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GREATER CHAMBERSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

NEWSLETTER

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Chairman’s message Chamber board and staff What’s on the menu for Sip & Savor September Chamber mixer Small Business Advantage grants Champions of older workers September Lunch & Learns Active Shooter seminar Nov. 8 11/30 Network upcoming events Seminar: Managing Stress Foundation to award grants to teachers Free concert and movie this month Murals to be revealed Sept. 2 German food, beer, music and more Economic development update Around town with the Chamber Member spotlights September ribbon cuttings PA Chamber update Welcome new members Milestone anniversaries Join a committee Giving back Members in the news September calendar of events

SAVE THE DATE

NOVEMBER 8

ACTIVE SHOOTER SEMINAR Time and location TBD Sponsorships are available; contact Doug Harmon at 717-264-7101 ext. 202 or [email protected]

NOVEMBER 26

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Throughout the day on November 26 enjoy giveaways, great holiday shopping deals and more! Visit www.chambersburg.org/events for details about these events and more. September events are listed on the back of the newsletter.

SEPTEMBER 2016

100 LINCOLN WAY EAST, CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201

State legislators to discuss business issues The Franklin County chambers of commerce will co-host a legislative breakfast featuring our elected state officials discussing important issues affecting the business climate in south central Pennsylvania. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, October 13 from 7 to 9 a.m. at The Orchards. Participating legislators include: Senator Richard Alloway, II, Senator John Eichelberger, Representative Rob Kauffman, Representative Paul Schemel and Representative Jesse Topper. Moderating the panel will be Gene Barr, CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry.

GRAND SPONSOR

Sponsorships are currently available, including premier sponsorships for $750, table sponsorships for $300 and patron sponsorships for $75. For more information or to secure your sponsorship, contact Amy Weibley at [email protected] or 717-264-7101 ext. 204. General registration is $20 for members or $25 for non-members. Register online at www.chambersburg.org/events.

Business & Industry Expo on Oct. 20 Get ready for the Business & Industry Expo on Thursday, October 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Penn State Mont Alto’s Multi Activities Center. Co-hosted by the Chambersburg and Greencastle chambers of commerce, the Expo is designed to promote businessto-business and business-to-consumer relationships. General attendance is $7 per person at the door. Tickets include food and beverage at THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS the event. Title Sponsor

The expo will provide businesses the opportunity to sponsor exhibits to promote their goods and services, as well as network with other professionals. Businesses interested in sponsoring and/or exhibiting can contact Doug Harmon, membership director, at [email protected] or 717-264-7101 ext. 202. Limited exhibit spaces with power outlets are available on a first come, first served basis.

Food & Beverage Sponsors iWat LLC Noelker and Hull Associates, Inc. Premier Sponsors Penn National Insurance Strickler Agency

Please join the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate area businesses at the

& Saturday, September 17 ● Chambersburg Country Club 6 p.m. Reception ● 7 p.m. Dinner ● 10 p.m. After Party $90 per person ● $100 per person with After Party admission

Dinner Menu

First Course - Panko Encrusted Haddock

Served over shitake mushroom risotto, paired with Chardonnay from Jan Zell Wines.

Second Course - Charbroiled Pork Tenderloin

Served with apple pecan chutney atop green beans and finished with a cranberry wine reduction, paired with Rebel Red from Adams County Winery.

Third Course - Bleu Cheese Topped Filet Medallion Served over asparagus and slow roasted potato hash, paired with Cabernet Franc from Tuscarora Mt. Winery.

Fourth Course - Dessert Trio

Poached pear draped with dark chocolate drizzle, paired with Niagara by Jan Zell Wines; Wine-infused berry tart with sweet cream, paired with Blueberry Buckle by Tuscarora Mt. Winery; Chocolate cheesecake with black cherry coulis, paired with Turning Point by Adams County Winery.

We look forward to enjoying a delicous four-course food and wine pairing with you!

To purchase tickets, visit www.chambersburg.org/events or call 717-264-7101. Register by September 7. After Party Sponsor

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Silent Auction Sponsor

Live Auction Sponsor

Entertainment Sponsor

THE OUTLOOK NEWSLETTER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Troy Garman, RE/MAX Realty Agency Chair Eric Foreman, BB&T - Immediate Past Chair Noel Purdy - Chamber President Jim Zimmerman, Valley Quarries Inc. Treasurer Sherri H. Stahl, Summit Health - Secretary Lance Kegerreis, Dennis E. Black Engineering, Inc. - CADC Vice President Michelle Paulnock, ACNB Bank Foundation President Blake Truman, VerStandig Broadcasting 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 Angela Lynch, Chambersburg Area School District Foundation Michael J. Connor, Walker, Connor & Spang, LLC

