Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce Greater Waynesboro
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Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce Greater Waynesboro
Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce Business Buzz FALL 2014 Volume 1 Issue 1 www.waynesboro.org ● 118 Walnut St., Suite 111, Waynesboro, PA 17268 Inside: 2 Maximize your chamber experience! 5 WVC celebrates 35 years in business 8 Health insurance seminar is Sept. 17 10 Public employee pension tops agenda ‘Denim & Diamonds’ dinner meeting is Oct. 9 Nominations sought for 2014 Business Person of The Year Iron your Wranglers and put on your best bedazzled bluejean jacket — the chamber’s 94th annual Dinner Meeting, “Denim & Diamonds,” is Thursday, Oct. 9, at Green Grove Gardens, 1032 Buchanan Trail East, Greencastle. Invitations will be mailed soon. Sponsored by Susquehanna Bank, the evening will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with the networking reception. Tickets cost $45 per person and include hors d’oeuvres, drinks, dinner, and dessert. This year, price also includes your entrance into a drawing to win a piece of diamond jewelry. In addition to the networking reception, entertainment, and brief dinner meeting, highlights of the evening will include the announcement of the 2014 Chamber Champion and Roy S.F. Angle Business Person of The Year. Sponsored by CenturyLink, the BPOY award is open to anyone employed in the greater Waynesboro area. BPOY nominees are evaluated by a panel of previous See BANQUET | Page 3 A chamber on the move — mixer celebrates office grand opening Preliminary office designs drafted: 4 Paint color consultations: 7 Trips to local businesses for supplies: 19 Boxes packed: 50 Volunteers’ sweat equity: 47 hours Cockroaches irrevocably damaged: 2 Babies born: 1 A lot has happened since the chamber started making plans to move to a new office in August 2013. In late June, chamber members, prospective members, dignitaries, staff, and the chamber board celebrated the move and official unveiling of the new office at a mixer, ribbon cutting, and dedication of the Nickson W. Oyer Conference Room. “Nickson was a prominent businessman and entrepreneur,” said chamber Executive Director Jackie Mowen. “He had a great love for his wife, Alma, and their family; an innate curiosity; a passion for business; and a commitment to his lifelong home of Waynesboro. He had a vision for what would make a business work and Executive Director Jackie what would make his Mowen with Alma Oyer and hometown better.” board past President Bernie Mc Alma donated funds to Garity. See OFFICE MOVE | Page 3 Br ght To maximize your chamber experience From the mouths of our members Ideas “I always look forward to participating in the annual chamber-sponsored Business Expo. Sam Long, Owner Total Vac “Being a chamber members has been very beneficial for growing my new business — there’s not one aspect offered that I’ve not taken advantage of.” The expo enables me to establish new business contacts and gives me the opportunity to reconnect with customers from my 25 years as a local business.” Thanks to attending mixers, volunteering at the annual golf tournament, and setting up a booth at the BusiKim Bain, Owner Kim Bain Advertising ness Expo, I’ve become more visible in the community as a reputable business owner and have generated a few client leads.” TAKE NOTE: FREE Community SHRED DAY! Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 8 a.m. - Noon Chamber office Chamber staff Jackie Mowen, Executive Director [email protected] Allison Schuchart, Assistant Director [email protected] Jessica Watson, Administrative Assistant [email protected] 2 118 Walnut St., Suite 111 Waynesboro Limit: 5 tall kitchen bags OR 5 copy paper boxes per person. Please consider bringing a donation for our friends at Antietam Humane Society or Waynesboro Community & Human Services. Sponsored by: Charles L. Strausbaugh CPA Kulla, Barkdoll & Stewart P.C. RE/MAX Associates Realty Group Sterling Financial Management Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce Business Buzz Chamber Update Chamber, MSW partner for ‘Races’ Damsure, Thoroughfred, and Babygotbackside are rounding the bend to the final stretch. Who will win? Find out when the chamber and Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc. partner to host “A Nite at the Races.” Date: Saturday, Feb. 7 Location: Green Grove Gardens Cost: $25 per person Concept: Using play money, participants bet on 10 prerecorded horse races. Winners from each race will receive tickets to be placed in the winner’s box and will have the opportunity to win a variety of prizes from local businesses. Sponsorship opportunities include advertising in the program booklet, race sponsorships, or horse sponsorships, which include naming of the horse and its jockey. Horse sponsorships are $20 with and $25 without event attendance. Winning horse owners are guaranteed a prize. