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Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce
Business Buzz
SUMMER
2016
Volume 2
Issue 4
www.waynesboro.org ● 118 Walnut St., Suite 111, Waynesboro, PA 17268
Inside:
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Chamber Update
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A Closer Look At
Trident Enterprises
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Welcome Our Newest
Chamber members
Capital campaign to fund expansion of
the Antietam Humane Society
Taking in cats, dogs, and
other small pets, the
Antietam Humane Society
never has a shortage of
Build Your Business
animals that need care
Better
and placement. An average working day at the
shelter involves caring for 150 animals and placing
three pets in homes. To give you an idea of how
many animals come through this facility, in 2015,
640 animals were adopted and 120 stray pets were
returned to their owners. That’s more than 750
animals. No wonder there’s a need for a larger and
more efficient facility!
The Antietam Humane Society was formed in
1973 by the Estate of Florence Lyon. The current
shelter was built a few years later and has continued
to expand incrementally over the years. Feeling the
limitations of the building’s size and infrastructure,
they have been doing due diligence as to how best
to design a building to better meet their current and
future needs.
Proposed site and floor plans for the Antietam Humane Society
Animal Care & Adoption Shelter.
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As a result of the Society’s exhaustive studies
and research, a Capital Campaign was launched last
month to construct a new building to house healthy
adoptable animals. The existing building will then be
used for animals not available for adoption. The additional space will allow the Society to offer boarding,
grooming and low-cost spay and neuter services,
among other services.
If you have questions about Antietam Humane
Society or are interested in making a pledge, please
contact Andrea Haugh at 717-762-9091.
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Chamber Staff
Jackie Mowen, Executive Director
[email protected]
Judy Wilson, Member Services Coordinator
[email protected]
Susanne Bernier-Robinson
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
[email protected]
Jessica Watson, Administrative Assistant
Tips for keeping your new hire
- Be completely honest about the position - even
about the duties that aren’t so glamorous.
- Collect detailed information on your new hire and
connect them with a mentor with similar interests.
- Schedule a company tour, an orientation, and
first day lunch plans for your new hire.
- Provide resources, marketing materials,
presentations, any materials that will help your
new hire acclimate.
- Keep the communication lines open and your
new hire engaged.
- Be available, check in with your new hire and
encourage questions.
[email protected]
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Business Buzz
Chamber Update
We have been busy….
In case you missed it...
24th Annual Golf Scramble
Second Chance Gift Shop Ribbon Cutting
On Friday, June 17th we held our 24th Annual Business
Golf Scramble at the Waynesboro Country Club. Close to
100 golfers enjoyed the perfect weather while playing on
this beautiful course. Many thanks to our sponsors, golfers,
and volunteers for making this event a success!
Ribbon Cutting and Mixer at
Mid-Atlantic ProTel/AT&T
Wildflower Market Place Ribbon Cutting
Hill Top Arms Ribbon Cutting
SPRING 2016
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony began the May Mixer celebrations of the grand re-opening of Mid-Atlantic ProTel /
AT&T located in the Food Lion Shopping Center. Great
networking and refreshments were enjoyed by all. Members
who attended learned about the latest devices and most
reliable network coverage. They also had a chance to meet
the Certified Wireless Professionals working at this location.
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A CLOSER Look
The story behind Trident Enterprises, the leading
poly deer fence supplier in North America
Business: Trident Enterprises
Contact: Mark Dayhoff, General Manager
Phone: 888-422-3337
Address: 144 Cleveland Ave, Waynesboro PA
Email: [email protected]
Canadian market.
After outgrowing
Websites: www.tridentcorp.com
warehouse space in
www.deerbusters.com www.visionwarehousingusa.com
Frederick, Trident acEstablished in 1984 as a livestock fencing installation
quired Vision Warecompany in Frederick, Maryland, Trident Enterprises’ back- housing and Distribuground gave them the confidence in 1994 to develop their tion’s 110,000 square
own line of deer fence kits and accessories to address the feet of ambient storage
needs of nationwide gardeners, farmers and homeowners space to house, packwhile helping to reduce the spread of Lyme Disease
age and ship fencing and garden products available on
carried by deer ticks.
Mastergardening.com, also under Trident. Upon moving to
Today, under the direction of Trident, Deerbusters.com Waynesboro, Trident decided to keep Vision’s commercial
leads the industry in do-it-yourself lawn and garden fencing cold storage facility. Although Vision specializes in cold
and frozen storage, Trident offers dry storage and fulfilacross the United States while providing competitive pricing and exceptional customer service. With warehouses in ment services to small and large corporations, suppliers
both Pennsylvania and California, Deerbusters serves the and manufacturers.
Currently undergoing a complete renovation project at
U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Environmental the Headquarters, Trident provides paying jobs to local
residents and continues to support the community through
Protection Agency,
charitable partnerships and fundraisers.