CHAMBER STAFF

CHAIR’S MESSAGE

Career Readiness: A Business-led Approach Workforce development is critical to growing and sustaining a healthy economy. The business and education communities must continually work together to make sure that the talent pool meets industry demand. The recent passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act and the option to include measures of career readiness as part of school accountability systems provides a new opportunity to define what it means to be career ready and to better align what is taught in schools with workplace needs. The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, an affiliate of the Chamber, leads the Community Education Coalition which looks to improve workforce development efforts by mobilizing stakeholders to engage with early childhood education and employability skills training. The Foundation also administers the local job board, www.franklincountyworks.com, which will relaunch with a new website design this month. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is coordinating similar efforts on a national level. At a free seminar on Monday, September 19 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Chamber Foundation will release a new report that calls on the business community to support states and districts in adopting and implementing a combined college and career readiness indicator to support the future workforce. “Career Readiness: A Business-led Approach for Supporting K-12 Schools” is free to attend. The seminar will also feature panels on elevating career readiness and employer leadership. For more information or to register, visit www.uschamberfoundation.org. It is very important that businesses are involved with improving workforce development for the long-haul, and I encourage you to get involved, whether its locally through the work of the Chamber Foundation and Community Education Coalition of Franklin County, regionally through the South Central PA Works (the South Central Workforce Investment Board) or through unique opportunities provided by the U.S. Chamber. Troy Garman Realtor, RE/MAX Realty Agency Board Chair, Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce

Noel Purdy - President [email protected] David G. Sciamanna - Vice President [email protected] Amy Weibley - 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] Scott Fish - Events Coordinator [email protected] Stacy Guyer - Accounting Assistant, [email protected] Sue Black - Customer Service Specialist [email protected]

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What’s on the menu for Sip & Savor DEP now accepting applications for Small Business Advantage grants The Chamber’s signature fundraiser, Sip & Savor: Black & White Ball, will be held this month on Saturday, September 17 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Chambersburg Country Club. An after party follows the main event and will last from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today the availability of up to $1 million of grant funding in the 13th year of the Commonwealth’s Small Business Advantage Grant Program for small businesses that adopt or acquire equipment or processes that promote pollution prevention and/ or energy efficiency projects.

The evening will be a true culinary experience featuring an amazing four-course dinner paired with perfect wines. The menu includes: • First Course: Panko Encrusted Haddock - Served over a shitake mushroom risotto and paired with Chardonnay from Jan Zell Wines. • Second Course: Charbroiled Pork Tenderloin - Served with apple pecan chutney atop green beans with a cranberry wine reduction and paired with Rebel Red from Adams County Winery. • Third Course: Filet Medallion - Served with bleu cheese over asparagus with slow roasted potato hash and paired with Cabernet Franc from Tuscarora Mt. Winery. • Fourth Course: Dessert Trio - Poached pear with marscarpone draped with dark chocolate and paired with Niagara from Jan Zell Wines; Berry tart infused with the paired wine, Blueberry Buckle from Tuscarora Mt. Winery; and chocolate cheesecake with a black cherry coulis and paired with Turning Point from Adams County Winery. The evening will be an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss! Be sure to purchase your tickets by September 7; seating is limited. Tickets are $90 per person or $100 per person to also attend the After Party. The event is open to the public. To register, call 717264-7101 or visit the events calendar online at www.chambersburg.org.

September Chamber Mixer Join us at the September Chamber Mixer hosted by Strickler Agency, Inc. at 1200 E. McKinley St. in Chambersburg on Thursday, September 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy food, entertainment, refreshments and door prizes at this free tailgate party-themed networking event. Since 1925, Strickler Agency has provided insurance protection for families and businesses throughout south central Pennsylvania. The agency has grown to employ over 40 people and have two offices located in Chambersburg and Carlisle. To register for the mixer or other events, call the Chamber at 717264-7101 or visit www.chambersburg.org/events.

With more than 900,000 small businesses in this Commonwealth, a well-designed energy efficiency or pollution prevention project can help small businesses cut operating costs and complement the economy, while simultaneously protecting the environment. The grants provide funding to projects that include auxiliary power units deployed as anti-idling technology for trucks, HVAC and boiler upgrades, high-efficiency lighting, solvent recovery systems and waste recycling systems. Applicants must be a for-profit corporation, limited liability corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or other legal entity with 100 or fewer full-time employees. The grant-supported project must be located in Pennsylvania. Eligible projects must save the business a minimum of $500 and 25 percent annually in energy consumption or pollution related expenses. Businesses can apply for 50 percent matching funds of up to $9,500 to adopt or acquire energy-efficient or pollution-prevention equipment or procedures. Funding is eligible for those costs incurred between July 25, 2016 and June 30, 2017. Last year, DEP awarded 151 grants totaling nearly $1 million to Pennsylvania businesses to support pollution prevention and energy efficient upgrades, spurring more than $2.9 million in private investment. Applicants will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Applications will be accepted until fiscal year 2016-17 funds are exhausted or April 14, 2017, whichever occurs first. Applications are available by visiting the DEP Small Business Ombudsman’s Office webpage, which can be found by visiting www.dep.pa.gov and searching for “Ombudsman.”

Champions of older workers The Department of Aging is now accepting nominations from older worker friendly employers for the 2016 Pennsylvania Hall of Fame of Champions of Older Workers. If you know any employers who hire, retain, promote, retrain and value workers age 55 and older, please consider submitting a nomination. Recognition events will be held during National Employ Older Workers Week (September 18 to 24, 2016). For more information or to receive a nomination form by September 9, please contact Rocco Claroni at 717-772-1221 or [email protected].

