at www.cvsmusic.org. The Diamonds will perform at Capitol Theatre, 159 S. Main St., in Chambersburg at 8 p.m. April 6. The group’s songs include “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?,” “Silhouettes,” “The Stroll” and “Little Darlin.’ Tickets can be purchased at www.thecapitoltheatre.org or by calling (717) 263-0202. Penn National hosted “Fall In Love with Penn National” on Feb. 16. Eighteen out-of -town guests attended the daylong program. After breakfast and a presentation by Patti Nitterhouse, VP of White Rock Inc., guests took a trolley tour of Penn National. A luncheon was served with 10 resident ambassadors joining the group. The event generated three real estate sales contracts, with additional sales likely over the next few months. Penn National’s April 6 event, “A Parade of Homes,” will showcase the benefits of living at the Penn National Community. Hoss’s Steak & Sea House was recognized by the Beef Checkoff Program as the 2012 National Foodservice Beef Backer Award winner in the Chain Category – only one of three restaurants in the U.S. to earn the honor. “We honor Hoss’s for its leadership in promoting and selling beef,” said Scott McGregor, an Iowa cattleman and chairman of the Checkoff’s 2012 Joint Foodservice Committee.

ServiceMaster Clean announces a restoration effort of its own. ServiceMaster Restore will become the new face of a 60year heritage of providing comprehensive disaster restoration services to residences and commercial businesses nationwide. ServiceMaster Restore provides disaster restoration services, and ServiceMaster Clean provides commercial cleaning services. A new logo and look began appearing in March. Chambersburg Wireless and Webb’s Sports Bar are presenting an appearance by entertainer Chakal Chapin at Webb’s Sports Bar, 114 S. Main St., on April 13. The program begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 for men, and free for women until 10 p.m. ($5 for women after 10 p.m.). There will be comedy, music and prizes.

April 26. The 5 p.m. show at Capitol Theatre will feature the music of Patsy Cline and gospel favorites. WAYZ and Verstandig Broadcasting are helping with sponsorship of this event. Contact Craig Hoffman, president of the Board of WIN, with questions or to sponsor, 717-816-7201 or at [email protected].) Famed oceanographer, explorer, environmentalist and author Sylvia A. Earle will address the graduating class at Wilson College’s 143rd commencement ceremony, to be held at 1:30 p.m. May 19. Former chief scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Earle is a leading proponent of protecting the earth’s environment and resources. The potential of operations research to improve our world will be the topic of Dr. Sommer Gentry, who will speak at Wilson College on April 3. The presentation at 6:30 p.m. will be in the Brooks Complex auditorium. It is free and open to the

Lutheran Home Care & Hospice will present at talk on eye health at 10 a.m. April 18 at The Fleck Center at Luther Ridge Retirement Community, 2998 Luther Drive, Chambersburg. The program is free of charge and open to anyone in the community. No registration is required. The Boys and Girls Club of Chambersburg and Shippensburg will have its annual fund-raising dinner at the Orchards Restaurant on April 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 per ticket. For information, www.bgccs.org.

The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University presents BOYZ II MEN at 8 p.m. April 4. Throughout their 20-year career, Boyz II Men have won nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards, three MTV Awards and three Billboard Awards. For tickets, call 717-477SHOW (7469) or see www.luhrscenter.com. Women in Need is bringing former Miss America Kellye Cash, niece of singer Johnny Cash, to Chambersburg for an evening of country and gospel music on

public. Penn State Mont Alto’s Lion Ambassadors will host their second annual Blue and White on April 13, rain or shine. The event includes a Little Lion Run (one mile) and the Blue and White 5k. Visit www.blueandwhite5k.org for registration forms, directions, maps. Hospice volunteers are needed in Waynesboro and surrounding areas to provide the services of a friend to those living with terminal illness and their families. Volunteer hours are flexible. Sign up for free training by Lutheran Home Care & Hospice, to be held at Waynesboro Church of the Brethren, 117 S. Church St., April 3 and April 5. For information or to register for training, contact Tammy Hawbaker at 717217-3520 or thawbaker@lutheranhome care.org Menno Haven employees celebrated milestone employment anniversaries in March. Celebrating 10 years: Brian Negley, Audrey Hill, Amy McMullen; 15 years: Carol Hutsler; 30 years: Karen Maclay. Send news items to kleedy@chambersburg. org by April 10 for the May edition.

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New business James Sulfare Jr. cuts the ribbon at his new business, Padblue, at 875 Lincoln Way West, Suite L, in Chambersburg – in the West Side Plaza Shopping Center. Padblue provides computer services for the home, just as Solinkit – Sulfare’s other business – does for businesses. Padblue offers repair services for home computers, PC and Tablet sales, anti-virus software and system upgrades, as well as cellular, wireless and security services. It also has a rewards program for referrals. Padblue is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 717-267-2018 or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Its Web site is www.padblue.com.

