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Chairman’s message Chamber board and staff Windy Knoll to host seasonal mixer November Lunch & Learns Business Person of the Year Holiday Mixer on Dec. 15 LFC Youth and Community update Technology grants awarded to teachers Oktoberfest a sucess Perfect gifts for holiday shopping Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 Artist cooperative forms downtown Making Chambersburg more livable 11/30 Network - Networking workshop Chamber Connections Referral Group Around town with the Chamber Member Spotlights Committee Corner: The FOUNDRY Welcome new members Milestone anniversaries PA Chamber update Giving Back Members in the News November calendar of events

NOVEMBER 2015

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Annual Business Breakfast on Dec. 10 Please join the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Business Breakfast - a celebration of 2015 and the future that lies ahead. The event will be held on Thursday, December 10 at Wilson College’s Laird Hall. The breakfast features highlights of the Chamber’s past year, a keynote presentation from a guest speaker and the awarding of the 2015 Business Person of the Year. The breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Tickets are $20 for members or $25 for non-members. The event often sells out, so breakfast guests are advised to register early. Register online at www.chambersburg.org/events or call 717-264-7101. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR

Grand Sponsor Sponsorships are also available for $300 (table sponsor) and $75 (patron sponsor). Sponsors receive recognition before and during the event, as well as preferred seating. For more information or to secure your sponsorship, contact Amy Fisher at 717-264-7101 ext. 204 or [email protected].

Early Childhood Education Summit on Nov. 6

SAVE THE DATE

The Community Education Coalition, an initiative of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, will host a free Early Childhood Education Summit on Friday, November 6 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Orchards. The event will feature keynote presenter Rear Admiral Thomas J. Wilson III from Mission Readiness. Other speakers include Andy Williford (Volvo Construction Equipment) and Jeff Gayman (Orrstown Bank) representing PA Early Learning Investment Commission, as well as Col. Deacon Maddox of Letterkenny Army Depot and Mike Ross of Franklin County Area Development Corp. To register, call 717-264-7101 or email [email protected]. Special thanks to Volvo Construction Equipment for underwriting the event.

NOVEMBER 28

Shop and win prizes with Buy Local BINGO

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Shop small throughout the day! Giveaways will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Courthouse Plaza. See page 5 for details.

DECEMBER 15

CHAMBER HOLIDAY MIXER 5 to 7 p.m. Wilson College’s Laird Hall Join the Chamber for one of the final networking opportunities of 2015. Visit www.chambersburg.org/events for details about these events and more. November events are listed on the back of the newsletter.

Check off items on your holiday list, support local businesses and enter to win great prizes with Buy Local BINGO. Holiday shoppers have the chance to win $200, $100, $75 or $50 in Chamber Dollars or a gift card basket by shopping at Chamber Card businesses from November 15 through December 15. When you shop at a participating business on your BINGO card, mark the space and save your receipt. Once you have “BINGO” either horizontal, vertical or diagonal, submit your card to the Chamber with receipts and you will be entered in the drawing. Completed cards are due at the Chamber by 5 p.m. on December 15 or can be turned in at the Chamber Holiday Mixer that same day from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wilson College’s Laird Hall. Buy Local BINGO cards are comprised of member businesses participating in the Chamber Card program and have been randomly assigned on each card. Pick up your BINGO card at the Chamber office or use the card inserted in this newsletter. Chamber Card deals are listed at www.chambersburg.org/ChamberCard. For more details, call 717-264-7101.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Eric Foreman, Susquehanna Bank - Chair Suzanne Miller-Trinh, Zullinger-Davis-Trinh Law Firm - Past Chair Troy Garman, RE/MAX Realty Agency Chair-elect Noel Purdy - Chamber President Lance Kegerreis, Dennis E. Black Engineering, Inc. - CADC Vice President Michelle Paulnock, ACNB Bank Foundation President Jim Zimmerman, Valley Quarries Inc. Treasurer Sherri H. Stahl, Summit Health - Secretary Derrick Donnell, PA CareerLink Blake Truman, VerStandig Broadcasting Terry Guberman, Comfort Keepers Brian Speer, Wilson College Rod Hocker, Johnnie’s Restaurant & Hotel Service Carlos Perez, Chambersburg Wireless Melanie Furlong, SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice Alice Hawbaker, LCSi Lehman Construction Services, Inc. Luke Martin, Smith Elliott Kearns & Co., LLC Kim Crider, Kim Crider/Take Shape for Life Mark Story, Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County Chris Patterson, Manitowoc Cranes Jeff Truhan, The Shook Home Mark Durniak, Fuddruckers Brad Evans, Bartlett Tree Expert Company