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September Lunch & Learns This month, the Chamber will hold two Lunch & Learn seminars at its office, 100 Lincoln Way East. The first on Thursday, September 8 will cover health and welfare compliance presented by Frances Horn, JD, PHR of ChamberChoice. Any size employer can benefit from this seminar as we discuss health compliance as it applies to employee benefit plans and Human Resource concerns. Another Lunch & Learn will be held on Thursday, September 15 concerning the new overtime laws that take effect on December 1, 2016 presented by BCM Payroll Services, Inc. and Salzmann Hughes, P.C. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Fuddruckers. Lunch & Learns are free to attend and held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch provided. To register, visit www.chambersburg.org/events or call 717-264-7101. No shows and cancellations made less than 48 hours before the event will be billed $10.

Active Shooter Training on Nov. 8 What would you do in the event of a violent situation in your workplace? Would your employees know how to react? The Chamber is hosting a half-day Active Shooter Training on Tuesday, November 8; time and location are TBA. This seminar will feature unique safety training by Proactive Securities, a local company comprised of law enforcement professionals with more than 50 years of collective experience. They will provide information needed to deal with the dangerous possibility of an intruder or active shooter in the workplace. Sponsorships are available, including the title sponsorship. To become a sponsor, contact Doug Harmon at [email protected] or 717-264-7101 ext. 202. The cost to attend one of the training sessions is $40 per person. All registrants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the event. For more information or to register, call 717-264-7101 or visit www.chambersburg.org/events.

11/30 Network upcoming events Franklin County’s young professionals group is hosting a number of events this month providing social, professional development and volunteer opportunities. Events include: • BYOFloat Trip - Saturday, September 10, 1 to 3 p.m., South Middleton Twp. Park, 534 Park Dr., Boiling Springs • Third Thursday Happy Hour - Thursday, September 15, 5 to 7 p.m., Dilly’s, 642 Lincoln Way West • Volunteer at Mercersburg Beer & Wine Festival - Saturday, September 24, noon to 4 p.m., in Mercersburg For more information or to register for these events and more, visit www.1130network.com.

GREATER CHAMBERSBURG CHAMBER FOUNDATION

Seminar: Managing Stress Managing stress is like managing time: it’s all about managing yourself. Leadership Franklin County Advanced will present a seminar led by John R. Rodgers of Dale Carnegie Training on Friday, September 30 at the Conference Center at Shippensburg University where you will assess your current reactions to stress and explore ways to clarify where you have a measure of control. Stress takes a heavy toll on both people and organizations. Identifying different kinds of stress and the various responses people have will help you identify how to use more of your innate resiliency to stressful internal and external factors. In this half day session, you will learn to identify ways to convert common negative reactions into positive outlooks with clear action steps. The event begins at 8 a.m. with registration and breakfast, followed by the program from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Cost is $99 per person. For more information or to register, visit www.chambersburg.org/events or call 717-264-7101.

Foundation to award technology grants to teachers The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation will award grants totaling $15,600 to teachers in Franklin County, for using technology in an innovative way in their classrooms. Grants are available thanks to Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) contributors BB&T, M&T Bank, Orrstown Bank and Waste Management. Teachers will receive the grants at the Foundation’s annual luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, October 18.The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Orchards, 1580 Orchard Drive. To attend, call the Chamber at 717-264-7101, or email your reservation to [email protected]. Cost of the luncheon is $20 per person. “We would not be able to provide these grants if it weren’t for our generous business partners and the EITC program,” said Robin Harmon, executive director of the Chamber Foundation. “As an Educational Improvement Organization, the Foundation can accept contributions from businesses and in return those businesses can receive significant tax credits.” To find out how your business can help support the Foundation, contact Harmon at 717-264-7101 ext. 205. The Foundation is an affiliate of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.

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DOWNTOWN HAPPENINGS

Free concert and movie this month It’s the last Second Saturday of 2016! Enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring local band NAS Trio with opener Waylon K. Smith at Chambers Fort Park on September 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. Concerts are free thanks to sponsor Volvo Construction Equipment. After the concert, watch the final movie of this year’s Downtown Summer Movie Series beginning at dusk. This month’s free movie is “Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens” (2015), the newest in the ongoing Star Wars saga. Films are THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS free and open to the public thanks to Concert Sponsor presenting sponsor Summit Health. For more information, call 717264-7101 or visit the Downtown Chambersburg Facebook page. In case of inclement weather, check the Facebook event for information about event cancellation or rescheduling.

Movie Sponsor

Murals to be revealed Sept. 2 The Downtown Chambersburg Inc. (DCI) Design Committee has been coordinating a mural project that will add color and creativity to the public spaces of downtown Chambersburg. Area artists of all ages and skill levels were encouraged to participate. The murals will be unveiled during First Friday on September 2. Photos of the murals will be posted on Downtown Chambersburg’s Facebook page later this month. Murals will be judged and winners announced on the Facebook page on October 15. Special thanks to the mural project presenting sponsor, Corey L. Alleman, LMFT.

