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February 2015 | Volume 29 | No. 2
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Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present this breakfast program with
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will join us to discuss a broad range of issues as he begins his first term as a Congressman in 2015.
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Meet Our 2015 Chair!
What’s Inside
Rodney P. Seidel
Ambassadors Committee......................7
Government Affairs..............................2
Honeybun Donuts................................6
Investment Renewals............................4
GO GREEN!
Leadership Lebanon Valley...................3
Member
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First National Bank of Fredericksburg
3016 South Pine Grove St., Fredericksburg, PA 17026
www.fnbankonline.com
Title: President and CEO
Years at company: 26 years
Current city of residence: Lebanon, PA. Born in Pottsville, PA
Family: Two sons, Timothy and Gregory. 4 grandsons, Carter, Jackson, Tyler and William. Wife, Cherie.
Daughter-in-law, Lindsay.
Hobbies: Golf
Tell us about your company: Small community bank headquartered in north part of county. Locally-owned
since 1907. There are seven branches in Lebanon, Berks and Schuylkill counties and we employ 75 full- and
part-time people.
What does a "typical" day look like for you: Crunch numbers and review reports. Attend meetings, review pending
regulations. Resolve personnel issues.
What are three personal keepsakes that we would see in your office: A painting of St. Andrews Golf Course in
Scotland that was painted by a family friend from a photo of our family visit. Pictures of my son and grandsons
at a Phillies game. Pictures of my Montana family and their wildlife trophies.
Greatest personal/professional accomplishment: The significant growth of the bank so it could become a large part
of the economic growth of the area.
Three goals for the Chamber as Chair: Increase membership, improve membership value and increase attendance
at events.
Greatest opportunity the Chamber has: Be the leader of the economic improvement of the region.
Where have you found the most value for your Chamber membership: Having an active role in Chamber committees
and working to achieve the overall goals of the Chamber.
Favorite Book: Any biography of political and sports figures.
Best piece of professional advice: You can never get in trouble for following the rules.
For more information on Chamber events visit www.lvchamber.org
February 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendar now for these networking, informational and educational programs. For more information
or to register for any of these programs or events, please contact the Chamber office at 717-273-3727 or visit the
Chamber’s website at www.lvchamber.org.
FEBRUARY
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Behind the Scenes
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Lebanon County Career & Technology Center
5 I
Public Affairs Roundtable
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber Office
17 I
Breakfast with Congressman Costello
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at the HACC Lebanon Campus
18 I
New Member Connect
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber Office
18 I
Business After Hours
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Quentin Riding Club
20 I
Email Marketing 101: LinkedIn
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber Office
24 I
MEGA Networking Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at All About You Catering
27 I
Small Business Roundtable
Noon - 1 p.m. at the Chamber Office
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For more information or
to register for any of the
events listed above,
please visit the
Chamber’s website at
www.lvchamber.org
MARCH
5 I
Public Affairs Roundtable
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber Office
12 I
Eggs & Issues “Doing Business with Ft. Indiantown Gap and the PA National Guard”
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Ft. Indiantown Gap Community Club
17 I
Biz 101: Introduction to Business
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber Office
19 I
Business After Hours
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Iron Valley Golf Club
20 I
Chamber Open House!
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Chamber Office
24 I
Finance 101: Introduction to Business Finance
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber Office
27 I
Small Business Roundtable
Noon - 1 p.m. at the Chamber Office
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
PA Chamber President Presents at Roundtable
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce’s January Public Affairs Roundtable was held on Friday, January
9, at the Chamber’s office. The roundtable featured a
presentation by Gene Barr, the president and CEO of the
Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry which is
the state's largest, broad-based business advocacy association.
Barr gave attendees an update on the upcoming legislative
session as well as likely new administration and legislature
agendas.
Barr with Chamber President Greg Buckler and chair of
the Chamber’s Public Affairs Roundtable, Tom Buzby.
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The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce's Public Affairs
Roundtable provides a forum for Chamber members to
discuss and obtain updates from key local, state and federal
officials on current issues of importance to our area’s
business community. Anyone interested in learning more
about the Public Affairs Roundtable can contact Greg
Buckler by phone at 717-273-3727, or by email at gbuckler@
lvchamber.org.
LEBANON VALLEY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2015 Executive Committee
Chair of the Board
Rodney Seidel
(First National Bank of Fredericksburg)
Chair-Elect
Edward J. Coyle
(Buzgon Davis Law Offices)
First Vice Chair
Karen Groh (I.A. Design)
Member-at-Large
Christopher Gebhard
(Hoaster Gebhard & Co.)