CHAMBER STAFF Noel Purdy - President [email protected] David G. Sciamanna - Vice President [email protected] Amy Fisher - Communications Director [email protected] Doug Harmon - Membership Director [email protected] Maryliz Toohig - Financial Director [email protected] Robin Harmon - Executive Director of the Chamber Foundation [email protected] Angie Schaeffer - Exec. Assistant/Office Manager [email protected] Lark Plessinger - Marketing Assistant [email protected] Kimberly Clapper - Special Events Coordinator/Admin. Assistant [email protected] Stacy Guyer - Accounting Assistant, [email protected] Sue Black - Customer Service Specialist [email protected]

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

Small businesses, big impact November is the start of the holiday shopping season and I’d like to encourage you to think of our local small business throughout Chambersburg. Small Business Saturday is a shopping holiday that will again be held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving; Saturday, November 28. Small Business Saturday encourages people everywhere to shop at small businesses for just one day. Small businesses are at the heart of our community and greatly influence our local quality of life. From downtown specialty retail stores to the locally owned restaurants and more, our local small businesses help influence our community’s economy. • Small businesses provide local jobs. In addition to providing jobs, small companies support local charities, sponsor youth teams and add to the community in many ways. • Small businesses frequently offer better service because of a personal touch. A local retailer who gets to know you will be more open to suggestions you might make. • Small businesses add stability to the local areas in which they operate. Few things prevent people from coming to downtown areas more than the sight of empty storefronts, which signal a down economy and make the neighborhood a less welcoming place. There are many ways you can support local small businesses. • Shop local retailers. Don’t take them for granted. Many small business owners want to help you make the right product choice and will provide much needed product advice. Let them be the expert. • Make suggestions. Perhaps you know another local business that could compliment theirs. Don’t be afraid to make a suggestion to the small business owner. Both may appreciate the effort. • If you like a local business, say something. Provide positive online reviews. Many times we only make the effort to review if things went wrong. Use your consumer reviewing power in a positive way! Compliment the businesses that have served you well. It doesn’t take much time but can help the owner in many ways, including encouraging others to patronize their business. Small businesses create jobs, they boost the local economy and preserve neighborhoods. So why not support them all year round? Eric Foreman Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager, Susquehanna Bank Chair, Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce board of directors

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Windy Knoll to host November mixer Business Person of the Year The popular location for this season’s mixer, Windy Knoll Farm Market, will again host this month’s Chamber mixer. On Tuesday, November 17, join us from 5 to 7 p.m. to enjoy Thanksgiving comfort foods like turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and, of course, pies! Windy Knoll is located at 2685 Spring Road.

The Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2015 Business Person of the Year through November 6. The recipient will be named at the Annual Business Breakfast on Thursday, December 10 at Wilson College.

Chamber mixers are a great way to make new business contacts, catch up with old friends and get to know fellow Chamber members. Mixers are free to attend and include food, beverages, door prizes and the Chamber Chance 50/50 Raffle sponsored by Patriot Federal Credit Union. To register for the mixer at Windy Knoll, call 717-264-7101 or visit www.chambersburg.org/events.

For a list of the award criteria or to receive a nomination form, please contact Amy Fisher, communications director, at 717-264-7101 ext. 204 or [email protected]. Nominations must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, November 6.

November Lunch & Learns to cover LinkedIn and Tech Talk

Since 1987, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce has named a Business Person of the Year. Past recipients include:

How can you use LinkedIn to expand your connections to impact your professional growth? Find out by joining Jason Miller of Highrock Studios for a free Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, November 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chamber office.

If you know someone who has proven professional leadership, displays excellence in the field, has driven business growth and is active in the community, consider nominating them for the 2015 Business Person of the Year.

Business Person of the Year

1987 John L. Grove 1988 Robert G. Zullinger 1989 Will G. Pananes 1990 Charles M. Sioberg 1991 John L. Mills 1992 E. Lewis Leaman 1993 Paul E. Lehman 1994 Charles Q. Smith 1995 Allan E. “Skip” Jennings Jr. 1996 John D. Helman 1997 Norman B. Epstein 1998 Michael L. Hurt 1999 Sam Small 2000 Harold L. Brake

2001 John Massimilla 2002 William “Bill” Snell 2003 L. Michael Ross 2004 J. Christian Snavely 2005 Pat O’Donnell 2006 Peggy Bosma 2007 Michael “Mic” Starr 2008 Dennis E. Black 2009 Michael G. Hull 2010 Lynn Rotz 2011 Edwin D. Martin 2012 Ann Wagner 2013 Joanne Cochran 2014 Jacob Kaufman

To nominate someone for the 2015 Business Person of the Year, contact Amy Fisher, communications director, at 717-264-7101 ext. 204 or [email protected].

With over 330 million members, LinkedIn has become the online standard for professional networking. The potential to build your personal network and increase business is huge, but the number of options that LinkedIn offers can be daunting. The key to success will be knowing how to optimize your LinkedIn profile for visibility and which features to utilize that fit your goals as a professional or business. Lunch will be provided by Highrock Studios.

Annual Holiday Mixer on Dec. 15

A second Lunch & Learn this month will be held on Thursday, November 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chamber office. Penn State Mont Alto will host a “Tech Talk” with lunch provided courtesy of Fuddruckers.