German food, beer, music and more Celebrate Oktoberfest in downtown Chambersburg! Now in its third year, Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 1 will be a funfilled day packed with events featuring a 5k, German food and music, craft beer and a Duck Derby. The day will begin with the John H. Harmon Memorial 5k Run/Walk at 10 a.m. The 8th annual 5k will start at King and Main Streets and head north through the historic North End of Chambersburg, ending on the Rail Trail near King Street. After the race is the Duckie Dash Kid’s Fun Run at 11:30 a.m. All proceeds from the race go to fund lung research at Hershey Medical Center. Visit www.harmon5k.com for fees and entry forms. The day continues with German food, beer, hard cider and German music at Oktoberfest. Held at the corner of Hood and West King Streets in New Texas Lunch Family Restaurant’s parking lot, the celebration will run from noon until 5 p.m. Created by Downtown Chambersburg, Inc. (DCI) with presenting sponsor First Community Bank of Mercersburg, the festival will include beer and hard cider from Roy-Pitz Brewing Co. and Ace Distributing, music from The Happy Wanderers and German food from local vendors. DCI will also co-host the Duck Derby at 2:30 p.m. with the Rotary Club of Chambersburg. Purchase rubber ducks and watch them race from the Park of the Valiant on North Second Street to the finish line under the bridge between the Rail Trail and Chambers Fort Park. Those with the fastest ducks THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS will receive cash prizes of up OKTOBERFEST to $500! Mug Sponsor

Tickets for Oktoberfest are $10 in advance and include a souvenir mug, or $15 at the door. Duck Derby tickets are $5 per duck or $25 for a quack pack of six ducks. To purchase tickets, visit the Chamber website at www.chambersburg.org/ events, call 717-264-7101 or visit the Chambersburg Heritage Center & Gift Shop at 100 Lincoln Way East on Memorial Square.

Entertainment Sponsor Roy-Pitz Brewing Company Tent Sponsor Chambersburg Waste Paper Company

DUCK DERBY Super Duck Sponsor

Golden Egg Sponsors The Chambersburg Club, Chambersburg Lions Club, Edward Jones, LCSi Lehman Construction Services, Patriot Federal Credit Union

Oktoberfest and Duck Derby proceeds benefit economic revitalization in Quackers Sponsor downtown Chambersburg. Johnnies Restaurant & Hotel Service, Inc. For more about Downtown Chambersburg Inc., visit www.DowntownChambersburgPA.com.

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Economic development organization looks to Chambersburg’s future

the Cumberland Valley Railroad. CADC also plans to support the ambitious plans to renovate the former Central Junior High School on Queen St.

The Chambersburg Area Development Corporation (CADC) has been part of the Chamber since 1960, its longest standing and most influential affiliate. CADC has worked to support many of the Chamber’s priorities as well as providing significant financial support to Downtown Chambersburg, Inc. and the Chamber Foundation. CADC has been an important contributor to the economic health of Chambersburg and Franklin County through the development of several business parks including Chambers-5, Fifth Avenue Commercial Center and, most recently, the United Business Park located off I-81 Exit 24. Today, businesses in these parks employ

CADC and CDC recently partnered to support the purchase by b.developed of the dilapidated property Rendering of Fort Chambers building adjacent to the Falling Spring, which is the location where Benjamin Chambers settled.

140 of 363 acres remain to be developed at United Business Park

thousands of individuals, generating millions of dollars of tax revenues that support our local communities and schools. At its annual meeting in June, CADC presented a forward-looking vision that focuses on reuse and revitalization as well as workforce development. Large scale industrial park development, while being critical to CADC over the past 55+ years, will not be CADC’s future focus. Strengthening the balance sheet is a top priority to ensure long-term financial viability of CADC. With several settlements recently closed at the United Business Park, CADC has reduced debt, established reserve funds and established an investment fund. This has set the stage to begin implementing other elements in the strategic plan.

Expanded Efforts to Build Community Wealth As a local not-for-profit economic development corporation, CADC’s income is reinvested in our community. CADC partners with other organizations to leverage private investment that results in improving our community. Two such initiatives were recently approved. CADC, in partnership with the Community Development Corporation (CDC), will assist with the start-up of GearHouse Brewing Co., a brew pub opening on Grant St. This project includes the adaptive reuse of the former Rendering of Central Junior High building plans Jennings Auto Body Shop, a historic structure that was once part of the sprawling complex of

Build to suit opportunities will remain an important aspect of CADC’s economic development efforts to retain and attract industry to our area. CADC will construct a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at the United Business Park to keep TST Impreso in Franklin County. CADC made several contributions in support of workforce development, including donations to the Coyle Free Library, sponsorship of one class for the United Way’s Rendering of Coyle Free Library building plans Stepping Forward Works program and Network Ministries’ rehabilitation at 419 Hollywell Ave. CADC will partner with Habitat for Humanity on an innovative Home Again initiative. This project will target homes in the central core that can be rehabilitated as single family units using Habitat’s successful model. The Franklin County Commissioners recently approved a $25,000 Housing Trust Fund grant to support this initiative. CADC will also focus on expanding its membership to encourage more involvement from businesses located in the Chambersburg area.

CADC Life Membership By becoming a life member of CADC, your business or organization will become an integral part of enhancing the quality of life in our community. Life membership total investment is $3,000 and is payable in three installments. Upon receipt of the first installment, your membership will be included among CADC life members. - 1st installment of $1,000 due 2016 - 2nd installment of $1,000 due 2017 - 3rd installment of $1,000 due 2018 To become a CADC life member, contact Angela Schaeffer at 717264-7101 ext. 208 or [email protected].

For more information about CADC and the strategic planning efforts, contact David G. Sciamanna at 717-264-7101 ext. 203 or [email protected].

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AROUND TOWN WITH THE CHAMBER

Mixer at Rhodes Grove Rhodes Grove Camp & Conference Center hosted the August Chamber Mixer providing a relaxing evening of refreshments and networking. Both Chambersburg Chamber and Greencastle Chamber members had the opportunity to attend and receive facility tours on their 33-acre campus. Rhodes Grove is a Christian camp and conference center that was founded in 1917 and is surrounded by the beautiful farmland of the Cumberland Valley. Eagles Nest Child Care Center opens at 871 Stanley Ave.