Chamber mixer at renovated store There was a great turnout at the Feb. 19 Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce mixer at the newly renovated Nitterhouse Masonry & Hardware Supply store at 859 Cleveland Ave. This new, Do-It-Best independently owned member store in Chambersburg features a full line of more than 67,000 items. The store has doubled in size. Guests at the mixer received a 10% discount on items purchased during the mixer and had a great opportunity to network.

Doug and Shannon Harmon, at left, and David and Jeanie Black, at right, were among the couples who took to the dance floor at The Orchards during the Chamber’s Dinner/Dance

Thank You to our Chamber Dinner/Dance sponsors! Our generous sponsors enabled our Chamber to present its annual Dinner/Dance on March 16, one of the Chamber’s premiere fundraisers. About 100 people attended the event at The Orchards. The Chamber and its Dinner/Dance Committee thank our 2013 sponsors: Bell Insurance Inc. ChamberChoice Decorating Den Interiors F&M Trust Co. Orrstown Bank Patriot Federal Credit Union Strickler Agency Inc. Summit Health The Orchards The Shook Home Valley Quarries Inc. Beverages: ACE Distributing Invitations: Graphics Universal Inc.

Getaway: Boyer and Ritter Placecards: Printaway Table Sponsors: Chambersburg Mall Decorating Den Interiors F&M Trust Frederick Seibert & Associates Manitowoc Crane Group Orrstown Bank Patriot Federal Credit Union

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Lunch and Learn

Mixers In April

Save by using less paper in your office You can increase efficiency and make your business “greener” with the help of the tools and techniques you’ll learn at the Earth Day Lunch and Learn at the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lincoln Way East. This free Lunch and Learn from 11:30 to 1 p.m. on April 22 will be presented by Word Processing Services Inc. Topics will include the creation, use, handling, storage and retrieval of digital documents. From scanning to efficient digital workflows, explore how you can not only reduce your environmental impact, but also increase your bottom line by managing your documents better. Register for the Lunch and Learn by contacting [email protected] by April 10.

Fuddrucker’s will cater Lunch and Learns in 2013 Lunch and Learns are a great way for Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce members to obtain information in a relaxed setting. Usually held once a month, Lunch and Learns are free educational seminars, and they are popular with members who want to learn how to improve their business or organization. Presenters also get great exposure and an audience eager to learn about the topics being discussed. In 2013, lunches will be provided free of charge to Lunch and Learn participants, courtesy of Fuddrucker’s of 442 Gateway Ave., Chambersburg. Fuddrucker’s provides catering services for business meetings and other occasions. “It’s a great addition to our Lunch and Learns,” said Doug Harmon, membership director of the Chamber. “We greatly appreciate this generous contribution from Fuddrucker’s.” “Fuddruckers of Chambersburg is honored to participate in this year’s Lunch and Learns. This will be our opportunity to show participants the variety of flavorful offerings we serve,” said Mark and Dawn Durniak, managing partners. “Our prime beef burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches and hand-tossed salads -- all served with our fresh-baked goods -- will surely be a hit.”

Cinco de Mayo mixer to be held May 2 at SU Don’t miss one of the largest Chamber mixers of the year, when the Cinco de Mayo Regional Mixer Fiesta will be held Thursday, May 2. The event will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Conference Center at Shippensburg University, 500 Newburg Road. Host sponsors are Shippensburg University and the Conference Center at Shippensburg University. RSVP to 717-5325509 or [email protected]. To become a sponsor, or to donate a door prize, contact Doug Harmon at 717-264-7101, Ext. 202. The Pennsylvania Chamber and PCI Insurance are the Platinum Sponsors, and Cumberland Area Economic Development Corp., Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau, Phantom Shadow, Shippensburg University and the Conference Center at SU, and W1OO are Gold Sponsors. Country Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express East Harrisburg, Holiday Inn Express Chambersburg, Kelsey Springs Landscaping, Lehman Construction Services Inc., MedExpress Urgent Care, Phillips Office Solutions, SERVPRO of Chambersburg and SERVPRO of Shippensburg/Perry County are Bronze Sponsors. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is the grand prize sponsor.

Greencastle Golf Club If you’re eager for warmer weather and fun outdoors, you’ll enjoy the April 4 Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce mixer at Greencastle Golf Club. It will be held in from 5 to 7 p.m. in the clubhouse at 2000 Castlegreen Drive, Greencastle. Greencastle Golf Club is on a 250-acre property with rolling fairways, waterfalls, lakes and an 18-hole public golf course. The club’s goal is to treat you like you are a member of a private club. Come out early and play a round of golf for a cart fee of $15. Purchase or order any merchandise from the golf shop and receive a 20% discount. Enter to compete in the beat-the-pro competition and win prizes. Call the Chamber at 264-7101 to register for the mixer, or email [email protected]. To get to the club in Greencastle from Chambersburg, go south on U.S. 11 and turn right onto Walter Avenue. Go a little more than a quarter-mile and turn right onto Williamson Road. Continue on Williamson for about eight-tenths of a mile. Turn left onto Castlegreen Drive and turn right to stay on Castlegreen Drive.

