2007 ANNUAL REVIEW - West Shore Chamber of Commerce

Business NewsTransAmerica Printing announcesits Jan.1 name change to KonhausMarketing & Communications. Itwill provide the same great service, qualityand professionalism, along with expandedpersonalized business marketingsolutions. Same location at 3544 OldGettysburg Road, Camp Hill. For moreinfo, call 717-731-9456.Reclamere, Inc. has hired Amy Nimitzas Executive Administrative Assistant.The Susquehanna Area Regional AirportAuthority Board of Directors approvedthree contracts totaling approximately$8.67 million for the construction of anew Waste Water Treatment Facility atHarrisburg International Airport.Roof Advisory Group, Inc. is rankedin the 2007 listing of America’s top wealthmanagers in Wealth Manager magazine.RETTEW welcomes George A. White as asenior environmental scientist in the firm’sNazareth, Pa. office.Coffee News is the tan one-page paperfound at area restaurants that announceslocal events and entertains people whilethey are waiting or eating. Small and midsizebusinesses benefit through exclusiveand affordable advertising. For more info,visit www.svcoffeenews.com.Greater Carlisle Area Chamber ofCommerce held a breakfast meetingat Allenberry Resort Inn andPlayhouse, exclusively sponsored byCommerce Bank, and presented RonLeitzel of Mountz Jewelers with itsBusiness Achievement award.Foote Capital Mortgage Companyannounces the addition of Stephanie Klineto its staff of mortgage advisors.Now thru Dec. 24 all books in ExecutiveBooks showroom will be discounted 50%-90%. Visit the store or Executivebooks.comand call in your order at 766-9499.The Central Penn Business Journaloffers discounted annual subscriptionsfor $49.95 to all Chamber members. Call236-4300.Carleton Communications announcesthe opening of its Digital Print and MailSolutions Center providing color and b/wquick printing and variable data with threeKonica Bizhubs and two Toshiba systems.Mechanicsburg Eye Associateshas added new patient education to theirwebsite. Choose the EyeMotions link toview animations or click on the link to(Continued on next page)Annual Meeting and LuncheonLaunches Milestone AnniversaryThe West Shore Chamber’s 60 th Anniversary will be launched at the Chamber’s AnnualMeeting and Luncheon scheduled to take place at 11:30 a.m. on January 9 at the WestShore Country Club. In addition to recognizing the Chamber’s prestigious awardwinners, thanking the outgoing Directors and electing the new members of the Board;the Chamber will begin a year-long celebration of 60 years of inspiring business on theWest Shore.The Anniversary theme, “Your Business is Our Story,” celebrates thecontributions that members have made over the past 60 years to the success of theChamber. This event is sponsored by Highmark BlueShield, Susquehanna Bank, Thomas, Thomas & Hafer,and TransAmerica Printing/Konhaus Marketing &Communications.At the Annual Meeting, three distinguishedChamber members will be honored with three specialawards: the George C. Hoopy, Les Ginanni Businessand Community Connection, and the Chamber’sInspiring Business awards.William H. Devore, Jr., will receive the George C.Hoopy Award which recognizes the Chamber memberwho has demonstrated a commitment to the Chamberthrough committee activity and by participation inChamber events, programs and promotions. Bill isboth on the Chamber’s Board of Directors and servesas Chairman of the Chamber’s Member MentorCommittee. He is the co-owner of Franklin’s Printingand Mailing with his sister, Heather Zielonis, and has belonged to the Chamber formore than 10 years. Bill rarely misses a Chamber event and has served as a mentorand friend to many Chamber members.Two more Chamber members will be recognized by receiving the Les GinanniBusiness and Community Connection Award. Leighann Moll and Joseph Maurerof Momentum Fitness Center will be honored for the contributions they have madeto the West Shore both professionallyand in their personal lives. MomentumFitness Center partners with manyChamber members and regularly supportscommunity charities. The Center hasraised nearly $200,000 for its two primarycharities: ALS and the American CancerSociety. Momentum has also sponsoredChamber events and Leighann has beena featured panelist for the Chamber’sWomen in Business Roundtable as wellas Harrisburg Area Community College’sentrepreneur program.The recipient of the Chamber’sInspiring Business Award will beannounced at the Annual Meeting. Thisaward will recognize a Chamber memberwho actively encourages and perpetuatesbusiness innovation, freely shares ideasand opinions regarding business issuesand is a catalyst for the future of business.Please join the Chamber inrecognizing these special award winnersas well as celebrating the contributionsthat all the Chamber’s volunteersmake throughout the year. This eventwill sell out, so early reservations areencouraged. The cost to attend is $35per person. Reservations can be made atwww.wschamber.org or by returning theresponse card that members received inthe mail with their invitation.