Members of all five Chambers of Commerce in Franklin County are invited to a joint holiday mixer at Wilson College on Tuesday, December 15. The mixer will be from 5 to 7 p.m. in Laird Hall at Wilson College, 1015 Philadelphia Avenue.

Lunch & Learns are free to attend with limited seating available. Any cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the event or no shows will be billed $10 by the Chamber. To register, view the events calendar at www.chambersburg.org/events, or call 717-264-7101.

The joint mixer has been a rousing success since it began eight years ago. To register for this free mixer, call the Chamber at 717-264-7101 or register online at www.chambersburg.org/events.

Special thanks to our 2015 lunch sponsor, Fuddruckers, for providing complimentary lunches once a month for our workshops.

Members may reserve a display table at the mixer for $100. To secure your table, contact Doug Harmon at 717-264-7101 ext. 202 or [email protected]. If you’re interested in sponsoring the event, also contact Doug for information.

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Youth explore values and service Values and community service were the topics of the October Leadership Franklin County (LFC) Youth session hosted by The Lunch Place in Waynesboro. Tiffany Students discuss values at The Lunch Place Bloyer of Franklin County Government and Amy Seiders of F&M Trust spoke to the sophomore students about values, asking the students to rank a list of values in order of importance to them. In addition to exploring their own values they researched the mission and value statements of their home schools. After studying values, the students then learned about community service. Carroll Sturm of The Lunch Place spoke to the class about their operation noting that they have served more than 287,000 meals at no cost to their clients since 1990. Maria Banks of Chambersburg Area School District spoke to the students about community service and the values demonstrated by service. Banks and the class explored the stereotypes, biases, perceptions and expectations of the people they encountered while dining at The Lunch Place. The students reflected on being pushed out of a comfort zone they would not otherwise wander from. LFC Youth is a program of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation and is sponsored by Wilson College.

Team dynamics, project planning focus of Community session Leadership Franklin County (LFC) Community spent October focusing on teamwork and their community service projects. Diane Chamberlin of Penn State Mont Alto offered the class project management tips and worked with them on planning their projects for the upcoming year. The projects for the class of 2016 are: Franklin County Office of Veterans Affairs, Franklin County Veteran Cemetery Database; American Cancer Society, Relay for Life Marketing Initiative; IceFest, IceFest 5k; Montessori Academy, Montessori Academy Marketing Packets; and South Central Community Action Program, Work Readiness Program Curriculum.

$17,200 in technology grants awarded to local teachers The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation awarded grants totaling $17,200 to teachers in Franklin County for using technology in an innovative way in their classrooms. Teachers received the grants at the Foundation’s annual luncheon on October 23. Rick Burkett from James Buchanan High School received a $4,000 grant for Digital Books Trailers Project. High school students will travel to elementary schools and use a green screen and special effects to direct, stage, film and edit third grade students into storybook illustrations as if they were characters in the book to teach digital production and encourage literacy. Krystal Johnson and Betsy Riep from Shippensburg Area Middle School received a grant totaling $5,614.08 for Learning About Robotics Using Lego Mindstorms. Eighth grade students at the middle school will use Lego Mindstorms EV3 robots in their Technology Education class to develop problem solving and teamwork skills as they build, program and modify robots. Mathern Mellot from Fannett-Metal High School received a grant totaling $5,079.92 for Alternative Energies. Approximately 20 students (half of a graduation body) as well as some eighth grade students will study and work with various types of energy generating devices to observe firsthand the intricate correlation of not only the production of energy, but the various sources of energy and the impacts of each source. John Root from Greencastle-Antrim Elementary School received a $2,506 grant for Making Kids Appy. Fifth grade students will be given the tools and instruction to create educational apps for other students in the school. They will be tasked with researching an area of instruction in grades k-5 that could benefit from an iPad app and design the app using either iPad App Hopscotch or, for more complicated apps, XCode. The luncheon also honored Volunteer of the Year, Cheri Kearney, for her active involvement with the Foundation, Leadership Franklin County and other community programs. In addition, Brad Ocker and Todd Bard were recognized for serving on the Foundation’s board of directors.

In the afternoon Helen McGarry of Penn State Mont Alto Continuing Education worked with the class on behavior styles. Each student took a DiSC assessment and was able to learn about their personal style. They were able to compare styles and explore ways to interact with other people’s styles. LFC Community is a program of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation and is sponsored by CenturyLink Business.