Treasurer/Corporate Secretary
Ken Phelps (Lebanon Valley College)
Immediate Past Chair
Margie Yohn (BeYohnd Mail & Marketing)
President & CEO
Gregory D. Buckler, IOM
2015 Board of Directors
Mike Battistelli (Stifel)
Karen Baxter (Met-Ed)
Scott Downs (Lebanon Daily News)
Robert Funk (Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc.)
Jamie Hanford (Ladd-Hanford)
Vicki Hoover (Country Fare Restaurant)
Dr. Steven Houser
(Annville-Cleona School District)
David Kerr (AT&T - Pennsylvania)
Audrey King (Bell & Evans)
William M. Mulligan
(Good Samaritan Health System)
Troy Peters (Jonestown Bank & Trust Co.)
Tom Richey
(LMS Commercial Real Estate)
Mickey Santora (WLBR/WQIC Radio)
Fatorma Siafa (Wal-Mart - Lebanon)
Jeff Steckbeck
(Steckbeck Engineering & Surveying)
Melissa Stewart
(Butler Manufacturing Div. of BBNA)
Phil Tipton (Lebanon Family YMCA)
Bonnie Wenger (Wen-Crest Farms)
Ex Officio
William Ames
(Commissioner, County of Lebanon)
Sherry Capello (Mayor, City of Lebanon)
Susan Eberly (Leb. Valley
Economic Development Corp.)
Carrie Ehrgood (LV Young Professionals)
Karen Groh
(Community of Lebanon Association)
Amy Leonard (Leadership Lebanon Valley)
Curtis Martin (Lebanon County Farm Bureau)
Kristine Warner
(Palmyra Area Business Assoc.)
LTC Dale Waltman (Fort Indiantown Gap)
February 2015
LEADERSHIP LEBANON VALLEY
Leadership Lebanon Valley (LLV), a program of the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, provides a unique opportunity for individuals to gain an overview of
the Lebanon Valley area and to identify and strengthen personal leadership skills that will benefit themselves, their employers and our community. The LLV Class
of 2015 began their eleven-month program in early January with an overnight retreat at Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center. The LLV Opening Retreat was
sponsored by Ebersole Honda – Buick – GMC. Dennis Mellott, Team Builders Training Services, LLC, acted as the facilitator.
The program will continue one full day a month through November 2015. During this period, class members will complete small group or individual community
service projects, and observe on location the Lebanon County justice, health and human services, government, military and education systems; learn more about
rural, urban and business issues; and receive a heritage and cultural overview. Members of the 27th Leadership Lebanon Valley Class include: Jaci Arnold, Lebanon
Valley Family YMCA; Suzanne Biever, Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce; Laurie Bowersox, HACC-Lebanon; Carrie Boyer, Woodland Contractors, Inc.;
Joseph Crowe, Buzgon Davis Law Offices; Elizabeth Gingrich, Gingrich Insurance Agency; Stacy Griffiths, New Penn Motor Express, Inc.; Jennifer Gruver, Tin Cans
Unlimited; Douglas Gunden, Kapp Advertising Services, Inc.; Jean Joseph, Bayer HealthCare; Angela M. Kritzer, Griswold Home Care; Corey Lamoureux, Reilly,
Wolfson, Sheffey, Schrum & Lundberg LLP; Daniel Landes, Lebanon County Christian Ministries; Patricia Pasquale, Lebanon Family Health Services; Cindy A.
Pratt, Bowman’s/ Byerly Insurance Agency; Matthew Reedy, Reedy Diesel Service; Samuel Ruiz, VA Medical Center; Samantha Smith, VA Medical Center; Kelly
Smith, Good Samaritan Health System; Amy Sullivan, Cedar Crest High School; Evelyn Trostle, Bayer HealthCare; Kristine K. Warner, Greener Grass Graphics;
Robert Wentling, VA Medical Center; Jordan Witman, Strickler Insurance Agency; Aspasia Yeager, Humane Society of Lebanon County. If you would like more
information about the Leadership Lebanon Valley program, you may contact Peggy Kreiser, LLV coordinator, at (717) 273-3727 or [email protected].
It’s All About Business!
(Article Courtesy of the Foundation for Free Enterprise Education)
There is a truly one-of-a-kind program that is marking its 37th anniversary of teaching Pennsylvania high school students
(juniors and seniors) to both understand and celebrate why free enterprise is vital to the American way of life. Pennsylvania
Free Enterprise Week (PFEW), internationally-acclaimed for its excellence, will host more than 2,200 students this coming
summer in its exciting, seven-day journey into the world of business. Participants will act the parts of senior management
in modern-day companies that will face the same challenges that all American firms do, particularly those in Pennsylvania.
Each summer, PFEW holds five, one-week individual sessions in July and August. The focus of the week is to group the
participants (strangers at first) into “management teams” of senior executives who have inherited imaginary “companies.”