Chambersburg Massage Therapy Clinic The second Chamber mixer will be from 5 to 7 p.m. April 16 at Chambersburg Massage Therapy Clinic, 978 Lincoln Way East. Event parking is available at Plasterer’s Florist and Greenhouses next door. At the indoor/outdoor mixer, enjoy the food, delicious desserts and a free chair massage, as well as the opportunity to win prizes. All Chamber member attendees will receive a 15% discount on all products purchased during the mixer. If you see a service you’d like to try, schedule it during the mixer and receive 15% off, too. Chambersburg Massage Therapy Clinic focuses on what it does best: Massage, body treatments and skin care. “At CMTC, we believe our business is all about the guest and giving them the best treatments available. We welcome individuals, couples, small parties and businesses to come in and experience CMTC for themselves.” The clinic is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. See www.chambersburgmassage.com for more information or call 717-709-1940. To register for either mixer, call the Chamber at 264-7101, send an e-mail to [email protected] or register online at www.chambersburg.org. Click on events for the date of the mixer and follow the instructions.

Crab Feast will be Aug. 24 You’ll want to save the date of Aug. 24 for the 18 th Annual Crab Feast, to be held at the AMVETS picnic pavilion, 750 Fifth Ave. The popular event is a major fundraiser for Downtown Chambersburg Inc., an affiliate of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce. Look for more details in the coming months.

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Giving Back focuses on Chamber members who generously contribute time and money to charitable causes. Olympic Steel dedicates the month of July to partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. “The Working for Wishes initiative was started in 2004 as part of Olympic Steel’s 50th anniversary,” said Kirk Casey, general manager of Olympic Steel’s Chambersburg Division. “We were hoping to grant one wish that year, but thanks to the generous giving of our employees, we were able to grant three wishes!” Since the campaign began, Olympic Steel employees have raised almost $400,000, making it possible to grant 65 wishes. Employees at Olympic Steel’s Chambersburg Division have donated over $10,000 to the company-wide campaign each of the past two years, and hope to meet that goal again in 2013. Over the past nine years, Olympic Steel – Chambersburg has had the honor of hosting six local Make-A-Wish children and celebrating their wish with a send-off party. “It’s amazing to see the excitement and joy in children who have their wish granted,” said Brooke Orner, corporate citizenship coordinator for the Chambersburg Division. Chambersburg Hospital and the family of the late Kristin Runyon are accepting applications for the annual Kristin Runyon Memorial Scholarship. Applications are being accepted until June 30. The scholarship fund will award $3,000 each year to a student enrolled in a full-time registered nurse education program. The student must have a minimum grade point average of 2.8 and be a resident of Franklin County or the surrounding communities. Applications are available from the Hospital’s Human Resources Department or www.SummitHealth.org/Runyon. Runyon died in 2010; she was a registered nurse at Chambersburg Hospital, and a 2001 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School. Pictured: The late Kristin Runyon Shalom Christian Academy promotes learning to serve beginning in elementary school and going up through high school. Each fifth-grader selects an organization in the area and visits it at least two times. They learn how the organization serves those in need as well as each student does some hands-on work to experience how fulfilling it is to help others. After completing their service work, each student produces a display board explaining about their ministry. Pictured: Ben McKee explored the ways that Cumberland Valley Relief Center helps those in need. Julia Wright did her service work at Pregnancy Ministries. The Orchards donated 10% of its food proceeds the week of Feb. 24 to the United Way of Franklin County. Send Giving Back news items to [email protected] by April 10 for the May issue.

Heritage Center to be part of ‘Spring into History’ tour The Heritage Center will participate in a countywide event in April that will encourage people to see museums and history sites throughout Franklin County. “Spring Into History: A Museum Ramble in Franklin County” will be on Saturday, April 20, and will be promoted by the Franklin County Visitors Bureau. All of the participating sites will waive any admission fees they have so that people can explore the sites for free on this day. The Heritage Center doesn’t charge admission, except for guided group tours, but it normally would be closed on Saturday in April. However, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce has decided to open its Heritage Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 20 to participate in this first-time event to promote local history. More than a dozen sites plan to participate, with the Heritage Center suggested as a starting point. It is a site on the Civil War Trails. Kathy Leedy, the Chamber’s communications director and a member of

the board of directors of the Franklin County Historical Society-Kittochtinny, said, “Many people do not realize just how many sites related to history are in Franklin County. This will be a great opportunity for people of all ages to explore our county’s history and see as many sites as possible on this day.” According to the Visitors Bureau, participants will be able to trek back to early settlements of the Germans and Scots Irish, frontier forts, secret hiding places of the Underground Railroad, Civil War sites, and hallowed grounds. They’ll be able to explore fire museums, discover the history of industry and learn about the industry of a young nation. Download the map and tour at ExploreFranklinCountyPA.com or call 866646-8060. A similar event has been held in Washington County, Md., one that has been successful in increasing awareness of its history.