New child care center opens Congratulations to Eagles Nest Child Care Center for their grand opening and ribbon cutting! Eagles Nest families and local business leaders came out to support the new child care center at 871 Stanley Avenue in Chambersburg. Eagles Nest Child Care Center brings quality child care to the community for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. They also provide weekend care every other weekend! Call for more information: 717-261-0305.

Guests network at the September Chamber Mixer

Veroni Cafe opens downtown Veroni Cafe cut the ribbon surrounded by friends and family at their new location on 12 West King St. in downtown Chambersburg. They were previously located inside of Jim’s Farmers Market. Known for Chambersburg’s best tacos, they offer delicious cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stop in to give them a try and support the newest downtown restaurant!

Members enjoy sun at the 11/30 Network Summer Picnic

Summer picnic at Penn National The rain held off and the sun came out for the 11/30 Network’s 2nd Annual Summer Picnic at Penn National Resort Community’s minigolf and driving range. Attendees enjoyed a cook-out of burgers and dogs along with fun games like cornhole and mini-golf. The 11/30 Network is a vibrant group of young professionals who desire to be involved in the community through social, civic and professional opportunities. For more information, visit www.1130network.com.

Ribbon cutting for the new location of Veroni Cafe

Baseball and fireworks Chamber members and their families enjoyed a night of professional baseball and fireworks at The Hagerstown Suns game on August 12. The Suns faced off against the Ashville Tourists winning the game 6-2. Members also enjoyed a picnic with burgers, hot dogs and chips before the game.

Advertise Your Business! Gain exposure for your business at affordable rates through Chamber advertising - exclusive for Chamber members! Learn more today by contacting Amy Weibley: 717-264-7101 ext. 204.

Chamber Night at the Hagerstown Suns baseball game

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SATURDAY OCTOBER

HARMON 5K 10AM

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OKTOBERFEST DUCK DERBY FOOD,BEER&MUSIC

12-5PM

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DOWNTOWN CHAMBERSBURG

ON THE CORNER OF HOOD & W. KING STREETS NEAR THE RAIL TRAIL

PRESENTED BY:

GERMAN FOOD KIDS’ ACTIVITY AREA BEER PROVIDED BY ACE DISTRIBUTING & ROY-PITZ BREWING CO. MUSIC BY HAPPY WANDERERS

MORE INFO/TICKETS: 717-264-7101

ADVANCED TICKETS

INCLUDES SOUVINER MUG $15 AT THE DOOR

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$5 DESIGNATED DRIVER

includes six tickets

WIN UP TO

$500 Super Duck Sponsor - $1000 - SOLD! Quackers Sponsor - $250

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS

Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter www.alz.org/pa │ [email protected]

The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter provides vital services and support to those individuals struggling with the disease, their families and caregivers. We provide a safe environment for those dealing with the challenges of dementia care as well as necessary resources for those in need. Our 24/7 Helpline, 1-800-272-3900, gives instant access to those looking for support as well as step by step consultation. In addition to our programs and services, we also host annual fundraising events throughout the state such as The Longest Day and Walk to End Alzheimer’s. These local events are the backbone of our operation and funds return to these local communities in the form of our free programs and services. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter serves 59 counties in Western, Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania through our six regional offices located in Erie, Pittsburgh, State College, Wilkes-Barre, Lancaster and Harrisburg. For more information on our Chapter, please visit www.alz.org/pa.

The Salvation Army of Chambersburg 159 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, PA 17201 pendel.salvationarmy.org/easternpa/chambersburg │ 717-264-6169

The Salvation Army of Chambersburg is committed to serving the people by preaching the gospel and providing different forms of social services to people in our area year round. We offer church services as well as help others through our thrift store, soup kitchen and other areas. The Salvation Army of Chambersburg has an Army behind itself – our volunteers. They contribute to our programs on a daily and weekly basis that gives back to our community. To continue our programs, we are hosting the annual Harvest Auction on Wednesday, September 28. We are asking area businesses, clubs and friends of The Salvation Army for donations that can be auctioned off to benefit our ongoing ministry in Chambersburg. Our fundraiser will include a silent basket auction, live auction and delicious homemade food. If your business or group would like to donate to this fundraising event, please call 717-264-6169. We are grateful for your support that enables us to extend a helping hand to those in our community who are in need. Thank you.

Bollman Charter Services [email protected] │www.bollmancharter.com │814-623-2181

Bollman Charter Service has been proudly serving the traveling public since 1962. We hope you will join us for your next vacation, day trip, tour trip or charter trip. If your organization, group or school needs transportation, we invite you to call or visit our offices for courteous and professional assistance. We travel in motorcoaches equipped with restroom, air conditioning, public address system, VCRs, adjustable seats and tinted windows for your convenience. Call and we will explain how you can charter one of our luxury motorcoaches for your next trip or vacation. Our specialties include: school groups, civic clubs, athletic events, church groups, local sightseeing and more. We can customize any package to suit your group’s needs. Bollman Charter can provide you with deluxe motorcoach transportation, arrange hotel accommodations, meals, attractions and sightseeing. If your group prefers a cruise, air or train travel, we can provide the reservations and tickets. We can also provide flyers, itineraries or a presentation. Our knowledgeable staff will provide assistance in planning your trip and the best customer service possible. Sit back, relax, and let us do the work for you. One phone call does it all. Call us at 814-623-2181 or email [email protected].