All About Vision for answers to all yourquestions about vision and eye care. Visitwww.mechanicsburgeye.com.Business NewsThe Center for IndependentLiving of Central Pennsylvaniaannounces its partnership withthe Center for Independent LivingOpportunities to provide PersonalAssistance Services for individuals livingwith disabilities in York County. Formore info, call the 24 hour, 7 days a weektoll-free number at 1-800-323-6060.TNT Tractor N Trailer, Inc.announces the beginning of its third yearin business providing emergency roadservice. TNT Racing has marketing andsponsorship opportunities for the 2008Racing Season. For more info call 574-5274 or visit www.tntmobileinc.com.Dr. Melissa Vayda, Vice Presidentand Chief Academic Officer of CentralPennsylvania College, has been electedto serve as a commissioner for the MiddleStates Commission on Higher Education.The College and the Harrisburg Hilton& Towers have partnered to providebusiness meeting or personal celebrationservices at the College’s new AdvancedTechnology Education Center. Call 728-2304 for reservations.Training Design Plus is a newcompany in PA that designs creative,low-cost in-house employee trainingprograms for companies on a budget.Visit www.TrainingDesignPlus.com.Chuck Heller of LandmarkCommercial Realty, Inc. handledthe following transactions: the leaseof 30,000 sq. ft. retail suite at theFranklin Center on Lincoln Highway,Chambersburg; and the purchase of a3,000 sq. ft. restaurant located at 560 S.29 th St., Harrisburg.High Associates Ltd. handled thetransaction for the purchase of two acresat 6 Long Lane, Mech. to be used forwarehousing.Friends & Family Pizza Buffetannounces new franchise offeringsincluding the following opportunities:Wholesale Distributor, Distributor Trade-Area Development, Restaurant Trade-Area Development, Non-Buffet PizzeriaRestaurant, and Pizza Buffet Restaurant.For more info, visit www.ffpizzabuffet.com or call (877) 757-8636(Continued on next page)New MembersThe following new members were approved and acknowledged by the Chamber’s Boardof Directors at their December 2007 meeting.AIGTodd Sellers1107 Kent DriveMechanicsburg, PA 17050732-2407InsuranceAsphalt Maintenance SolutionsDaniel Slantis2015 Valley RoadEnola, PA 17025566-4112Building/Constructionwww.amsol1.comFlex-FX Digital ImagingJim Yerger712 S. Cameron Street, RearHarrisburg, PA 17104233-0380Printers/Publishers/Graphicswww.flex-fxdigitalimaging.comGift & Associates, CPA’sSteve Gift1205 Manor DriveSuite 100Mechanicsburg, PA 17055766-3555Accountingwww.giftassoc.comHarrisburg Area Riverboat SocietyPete DaveyPO Box 910Harrisburg, PA 17033234-6500Organizationswww.harrisburgriverboat.comKline’s Quality Moving & Landscaping Inc.Todd Kline1130 E. Lisburn RoadMechanicsburg, PA 17055691-1398LandscapeLatus Commercial RealtyLaura Martin3607 Rosemont AveSuite 403Camp Hill, PA 17011761-6131Real Estatelatuscapital.comMANTEC, Inc.Keith Hartman227 West Market StreetPO Box 5046York, PA 17405-5046843-5054Consultingwww.mantec.orgMeg Ream DesignMeg Ream5000 Ritter RoadSuite 202Mechanicsburg, PA 17055795-0620RetailPanera, LLCHope Sibbach6416 Carlisle Pike, Suite 2200Mechanicsburg, PA 17050766-3960Restaurantswww.panerabread.comThe Replogle House InteriorsDiane Replogle33-35 West Main StreetMechanicsburg, PA 17055691-1185Decoratingwww.reploglehouseinteriors.comTexas RoadhouseJeff Ozlacki1101 Lower Allen RoadCamp Hill, PA 17011730-7427Restaurantswww.texasroadhouse.comTinder Box Camp HillWayne Granger3300 Hartzdale DriveCamp HIll, PA 17011763-2019Retailwww.tinderboxcamphill.comTraining Design PlusLynn Lehman1358 Ridge RoadGrantville, PA 17028503-9999Employment/Trainingwww.trainingdesignplus.comThank you to the following Chambermembers who sponsored these newmembers in December: LahneenSlantis, Smooth Move Solutions, LLC;Matt Cassidy, TruGreen ChemLawn;Rhonda Hebbard, Lexor Events &Marketing; Michael Zarreii, AttainLearning Centers.