Start a business the right way, with training by SBDC Small Business Development Center courses, seminars and conferences provide up-to-date, practical information on a wide variety of business topics. Programs teach basic business skills as well as more advanced and specific business management. These lowcost workshops feature experts and leaders from industry, government, higher education and professional associations. To reserve your seat, contact the Shippensburg University SBDC at (717) 477-1935. April workshops: ■“The First Step: Starting a Small Business,” 1 to 4 p.m. April 10, York County Economic Alliance, York. The same seminar is offered at the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lincoln Way East, from 1 to 4 p.m. April 18, and at the West Shore Chamber on April 30. ■ “Writing an Effective Business Plan,” 9 a.m. to noon, April 25, Shippensburg University, Grove Hall, Room 401; cost is $15 per business.

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Vendors, shoppers turn out for Community Market Day Community Market Day at Chambersburg Mall was a great success on March 2, with all of the vendor space sold out. This Buy Local initiative of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce enables Chamber members to introduce their products and services at one of the busiest shopping locations in Franklin County. Ginger Edmondson of CM Pig Out, for example, served delicious samples of pork. Estella Rhine of Keystone Health provided educational information about health issues to shoppers. Many other vendors welcomed the opportunity to meet potential new customers. The Chamber wishes to thank Chambersburg Mall for hosting the event, and these participants of Community Market Day: Apex Chiropractic, AT&T Mobility, Bark Central, Baxter Group Inc., Becky Chilcote, Pampered Chef, Believe & Achieve Fitness, Black & Davison, Chambersburg Hearing Center, Chambersburg Wireless, CM Pig Out, Corning Credit Union, Country Heart Sales, Cruise One, Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Hagerstown Regional Airport, Hornbaker’s Landscaping, IESA PA Corp., Kaplan University, Keystone Health, Legacy Realty, LIU12 Franklin Co. Literacy Council, Luther Ridge Retirement Community, MedExpress Urgent Care, Mooney & Associates, Mountain View Solar & Wind, Orrstown Bank, Patriot Federal Credit Union, Roxbury Treatment Center, Sam’s Club of Hagerstown, Sunrise Computers, Take Shape for Life– Jennie Mooney, The Franklin Shopper, Truly France, Valley Agency Co.,Valley Crane Service and Wilson College.

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American Cancer SocietyFranklin Unit Connie Woodruff 384 Floral Ave. Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 264-6266 [email protected] www.cancer.org Every day, cancer patients need rides to treatment. Some may not be able to drive themselves, and family and friends cannot always help. The American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery program provides volunteer transportation for cancer

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patients to and from their cancer treatments. The trained volunteers who drive and coordinate rides for this program provide a crucial service to patients whose families and friends cannot drive them for every treatment. The program is free to cancer patients who need it. To arrange a ride, call us at 1800-227-2345 as soon as the need for a ride is known. Please give us time to plan and schedule a volunteer driver. We are always in need of drivers as well. Drivers are an important part of a patient’s recovery, providing moral support and a

sympathetic ear. Volunteers can be retirees, students, homemakers, or someone with some time to spare. The main requirements are the desire to help others and to meet people, a good driving record, no criminal history and a car in good working condition. We hope that people in our community with a morning or afternoon available every week or month will participate in this lifesaving program. A person can volunteer as often as he or she wishes. The American Cancer Society provides training, support materials, pays for a criminal/background and driving record check and other assistance to our volunteers. Interested volunteers also may call us at 1-800-2272345 anytime.

Believe and Achieve fitness would like to share some exciting news concerning our 2013 year! First, we would like for you to welcome our new personal trainer, Brandon Augustine, to the team. Brandon is a senior at Shippensburg University, working on his bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a minor in biology. Brandon’s coaching expertise lies in the sport of volleyball and he is excited to use his exercise science education, and skills learned in the classroom and labs, here at Believe & Achieve Fitness. Also, Justin Guy, Believe & Achieve

personal trainer, has been newly certified as a Level 1 USAW coach, for USA weight lifting. Yes, that is the Olympics! He is also scheduled to take NSCA (National Strength & Conditioning Assoc.) Summer 2013; Aaron Kolenc – scheduled to take NSCA on April 20. Come grow with us, benefit from the experience and knowledge of our team at Believe & Achieve! “It’s not just fitness, it’s life changing.” Connect with us on Facebook!