USDA, EPA, national
parks, vineyards, landscapers, and orchards.
In 2016, Deerbusters
launched DeerbustersCanada.ca, the official
retail website serving the
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Business Buzz
Member
Spotlight
History abounds at the Monterey Country Club
other courses of that era, it politely, and deceptively, rewards accuracy, position, and the strategic
use of irons to outwit such hazards as dog-legs, a
daunting bowl green, and a Scottish-style mound
that guards the fifth green. At a time when golf
need take only an hour or two out of the day, the
Course was a major attraction for a onceBusiness: Monterey Country Club
flourishing summer community of ambassadors,
Contact: Jennifer Campbell, Business Manager
public officials and affluent families escaping the
Phone: 717-794-2809
heat and “malarial influences” of cities like BaltiAddress: 12579 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, PA more and Washington.
Touched by the history of the area, the first
Email: [email protected]
green stands opposite the site of a summer Inn,
Website: www.montereycountryclub.net
the birthplace of the Duchess of Windsor. And
Like President Eisenhower, today’s golfers tee there, years earlier, when the area was mostly
off on the first hole of the historic Golf Course at
farmland, the Confederates fled the pursuing UnMonterey surrounded by scenic mountain ridges
ion Army during the midnight Battle of Monterey.
and quiet forests. A golfer’s first two drives arc
Open to the public starting April 15th through
past a stream, old willow, and sand trap to the
the end of November, the Golf Course at Monterey
green – all in the shadow of Monterey Peak and
offers a Pro Shop, equipment sales, cart rentals
Mount Dunlap.
and snacks. Call 717-794-2809 to book tee time,
Built by railroad magnates in the 1890s, the
or to request more information on course history,
course is one of the oldest in the country. Like
tournaments, fundraisers and special events.
SPRING 2016
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Smith Elliott Kearns &
Company, LLC Welcomes
New Tax Manager
Members of Smith Elliott Kearns & Company,
LLC are pleased to announce that David L.
Maaskant, CPA has joined the firm as a Tax Manager in the
firm’s Carlisle, Pennsylvania office.
Maaskant holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a
Master of Business Administration from Pennsylvania State
University. He joins SEK&Co with over 10 years of experience
in public accounting in both audit and taxation. He holds his
Certified Public Accountant license and is working on obtaining
the Certified Valuation Analyst designation. He is a member in
good standing of both the American and Pennsylvania Institute
of CPAs and of the National Association of Tax Preparers.
Maaskant is treasurer and one of the founding members of
B2B of Central PA, a West Shore networking group. This group
provides networking opportunities and business development
seminars to its members, makes quarterly donations to charities, and sponsors two families during the holidays.
Waynesboro
Community
Concertfor the
Angela
Tatum
raises $58,157
Association celebrates 80th season
Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society
Orrstown Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orrstown Financial Services, Inc.,
announced that Angela Tatum, VP/
Relationship Manager, completed her fund
raising efforts for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Central Pennsylvania,
raising $58,157. Angela’s efforts contributed to a record breaking total of $537,621
for the Central Pennsylvania Chapter.
Ms. Tatum said, “I am thrilled that as a group we were able
to fund eight grants to continue critical research. My father,
Paul, lost his battle with lymphoma cancer last year at age 60
and it is my personal hope that our efforts will help support the
research into finding a cure for blood cancers.”
Thomas R. Quinn, Jr., President & CEO of Orrstown Bank,
commented, “Angela’s hard work and dedication this year on
behalf of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was inspirational.”
Orrstown Bank supported Ms. Tatum’s efforts through the
sponsorship of a fund raising event, a direct contribution of
$5,000, and employee donations of more than $8,000.
Additional information about the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society can be found at lls.org/central-Pennsylvania.
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Chamber member publishes her
first children’s book
Chamber member, Sue
James has many talents.
An Independent Representative for Jusuru International and daycare
owner for 17 years, she
has a natural gift for
teaching. When a bumblebee frightened the children at her daycare, she decided to put her talent for educating to use by writing her
first book, My Bumblebee and Me.
This educational story is about a young girl who
is convinced a bumblebee is trying to be her friend.
Children will discover fun facts and information about
bumblebees, while learning about the importance of
this insect’s survival in our modern world.
To purchase a book or for more information,
email James at, [email protected].
American Legion Post #15
strengthens it ties with Burns
Hill Cemetery
Ties with Burns
Hill go far back, as
the Cemetery
serves as the resting place for over
300 veterans. Not
only that, but General James Bourns,
a veteran of the war
of 1812, sold his old
cabinet shop located on East Main Street to the American Legion in
1947, and the former site of that building is now the
home of Post #15.
The local Joseph Stickell Post #15 has led the
way for Burns Hill to see 2016 as a banner year in its
capital campaign with a generous donation of $2,000.
