September 2020
Chamber Connection
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Fall Events at the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce Fall is looking busier than ever for all of us here at the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce. Despite signature events like Snack Town Brewfest and the Hanover Dutch Festival being cancelled for 2020, we've still got lots to look forward to, including the Annual Golf Outing, Annual Meeting, and Business Awards.
a (socially-distanced) seated dinner. Member anniversaries, as well as the Ambassador of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Positive Action Award, and new HerTraditions Women's Enrichment Award will be recognized. Area educators will also be recognized with the Educator of the Year awards.
The 51st Annual Golf Outing sponsored by KLK Welding, Inc. will take place on Thursday, September 24 at the Hanover Country Club from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Social distancing measures will be followed and boxed breakfast and lunch will be provided to minimize contact with staff. Additional COVID-19 precautions for this event can be found on page 12.
Members can nominate themselves, a colleague, or another deserving business for any of the awards. Nomination forms are available online at hanoverchamber.com/business-awards. Nominations will be accepted until October 10.
Please consider joining fellow local business men and women for a great day outdoors. Register on our website to reserve your twosome or foursome for this fun event! Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 15 for the chamber's Annual Meeting sponsored by APPI Energy and KLK Welding. Join us at noon to learn about the past year at the chamber as we kick off our first board meeting of our 2020-2021 fiscal year. All members of the chamber and our board of directors are invited to attend at no charge. This year's event will be virtual and held via Zoom. To register, please visit our website. You will receive login instructions after registering. Each year, the Hanover chamber recognizes outstanding local businesses, organizations, and educators at the Business Awards Ceremony. This year's event, presented by APPI Energy and KLK Welding will take place on Thursday, November 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Like last year, this event will include
Please consider joining us for this event! Both chamber members and members of the community are invited; cost to attend is $25 per person. Table sponsorships are available for area businesses and educators wishing to accommodate additional guests and staff. Please contact Haley Briggs at hbriggs@hanoverchamber.com if interested in sponsoring a table. PLEASE NOTE: All attendees MUST register ahead of time on our website at hanoverchamber.com by October 29. Late registrations will not be accepted. Additional information about all of the chamber’s upcoming events can also be found on our website, www.hanoverchamber.com. If you are interested in sponsoring any of these events, please contact Haley Briggs at (717) 637-6130 or hbriggs@hanoverchamber.com for assistance.
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