years, support for other humanitarian needs have also been met. The International Association of Lions Clubs began as the dream of Chicago businessman Melvin Jones, who believed local business clubs should expand their horizons from purely professional concerns to the betterment of their communities and the world at large. Chambersburg Noontime Lions Club makes contributions to provide vision exams and eyeglasses for Chambersburg residents who require financial support for these services; Lions Club International and state projects; vision, hearing and diabetes research; disaster relief; scholarships for local high school students; CASHS Boys basketball banquet; and United Way building pledge. It also supports the 21 Day Retreat, CASD “Learn to Read Program,”

Chambersburg Council for the Arts, Chambersburg READS, Coyle Free Library, Downtown Chambersburg Inc., Easter Seals, The Arc of Franklin and Fulton Counties, Girl Scouts, Grove Family Library, Keystone Area Boy Scout Council, Little League, Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army, United Way of Franklin County and YMCA Partners with Youth. This year’s 16th Annual Trout Derby on the first weekend in May will attract fishermen and women from many states to Chambersburg on May 4-5. You can visit www.troutderby.com for more information. If you’d like to find out more about becoming a member, call John Nogle or Amy Hicks at the numbers listed above.

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Chamber staff answers all kinds of questions! The office staff at the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce does it best to answer questions from visitors and callers. The Chamber at 100 Lincoln Way East serves as the front door of the community and often is the first stop when people come to town for a visit or to stay. Callers – and there are thousands of them each year - have all kinds of questions. They often want directions Sue Black, or don’t know where they need to go to get a driver’s Customer Service license, a passport or other government service. And Specialist/Heritage even though it’s right across the street from the Center Coordinator Chamber, a surprising number of people stop and want to know where the courthouse is! Sometimes the questions are more unusual, such as, “I’m on Interstate 81. Where is the nearest mailbox?” The answer, of course, depends on where they are on Interstate 81. “How close is Chambersburg to the ocean?” asked another caller. Answering questions can be challenging, and being a long-time resident has its advantages. Communications Director Kathy Leedy, a Chambersburg native, was pleased when she was able to tell someone where “Turkeyfoot” is. For some reason, the Chambersburg Chamber gets a lot of calls from people looking for Chambers of Commerce in other states. Former receptionist Joan Stansbury recalls the time she answered the phone and heard an elderly man say, “What time are we launching the rocket?” Caught off guard, she asked him to repeat the question. After he did, she asked him what Chamber he was calling. “Cocoa Beach,” he answered. “In Florida?” Stansbury asked. Not missing a beat, Stansbury looked up the phone number of the Cocoa Beach Chamber, and she was able to help the caller. Not long ago, a caller wanted to know the height of the bridges in Pennsylvania. Then he narrowed it down to a particular bridge on Lincoln Way East in Chambersburg. Another caller wanted to know the schedule of the trains that cross Orchard Drive in Chambersburg so that she could avoid them. Another recent caller from out-of-state wanted to send a casserole to a family who had just experienced a death in the family. The Chamber staff referred the caller to member businesses that provide catering services. Prior to and during major events like ChambersFest, people will ask things like, “Do I have to have your (the Chamber’s) permission to sell hot dogs on the street during the day?” New residents have a lot of questions, too. “Please explain what a dry township means. I don’t understand.” “Do the stars on the sides of the buildings indicate that building was burned in the Civil War?” “Where is the closest Bagpipe Community Concert Association?” “Do you have a Poodle Club?” Whether simple or difficult, sincere questions deserve an answer. People want information, and they are coming to the Chamber staff because they believe they’ll get answers. It’s a compliment to the Chamber, really, when it is viewed as the go-to source for information about the community. If the Chamber staff doesn’t know the answer to a question, they will refer visitors and callers to the appropriate office where the question can be answered – or get back to them as quickly as possible. It is part of the job, one that is taken seriously by all of the staff.

United Way provides update on Prosperity Report The area’s Prosperity Index Report was presented to attendees at the United Way of Franklin County annual meeting at the Orchards Restaurant on Feb. 27. The report was one of the 2012 United Way initiatives highlighted by board president Eric Foreman in his remarks to the group. The Prosperity Report is a collaborative venture among the United Way, The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, county government, Franklin County Area Development Corp. and Summit Health, designed to provide a snapshot of the community in terms of health, well-being, education and the economy. A copy of the report is available on the United Way Web site at www.uwfcpa.org. “This is a tool that will help provide clarity and focus as we move forward as a community,” said Amy Hicks, United Way executive director, when she summarized the effort for the audience of volunteers, board members and United Way agency representatives. “This information will allow our community to evaluate quality-of-life issues in quantitative terms and determine how we can move the community toward greater prosperity.” Foreman also noted other 2012 accomplishments for the organization, including support of the statewide effort to create the toll-free “211” telephone referral service. The service provides individuals with confidential information and connections to social service agencies. Outgoing board member Bill Gour of Greencastle was recognized for his contributions to the organization, including six years of service to the board. Gour closed out his term as chair of the nominating committee and the membership accepted the slate of officers for 2013 as proposed. They are: Pam Anderson, president; Joe Zmitrovich, vice president; Greg Duffey, secretary; and Kim Rzomp, treasurer. Membership also approved bylaw changes and approved Ed Warren as an incoming board member. Don Baker was recognized as a new board member. The United Way of Franklin County is celebrating the finale of its 70th birthday. Foreman noted that when the concept was first launched in 1942, organizers raised $31,000 in support of 10 local agencies. Since then, United Way of Franklin County has generated more than $27 million in support for entities that focus on providing human services. Today the organization collaborates and allocates funds from a balanced budget to serve 26 agencies and 40 programs.