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the chamber at 717-7627123 or e-mail: [email protected] OFFICE MOVE | From Page 1 the chamber for its conference room. “We are so thankful for Alma’s very generous donation and pleased to be able to permanently honor Nickson in this way.” The chamber in early April moved to its new location from its previous office at 5 Roadside Ave., tripling its office space. In addition to the conference room, the office has a smaller board room equipped with a smart television for presentations. Both rooms are available for local businesses and organizations to rent. Chamber members, staff, board members, and local dignitaries made the office move official with a ribbon cutting. FALL 2014 Hello, new newsletter Let’s be honest. You don’t have time for lengthy articles and pages of words. We get it. Enter the newest form of the chamber newsletter in a simple, faster format. With the chamber’s move from Roadside Avenue, it seemed only fitting that the newsletter get an update, too. Love it? Hate it? We want to know! Send feedback to Allison at: [email protected] BANQUET | From Page 1 award recipients based on professional work, civic/volunteer involvement, and accomplishments. Nominations are due by Sept. 22. Have someone in mind? E-mail the chamber at: [email protected] Nomination forms also are available on the chamber website: www.waynesboro.org Developed last year, the CC award is determined by chamber staff to recognize individuals residing in, working in, volunteering in, or otherwise contributing in outstanding measure to the socio-economic well-being of the greater Waynesboro area. Want to register before getting your invite? Call the chamber at 717-762-7123. Thanks to our major sponsors: Gold: Susquehanna Bank Silver: Penn National Insurance Networking Reception: F&M Trust Entertainment: M&T Bank Business Person of The Year: CenturyLink Table sponsorships are available for $125. Have your company seen by close to 200 attendees! 3 Welcome, New Members SERVPRO of Chambersburg State Farm - Gary Swanson Longmeadow Acres Dan Ryan Builders 190 Industrial Drive Chambersburg, Pa. 17201 www.servprochambersburg.com 717-261-0310 76 E. Main St. Waynesboro, Pa. 17268 www.4coverage.net 717-762-7101 12514 Old Route 16 Waynesboro, Pa. 17268 415-317-5354 11577 Mystic Rock Lane Waynesboro, Pa. 17268 www.danryanbuilders.com 301-272-4874 Brittany Snyder Marketing Manager Gary Swanson, CLU President & Agent Ms. Linda Chen President Tara Gardner Sales Associate A Closer Look WCCA one of Waynesboro’s ‘best kept secrets’ Although almost 80 years old, the Waynesboro Community Concert Association is one of the area’s best kept secrets when it comes to inexpensive entertainment the whole family will love. Formed in 1937, WCCA is dedicated to bringing live performers to the community. The 2014-2015 season will be presented between September 2014 and April 2015 at Waynesboro Area Senior High School and include five concerts. An adult, year-long subscription costs $50, meaning these highquality shows cost just $10 each. Additionally, the WCCA has a reciprocal agreement with community concert associations in Gettysburg as well as Hagerstown and Westminster, Md. This agreement gives WCCA members free admission to shows 4 hosted by each of those community concert associations, meaning members can attend up to 18 shows per season at less than $3 per show. What kind of entertainment does WCCA provide? The organization’s aim has always been to bring high-quality, entertaining concerts to the Waynesboro community. Shows for the 2014-2015 season are designed to appeal to audiences of all ages and interests and include: September: Live From Nashville, a highenergy celebration of songs made famous in Nashville with singers, dancers, and a bona fide Nashville band. November: Umi Garret, piano prodigy, will present a concert of mostly classi- cal music. She appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show at age 9 and will be only 