Pyramid Construction Services,Inc., a Quandel Enterprises Company,has completed renovations for theGreater Harrisburg Assn ofREALTORS new headquarters facility onN. Enola Drive, Enola and has completedconstruction of the South Street ParkingGarage, located at South and SpringStreets, Harrisburg.Business NewsHerbert, Rowland & Grubic,Inc. has hired Mark Letterman as aconstruction service representative.Sutliff Hummer LLC announcesthat it has been awarded the Cadillacfranchise for the greater Harrisburg area.The dealership, located at 6462 CarlislePike, Mech. will change its name to“Sutliff Cadillac HUMMER.”SMB&R, Inc. is a proud sponsor ofthe ACE Mentoring Program of CentralPA. Three SMB&R employees, Preston D.Lytle, P.E., Darius S. Bharucha, P.E. andHal T. McDonald, AIA, are volunteeringas mentors for the program whichintroduces local high school students tothe wide range of career opportunitiesavailable in architecture, constructionand engineering.Cleve J. Fredricksen Libraryannounces the Meet the MusiciansSeries – Dennis Kobray as Ludwig VanBeethoven Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. This seriesis funded through a cooperative grantfrom Representative Nailor andRepresentative Grell and willcontinue with Joplin on Feb. 10, andMozart of March 16.Fulton Bank has named Megan L.Nordstrom as branch manager for theCumberland Parkway branch.Hampton Inn, located at 4950 RitterRoad in Mech. and HomewoodSuites, located at 5001 Ritter Roadin Mech. have been honored with TheNational Safety Council OccupationalExcellence Achievement Awards,created to recognize outstanding safetyachievements among members.Walnut Street Candle Factoryoffers last minute special deliveries. Ifyou missed a show, but would still like topurchase candles, call 215-5913.The Cornerstone Culinary Kitchenoffers classes that instruct, educate,entertain, and above all inspire. TheTuscany inspired kitchen is available forprivate classes, meetings, and specialoccasions. Call 909-6854 or visit www.thecornerstonecoffeehouse.com.(Continued on next page)Member RenewalsThank you to the following Chamber members who continued their support of the businesscommunity by renewing their annual investment in November.40 - 49 yearsCanteen/CovencoMorefield Communications, Inc.Yale Electric Supply Company30 - 39 yearsDairy Queen of Mechanicsburg20 - 29 yearsAqua Specialists Inc.Cumberland Services, Inc.Harrisburg Auto Auction10 - 19 yearsClauser Real Estate AppraisalsConsumers Insurance Agency, Inc.Dr. Victor CohenMJ Business ServicesNorthern York County School DistrictRileighs Convention Services, LLCSteven W. Fahnestock & Associates, CPAWest Shore EMSWilliam D. Wierman Insurance5 - 9 yearsArmesto Eye AssociatesCamp Hill BoroughDuquesne UniversityGates, Halbruner & Hatch, PCMAGNET, Co-op.Media Networks, IncC O M M I T T E E U P D A T E SPennsylvania PartnersScott Trask DMDSilver Spring Golf CourseSteve Hulbert, Inc.1 - 4 yearsAflacAgChoice Farm CreditAmerican Lung Assn. of PennsylvaniaAppraising PABlue Ridge Planning ServicesCommunity Trust CompanyCordier Antiques & Fine ArtCountry Club of HarrisburgCourtyard by Marriott Harrisburg West/MechanicsburgDavid’s Furniture Ltd.DONCASTER Women’s ApparelExpress PersonnelFrampton Kimmel GroupH. Edward Black & Associates PCHealthSouth Regional Specialty HospitalInvisible Fence Pet SolutionsLearning & Sharing Child DevelopmentCenterPSECUShearer AdvertisingThe Sage CorporationTown Planner Community CalendarsWIOO/WEEO Radio• The Technology Business Council set dates for two of its most popular programs.The Microsoft Tips & Tricks seminar will be held in the Giant Community Room onFebruary 27, 2008. Last year’s successful Electronic Equipment Disposal Programwill be repeated on April 25, 2008, to coincide with Earth Day. Watch Connections formore details.• The 60 th Anniversary Committee has completed its 60 th Anniversary Galasponsorship packages and is busy gathering support for the Gala scheduled October25, 2008. Also, the 60 th Anniversary Picnic Sub-Committee will be celebrating theChamber’s anniversary with an old-fashioned County Fair with carnival games and anall American picnic on June 24, 2008, at the Holiday Inn West picnic grounds.• The Marketing & Public Relations Committee met to review the dynamic newwebsite design slated to debut in time for the Chamber’s 60 th Anniversary year. Thewebsite pages will incorporate the swoosh and filmstrip design that will unify allChamber publications next year. The Chamber’s branding will also appear in the 60 thAnniversary print, billboard and online advertising included in the 2008 marketingplan and budget.The Short of It• On-Line Publishers, Inc. Business Woman magazine received two 2007 Editorial& Design Awards from the Women’s Regional Publication of America. They werehonored with the Gold Award in the Interview/Profile category and the Silver Awardfor Overall Excellence in Editorial.• The Chamber would like to congratulate Bill Devore, Franklin’s Printing & Mailing,on being the featured interview for Trade Talk in the Business section of the HarrisburgPatriot News on November 22.