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Area residents have an opportunity to learn about Civil War events of 150 years ago from some of Participants in the the top historians in the U.S., exploring Chamber Card program battlefields with them and getting an in-depth continue to marvel at how understanding of events that changed our nation’s history. frequently the card is used, Chambersburg Civil War Seminars and Tours, an initiative of the and how many new customers it brings them. Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, will offer three seminars Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce members in 2013, with seminar topics corresponding with war events of 150 years pay less than $1 a week to participate in the program, and all ago. of the money received by the Chamber is used to market the The first seminar in May will focus on the battle at Chancellorsville, program. Chamber members offer discounts to customers as and the second two will focus on Gettysburg, the nearby battle considered part of this Buy Local program, and these discounts are listed by many to be the turning point of the war. at www.chambersburg.org/chambercard. The Web site is The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce has been offering listed on the cards. Civil War seminars in partnership with historian Ted Alexander since Wagner’s Supply Depot sponsored the printing of 25,000 1989. The seminars bring people from throughout the nation – and a few cards on two occasions since the program began. from outside the U.S. -- to Chambersburg. The Franklin County Visitors The Chamber recently purchased ads in area media to Bureau and the Hagerstown and Washington County (Md.) Convention promote the card. An ad in Public Opinion on St. Patrick’s and Visitors Bureau co-sponsor the seminars. Day listed all of the current participants in the Chamber “The Chamber was very far-sighted back in the 1980s to emphasize the program, and encouraged shoppers to “buy smart, buy local Civil War heritage of the area,” Alexander said. “People plan their from people you know!” vacations around these seminars,” he added. In 2012, more than 200 “You’ll find savings on everything from groceries and participated in the three seminars. pizza to jewelry and wine. Pick up your free card at the Ed Bearss, considered to be the nation’s top battlefield guide, has been Chamber or any participating business,” the advertisement a presenter at the seminars since the very beginning in 1989. “(The said. It also thanked Wagner’s Supply Depot for its Chamber seminars have) continuity, are in a good location, and it’s where sponsorship. I want to be. … These seminars are more important to me than other ones A banner ad on Public Opinion’s Web site promoted the held at the same time because of the quality of the programs, the support card and the Chamber Card Web site page. Viewers were able the Chamber of Commerce gives it and the readily available significant to click on the banner ad and go to the Chamber Card page on sites of the Civil War.” the Chamber’s Web site. The seminars this year: Ads in The Franklin Shopper promoted the Chamber Card ●“Chancellorsville,” May 17-19, will include three days of detailed program, too, and acknowledged Wagner Supply Depot’s tours, talks and panel discussions. sponsorship. ●“Gettysburg and Beyond,” July 23-28, with tours related to Pickett’s Radio commercials on Mainline Broadcasting stations Charge, the Iron Brigade at Gettysburg, the Texas Brigade, Civilian brought further awareness of the card, and radio personality Gettysburg, Off-the-Beaten-Path sites, Early’s Advance to the Lisa Harding promoted the card on her morning program. Susquehanna, the Retreat and the Battle of Monterey Pass. If you are interested in the Chamber Card program, visit ●“The Cavalry at Gettysburg,” Oct. 4-6, with tours of important the Web site page listed above for more information or call cavalry sites. Membership Director Doug Harmon at 264-7101, Ext. 202. For more information, call C. Baker at 717-264-7101 or view Let the Chamber Card work for you! www.chambersburgcivilwarseminars.org. The Chancellorsville brochure is available at http:// civilwarseminars.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Chancellorsville2013online-version.pdf THE GREATER CHAMBERSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Outlook 22

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A’Bella Stone Dennis Bates 103 Brim Blvd. Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 263-1161 [email protected] www.abellastonellp.com Manufacturers

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Cumberland Valley Breast Cancer Alliance Sharon Brosious 344 Leedy Way East Chambersburg, PA 17202 (717) 263-7191 [email protected] www.thecvbca.org Non-Profit