For our 2016 capital campaign, the Burns Hill
Cemetery Board is seeking funds which will
augment operational funds. If you are interested in
making a charitable contribution, please call
717-762-5443 for more information.
Business Buzz
Welcome,
New Members
Aero-Smith Inc. www.flyaerosmith.com
George Smith (7304) 262-2507
[email protected]
226 Pilot Way, Martinsburg WV 25405
Boro Motor Works
www.boromotorworks.com
Ryan Woodring (717) 500-1269
[email protected]
8980 Anthony Highway, Waynesboro PA 17268
Elite Martial Arts Center
www.elitemacenter.com
Robert Smith (717) 749-3344
[email protected]
1507 E. Main Street, Waynesboro PA 17268
Monterey Golf Course www.montereycountryclub.net
Jennifer Campbell (717) 794-2809
[email protected]
12579 Monterey Lane, PO Box 571
Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214
Newcomer’s Auto & Truck Parts, Inc.
www.newcomerstruckparts.com
Nancy Kirkpatrick (717) 762-4297
[email protected]
6405 Nunnery Road, Waynesboro PA 17268
Tele-Plus www.telepluscorp.com
Louie Mulkey, Jr. (301) 730-8306
[email protected]
916 Eldridge Drive, Hagerstown MD 21740
Martin’s Food Market
Steve Blessing (717) 765-0136
[email protected]
708 E. Main Street, Waynesboro PA 17268
Thrivent Financial www.thrivent.com
Marlin L. Maclay (717) 264-3324
[email protected]
550 Cleveland Avenue, Chambersburg PA 17201
Matney Insurance Services Inc. Erie Insurance
www.matneyinsurance.com
Tissa Aldridge (301) 854-3100
4311 Ridge Road, Taylorsville MD 21711
Tractor Supply Company www.tractorsupply.com
Shelby McNarin (717) 765-4141
[email protected]
1503 E. Main Street, Waynesboro PA 17268
Mid-Atlantic ProTel / AT&T
www.myprotel.com
Cory Fries (717) 762-0068
[email protected]
11117 Buchanan Trail East,
Waynesboro PA 17268
SPRING 2016
Vast Vapor www.vastvapor.com
Tracey Kane (717) 491-5053
[email protected]
11330 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro PA 17268
Patsy Burns
Patsy Burns (717) 762-7094
[email protected]
10605 Buena Vista Drive, Waynesboro PA 17268
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See how you can get the most out of your membership
~ Chamber Chat: Highlighting Chamber and community events, and business news, e-blasts are sent just about every
Monday to the membership. Send your news at least two weeks in advance to [email protected].
~ Mixers: Held every month, you can participate in a number of ways...
Host - This is an opportunity for you to invite other members and guests to your facility. Attend - Take advantage of the
networking opportunities available to members. Door Prize - Donate a door prize and attract attention to your company.
~ Special and Social Events: Our Annual Dinner, Nite at the Races, and Golf Scramble offer company visibility through
sponsorships. They also provide great opportunities to network with more business professionals.
~ Business Buzz: Our quarterly newsletter is printed and mailed to our members. For a chance to be mentioned in an
issue, send press releases to [email protected].
~ Direct Mailing & E-Blasts: Reach other members by inserting a flyer into our newsletter or by sending an e-blast.
~ Welcome Guide & Membership Directory: Our yearly publication lists each member by category and alphabetically,
and offers advertising space. Be sure you take a moment to review your listing and to keep us updated on any changes.
~ Website Directory: Enjoy the benefits of a free link to your business website. Each member is listed by category and
alphabetically under our Membership Directory. Be sure we have your website address!
~ Chamber Card: This is a great way of marketing your business to local consumers, offer savings, and get customers in
your door. For more details, call Judy at 717-762-7123.
~ Show you are a Member: Prominently display your Membership plaque and window decal in your place of business.
~ Chamber Logo: Identify your business as a Chamber member by requesting a file of our logo to place on your website.
~ Advertising and Sponsorships: Free and/or low cost opportunities are available in our Chamber Chat and Business
Buzz, e-blasts, at our annual events, and on our website. For more details, call Judy at 717-762-7123.
~ Company Literature: Stop by our office with a stack of your company’s marketing brochure and we’ll make it available
to all who visit the Chamber.
~ Business Referral Services: For members only, we help promote your company with calls that come in to the office.
Be sure you give us a chance to get to know you.
~ Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening and Anniversary Celebrations: Offered for your new office or notable anniversary.
~ Community Involvement: Contact us to learn how you can participate in Chamber supported community events.
~ Testimonials: Submit a testimonial, periodically we use them in our marketing materials.
Get company visibility
by sponsoring an
event.
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Network every chance you have.