These teams, under the guiding hands of “executives-on-loan,” called Company Advisors, operate their firms for a
computer-simulated, three-year period of time. Each day’s activities include presentations from world-class business people
from a list that reads like “Who’s Who in Pennsylvania.” The students hear about business and finance, the role and
relationship of business and government, taxation, business ethics, labor relations, and much, much more.
With our economy still recovering from one of the longest recessions in our history, teaching young people to understand
and cherish our private enterprise system has never been more important. The Chamber is proud to support PFEW to
give our local students this eye-opening experience. We encourage our local companies and civic organizations to provide
A PFEW marketing team takes a “timeout” sponsorships for our students and, if possible, volunteers for the sessions. (PFEW is completely a product of the private
from working on their marketing/advertising sector.) Every student attends PFEW on a fully tax-deductible, $575 scholarship (the actual value of the scholarship
exceeds $1,500) which is provided by a local firm. Each student wears the name of their sponsor throughout the week and
presentation for their company’s product.
also corresponds with his or her sponsor following graduation to report on what they learned. PFEW is also an approved
organization through the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program through the Department of Community and Economic Development.
To learn more about this award-winning program, visit their website at www.pfew.org or contact John Trombetta, President of the Foundation for Free Enterprise
Education, at 814-833-9576 ext. 106, or e-mail him at [email protected]. PFEW is open to all current sophomores and juniors in Pennsylvania and information on
attendance, as well as program applications, can also be found on the website. Questions can be directed to Ms. Amber Goss, Schools Assistant for PFEW, by calling
her office at 814-833-9576 ext. 103, or emailing her at [email protected].
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February 2015
GROUNDBREAKING
Lebanon Valley Workforce Alliance
Martin Wubbolt, Site Manager
PA CareerLink of Lebanon County
On Thursday, December 18, the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce took part in a
groundbreaking event to commemorate the Lebanon Valley Family YMCA’s new Edward
& Jeanne Arnold Early Learning Center. The celebration was held at the learning center’s
future site off of 8th Street in Lebanon. In attendance at the groundbreaking were various
state, county, and city representatives, benefactors Edward and Jeanne Arnold, representatives
from local businesses and organizations, representatives from the YMCA board of directors,
and representatives from the Chamber. YMCA students were also present to give a helping
hand!
As stated on the YMCA’s website, the Edward & Jeanne Arnold Early Learning Center
“will provide a healthy learning environment in which children can grow, from infancy
to five-years-old.” The new learning center will be a 7,000-square-foot building capable of
accommodating over 70 children. The building’s features include seven classrooms, each
with its own bathroom, sink, and closet area, as well as staff space for teachers, including a
conference room, kitchenette, and bathroom. Play areas and an outdoor playground are also
included in the new center’s blueprints.
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce regularly offers ribbon-cutting and
groundbreaking ceremonies as a free service to its member businesses and organizations.
Anyone interested in hosting an event can contact Jessica Stankovich by phone at 717-2733727 or by email at [email protected].
Help Us Grow Your Chamber!
Refer or Recruit a Business Customer, Supplier
or Colleague Who’s Not Yet a Member!
The PA CareerLink of Lebanon County was asked to partner
with the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Lebanon Economic Development Corporation, Lebanon County
Career and Technology Center, Harrisburg Area Community
College and others to form the Lebanon Valley Workforce Alliance. At the first meeting of this alliance, a trio of employers
spoke about their concerns with the current pool of potential employees in Lebanon County. Concerns about both soft
skills and work-related skills were voiced at this meeting.
The Alliance heard these employers and has embarked on an
endeavor to address these skill gaps, both prior to and after
someone has been hired. To support the Alliance, the PA CareerLink of Lebanon County will be conducting individual
assessments on perspective new employees who qualify for
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding. If an individual
is found to be lacking in the necessary skills, that individual
will be referred to a CareerLink partner for remediation. Only
qualified, work-ready candidates will enter the manufacturingspecific training.
PA CareerLink of Lebanon County is more than an employment search engine. Our mission is to provide job-seekers with
the training and opportunities to become valuable employees,
and to provide employers with qualified and professional candidates. We hold employer seminars once a quarter to inform
them of the services available at the Lebanon CareerLink including job postings, training and job fairs.
For more information on PA CareerLink, call 717-274-2554.
MEMBER INVESTOR RENEWALS
The Chamber extends its appreciation to the following members who renewed their membership during the month of January. Through
their renewals, these members are continuing their support of the Chamber and are demonstrating their ongoing commitment to the growth,
prosperity, and quality of life of the Lebanon Valley.