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Cheri Kearney

Support small businesses and enjoy giveaways on Nov. 28

DOWNTOWN HAPPENINGS

Oktoberfest a hit despite rain Downtown Chambersburg Inc. held the 2nd Annual Oktoberfest this past month. Despite the gloomy weather brought on by Hurricane Joaquin, hundreds of people attended to celebrate the festivities with German food, seasonal beer, festive German music and Oktoberfest games as well as the Duck Derby. Roy Pitz Brewing Company, a partner in organizing the event, served some of its signature beers as well as seasonal beers like Ichabod’s Midnight Ride and Oktoberfest. Other seasonal beers from Pennsylvania breweries were also featured in addition to hard cider and hard root beer. Local restaurants EJ’s Grill, cafe d’italia and Nathan Miller Chocolate served up beef goulash, beef roulades, sauerbraten and apple streusel, among other German cuisine. During the Duck Derby, around 1,000 rubber ducks traveled down Falling Springs Creek through Fort Chambers Park. The owners of the first five ducks to cross the finish line won cash prizes. Oktoberfest proceeds will be used for downtown revitalization efforts. Thank you to everyone who sponsored, volunteered and attended the event to help make it a great success - regardless of weather!

Get the perfect, local holiday gift Three years ago, Downtown Chambersburg Inc. decided to take the 11/30 Crossroads of the Country community branding campaign beyond the realm of bumper stickers. Part of the campaign was the promotion of 11/30 merchandise that included two new T-shirt designs. Since then more T-shirt designs and a zip-up, hooded sweatshirt have been ordered. These T-shirts, hoodies and car magnets make perfect gifts for anyone on your list, from friends to family to co-workers. They represent our community and symbolize the importance Chambersburg’s location along major transportation routes, not to mention they look great! A variety of designs featuring the 11/30 logo and the Crossroads of the Country slogan are available in styles for men and women. T-shirts range from $16 to $20 each, sweatshirts are $30 each and car magnets are $5. Shop now at www.the-11-30-store.myshopify.com or visit the Chambersburg Heritage Center, 100 Lincoln Way East on Memorial Square.

Small Business Saturday is November 28, the day after Black Friday (the traditional kick-off to the holiday shopping season). The holiday shopping season can make or break a small business, particularly retailers and restaurants. This is especially true for independent, mom and pop shops, i.e. your neighbors. Many downtown Chambersburg merchants have said that Small Business Saturday is as important to them as IceFest with regard to sales. Small Business Saturday is a great way to support your favorite independent business and to discover new ones. It is a boon to the local economy. The best way to improve the community in which you live is to support its locally owned businesses. Small businesses also contribute to the community, accounting for 64 percent of new job growth. Downtown Chambersburg Inc. (DCI) will again be coordinating Small Business Saturday promotions this year with support from American Express’s nationwide Small Business Saturday marketing program. DCI plans to give away over $2,000 in Downtown Dollars to shoppers who present a receipt for $25 or more dated November 28, 2015, from a downtown Chambersburg business. Present your receipt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Courthouse Plaza to receive your giveaway. The best way to improve the downtown and the community at large is to support small businesses. It strengthens existing businesses and attracts new ones. And when you buy local, your money stays local. Forty-eight percent of each purchase made at an independent business is recirculated locally, compared to less than 14 percent of purchases made at chains. When you shop small, you’re supporting your community! Visit the downtown website for complete rules and restrictions of the Small Business Saturday Giveaway: downtownchambersburgpa.com. Special thanks to our sponsors, Orrstown Bank and Abe’s Auto Service, Inc., as well as advertising sponsors, Kegerreis Outdoor Advertising, VerStandig Broadcasting and Alpha Media.

Artist cooperative forms downtown The FOUNDRY, a local artist cooperative, launched recently with the securing of a location at 100 S. Main St. in downtown Chambersburg (the old Potomac Bead building). The FOUNDRY was created to provide a community for creatives that fosters, encourages and celebrates the diverse talents within the Cumberland Valley, giving artists an opportunity to network, create, exhibit and sell their work. The co-op is currently seeking members, sponsors and volunteers. To learn more, visit www.FoundryArtsCoop.com and read more in the Committee Corner article on page 8.

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Making Chambersburg more livable

11/30 NETWORK

How livable is Chambersburg? What does that even mean? The AARP Public Policy Institute created a Livability index that measures quality of life. Attributes like green space, access to healthcare, education, public transportation and pedestrian and bikefriendly amenities make a community livable. The livability score for Chambersburg is 53 (on a scale of 100).

The 11/30 Network, Franklin County’s young professionals group, is hosting a professional development workshop on Monday, November 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express titled “Networking with a Purpose.”