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

September Ribbon Cuttings The Chamber hosts ribbon cutting ceremonies as a member benefit to celebrate openings and anniversaries. This month five Chamber members are celebrating special occasions. We would love to see Chamber businesses there supporting fellow members! Lotus Moon Gallery & Yoga celebrates their three year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony on First Friday, September 2 at 5 p.m. at 27 N. Main St. Royer’s Flowers and Gifts is opening at 7 St. Paul Dr. in Chambersburg with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 7 at noon. International Marketing, Inc. invites the community to join them for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Wednesday, September 14 at noon. They are located at 3183 Black Gap Rd. Franklin Family Services Inc., located at 131 East McKinley St., is hosting a ribbon cutting on Thursday, September 15 at 3 p.m. Vintage Hounds Grooming Salon is celebrating its first year anniversary with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21 at 975 Progress Rd. For more information, visit www.chambersburg.org/events.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Resources to prepare your business for overtime rule changes

15 Years Holiday Inn Express

Non-profit Organizations & Associations With less than three months before the implementation of the Obama administration’s new federal overtime eligibility rule for “white collar” employees, it is crucial for employers to familiarize themselves with the rule in its entirety and start preparing for compliance by the December 1, 2016 effective date. The rule increases the salary eligibility threshold of overtime pay for full-time salaried workers by more than 100 percent – from the current $23,660 annual threshold ($455 per week) to $47,476 annually ($913 per week). It also contains a provision that automatically updates the salary threshold every three years, based on the 40th percentile of full time salaried workers in the lowest wage region of the country. Resources to help employers prepare and understand what is required under the new rule are available on the U.S. Department of Labor’s website, www.dol.gov. The overtime rule will also be discussed at several upcoming PA Chamber events, including: the 2016 Fall Human Resources Conference in southwestern PA on Thursday, October 6; a Spanish Wage & Hour Webinar on Wednesday, October 19; a HR Roundtable in King of Prussia on Thursday, October 27; and the 2016 Annual Human Resources Conference in Hershey on Tuesday, November 29. More information on these events, including how to register, can be found on the PA Chamber’s website, www.pachamber.org. The Chambersburg Chamber will also host a Lunch & Learn about the changes presented by BCM Payroll Services and Salzmann Hughes P.C. on Thursday, September 15. The event is free to attend. View page 4 for more information or visit the event webpage at www.chambersburg.org/events. This article was written by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. For more information, visit www.pachamber.org.

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES

10 Years H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center Industrial Piping Systems, Inc. Schaedler Yesco Distribution, Inc.

Cumberland Valley Society for Human 1 Year 360 Tour Designs of Southern PA Resource Management Carrie Aaron PO Box 791 Chambersburg, PA 17201 www.shrmcv.shrm.org [email protected]

The Advisors at Cornerstone Financial Chartwell Staffing Solutions Gillin Commercial Coatings Signals Unlimited, Inc. The Vintage Market at the Old Red Barn

Financial Services

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Ocker Financial Services

Greg Ocker 858 Lincoln Way East Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 263-3316 www.ockerfinancialservices.com [email protected] Flowers & Floral Design

Royer’s Flowers & Gifts Greg Royer 7 St. Paul Dr. Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 273-4090 www.royers.com [email protected] Insurance

TriBridge Partners

Craig Severson 38 S. Potomac St., Suite 303 Hagerstown, MD 21740 (240) 575-3016 www.tribridgepartners.com [email protected] Non-profit Organizations & Associations

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Scott Brown PO Box 82 Shippensburg, PA 17257 (717) 491-1955 [email protected] CORRECTION Health Care Services

Bayada Pediatrics

Kimberly Auchey 5001 Louise Drive, Suite 203 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 795-5950 [email protected]

Join a committee If you want to be more involved in the community, look no further than Chamber committees. By joining a committee, you’ll be exposed to a new aspect of the community you may not have access to otherwise. You’ll meet new people and develop meaningful relationships that can impact your business. Check out the committees listed below to explore what might be the right fit for you. • 11/30 Network – Various committees support the group’s mission to connect young professionals in Franklin County through social, civic and professional opportunities. • Ambassador Committee – Works to actively support the Chamber by reaching out and engaging with Chamber members. • Business & Industry Expo Committee – Works to plan, organize, promote and execute the Business & Industry Expo. • Golf Committee – Works to plan and implement the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament. • Government Affairs Committee – A countywide committee that reviews and discusses issues impacting the business community. • Membership Committee – Works to develop and monitor effective membership retention and recruitment strategies, programs and services. • Sip & Savor – Works to plan and implement the Chamber’s annual social / fundraising event. If you are interested in joining a committee, contact Doug Harmon at 717-264-7101 ext. 202 or [email protected].

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GIVING BACK

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

Last month the Exchange Club of Chambersburg members took 42 youth shopping at Target for school clothing. Staff from Aerotek and Youth Advocate Programs also assisted with the shopping.