AAA Central Penn
American Cancer Society, Lebanon County
American Red Cross
Amerman, Ginder & Co., LLC
Bachleda Advertising, LLC
Barr Associates, Inc., Financial Services
Bayer HealthCare
Beers + Hoffman Architecture
H.A. Boyd, Inc.
Butler Manufacturing Div. of BBNA
Thomas Buzby
Buzgon Davis Law Offices
Canteen Vending Services
Chef on the Go
Christianson Meyer
Christman’s Funeral Home, Inc.
Cornwall Iron Furnace
Edward Jones Investments
Farmers Pride Inc (DBA Bell & Evans)
Fava & Maria Eye Associates
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Francis J. Dixon Foundation
Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc.
Garcia Garman & Shea, PC
Geller Real Estate Co.
Grudi Associates
Henry & Beaver, LLP, Attorneys
Herb Sheet Metal, Inc.
Independent Telephone Service, Inc. (ITS)
Ironwood Community Foundation
Kapp Advertising Services, Inc.
Kwik Quality Press, Inc.
Lebanon Catholic School Pre K-12
The Lebanon Daily News
Lebanon Internal Medicine Associates
Lebanon Valley College
Lebanon Valley Mobile Homes, Inc.
Lesher Mack Sales & Service, Inc.
Meyer Oil Company
J. Richard Morrett Insurance Agency, Inc.
Mt. Lebanon Cemetery Association
New Life Chapel
B.T. O’Donnell
Palmyra Bologna Co., Inc.
PCI Insurance, Inc.
Plasterer Equipment Co., Inc.
Reading Foundry and Supply Co., Inc.
RM Kitchens
Shay’s Vending Service of Lebanon, Inc.
Stewart Masonry, Inc.
Strickler Insurance
Wengers Of Myerstown
Lebanon Valley Family YMCA
Zinn Insurance
Remember to use Chamber members first!
Please call upon these and other Chamber
members when you are in the market for a
product or service they provide. Remember, it’s
good business to do business with members of the
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce.
February 2015
MEMBER HEADLINES
Lebanon Valley Chamber Members Make the News
Ben Weaver has joined the Lebanon office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty as a realtor and appraiser.
He is a member of the Cheryl Gates Team. Weaver specializes in residential sales in Lebanon County. He has 17 years of real
estate sales and appraisal experience. He attended Penn State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in real
estate. Jessica Matarazzi and Melisa Peris have also joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty as realtors. Peris
will specialize in residential sales in Annville/Cleona. Matarazzi will be a member of the Amy Zechman team and will specialize
in residential sales throughout Lebanon County.
Northwest Bancshares Inc., the bank holding company for Northwest Savings Bank, is entering the mergers and acquisition
market by purchasing LNB Bancorp Inc., an Ohio-based operation, for approximately $183.3 million stock/cash. This merger is
expected to be completed in 2015. (Source: CPBJ)
A facility The Hershey Company aided in developing in Ghana to help fight adolescent malnutrition is beginning full operation. The Hershey Company partnered
with Project Peanut Butter, investing over $1 million, to produce peanut-based foods for malnourished children. At the end of December, The Hershey Co. also
demonstrated the world’s first 3-D chocolate printer at Chocolate World. (Source: CPBJ)
The sale of Lebanon County-owned Cedar Haven to Complete HealthCare Resources of the Philadelphia area was finalized on Tuesday, December 23.
Effective January 1, FirstEnergy Corp. named Charles Jones its president and CEO executive chairman of the board, replacing Anthony Alexander. (Source: CPBJ)
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently gave PPL and Riverstone Holdings LLC permission to create the joint company, Talen Energy Corp., on the
premise that they adhere to a number of listed conditions. (Source: CPBJ)
Metro Bank’s Lauren Kohr, assistant vice president and Anti-Money Laundering/Bank Secrecy Act/Office Foreign Asset Control (AML/BSA/OFAC) Director, and Zachary Miller, Anti-Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act (AML/BSA) Operations
Manager, recently earned the Certified Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Specialist (CAMS-FCI) credential from the
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).
MSC Industrial Supply Co. is thinking of growing its Lebanon County operations, expanding with a $10 million project. They
are currently looking at possible locations. (Source: CPBJ)
The York County Economic Alliance and Mantec both signed a document, which became effective January 1, that will help to fortify the partnership and relationship between the two organizations. (Source: CPBJ)
UGI Energy Services, Inc. has expressed desire to build a Sunbury Pipeline, a natural gas pipeline measuring 35 miles. This $150 million project will bring gas to a
power plant in Snyder County. UGI plans on submitting a formal proposal for this project. (Source: lancasteronline.com)
Capital Blue Cross has donated $50,000 to supply police in Central PA with the drug naloxone, also known as Narcan, a drug which helps revitalize individuals who
overdose on heroin, oxycodone, or other such drugs. (Source: witf.org)
White’s & Iron Valley Harley-Davidson held their Christmas Open Houses on December 6 and 13, respectively. Open house customers were asked to bring in a minimum of ten canned goods to donate to a local food bank. Dan Landes, Development Manager of
Lebanon County Christian Ministries, was the recipient of the food donations from Deb Horn, Motorclothes Manager. Combined,
both stores collected over 250 pounds of food from over 30 participants to be donated to families in need this holiday season.