14 when she performs in Waynesboro. SAXatioal! presented by Rob Verdi, who will share his collection or saxophones and include local students in his show. February: Al Simmons, a one-man comedy show in the tradition of Danny Kaye and Spike Jones. This promises to be great fun for all ages. March: Brian Roman, a classic pop vocalist and entertainer whose repertoire includes music from the Great American Songbook. Subscription prices for students, families, patrons, sponsors, and benefactors, as well as tickets for individual shows, are available by calling 717-655-5696 or at: www.waynesborocommunityconcert.org Business Buzz Spotlight 35th Anniversary! Congratulations, Waynesboro Veterinary Clinic Waynesboro Veterinary Clinic has reached a milestone in its mission to help keep Fido and Fluffy healthy. The clinic is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year and in October will officially mark the milestone. Owned and operated by Dr. and Mrs. Dennis E. McCullough, WVC got its start in a remodeled portion of the former Arthur’s Dairy. The practice relocated to its current location at 11420 Anthony Highway in 2006. It officially opened Oct. 4, 1979, offering small animal medicine and surgery for dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles, and exotics. The practice was certified by the American Animal Hospital Association in 1986. Inspections take place every three to four years and ensure clients that the highest stand- WVC staff pictured are, row 1, left to rig ht: Michelle Wilkinson, Mikie Dawson; Dr. Denn CAHT; Dr. ards in veterinary medicine and surgery is McCullough; Dianne an d Da An ws ne on tte Mc Bis Cullough; ho p, receptionist; and Dr are available at WVC. . Chevy Welsh. Ro w 2: Cindy Smith, CAHT “Our goal has always been to provide /office manager; Kim Po well, CAHT; Dr. Nicole Twigg; Amber Sanders the greater Waynesboro area with excel, receptionist; Dr. Stan Str att on; and Terri Bovey, ret ire d receptionist. lent and affordable veterinary services for Row 3: Stephanie Barric companion animals,” said Dr. k, CAHT; Tina Freeman , veterinary assistant; nif er Farmer, veterinary as McCullough’s wife, Dianne. Jensistant; Kristi Florentin e, CAHT and MADDIE; Me lis sa Ke ller, receptionist. and Dr. McCullough is a 1977 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Not pictured: Dr. Jillian Atkins and Mi chelle (Shell) Dragas, rec eptionist. Veterinary Medicine. Dianne is a 1972 graduate of the State University of New York - Delhi Tech, with a degree in Veterinary Technology. From 1979 to 1981, Dr. McCullough and Dianne, a licensed Pennsylvania veterinary technician, were the only employees. As the practice grew, additional employees were hired and Dianne worked from home as the practice and financial manager while raising children Michael, Janet, and Patrick. The children, all married with children of their own, grew up “helping” their parents at the practice. Youngest son, Patrick, is now married to WVC’s Dr. Mikie Dawson. Because nobody puts our members in a corner. Member See VETERINARY CLINIC| Page 10 FALL 2014 5 Rotary of Waynesboro hosts international head Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang visited Waynesboro and the surrounding area in July as part of his trip to District 7360. It was the first time a sitting international president has visited the district, which is comprised of 77 clubs in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Hosted by the Rotary Huang Club of Waynesboro, Huang toured Rotary Park, where he planted a Kwanzan cherry tree to commemorate his visit; pinned Waynesboro Borough Manager and Assistant Manager Lloyd Hamberger and Jason Stains as members; attended the Waynesboro Rotary Club meeting; and spoke at a formal dinner. Buchanan gets behind football with challenge What started as a “Honk 4 ‘Boro Football” notice on Buchanan Automotive’s roadside sign has evolved into the “BoroNation Spirit Challenge” as the Buchanan brand rallies around the Waynesboro Area Senior High School football program. At the beginning of September, Buchanan Auto Stores issued the challenge to local businesses lining Buchanan Trail East/Main Street to decorate store fronts and parking lots to help celebrate the football team’s first varsity home game. Since the first challenge, numerous other businesses have joined in the spirit challenge. To see the Buchanan clip, search “BoroNation Spirit Challenge” at: www.youtube.com Tucker Financial to offer free Social