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Enhance your membership listing on Chamber Web site You can increase the exposure of your business or organization by expanding your membership listing on the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce Web site, www.chambersburg.org. And you’ll be able to track results. The Chamber Web site is one of the most popular in Chambersburg, with thousands of the viewers looking at the online membership directory because they are searching for businesses, particular products and services. The membership listings get 4,000 to 5,000 views per month. Nationwide, about 75% of shoppers use the Internet to research products and services before they make a buying decision, so getting your business information in front of shoppers is key to your success. It is easy to expand your membership listing on the Chamber Web site, and the Chamber staff is available to help if necessary. Your basic listing is free, but you can add information and photos in packages that start at $25 a month, up to $99 a month. Call Doug Harmon, the Chamber’s membership director, at 264-7101, Ext. 202, to learn how to: ● Have priority placement in your business category, with your listing at the top of your category page (normally an alphabetical listing). ● Post Hot Deals, or online coupons, at no charge from your own desktop. ● Post events such as open houses or customer appreciation days at no charge. ● Add content that will be helpful to potential customers as they research products and services, including pictures, video and additional keywords. Also, you can be listed in multiple categories. List classified ads, auction items, automobiles, commercial and residential space, rentals and housing units.

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Businesses invited to host teacher interns The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, an affiliate of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, is looking for business partners to host teachers for an Educator in the Workplace Summer Internship, to be held June 24-28. The Foundation is looking to place at least 30 teachers with area businesses. EITW is a hands-on opportunity for educators to spend 24 hours at a business to connect their subject area with the workplace. The goal of EITW is to connect classroom learning with relevant business practices by engaging teachers and business leaders, thereby better preparing students for college and careers in the 21st century. “This is a great way for the business community to engage with educators and have an impact on workforce development,” said Noel Purdy, executive director of the Chamber Foundation. Educators really enjoy the program. Reed

Miller, a teacher from Chambersburg Area School District, said of his summer internship with Manitowoc, “This was a wonderful experience. This has brought new life to me that I will in turn give to my students.” “After this program, I can truthfully tell my students that algebra is vital to the medical professions and give them examples I saw at Chambersburg Hospital,” said Sharon Boyles, Shippensburg Area School District. Mark Johnston of Manitowoc Cranes said, “We have been able to showcase the variety of career opportunities available in Shady Grove as well as communicate the requirements and expectations we have for candidates.” Employers interested in hosting teacher interns must fill out this survey by May 10 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ H8SGRBB. For more information, contact Purdy at 264-7101, Ext. 207, or e-mail her at [email protected].

Leadership class learns about health and history

Program helps people become leaders If you’re looking for a great opportunity to enhance your leadership skills, apply for acceptance to the Leadership Franklin County Community program. It is a ninemonth program that starts in September. To learn more about the program, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation invites you to a prospecting reception on April 10. The reception will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Heritage Center, 100 Lincoln Way East. Attendees will have a chance to talk with current Leadership students, alumni, Leadership program organizers and Noel Purdy, executive director of the Foundation. Light refreshments will be served. Register for the reception by sending an e -mail to [email protected] or by calling 264-7101. Additional information is available at http:// www.franklincountyworks.com/leadershipfranklin-county/

lunch the tour passed the Enoch Brown Melanie Furlong of School House and visited Greencastle while Lutheran Home Care & Bill Gour spoke about the history of each Hospice and LIFE Lutheran town. Gour noted that many of the great Services presented home leaders of our country and state had ties to healthcare options, community Franklin County. While the group traveled, health care options and hospice he spoke about Waynesboro and options that are available to Shippensburg, pointing out that at one point compliment services in time, Waynesboro was one of the traditionally offered by wealthiest towns in the United States. hospitals and nursing facilities. Gour and the class then returned to Drew Yoder, Life Lion Chambersburg, where Paul Cullinane from Flight paramedic, spoke about the Borough of Chambersburg presented a the types of work they do on Bill Gour presents highlights of the history of Mercersburg to session on frontier life. Life Lion. The class also learned participants in the Leadership Franklin County Community about the program. prevalence In March, the Leadership Franklin County of HIV in Franklin Community Program focused on healthcare County from Vanessa in Franklin County and the history of McDowell of Keystone Franklin County. The class began the day at Health. The morning Chambersburg Hospital, where Vice ended with Barbara President of Medical Affairs Dr. Tom Constable speaking on Anderson spoke about Summit Health. The the community health class was able to tour the Cath Lab in the assessment recently new King Street addition to the hospital. completed by Summit Dr. Anderson reviewed the leadership Health. structure of Summit Health and what Next the class qualities make a good leader in healthcare. boarded a bus to travel He also spoke about some of the upcoming to Mercersburg. After changes expected to impact the healthcare industry. THE GREATER CHAMBERSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Outlook 29

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Leadership students learn about life in jail, the home of those who make bad choices.

