May 2016
Chamber Connection Your connection to the greater Hanover business community.
Upcoming Workshops Page 3 New Members Page 3 Business Briefs Page 5 Member Spotlights Page 6 Community Reports Pages 7 - 8 Main Street Hanover Page 9 Networking Events Pages 10 - 11
Mission: We deliver value to our members and advance the interests of the business community.
Workforce Roundtable Addresses Needs of Local Industry Local leaders in manufacturing hosted PA Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Kathy Manderino and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin for a manufacturing roundtable on Tues., March 22. Meeting at McClarin Plastics, LLC, the group discussed current issues in manufacturing, notably workforce talent and availability in the Hanover area. Gary Laird, President of the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce, opened the discussion by noting the importance of manufacturing to the Hanover area, and the need to develop and retain local talent. “Manufacturing is certainly the backbone of Hanover and Central PA. The Hanover area has
47th Annual Chamber Golf Outing Join us for a day of golf, networking and fun at the Hanover Country Club. See insert for details. Register your team at hanoverchamber.com/golf or office@ hanoverchamber.com. Hole sponsorships available; contact Erinn Bell for details. Presenting Sponsor: Ox Industries
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Contributing Sponsors: Penn National Insurance PeoplesBank The Peak
strong, self-funded grassroots programs in place to support the development of the current and future workforce, a collaborated effort between the schools and local business.” cont’d page 4