The physical design of a community can affect its livability. Access to complete streets can also affect the health and well-being of a community. Safe, attractive sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes and multi-modal transportation options can make a community healthier by increasing the opportunity for physical activity. The “livability” of a place is becoming a top consideration for baby boomers and millennials as they evaluate places to live, which is why it is more important than ever to improve Chambersburg’s livability to attract and retain these generations for years to come. Creating a Pedestrian- and Bike-Friendly Town A recent survey conducted by the American Planning Association (APA) finds that baby boomers and millennials want cities to focus more on investing in new transportation options, walkable communities and making communities more attractive. Whether a small town, a suburban city or an urban location, 49 percent of respondents someday want to live in a walkable community while only seven percent want to live where they have to drive to most places. Livability.com says that Chambersburg is a car-dependent community and has a walk score of 46 (out of 100).This means that most destinations in Chambersburg require the use of a car and or public transportation (which is lacking). Recently, leaders from Summit Health and the Franklin County Cyclists Club approached the Borough to develop a Pedestrian and Bike Improvement Plan that will evaluate the existing bike and pedestrian infrastructure and make recommendations for improvement. The group is raising $36,000 to hire a consultant to do the plan. Borough Council recently approved the preparation of an application to PennDOT for the installation of Shared Lane Bicycle Markings (also known as sharrows). The purpose of sharrows is to create improved conditions for bicyclists by clarifying where they are expected to ride and to remind motorists to expect bicyclists on the road. If the application is approved, sharrows will be added in Chambersburg on U.S. Routes 11 and 30 in the Central Core zoning district as well as on Route 11 north to the Borough line and on King Street from Route 11 to Hood Street and the Chambersburg Bike Park. This article is an excerpt from a post on the Chamber Blog written by Noel Purdy. To view the full article, visit www.chambersburg.org/blog.

Networking with a Purpose

Forget about social networking for a night and get back to the basics. From setting your objectives to what you should talk about, presenter Lee Harter of Orrstown Bank will lead an interactive workshop to provide you with invaluable tips and tools for face-to-face networking that will impact your career. Whether you need to boost your networking confidence or you network on a regular basis, this workshop is sure to benefit you! Attendance to the workshop is free for 11/30 Network members. Non-members may attend for $10. To register, visit the Chamber’s Premier Sponsor website at chambersburg.org/events Central PA Wireless-Boost Mobile or call 717-264-7101 ext. 204 by Wilson College Friday, November 6. For more information about the 11/30 Network, visit www.1130network.com. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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CHAMBER CONNECTIONS

Referral groups provide added benefit for members The Chamber Connections Referral Groups (CCRG) began last year to provide members an opportunity to increase business contacts through a networking circle of professionals. Since launching just over one year ago, the program now includes three groups that meet on a regular basis. Members of the CCRG focus on building relationships to develop leads and establish themselves as a professional resource in the community.

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The Chamber’s networking group [CCRG] is great! Coming from another networking group, I can say this group is more productive and a great atmosphere to network with other members! - Jeff Curfman, Hamilton Hyundai

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Space is available for various industries to participate in a CCRG. To join, you must be a member of the Chamber in good standing and pay an annual fee of $50. Those interested should contact Doug Harmon, membership director, at [email protected] or 717-2647101 ext. 202.

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AROUND TOWN WITH THE CHAMBER

Mixer at BJ’s Wholesale Club Great people, great fun and great food were all present at the September Chamber Mixer hosted at BJ’s Wholesale Club. Attendees enjoyed delicious refreshments and explored the store during the mixer on a fun scavenger hunt with great prizes!

Edlantis Achievement Center opens new facility on Scotland Campus

Ribbon cutting for Edlantis Congratulations to Edlantis Achievement Center (EAC) on the grand opening of their new facility on the Scotland Campus at 3583 Scotland Road. Staff, community members, program students and their families were there to celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony. EAC provides comprehensive, individualized occupational and speech therapy services for infants, children, adolescents and young adults whose impairments are the result of injury, illness or congenital defects.

Guests enjoy a scavenger hunt at BJ’s mixer

Vintage Market grand opening The Chamber was pleased to celebrate with owners Carri and Sherry of Vintage Market at the Old Red Barn to celebrate their grand opening in early October. Community members, family, local artists and Chamber staff visited their location at 1293 Warm Spring Road for a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Vintage Market is open the second weekend of each month. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Drop in to shop vintage home decor and welcome them to Chambersburg! John Rodgers, Dale Carnegie Training, instructs on leading across generations

Learning to lead across generations John R. Rodgers of Dale Carnegie Training led an impactful halfday seminar in October titled Leading Across Generations, which was hosted by Leadership Franklin County Advanced. Attendees learned how to manage generational differences in the workplace to effectively guide teams toward their goals. The seminar was held at the Conference Center at Shippensburg University. Vintage Market celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting

B2B Expo draws crowd of 100+ More than 100 members of the local business community came to Green Grove Gardens in October for the B2B Digital Expo. The expo featured over 20 exhibitors as well as six professional development seminars featuring topics on digital marketing and cyber security. Special thanks to all of our sponsors who helped make this year’s expo a great success: Alpha Media, 25Penn Marketing, CenturyLink, Cross & Crown, The Franklin Shopper and Kegerreis Outdoor Advertising.

Tyler Roberts of Cross & Crown presents a seminar on Facebook advertising at the B2B Digital Marketing Expo

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS

COMMITTEE CORNER

PDM Insurance Agency

Meet Anita Crawford, member of The FOUNDRY

4050 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg PA 17202 │717-369-5500 www.pdminsuranceagency.com │[email protected]

Committee Corner spotlights a different Chamber volunteer to provide insight on their experiences being part of the Chamber, contributing to the community and building their career.