Students tour jail Leadership Franklin County Youth students learned about choices during their March session. This was accentuated by a tour of the Franklin County Jail to demonstrate what can happen when bad choices are made. Capt. Jay Sullen spoke to students about what they were to see. He then led them on a guided tour of the facility, where they saw where the inmates lived, exercised and ate. Sullen explained security procedures and

how his staff, as leaders, behave and interact with the inmates. He stressed the importance of effective communication in preventing incidents and spoke about how that skill is applicable in every walk of life. The students were also able to sit with a panel of four inmates who shared their experiences – and learned that some inmates are like people they encounter in their everyday life.

Students learn about the business world business and government, taxation, business ethics, labor relations, and more. The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce is proud to support PFEW, to give local students an eye-opening experience. The Chamber encourages local companies and civic organizations to provide sponsorships for our students and, if possible, volunteers for the sessions. (PFEW is Nearly 35 ago, business leaders in completely a product of the private sector.) Pennsylvania responded to a perceived lack of Every student attends PFEW on a fully taxawareness in most young adults about how the deductible $525 scholarship, which is private sector operates. In 1979, an innovative provided by a local firm. Each graduate also program for high school juniors and seniors corresponds with his or her sponsor began. Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week following graduation. PFEW is also an now graduates about 1,800 students annually approved organization through the PA with a vastly improved understanding about Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) the free market and how economic opportunity program through the Department of is so integrally tied to personal freedom. Community and Economic Development. Each summer, teams are grouped into To learn more, visit www.pfew.org or “management teams” of senior executives who contact John Trombetta, president of the have inherited imaginary “companies.” These Foundation for Free Enterprise Education at teams, under the guiding hands of “executives(814) 833-9576, Ext. 1 or e-mail him at on-loan,” called company advisors, operate [email protected]. their firms for a computer-simulated threePFEW is open to all current sophomores year period of time. To add a sense of reality, and juniors in Pennsylvania. Information on they are competing against other student applications can be found on the Web site. “companies” manufacturing and distributing Direct questions to Michelle Warofka, the same product. These fledgling corporate manager of schools for PFEW, by calling executives are faced with decisions that real(814) 833-9576, Ext. 3 or e-mail her at life business people confront daily. PFEW is designed to give every participant [email protected]. an idea of what is important in the business world of today. Students learn about business and finance, the role and relationship of At a time when you there is divisiveness over what’s “wrong” with our economy, something truly uplifting is happening in Pennsylvania. More than 2,000 young adults and business executives will converge in Williamsport during July and August to explore and celebrate the world of business and what free enterprise means to America.

A 2012 PFEW “Finance Team” prepares for their stockholder’s annual meeting.

Local businesses support business training for teens Contributions from local companies enable students from Franklin County to attend Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week. “The extraordinary support given local students by the Chamber and its members has been the reason we have been able to include so many Chambersburg and Franklin County students in our sessions over the past decades. Our entire organization is deeply, deeply grateful,” said John J. Trombetta, president of the Foundation for Free Enterprise Education, PFEW’s parent organization. Donors thus far in 2013 include Ludwick Eye Center, ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning, Strickler Agency Inc. and Wenger & Myers Insurance Inc. Waste Management of Pennsylvania has designated scholarships.

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April 2013 Calendar of Events April 4 – Chamber mixer, Greencastle Golf Club, clubhouse at 2000 Castlegreen Dr, Greencastle, 5-7 p.m. April 10 – Leadership Franklin County prospecting reception, Heritage Center, 100 L.W.E., 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 11 – Annual Awards Breakfast, Chambersburg Country Club, 7 to 9 a.m., $20 per member April 16– Chamber mixer, sponsored by Chambersburg Massage Therapy, 978 Lincoln Way E, 5 to 7 p.m. April 18 – “The First Step: Starting a Small Business,” SBDC workshop at Chamber, 100 LWE, 1-4 p.m. April 18 – Architectural tour, begins in front of Park Ave. United Methodist Church, 125 Park Ave., 1 p.m., $5. April 18 – Ribbon-cutting, Heartland, 917 Phoenix Drive, 3 p.m. April 20 – “Spring into History, a Franklin County Ramble,” Heritage Center, 100 LWE, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20 – Ribbon-cutting, Nitterhouse Masonry & Hardware Store, 859 Cleveland Ave., noon. April 22 – Lunch and Learn, “Tools & Techniques for a Less Paper Office,” by WPS at Chamber, 100 Lincoln Way East, 11:30 to 1 p.m. April 30 – Leadership Franklin County Advanced training, “Repositioned for Success: Competencies Every Organization Needs to Lead in the New Economy,” presentation by author Horacio Sanchez, $250 per person or $999 for a table of five, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information about events, call 264-7101 . All events are in Chambersburg and free unless otherwise noted.

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