Decorating Den Interiors is sponsoring/organizing their 3rd Annual Ladies Night on Thursday, September 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wood Center in The Capitol Theatre, a fundraiser for the theatre. This year’s theme is “Health, Wellness and Retail Therapy” and will have 11 local businesses attend. There will be $2 glasses of wine, food, music and a chance to win great raffle prizes. There is a $2 admission fee and the event is open to the public. If you are interested in being part of this event, email [email protected].

Chambersburg Hospital recently awarded Kayla Blair, a nursing student at Mount Alyosius College, the Kristen Runyon Memorial Scholarship. Blair plans to earn a Master’s in nursing and eventually become a nursing educator. The family of the late Kristin Runyon along with officials from Chambersburg Hospital chose Blair based on her grades, commitment and attitude towards her schooling. The Kristin Runyon Memorial Scholarship awards $3,000 each year to a student currently enrolled in a full-time registered nurse education program. Applications for the 2017 scholarship are available at the Development Office and online at www.SummitHealth.org/runyon. Community members may also support the Kristin Runyon Memorial Scholarship with a charitable donation. The Rhonda Brake Shreiner Women’s Center and the Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance received a $10,000 donation from Franklin County Cyclists (FCC) this summer. Funds were raised during the FCC’s Century Ride for Breast Cancer ride that ranges from 13 mile stretches to 100 miles. It is said that “we often take for granted that which deserves our most gratitude.” For one volunteer, gratitude was aptly expressed this week as staff at South Mountain Restoration Center visited Menno Haven resident Joan Arnold to commend her for years of volunteer service. Do something good? Have news to share? Submit an item for Giving Back and Members in the News! Email your press release or a one paragraph write-up to Lark Plessinger at [email protected].

Members of the Chambersburg Hospital offer a prenatal breastfeeding class the first Tuesday of each month. They also offer a free breastfeeding support group held the fourth Tuesday of the month. Chambersburg Hospital strives to educate community members on the benefits of breastfeeding and are constantly working to spread awareness. For more information or to register for the class, please call 717-267-6370 or visit SummitHealth.org. Shalom Christian Academy’s Senior Class will hold a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Saturday, October 1 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at Shalom Christian Academy 125 Social Island Road, Chambersburg. Each meal includes BBQ chicken, salad, roll, beverage and dessert. All proceeds benefit the SCA Senior Class Mission trip to Guatemala. For more information, visit www.shalomca.com. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded Wilson College a $100,000 grant to strengthen writing instruction for students. Wilson plans to use the funding to establish the Wilson Writing Academy. Visit www.wilson.edu for more information. Chambersburg Community Theatre will present “The Uninvited” this month at the Capitol Theatre. Show dates include September 9 thru 11 and 16 thru 18. Group discounts for 10 or more people are available. Find tickets by calling the box office at 717-263-0202 or visit www.thecapitoltheatre.org. Norland Avenue Pharmacy, LLC achieved Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) accreditation for creating customized compounded medications. The accreditation is awarded in recognition of the pharmacy’s commitment to meeting and/or exceeding national quality standards. There are only 20 PCAB accredited compounding pharmacies in the entire state of Pennsylvania, and the next closest PCAB accredited compounding pharmacy is over 50 miles away in Virginia. For more information, visit www.norlandrx.com. Ocker & Associates, P.C. recently announced the promotion of Katie Neiderer to a firm administrator. Neiderer has been a member of the firm for six years. While continuing to oversee various administrative tasks, she will organize and implement the firm’s marketing initiatives and work closely with new clients to integrate their business with the firm’s distinctive software and processes.

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Brad R. Warner was recently named president/ CEO at Patriot Federal Credit Union. With more than 35 years in the financial services industry, Warner stepped in as interim CEO at the beginning of 2016 upon the retirement of former president/CEO Peggy Bosma-LaMascus. Warner is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College with bachelor’s degrees in business administration and religion – executive leadership. Plasterer’s Florist was recently named by Teleflora as a top 1000 member in the US and Canada. They currently have over 13,000 members. Congrats! Shalom Christian Academy recently welcomed five new staff members for the 2016-2017 school year: Jordan Rzempoluch for the high school math position, Dr. John K. Smith for Chaplain of secondary students, Sharayah Carbaugh as the middle and high school band teacher, Tawnya Priego as a fifth grade teacher and Alyssa Oliphiant as a first grade teacher. Shalom Christian Academy is a fully accredited Christian Pre-K through 12th grade school serving 440 students on its 35 acre campus. Children’s Aid Society has recently announced the addition of Janique Washington, Ph.D., as the new director of clinical services. Washington comes to the Children’s Aid Society from Greensboro, N.C., and will supervise the nonprofit’s team of therapists providing therapy services for children at its centers in York, Adams and Franklin counties. Services at these centers include art and play therapy, family advocacy, parent support groups and a crisis nursery with a 24-hour hotline. For more information, visit www.cassd.org. Brechbill and Helman Construction Company was awarded contracts for three projects happening around the Chambersburg area. The first being a mini shopping center, which will consist of Aspen Dental, Buffalo Wild Wings, MyEyeDr, Mattress Firm and Jimmy Johns to the rapidly growing area right off of Exit 17 I-81. The second is a design-build contract for the Shook Home Rehab & Wellness Center located in Chambersburg. The new building will be 11,630 square feet and will feature outpatient therapy, six resident rooms and a pool for aquatic therapy. The third is for renovations by King Street United Brethren Church at 56 North Second St. Waynesboro Hospital has received two 2016 Women’s Choice Awards® ranking it as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care and America’s Best Stroke Centers. The first award being the Emergency Care Award which highlights their record of providing exceptional patient care and treatment to meet the highest standards in care for women, their families and their community. The second award is the Stroke Center Award, which goes hand in hand with the awards they have previously achieved in stroke care.