Business Buzz
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Capitol
News
-Congressman Bill Shuster
Everyone is touched by the opioid crisis
-Congressman Bill Shuster
I usually take the opportunity in this newsletter to tell you about some of the latest legislation
I am working on in Congress that is important for small businesses and the local chamber. I
recently wrote about my service on a joint task force that has put forth new ideas and measures
aimed at halting job- killing regulations and growing the economy. These issues are critically
important and will always be a top priority, but there is another issue that I wanted to highlight
for this edition.
It is impacting our businesses, our families, and our community. Since 2000, opioid-related
overdose deaths have increased 200 percent nationwide, and Pennsylvania ranks among the
highest in the nation of where these deaths are occurring. We all know the victims in this crisis,
as families are experiencing tragic losses and our communities are being torn apart.
There is no immediate fix to stopping this crisis, and it is not an easy battle. However, I’m working with Republicans
and Democrats on combatting this epidemic. It is not going to be a problem completely solved in Washington, DC. It’s
going to take our community leaders, our schools, and the local, state, and federal government working together. This
effort will save lives and will ultimately lead to a stronger community – something, I know every single member of the
Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce cares deeply about.
In order to combat overdose-related deaths, I helped pass a major legislative package containing more than a
dozen measures. The package increases funding for treatment, reauthorizes substance abuse programs, and provides
better access to naloxone -- an opioid overdose reversal drug. The House action also increases federal support for
programs benefitting pregnancy and postpartum women, and will help prevent the over prescription of opioids to our
veterans in the VA system.
While this is a nontraditional topic for a chamber newsletter, everyone is touched by the opioid crisis as we all know
victims of it. We must come together – friends, neighbors, local leaders, and elected officials – to shed light on this
epidemic and find ways to solve it. This effort will save lives, and our community will be better for it.
Know your legislators
Congressman
Bill Shuster
Representative
Rob Kauffman
Representative
Paul Schemel
Senator
Richard Alloway II
Senator
Pat Toomey
Senator
Bob Casey Jr.
house.gov/shuster
717-264-8308
repkauffman.com
repschemel.com
senatoralloway.com
717-749-7384
717-264-6100
toomey.senate.gov
717-264-8308
casey.senate.gov
717-264-3943
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Chamber members enjoy their new locations
Thanks to the Chamber’s networking connections, two of our members were
able to find new locations for their businesses.
Here’s what they have to say…
“Having my business located downtown, in the heart of the community was a priority
for me and finding the right location was key. My first call was to Chamber Executive
Director Jackie Mowen. She knew all the opportunities and connected me with the
property owners to find the ideal space.”
- Marissa A. Pinto Burt, AAMS®,CFP® , Edward Jones Financial Advisor
L-R: The Chamber helped Marissa
A. Pinto Burt, AAMS®, CFP® of Edward Jones and Cheryl Piper-Snyder,
Alchemy Holistic Life Coach, find
new locations for their businesses.
“I had not really thought about moving my business from my home, but I needed a
space for 1 hour, 2 nights a week. I mentioned this to Jackie Mowen, the Chamber’s
Executive Director. About a week later she called and asked if I would be interested
in renting the Tollgate House for my business. We checked it out, and as soon as I
walked in I knew it was perfect.”
- Cheryl Piper-Synder, Alchemy Holistic Life Coach
Travel to ITALY! Call us today, 717-762-7123.
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7 Nights in First-class Hotel
10 Meals (7B, 3D)
Sightseeing & Admissions
Professional Tour Manager
Baggage Handling
Hotel Transfers
Departs Oct. 18, 2016
Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
Thurs., July 21: Mixer at Synergy Massage | 5 - 7 pm | 13593 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit
Thurs., August 25: Mixer at Applebee’s | 5 - 7 pm | 12825 Washington Township Blvd., Waynesboro
Thurs., September 14: Mixer at F&M Trust | 4:30 - 6:30 pm | 200 E. Main St., Waynesboro
Thurs., October 13: Annual Banquet at Green Grove Gardens | 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 1032 Buchanan Trail E., Greeencastle
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Board of Directors
Dave Peiffer, President
Manitowoc Crane Group
James Stein, 1st Vice President
Dick, Stein, Schemel, Wine & Frey
Darrell Swart, Treasurer
Tru-Precision Lawn Care
Renee Preso, Secretary
F&M Trust
Jeremy Bowersox
Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home
Matt Gunder
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Carrie Heckman
Bell Insurance
Kirsten Hubbard
SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice
Helen McGarry
Penn State Mont Alto
Hope Scott
Charles Strausbaugh CPA
Cheryl Piper-Snyder
Alchemy Holistic Life Coach
Pepper Ridilla
Waynesboro Hospital
Dr. Wendy Royer
Waynesboro Area School District
Betsy Yumlu
Susquehanna Bank