November 2022
Chamber Connection
Your connection to the greater Hanover business community.
Career Readiness Page 5 Chamber News Pages 6-7 Business Briefs Pages 8-9 Events Pages 10-11
Updates from Chamber President, Gary Laird Planning for the Future The Hanover Chamber will be developing a new strategic plan in 2023. The last strategic plan update was in 2019. We want to hear from our members and the community about the role of the Chamber moving forward. Our business has changed since the pandemic so its appropriate that we find out what is important to our members and adjust our focus accordingly. As we begin the new year you will see more information being communicated about the planning process and we would like to hear from you. If you have an interest and would like to be involved, contact Gary Laird at the Chamber, glaird@hanoverchamber.com. Strengthen U.S. Energy Production
Thank you Workforce Sponsors
The Hanover Chamber was one of 218 Chambers and associations from across the country to advocate for greater domestic energy production. The Chambers specifically called for ending the ban on new oil and natural gas exploration on federal lands and waters, restring cancelled lease sales, and adopting a 5-year plan for offshore oil and gas development that allows the U.S. to fully leverage its offshore energy potential. “With analysts predicting a return to high oil and natural gas prices this fall and winter, businesses are bracing for even more pressure,” said Marty Durbin, president of the U.S. Chamber’s Global Energy Institute. National Apprenticeship Week National Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration established by the U.S. Department of Labor where registered
apprenticeship champions highlight the importance of apprenticeship, a proven and industry-driven training model that provides a critical talent pipeline that can help address some of our nation’s pressing workforce challenges. Registered apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, receive progressive wage increases, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential. Since 2017, the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce has sponsored a group apprenticeship program for multiple employers in the community. The Chamber's model is open to any employer in a variety of different industries. To learn more about the Chamber's apprenticeship program and workforce development initiatives, contact Gary Laird at glaird@hanoverchamber.com. Foundation for Free Enterprise Education The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce received a commendation from the Foundation for Free Enterprise Education for our support and dedication to the mission of annual goals for their Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is to provide economic education programs that celebrate the American free enterprise system that are synonymous with excellence. In order for these goals to be a reality, dedicated partnering organizations are essential to help promote, develop and present programming annually to the youth of Pennsylvania. For more information about the programs, visit pfew.org.
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