The Lebanon Daily News announced that they will once again offer the ZIP Grant in 2015 to a Lebanon Valley non-profit organization. The ZIP Grant offers local non-profit organizations the opportunity to win a $10,000 advertising grant to be used in all of the
products under the MediaOnePA umbrella, which includes the Lebanon Daily News, the Lebanon Valley Review, the Palm, LDNews.
com and other special publications.
The Central Penn Business Journal is accepting nominations for the 2015 Women of Influence Awards through February 13. The
awards recognize women in Central PA who are influential in their companies, industries, and communities. Twenty-five women will
be presented with Women of Influence Awards. Winners will also be selected to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Woman
to Watch Award, and the Community Achievement Award. Nomination forms are available at www.CPBJ.com.
At their meeting on January 2, the Board of Commissioners for Lebanon County appointed Commissioner William E. Ames as chairman, Commissioner Robert
J. Phillips as vice-chairman, and Commissioner Jo Ellen Litz as secretary. Commissioner Ames will continue to serve
as the liaison to the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Snitz Creek Brewery’s latest beer, Smokehaus #7, was released on Thursday, January 8. Representatives from Seltzer’s,
the Bologna Ranger, and Snitz Creek representatives were present at a press conference held on the release date. Snitz
Creek’s description for Smokehaus #7 reads, “From the hardwood fired smokehouses of Seltzer’s Smoked Meats comes
Seltzer’s Smokehaus 7. A unique combination of malt, hops, and smoke create a rauchbier with a flavor that harkens
back to the ‘old-world’ ways of a Lebanon County icon.”
Lebanon Valley College’s Regional Institute of Municipal and Corporate Sustainability was
recently awarded a $200,000 grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The institute was established this past fall at the college, and acts as a
resource to help businesses and community organizations develop sustainable practices. LVC also received a $1.7 million Growing Greener
II grant from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development to build a new, 7,600-square-foot admission center at 209 E.
Main St. in Annville. (Source: CPBJ)
Central Penn Parent, a publication of Journal Multimedia, announced that 46 local individuals and organizations will be recognized for
their dedication to the community’s health at Central Penn Parent’s eighth annual Healthcare Heroes awards program to be held Friday,
March 27, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey.
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February 2015
(Member Headlines - Continued fom Page 5)
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Please join us in welcoming these businesses
and organizations as some of the newest
members of the Lebanon Valley Chamber
of Commerce. These new members, which
were approved by the Chamber’s Board of
Directors at its January meeting, are joining
you and approximately 775 other businesses,
organizations, and professional firms that
are investing in the future of the Lebanon
Valley. Please make it a point to call upon
these and our other members when seeking
a product or service they provide.
Jonestown Bank & Trust Co. (JBT) presented a $1,500 donation to
P.R.O.B.E. (Potential Reentry Opportunities in Business and Education) in support of its Financial Literacy programs. P.R.O.B.E.’s primary
goal is to enable displaced homemakers, single parents and people in
transition to enter and remain in the workforce. The organization provides extensive career counseling, career readiness classes, new skills training, money management counseling and financial literacy education.
Stifel recently announced Stifel Mobile for tablets, as well as an update to
Stifel Mobile for smartphones. Stifel clients can now monitor their Stifel
account while on-the-go. Clients will be able to view market data, view account balances, check the status of
orders, get quotes, and more. The app can be downloaded from Google Play or the App Store.
We’d like to help spread the good news about your business or organization by including your news in our “Member Headlines,” which will appear in each issue of the Chamber’s newsletter. Information on a new or expanded location, new products
or services you’ve added, awards or honors you or your business or organization have received, or other news you’d like to share
with the Chamber’s membership can be emailed to Suzanne Biever at [email protected] or faxed to 717-273-7940.
Lancaster General Health
Bradley Stevens
555 N. Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717-544-6911
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lghealth.org
Health Care Provider
Recruited By: Bethany Houser
Featured Member: Honeybun Donuts
2 a.m. That’s when Sabun Khiev’s day starts. Sabun wakes up at 2 a.m.
every morning to bake the first batch of doughy treats at Honeybun Donuts
located at 720 Jonestown Road in Lebanon. After the shop opens at 5 a.m.
and the initial, early bird customers come in to clear the shelves, Sabun
then bakes a second batch of donuts, sometimes even a third. On especially
busy days, Sabun is at the shop until it closes at 6 p.m., working there with
his wife, Nika, and cousin, Sothea.