Security workshop Date: Tuesday, Oct. 14 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. OR 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Nickson W. Oyer Conference Room Chamber Office Presented by: Mike Peterson, CFP, with Tucker Financial Services. In this workshop, you will learn: ● The impact of poor Social Security decisions ● If SS will be here for you ● How SS benefits are calculated ● Why married couples could miss out on substantial benefits ● When you should apply for SS ● How two special claiming strategies can increase your family’s benefits ● How to fix your election if you made a mistake Are you making the right decisions about your Social Security benefits? Social Security is the financial foundation for most retirees, but it’s also surprisingly complex. Wisely managing your Social Security income benefits starts with understanding your options. Making decisions without all of the information can be costly. Take this opportunity to learn the important steps you can take to maximize the benefits you have earned. Seating is limited for this popular workshop so, reservations will be taken on a first-call basis. If married, please bring your spouse. Registration is required by Oct. 10. To register, see the insert or call 717-267-1426. Peterson also will host a workshop on estate planning in November. For details, see the insert. 6 Business Buzz In the News Burgundy Lane Bed & Breakfast owners e Margaret and Dav atured Schmelzer were fe t issue in the July/Augus agaof “Hagerstown M as zine” for their role Appalachian Trail “trail angels.” sses School district bu lly are officially “no bu ,000 zones.” Using a $3 ark, grant from Highm Waynesboro Area s School District ha M&T Bank has 5,000 committed to a $2 over contribution spread five years to help n Alexander Hamilto Memorial Free Library fund its renovation and expansion project. Mary Cordell and g the Renee Preso durin oted summer were prom at to vice presidents F&M Trust. implemented its ram in Peaceful Bus Prog its four elementary schools. unty The Franklin Co ard Commissioners bo d in June awarde $100,000 to Washington Township for use at its Monterey Pass Ridge Battlefield in Blue Summit. FALL 2014 Hurley Auctions the in August received d Public Relations an in the Marketing Award ers National Auctione SA Association and U tin Today Marke g e Competition for th re company’s brochu and newsletter. Project Big Love helped over 2,000 e area! people living in th out The initiative gave s, 1,150 pairs of shoe served 1,119 backpacks, gave 2,950 hot lunches, gave 280 haircuts, and out 10,000 bags of groceries. EXIT Realty Long, professionals Tina er, Kimberley Gundack s, Ernest “Jay” Luca ic Amy Chandler, Er Je Gossard, and ff gnized George were reco d/or for sales volume an g units closed durin the summer. The Borough of Waynesboro ed in August celebrat its $7 the completion of mac million South Poto Street Storm Water Bypass Project. 7 Build Your r e t t e B s s e Busin Why get a business coach? Few people who go into business do so as an expert business person. Even if they do, being fully engrossed in running a business makes it difficult to see all the opportunities for growth, to notice mistakes, and to commit to taking needed action. A business coach has an external viewpoint, and works with you on strategy and execution, checking the value of the actions your are taking and helping you to develop plans for greater sucRock cess. Just like a professional athlete at the top of their game will use a coach to help them continuously improve, a successful business person accepts that they can’t be on top of everything all the time, and values guidance from a business coach or mentor. A business coach isn’t just for a “struggling business;” it is a valuable investment to ensure continued success in an ever-changing market. A business coach can help you: ● Grow your business ● Keep on top of your projects and plans ● Monitor and improve your performance ● Assure you are taking the right actions ● Be an impartial sounding board ● Set realistic and achievable goals to grow your business and measure success ● Obtain more business from your clients ● Offer suggestions and advice to improve your confidence, assertiveness, and/or motivation ● Help you manage time better to capitalize on ideas ● Maintain a healthy work/life balance Most business coaches have a coaching program that is usually delivered in a step-by-step process and focused on the needs of the