CAMPBELL Commercial Real EstateInc. announces the following transaction:the lease of 9,924 sq. ft. at the PalmyraBusiness Center.Join Achieve It Now and TeamBrandtMarketing for the Get Clients Now!Celebration on Jan. 31,from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. This free networking event is hostedby Carrabba’s Italian Grill located at5250 Carlisle Pike, Mech. RSVP to Info@AchieveItNow.us.Wegmans Food and Pharmacy offersgrocery tours the last Saturday of every month.Sign up at Member Services for $10 per personfor a unique learning experience.Cadmasters Group, Inc. has wonBest Graphics of 2007 by Digital GraphicsMagazine.Flex-FX Digital Imaging has a newlocation, product line and price structure.Discounts are available to fellow membersfor items including banners, signs, andvehicle wraps. Call 233-0380 or visit www.flex-fxdigitalimaging.com.Allenberry Resort Inn & Playhousewill make any birthday or anniversarymore special by recognizing that personduring a show. For details visit www.Allenberry.com or call 258-3211.COG Celebrates Annual MeetingThomas Hylton, Pulitzer Prize winning author of “Save Our Lands, Save Our Towns,will be the keynote speaker at the Capital Region Council of Governments AnnualMeeting and Dinner. On January 21 the Capital Region COG will gather at the Radissonfor a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. This event is open tothe public and is an excellent networking opportunity with the local decision makersfrom 34 municipalities and boroughs in the area.The ARRO Group is the prime sponsor for this event with an additionalsponsorship from the Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors. Additionalsponsorships are available by contacting Tammy McCrae at 761-0702. The cost to attendthis event is $30 per person and reservations can be made at www.wschamber.org.Chambers Collaborate on Legislative ForumsThe West Shore and Harrisburg Regional Chambers will co-host two legislativebreakfasts for members to hear from their state elected officials. Legislative ForumI with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives will take place at 7:30 a.m. onTuesday, January 22, at the Harrisburg Hilton. Representatives from Cumberland,Dauphin and Perry Counties will share legislative updates followed by a question andanswer session. Legislative Forum II with the state Senate will take place on Thursday,February 14.The cost to attend each breakfast is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers.West Shore Chamber members can register online at www.wschamber.org or byreturning the registration form in the events flyer. The Registration/Cancellation withRefund Deadline for the first breakfast is Friday, January 18.BusinessMarketingSolutionsConnections is published monthly by theWest Shore Chamber of Commerce,4211 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011.Phone: (717) 761-0702 ⏐ Fax: (717) 761-4315Email: wschamber@wschamber.orgWebsite: www.wschamber.orgKerwin Stetler, ChairChick Zoll, Vice ChairBruce Seagrist, CPA, Vice ChairKevin Silva, Vice ChairAndrea Dietz, Vice ChairAaron Grumbling, CPA, TreasurerLarry Roberts, Past ChairDesignGPrintGMail3544 Gettysburg RoadCamp Hill, PA 17011717-731-9456D I R E C T O R SGennifer Ball RichieJeffrey BoswellJennifer BuehlerDonna DavidsonBill DeVoreJoe FarrellAutumn GleichmanRobert LaurielloRick LaVantureGeir MagnussonJim McGrawDiann RoffeRobert Saline, APRPhil ShenkKipp StecherJudy WalterEdward M. Messner, President & CEORachel E. Edwards and Tammy McCrae, EditorContributing Writers: Sandy Allison, and Leigh-Ann Reitze

West Shore Chamber of Commerce4211 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011www.wschamber.orgPresortedStandardU.S. PostageP A I DPermit No. 762Harrisburg, PAY O U R B U S I N E S S I S O U R S T O R YMISSIONThe mission of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce is toadvance member business opportunities and excellence.MEMBER PROFILEOur influence is felt wherever our members do business.1,009 member companies represent 63,527 employees71% of member companies report 15 or fewer employees andprovide 60% of total dues revenue484 members serve on Chamber committeesMajor business categories are: Health Care, Real Estate, Retail,Insurance, Consulting, Building/Construction and RestaurantsVALUESFRIENDLYPRINCIPLEDCONNECTEDPROFESSIONALThe majority of the membership is located in the zip codes17011, 17043, 17050-17055, and 17101-17112