The Downtown Business Council (DBC) is proud to partner with F&M Trust to present the 47th Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Chambersburg. Float applications are available at www.discoverchambersburg.com with four float categories this year: Christmas in downtown, faithbased, most innovative and most creative. In addition, the DBC is looking for sponsors for our prize winners. Contact Mike at 717-2610072 or [email protected] Waynesboro Hospital kicked off a four-phase renovation project with technical additions and cosmetic updates. Once completed, the renovated spaces will ensure patients continue to experience the highest levels of care, safety and relaxation as they heal. Updates to the facility will include patient-focused updates to the critical care unit, upgrades to lighting and plumbing and much more. Wilson College graduate Susan Breakefield Fulton recently pledged $500,000 for a new veterinary building to replace the Helen M. Beach ’24 Veterinary Medical Center. The facility houses surgery suites, skill labs, dog kennels, a cat room, offices and is a hub for students in Wilson’s four-year veterinary medical technology program. The new center has tentatively been named the Breakefield Veterinary Medical Center, in recognition of Fulton and her two sisters, Xandra Breakefield and Beverly Breakefield, who also graduated from Wilson. Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC (SEK&Co) was named as a national leader in INSIDE Public Accounting’s annual ranking of the largest accounting firms in the nation, the IPA 200. The IPA 200 is one of the most comprehensive lists of its kind and is the most current snapshot of accounting firms. More than 500 firms participate in the annual ranking process and SEK&Co ranks as the 181st largest public accounting firm in the nation. Visit www.sek.com for more Are you a youth, middle school or high school soccer coach? Shalom Christian Academy will host a Youth Soccer Coaching Clinic on Saturday, September 10 featuring Mr. Danny Kelly, Head Coach of Baltimore Blast Professional Indoor Soccer Team. To learn more or to register visit www.shalomca.com/coachingclinic. The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University presents Scotty McCreeery on Thursday, September 22 at 8 p.m. Opening for McCreery is newcomer Seth Alley. Reserved tickets can be purchased by visiting or calling the Luhrs Center box office at 717-477-7469 or online at www.luhrscenter.com. The Luhrs Center will feature The Purple Xperience on Thursday, September 29. The group will bring back memories of Prince and The Revolution to the audience. Visit www.luhrscenter.com for tickets. Catherine Adair, former Planned Parenthood employee, will speak about her experiences and why she is now pro-life on October 13 at Pregnancy Ministries’ Annual Celebration & Fundraising Dinner at Antrim Brethren in Christ Church at 6:15 p.m. There will also be updates on Pregnancy Ministry’s centers as well as client success stories. Register at www.pregnancyministries.org or 717-267-3738.

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Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce 100 Lincoln Way East, Suite A Chambersburg, PA 17201 717-264-7101

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Ribbon Cutting: Lotus Moon Gallery & Yoga 5 p.m., 27 N. Main St., three-year anniversary

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Ribbon Cutting: Royer’s Flowers & Gifts 9 a.m., 7 St. Paul Dr., grand opening

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Lunch & Learn: Health and Welfare Compliance, presented by ChamberChoice 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lincoln Way East, lunch provided

10 Second Saturday 5-8 p.m. concert, movie at dusk, Chambers Fort Park in downtown Chambersburg

14 Ribbon Cutting: International Marketing, Inc. Noon, 3183 Black Gap Rd., open house

SHARE YOUR EVENT Did you know as a Chamber member you can promote your upcoming events by posting them on the Chamber’s online events calendar? This free benefit of membership allows your events to be viewed by our many website visitors, as well as be placed in our e-newsletter the week of your event.

15 Lunch & Learn: BCM Payroll Services and Salzmann Hughes P.C. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lincoln Way East, lunch provided by Fuddruckers

15 Ribbon Cutting: Family Care Services Inc. 3 p.m., 131 E. McKinley St.

15 September Chamber Mixer 5-7 p.m., Strickler Agency Inc., 1200 E. McKinley St.

15 11/30 Network Third Thursday Happy Hour

To add your events, simply visit the Chamber website www.chambersburg.org and click “Member Login” in the top right corner. After you’ve logged in to your member account, click the “Events” button at the top, then click the “Add an Event” button.

5-7 p.m., Dilly’s, 642 Lincoln Way W., www.1130network.com

17 Sip & Savor: Black & White Ball, Chambersburg Country Club, 3646 Scotland Rd. 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. four-course dinner, 10 p.m. after party; tickets - $90 or $100 w/after party

Need assistance with your member login? Call the Chamber at 717-264-7101.

21 Ribbon Cutting: Vintage Hounds Grooming Salon 5 p.m., 975 Progress Rd., one-year anniversary

24 11/30 Network: Volunteer for Mercersburg Beer & Wine Festival

Noon-4 p.m., Mercersburg Park, 405 S. Park Ave., to volunteer email [email protected]

30 Managing Stress presented by Dale Carnegie Training, $99 8 a.m.-Noon, Conference Center at Shippensburg University, 500 Newburg Rd., Shippensburg 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.