business and expectations of the business owner or leader. Business coaching is like sports. In sports, you need to be in good shape at all times. Keep your business in good shape with a business coach. * * * This article contributed by Jeff Rock of Jeff Rock Consulting. Contact him about coaching your business at 717-387-1746 or: [email protected] 8 Chamber Seminar: ‘New Options in Health Insurance’ Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 8 - 9:30 a.m. Nickson W. Oyer Conference Room Chamber Office Learn more about new options available in health insurance. Michael Galardini, employee benefits expert with ChamberChoice, will discuss: ● Defined contribution/private exchange benefits programs. Reduce costs, create budget certainty, and offer employees choice among multiple plans. ● ChamberChoice clients can look at fully-insured, level-funded premium, and self-insured options that include all major health insurance companies and a long list of ancillary benefits such as dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, or even pet insurance. Have your questions answered! Free to attend, continental breakfast items will be available. To RSVP, contact the chamber at 717-762-7123 or: [email protected] Business Buzz Chamber, Summit Health partner for second workshop Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 8:30 - 11:45 a.m. Nickson W. Oyer Conference Room Chamber Office Learn more about what it takes to attain business excellence at an upcoming half-day workshop offered by the chamber and sponsored by Summit Health. The chamber will host its second “Achieving Business Excellence” workshop from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in its Nickson W. Oyer Conference Room. The first session was held in May and met with rave reviews. Led by Dick Marks, the workshop, “Set Your Plan and Reach Your Goals,” will teach you to create a strategic plan and give guid- The first ‘Achieving Business Excellence’ workshop last spring filled up quickly. Registration for ance on how to better achieve your goals and objectives. the next ABE workshop Wednesday, Oct. 29, is Your results after implementing the tools learned at the workshop? An expanded customer base; increased revenue and profita- now open. bility; and improved staff morale and customer loyalty. Cost to attend is $19 for members and $49 for nonmembers and includes a continental breakfast. To register, call the chamber at 717-762-7123 or e-mail: [email protected] Tech Time Wednesdays Let the chamber help you and your business get over your technologic hump with its new Tech Time Wednesdays Lunch and Learn series! Workshops are free to members and held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nickson W. Oyer Conference Room of the chamber office. Bring a bagged lunch! To register, call the chamber. Dates, topics, and presenters are: Oct. 8: LinkedIn Networking Ed Warren Oct. 22: Target Audience Marketing Cheryl Piper-Snyder Nov. 5: Effective Facebook Marketing Shon Duty Nov. 12: Search Engine Marketing & Optimization Denise Ingram Are you known? 19th annual Business Expo Saturday, Feb. 14 | 7 a.m. - Noon Let us introduce you to 900 of our friends. FALL 2014 Click HERE for a brief demo. 9 Capitol News Public employee pension tops Alloway’s fall legislative agenda Lawmakers returning to Harrisburg have identified pension reform as a top priority on their agenda, according to State Sen. Richard Alloway II, R-33. One of the three major credit rating agencies in July downgraded Pennsylvania’s overall credit rating as the result of looming concern over spiraling costs of public employee costs. The credit downgrade has the potential to cost the state millions of dollars in increased borrowing costs, adding another layer of financial hardship to future budgets. Alloway insists pension reform must be the Alloway top priority of returning lawmakers as they conclude the legislative session. “Because pension spikes are projected to devour the lion’s share of all new state spending over the next decade, simply ignoring this problem is not an option,” said Alloway. “It is my hope that both the Senate and House of Representatives will approve legislation to address this issue before the conclusion of the 2013-14 legislative session.” Alloway said he aims to find a solution that’s fair to all parties involved. “I supported passage of legislation in June that would exempt many elected officials, including myself, from the current defined-benefit pension