For more than 40 years, the professionals at PDM Insurance Agency have been doing what we do best: meeting the insurance needs of customers just like you. We still believe that the first, most important step in helping you is listening to you. From auto insurance or homeowner’s coverage that fits the family budget to agribusiness and crop insurance, life insurance and commercial coverage, our goal is to provide superb customer service to our customers in locating and placing their insurance risks. We’ve worked with families throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and New York. We’re an independent insurance agency, meaning we focus on meeting your needs rather than trying to satisfy a corporate quota. At PDM Insurance, we still believe that nothing can take the place of personal service…and we still make house calls.

Signals Unlimited, Inc.

3738 Wenger Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202 │717-263-8019 www.signalsunlimited.com │[email protected]

Signals Unlimited, Inc. was established in 2004 and designs, builds and installs antennas and antenna systems for reception of free, over the air DTV signals for the home and office TV reception. We are also the area’s certified installers for cell phone booster systems, designed and built in the USA by Wilson Electronics. These systems can be installed in homes and businesses up to 40,000 square feet. Once installed, these systems provide a strong steady signal for trouble free operation of cell, cell devices, supports multiple users and all major carriers. We are proud to be new members of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce and look forward to offering our services to the Chamber community as well as the public that we have been serving since 2004.

My entire career, I’ve been working with creative people. Starting in college as an intern at an artist management company, then transitioning into a full-time career at a record label in Nashville and, 12 years ago I launched Springboard Entertainment – a boutique public relations, marketing and development firm geared to helping creatives turn their dream into a career. Technology is a wonderful thing, and allows me to do my work from anywhere; So, two years ago I moved back to Chambersburg to be closer to family. Knowing I needed to connect back into the community, I joined the Chamber to network with other area businesses. I soon met Noel Purdy and was put in touch with a committee that was working to create an artist cooperative for downtown Chambersburg. I’m not much of an artist myself, but I understand their world and enjoy teaming with artists to take their finished artwork beyond their studio and into the world. It’s been a privilege to be part of a group of area artists and business professionals who have been working for nearly two years to make the artist cooperative dream become a reality. The FOUNDRY is that vision come to life. Downtown Chambersburg Inc. (DCI), an affiliate of the Chamber, is providing administrative and program support and has signed a lease for retail space at 100 S. Main St. Pulling from the deep well of artistic talent in the Cumberland Valley area, The FOUNDRY is both a retail store with exhibit space and a hub for the artist community. Our goals are two-pronged – to provide local and regional artists with an opportunity to network, create, exhibit and sell their work, giving them resources and an outlet to grow their talent and build their business acumen, while also bridging the gap to educate, create excitement and raise awareness within the community through the retail shop, exhibits and events.

Shippensburg’s Newest Hotel Is Now Open! Break away from the regular business routine when you stay at the Courtyard Shippensburg. www.cyshippensburg.com

503 Newburg Road • Shippensburg, PA 17257 • 717.477.0680 [email protected]

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Gearing up for a launch in January 2016, The FOUNDRY will be giving the community a sneak peek with a few Pop Up Shops this Fall during the November and December First Fridays as well as Small Business Saturday on November 28. If you would like to learn more about The FOUNDRY, visit www.foundryartscoop.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: facebook.com/foundryartistsdowntown, twitter.com/foudryartscoop and instagram.com/foundryartscoop.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Winery

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES

Human Services

Laura Jansen 251 Grant Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 553-9756 www.janzellwines.com [email protected]

30 Years Schultheiss & Associates

Corey L. Alleman, LMFT Corey Alleman 19 South Main Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 263-7758 ext. 705 [email protected]

Nonprofit Organizations & Associations

Christian Business Men’s Council David Waterman 12 Sandy Bottom Road Carlisle, PA 17015 (717) 254-9651 centralpa.cbmc.com [email protected]

Golf Courses & Golf Services

Divot House

Jason Nitterhouse 1320 Lincoln Way East, Suite H Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 404-4872 www.divothouse.com [email protected] Energy

Energy Stewards Inc.