Sheetz, Inc.
Joseph S. Sheetz
5700 Sixth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-946-3611
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sheetz.com
Retail/Convenience Store
Recruited By: Bethany Houser
JT’s Buy & Sell
Larry Jones
49 South 8th Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
Phone: 717-272-6733
Email: [email protected]
Retail
Recruited By: Robin Swope
Cheryl & Bob Whipple CruiseOne
Cheryl L. Whipple
915 Harmony Hill Drive
Lebanon, PA 17046
Phone: 717-639-3551
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rallypointdestinations.com
Travel Agency
Recruited By: Bethany Houser
Nolt’s Factory Warehouse
Jim Miller
PO Box 455
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone: 717-738-1171
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.noltsautoparts.com
Auto Parts Distributor
Recruited By: Chris Gebhard
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Sabun recently moved to Lebanon with his wife, and opened Honeybun
Donuts in December of 2014.
Sabun and Nika
“My family’s here,” Sabun explained when asked why he decided to move
from Alabama. “We thought it would be good to open a shop by the gas
station and that it would be a good location.”
Even though the Lebanon community is new to Sabun and Nika, the donut business is not; they’re both seasoned
pros when it comes to baking and selling the delectable goodies. Sabun helped
to run and manage his uncle’s chain of USA Donut shops in Alabama before
moving to Lebanon and opening Honeybun, bringing his traditional, family
recipes as well as some new creations all his own.
One new baked creation that Sabun has introduced to the area is called
a kolache. A kolache is a Southern staple comprised of sausage and cheese
wrapped in dough and baked in the oven. Kolaches, as well as croissants and
apple fritters, are Honeybun’s best-selling products. Burritos and biscuits as well
as traditional donuts are also on the extensive menu.
However, that’s not all that Sabun has up his sleeve. Looking ahead into 2015, Honeybun Donuts is looking to
make some additions to its menu and facility alike. The small shop features a few tables and chairs for customers
to relax and take a breather. Sabun plans on hanging up a TV to entice customers to sit and eat-in, as well as
installing a bar at the front windows. Sabun also has his eye on properties on 422, in Harrisburg, and in Reading
to possibly open a second location.
As far as the menu, Honeybun is looking to add Cambodian BBQ on a stick to the lineup in 2015. They also
would like to add donut ice cream, which consists of a jelly donut cut in half with a scoop of ice cream placed in
the middle. Another of Sabun’s ideas is to top a donut with frozen whipped topping.
In order to implement these new menu ideas, Sabun said he has to see more people coming into the shop. Once
business picks up, Sabun said that he can start adding to the menu.
“I don’t want to have the same thing every day,” Sabun said. “I want everyone to give us a shot. Donuts can get
sold anywhere, but only we can give Lebanon the good stuff that they never had before.”
Honeybun Donuts also takes larger orders for parties and meetings, and
has fundraising opportunities available for schools, churches, and other
organizations. The shop is open 5 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, please call them at 717-4540111.
Kolaches
(“Featured Member” is a new addition to The Source highlighting members in the
community.)
February 2015
Call for Volunteer Ambassadors!
The Chamber is looking for member volunteers for the Ambassadors Committee. Chamber ambassadors serve as
mentors to new member businesses and organizations and help navigate all of the benefits and opportunities of
Chamber membership. Through these contacts, ambassadors have an opportunity to expand professional networks
and make new business contacts. Committee meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:45 a.m. in
the Chamber offices. If you would like more information about the Ambassadors Committee, please contact Bethany
Houser at [email protected]. Thank you!
Feel As Though the Weight of the World is on Your Shoulders?
Lighten Your Load!
Karen Groh of IA Design leads the roundtable discussion.
The theme for the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce’s December Small Business Roundtable was “Lighten Your Load.” Held towards the end of December,
the informal roundtable took place at the Chamber office. This Small Business Roundtable open discussion featured a potluck lunch and was designed to help
attendees come up with strategies and practices for managing time while juggling family, business, and finances.
The Chamber’s free, monthly Small Business Roundtable sessions are designed to provide small business owners and home-based business entrepreneurs with
information exchange and networking opportunities, as well as educational workshops aimed at meeting the small business and home-based business owners’ needs.
While the sessions are intended for members of the Lebanon Valley Chamber, Chamber non-members may attend one roundtable meeting as a guest to learn more
about the roundtable program and the Chamber.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Chamber’s Small Business Roundtable can contact Peggy Kreiser, Director of Community Programs & Partnerships,
by phone at 717-273-3727 or by email at [email protected].