system, but this measure should only be a first step toward comprehensive reform. My priority is to approve a plan that protects the benefits of retirees, provides a reasonable retirement benefit to current and future public employees, and avoids sticking taxpayers with a bill they simply cannot afford.” PA General Election: Tuesday, Nov. 4 VETERINARY CLINIC | From Page 5 “We found her first!,” noted Dianne, who returned to the clinic full time in 2006. Today, WVC includes four fulltime veterinarians, two part-time veterinarians, five PA-licensed veterinary technicians, two veterinary assistants, and five veterinary receptionists. “Our staff utilizes the most current information to provide services such as hospitalization treatments, surgeries, X-rays, dental cleaning and extractions, laboratory testing, ultrasound, and medical laser therapy,” said Dianne. All veterinarians and technicians must complete required hours of continuing education for their license renewals. In addition to small animal medicine, the office includes a pharmacy. For more information, call 717762-0221 or visit: www.waynesboroveterinaryclinic.com Know your legislators STATE STATE STATE STATE U.S. Rep. Rob Kauffman Rep. Mark Keller Rep. Todd Rock Sen. Richard Alloway II Sen. Bill Shuster www.repkauffman.com www.repkeller.com www.reprock.com www.senatorallowaycom shuster.house.gov 717-264-3943 717-264-2047 717-749-7384 717-264-6100 717-264-8308 10 Business Buzz / One last A few Thing s... Chamber dinner meeting: Slated for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Green Grove Gardens, invitations for the 94th annual Dinner Meeting will be mailed soon. Business Person of The Year award nominations are now being accepted. E-mail nominations to: [email protected] by Sept. 22. For more banquet details, see page 1. Member tips: Our most successful members are the ones who make their membership work for them. Tips to maximize your membership include participation in networking events or the business expo. For more information on these tips from the mouths of our members, see page 2. Upcoming ways to build your business better: You’re doing a great job already, but there’s always room to improve. That’s where chamber workshops come in. See pages 8 and 9 for full information on upcoming free or low-cost workshops meant to give your company the upper hand in business. Don’t miss these upcoming chamber events: Sept. 10: Chamber Mixer | 5 - 7 p.m. | Susquehanna Bank | 10 W. Main St., Waynesboro Sept. 17: Chamber Seminar: “New Options in Health Insurance” | 8 - 9:30 a.m. | Chamber Office Sept. 20: FREE Community Shred Day | 8 a.m. - Noon | Chamber Office Sept. 22: Eastern Europe Travel Information Session | 5:30 p.m. | Chamber Office Oct. 8: LinkedIn Networking Lunch & Learn | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Chamber Office Oct. 9: 94th annual Dinner Meeting “Denim & Diamonds” | 5:30 p.m. | Green Grove Gardens Oct. 22: Target Audience Marketing Lunch & Learn | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Chamber Office Oct. 29: Achieving Business Excellence Workshop “Set Your Plan and Reach Your Goals” | 8:30 - 11:45 a.m. | Chamber Office Nov. 5: Effective Facebook Marketing Lunch & Learn | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Chamber Office Nov. 12: Search Engine Marketing & Optimization Lunch & Learn | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Chamber Office Dec. 4: Chamber Mixer | 5 - 7 p.m. | Renfrew Museum & Park | 1010 E. Main St., Waynesboro FALL 2014 11 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Pre-sorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID 118 Walnut St., Suite 111 Waynesboro, PA 17268 Waynesboro, PA 17268 Permit No. 225 P: 717-762-7123 F: 717-762-7124 www.waynesboro.org www.facebook.com/waynesborochamber Board of Directors Jeremy Bowersox, President Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home Hope Scott, 1st Vice President Charles Strausbaugh CPA James Stein, 2nd Vice President Dick, Stein, Schemel, Wine & Frey Darrell Swart, Treasurer Tru-Precision Lawn Care Natasha Koons, Secretary F&M Trust Al Bendell Thompson Oil Co. Jody Clark Wal-mart Barb Gaver Susquehanna Bank Carrie Heckman Bell Insurance Kirsten Hubbard Individual Bernie McGarity Waynesboro Meadows Helen McGarry Penn State Mont Alto Dave Peiffer Manitowoc Crane Group Pepper Ridilla Waynesboro Hospital Dr. Wendy Royer Waynesboro Area School District
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