Ray Mills 1155 Benner Pike, Suite 120 State College, PA 16801 (814) 238-0900 www.energystewardsinc.com [email protected] Alarms

Glessner Technologies

Jan Zell Wines

Maurices

10 Years Montezuma Mexican Restaurant AgChoice Farm Credit

Hotels, Motels, Bed & Breakfasts

5 Years B & T Mini Storage Christian Companion Senior Care Copper Kettle Keystone Human Services ServPro of Chambersburg

Clothing

Lynette Blair 3055 Black Gap Road Chambersburg Mall Space 828 Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 264-6525 www.maurices.com

Red Roof Inn of Chambersburg Shailesh (Sly) Patel 1110 Sheller Avenue Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 264-8382 redroof.com [email protected] Business Consultants

REEL PD

Randy Wilson 2118 Hillview Drive Fayetteville, PA 17222 (717) 414-6064 www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/randywilson [email protected] Engineers

TWIG Consulting Engineers

Eric Lego 1216 Sherman Avenue Hagerstown, MD 21740 (301) 797-1280 www.glessner.net

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THE OUTLOOK NEWSLETTER

GIVING BACK

PA CHAMBER UPDATE

Coalition sends letter in opposition to another natural gas tax A PA Chamber-led coalition of businesses, industries and consumers sent a letter in October to Gov. Tom Wolf and the entire General Assembly, urging opposition to putting another severance tax on the natural gas industry. The letter points out that while the administration has made several promises regarding how the revenue from a severance tax will be spent – toward education, alternative energy subsidies and property tax relief – actual revenue estimates show that the additional tax on the industry would only generate a fraction of what’s being proposed. This would have the effect of hurting jobs, crippling economic growth and would end up doing more harm than good for core and ancillary businesses and taxpayers that have benefitted from the natural gas industry’s presence in the Commonwealth. The coalition applauds the majority of House lawmakers who voted “no” on the Wolf administration’s proposed tax package that contained a severance tax component. The administration’s latest proposal would have assessed a 3.5 percent severance tax with a 4.7 cent per mcf fee on top of the current impact tax. This would make Pennsylvania’s natural gas tax the highest in the nation and would end up driving jobs and economic opportunity away from the state. Until a budget agreement is reached, the coalition will continue to advocate against another natural gas tax, while promoting the development of pipeline projects that will get the gas to market and help the industry thrive. For more information about the coalition, natural gas tax or how to take action, visit the website www.stopnewenergytaxes.com or follow the coalition on Twitter at www.twitter.com/NoNewEnergyTax. This article was written by the PA Chamber of Business and Industry. For more information, visit www.pachamber.org.

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Orrstown Bank recently donated $5,000 to support cancer patients and their families in Lancaster County with The Healing Journey Foundation. As a component of the vision of the Lancaster Cancer Center, The Healing Journey Foundation was established to empower cancer patients by offering them support through complementary therapies and educational programs. The programs are designed to help reduce stress, boost the immune system, promote general wellness, and offer support in the healing process. The $5,000 contribution from Orrstown Bank will help the foundation continue to offer these programs and services at no cost. Gary Neus recently presented a check for $1,000 to faculty and students of Stevens Elementary School in Chambersburg on behalf of the Chambersburg Noontime Lions Club. The donation will be used to bolster safety at the school, especially helping with communication tools for use with emergency protocols. The club and school district are also beginning a teacher of the month award to recognize teachers that go the extra mile. This converges with their club’s motto “We serve.” United Way of Franklin County recently celebrated with volunteers and supporters as it kicked off the annual campaign for 2015. A luncheon was held at The Orchard’s Restaurant to officially launch the season; the 2015 campaign goal is $750,000. During the luncheon, Mike Ross, president of Franklin County Area Development Corp., spoke about the growth of Franklin County and the work of area nonprofits working within the United Way network that are supporting the changing needs across the community. Last year the United Way campaign was able to support 32 critical human services programs across the county. Ten pacesetter companies are leading the charge having already completed their employee campaigns. These include Boyer and Ritter; F&M Trust; First Energy; Franklin County Government employees; Ingram Book Company; M&T Bank; Orrstown Bank; Patriot Federal Credit Union; SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care and Hospice, Inc; and Target Distribution Center. Working together, these organizations have already raised $205,250, which is more than 27 percent of the campaign goal. Companies across the county are being asked to reach out to their employees about the importance of giving to the United Way effort; many companies will match employee gifts with corporate support. United Way of Franklin County will direct contributions to meet the intent of the donor. Learn more about our local United Way by visiting www.uwfcpa.org or call 717-262-0015.

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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Shalom Christian Academy’s class of 2016 recently hosted a successful chicken barbeque as their last fundraiser for upcoming mission trips to Costa Rica. Pictured with the students are their class advisors, Mr. Terry Harris and Ms. Brenda Shaffer. Also, Ms. Amanda Wolfe, a high school teacher at Shalom, will be traveling with the group. The senior class will be volunteering at the Abraham Project. This will be the fifth time since 2005 that senior classes have chosen to help this ministry for their mission project scheduled for October 27 to November 5. Summit Plastic Surgery and Skin Care Center and Summit Aesthetic Center, both affiliates of Summit Health, recently relocated their offices to the first floor of the Summit Health Center – Building 2. Their new address is Summit Health Center – Building 2, First Floor, 757 Norland Ave., Suite 104, Chambersburg. For more information visit www.summithealth.org. Patriot Federal Credit Union recently expanded its services by offering Veterans Administration Guaranteed Mortgages (VA Loan). The VA Loan has distinct advantages over traditional mortgages, such as requiring no down payment and competitive interest rates (certain eligibility requirements must be met to qualify). Patriot also offers borrowers Conventional Mortgages, FHA Insured Mortgages, USDA Guaranteed Mortgage Loans and Construction Loans. WPS Office Solutions, a local family-owned provider of managed office technology solutions and services, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2015. The awards program, created in 2000, is one of the first statewide programs of its kind in the country. The program is a public/private partnership between Team Pennsylvania Foundation, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Pennsylvania State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management and the Central Penn Business Journal. For more information on WPS Office Solutions, visit www.doingbetterbusiness.com. Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC (SEK) was named as a national leader in INSIDE Public Accounting’s sixth annual ranking of the nation’s largest accounting firms, the IPA 200. The IPA 200 is one of the most comprehensive lists of its kind and is the most current snapshot of the financial and operational health of accounting firms. More than 500 firms participate in the annual ranking process and SEK ranks as the 173rd largest public accounting firm in the nation.

Jodi M. Blair, CPA, CSEP with Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC (SEK) was recently recognized as an Emerging Leader at the 2015 Women to Watch Awards ceremony. The Women to Watch Awards honor women leaders who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession. Blair has more than 18 years of experience at SEK and is the member responsible for the Estate Planning and Compliance Department. She is involved in numerous professional organizations and in her community through Rotary and other nonprofits. Roy-Pitz Brewing Company was recently awarded a gold medal at the World Beer Championships for its Belgian Style IPA: Mind Your P’s and Q’s. The beer earned the top spot in its category with a rating of “Exceptional” (94), with reviews heralding it as “A big, warming Belgian IPA with a nice balance of fruity malt and peppery hops.” The win is the latest in a long history of highly rated beers in the Roy-Pitz line of “Liquid Art.” Previously, Roy-Pitz accumulated four other gold medals from the competition in their short history. Also earning medals in this competition from Roy-Pitz were: Lovitz Watermelon Lager, Ludwig’s Revenge and Sour Hound. The Capitol Theatre will feature “A Twist of Lemmon” on November 22 at 3 p.m. For tickets, visit www.thecapitoltheatre.org or call the box office at 717-263-0202. Group discounts are offered for 10 or more people. The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University will feature “An Evening with Bill Engvall” on November 5 at 8 p.m. Bill Engvall is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. For more information or tickets visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469. The Luhrs Center will present STYK on November 11 at 8 p.m. and The Tenors “One Sky Tour” on November 19 at 7:30 p.m. The six talented men comprising STYK draw from over four decades of barnburning chart hits. The Tenors are a Canadian multi-platinum, JUNO Award-winning vocal group. For more information or tickets visit www.luhrscenter.com or call 717-477-7469. Have news to share? Submit an item for the Member in the News and Giving Back sections! Email your press release or a one paragraph write-up to Lark Plessinger, marketing assistant, at [email protected].

Chambersburg Community Theatre will present “The Wizard of Oz” as part of its 62nd season November 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and November 7, 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre. For tickets, visit www.cctonline.org or call 717-263-3900. The season is sponsored by GDC IT Solutions and Alpha Media. Shippensburg University’s Community Orchestra will showcase its Fall Concert at the Luhrs Center on November 22 at 3 p.m. Admission is free. For more details visit www.luhrscenter.com.

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NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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The Chamber’s calendar for 2016 mixers is filling up quickly! Don’t miss this chance to showcase your business by bringing fellow Chamber members through your doors for a popular networking opportunity.

Authentic Leadership Seminar, $125 per person, includes continental breakfast 8 a.m.-noon, Blue Heron Events, 407 S. Washington St., Greencastle

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Early Childhood Education Summit, sponsored by Volvo Construction Equipment

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Networking with a Purpose, hosted by the 11/30 Network

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Orchards, 1580 Orchard Dr. 5-7 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 1097 Wayne Ave., free for Network members, $10/non-member

10 Lunch & Learn: LinkedIn, hosted by Highrock Studios 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lincoln Way E.

12 ProArts Media Open House & Ribbon Cutting 3:30-6:30 p.m., ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m., 197 Falling Spring Rd.

17 November Chamber Mixer 5-7 p.m., Windy Knoll, 2685 Spring Rd.

19 Lunch & Learn: Tech Talk, hosted by Penn State Mont Alto 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lincoln Way E., lunch provided by Fuddruckers

Months still available in 2016 include January, July, August and September. Hosts for Chamber mixers are expected to provide food, beverages and a door prize. If you’re interested in hosting a mixer, contact Doug Harmon at 717-264-7101 ext. 202 or [email protected].

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The Chamber office is closed on the 26-27 in observance of Thanksgiving

28 Small Business Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., giveaways for shopping downtown in the Courthouse Plaza To register for these events and more, visit www.chambersburg.org/events.

The Outlook is the monthly publication of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce. 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. The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce is a 5-star accredited chamber, rated among the top chambers in the U.S., and is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the PA Chamber Business & Industry.