Members’ Milestone Anniversaries
Congratulations and thank you to these Chamber members who celebrated their Milestone
Membership Anniversaries in January 2015.
5th Anniversary
Edward Jones - Palmyra
20th Anniversary
Beers + Hoffman Architecture
Stanilla, Siegel and Maser, LLC
25th Anniversary
American Cancer Society, Lebanon County
Buzgon Davis Law Offices
30th Anniversary
Kwik Quality Press, Inc.
Strickler Insurance
45th Anniversary
Canteen Vending Services
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Chamber Staff
President & CEO
Gregory D. Buckler, IOM
[email protected]
Director of
Communications & Marketing
Suzanne Biever, MFA
[email protected]
Director of Membership
Bethany Houser
[email protected]
Director of
Community Programs & Partnerships
Peggy Kreiser
[email protected]
Finance & Operations Assistant
Nicole Ivie
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Jessica Stankovich
[email protected]
“Banks today seem more concerned about the success of their business.
ENB genuinely cares about mine.”
C.J. Wagner, Inc. was with the same local bank for many years. Things slowly changed when it
was bought by another bank. And then another. Owner Ken Wagner started seeing fees on his
monthly statements that weren’t there before. Over time, they increased in size and number.
He asked if anything could be done to lower or avoid them and didn’t like the bank’s response.
Ken went to ENB for a comparison. He couldn’t believe the monthly
savings they could provide.
He switched to ENB and started experiencing what he once loved about his bank. “ENB just fits
me and our business better. They have similar values, apply common sense to our relationship,
and really care. With our old bank, it seemed the people I dealt with were not empowered to
make decisions in order to meet my unique needs. That’s not the case at ENB. They’re the real
deal, and my son and I like that a lot.” So much that Ken is doing more banking and financial
planning with ENB today.
C.J. Wagner’s Ken Wagner and his son, Stuart, with ENB
Myerstown Office Manager Glenda Rogers. Learn more
about C.J. Wagner at cjwagnerinc.com
Talk with ENB and see what simple
business banking feels like.
(877) 773-6605
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Join us for this premier event!
Wednesday, February 4
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Lebanon County Career & Technology Center
833 Metro Drive, Lebanon
Please contact the Chamber if you would like
to gain additional exposure for your
business or organization by contributing a door prize
for this event. (Members Only)
Join fellow Chamber members and guests
for a “Behind the Scenes at...” program
hosted by LCCTC and LVC!
Learn firsthand about their Workforce
Development Partnership and LCCTC’s new
Manufacturing Program while networking and
gaining exposure for your business or organization
all while enjoying breakfast made by LCCTC
students, beverages, and door prizes.
This event is FREE for Chamber members and
$10 for non-members.
R e g i s t er on l i n e at w w w. l v ch am b er. or g or e m a i l Je ssi c a a t j s t an k o vi ch @ l v ch am b er . or g.
“Behind the Scenes At…” - Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Please RSVP by Monday, February 2
Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ Number of Reservations: ___________________
Business/Organization:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________________
Phone: _____________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________ E-Mail: _________________________________
Method of Payment:
Check Payable to LVCC
Credit Card (MC/VISA) # ______________________________________
Exp. Date____________
CSC # _____________
Cardholder’s signature:___________________________________________________
Billing Address (if different from above): _____________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________
To register, return this portion by mail to 604 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042, or fax to (717) 273-7940. You can also register by calling
the Chamber at (717) 273-3727 or registering online at www.lvchamber.org.
Ryan A. Costello
U.S. House of Representatives
District 6, Pennsylvania
In partnership with the U.S. Chamber, the Lebanon Valley
Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present this breakfast program with
Congressman Ryan A. Costello of Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional
District. Congressman Costello will join us to discuss a broad range of
issues as he begins his first term as a Congressman in 2015.
Date:
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Times:
7:30 a.m. - Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast
Presenting Sponsor:
8:00 a.m. - Program Begins
Sponsor’s Remarks
Chamber Welcoming Remarks
U.S. Chamber Remarks
8:10 a.m. - Congressman Costello’s Remarks
8:45 a.m. - Q&A (from written questions that are submitted)
9:00 a.m. - Adjournment
Location:
HACC Central Pennsylvania’s Community College
Lebanon Campus
735 Cumberland Street, Lebanon
For Chamber Members &
Non-Members
*Call 717-273-3727 or visit
www.lvchamber.org to register.
Breakfast with Congressman Costello - Tuesday, February 17, 2015
RSVP by Friday, February 13, by 3:00 p.m.
Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ Number of Reservations: ___________________
Business/Organization:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________________
Phone: _____________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________ E-Mail: _________________________________
Method of Payment:
Check Payable to LVCC
Credit Card (MC/VISA) # ______________________________________
Exp. Date____________
CSC # _____________
Cardholder’s signature:___________________________________________________
Billing Address (if different from above): _____________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________
To register, return this portion by mail to 604 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042, or fax to (717) 273-7940. You can also register by calling
the Chamber at (717) 273-3727 or registering online at www.lvchamber.org.
Wednesday, February 18  4:30 - 6:30 PM
Quentin Riding Club
2500 Quentin Road, Lebanon
Bob & Brenda Phillips of
State Farm Insurance,
Lebanon
www.quentinridingclub.com
Brenda Miller of
Re/MAX Cornerstone,
Lebanon
Join Lebanon Valley Chamber members and guests for an opportunity to network, expand your business contacts and gain exposure for
your business or organization. The Quentin Riding Club will be hosting the event to feature their facilities and dining accommodations.
Tours will be available (weather permitting), and guests will have the chance to meet Chef Jeff and enjoy his great hors d’oeuvres!
Beverages and door prizes will also be included!
Guests are also invited to bring their families and stay for dinner after the event. Guests may also choose to attend a
business dinner afterwards and sit with the event sponsors and QRC board members to network. Dinner will feature a
select menu at a discounted price. While not required, dinner reservations are recommended.
FREE Attendance For Lebanon Valley Chamber Members
$10 For Non-Members
Please contact the Chamber if you would like to gain additional exposure for
your business or organization by contributing a door prize for this event.
(Members Only)
R e g i s t e r on l i n e at ww w. l vch am be r. or g or e m ai l J e s s i ca at j s t anko vi ch @l vc h a m be r. org .
Business After Hours - Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Please RSVP by Monday, February 16
Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ Number of Reservations: ___________________
Business/Organization:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________________
Phone: _____________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________ E-Mail: _________________________________
Method of Payment:
Check Payable to LVCC
Credit Card (MC/VISA) # ______________________________________
Exp. Date____________
CSC # _____________
Cardholder’s Signature:___________________________________________________
Billing Address (if different from above): _____________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________
To register, return this portion by mail to 604 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042, or fax to (717) 273-7940. You can also register by calling
the Chamber at (717) 273-3727 or registering online at www.lvchamber.org.
Wednesday, February 18
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
Boardroom
604 Cumberland Street, Lebanon
Come and Get to Know the Chamber!!!
We’re inviting our new members to come and learn about the Chamber
while enjoying some light refreshments!!!
New Chamber members are invited to come and meet with our Director of Membership
and a number of Chamber Ambassadors who can help guide and mentor them through
their membership. There will be breakfast treats provided by new member
Honeybun Donuts, including donuts, sandwiches and bagels. All new members are
encouraged to attend. Anyone interested in participating and/or attending should RSVP
to Bethany Houser by email at [email protected] or by phone at 717-273-3727.
Registration can also be completed online at www.lvchamber.org.
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Presented By: Terri Cole of Chickadee E-Marketing
Friday, February 20, 2015
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, 604 Cumberland Street, Lebanon
*Free for Both Chamber Members & Non-Members!
Part 1: Email Marketing: Best Practices and Strategies
That Get Results
Email and social media marketing is a great way to reach out to your
customers, bring in new clients, and boost repeat and referral business! Join us for email marketing 101. Learn the best practices of
email marketing and how online marketing can help your business
grow and drive traffic to your storefront or website.
We will cover:
 The different types of newsletters
 Email marketing best practices that get results
 How to create engaging campaigns that drive action
 How social media and email marketing work hand-in-hand
 The importance of images and how to use them
 How to create a compelling subject line
 When to send your newsletter
 How social media and email marketing work hand-in-hand
 Open rates, click throughs and reporting, & understanding it all
Part 2: LinkedIn: How to Construct an Awesome Profile
Compared to any other social network, LinkedIn can drive revenue
for you each year because it is made for business. If your LinkedIn
profile isn’t optimized you’ll find yourself gaining little interaction
from it.
This workshop will help you understand the difference between your
LinkedIn profile and a business LinkedIn page. You will learn how to
create these profiles, how to make connections, how to join groups,
how to get recommendations and/or endorsements, and how to
search for business on LinkedIn.
SPONSORED BY:
There will be a software demo and you’ll see for yourself how easy it
is to get started. This session is best suited for beginners in online
marketing but all skill levels are welcome.
Register online at www.lvchamber.org or by emailing Jessica Stankovich at [email protected].
Email Marketing 101 - Friday, February 20, 2015
RSVP by Wednesday, February 18
Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ Number of Reservations: ___________________
Business/Organization:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________________
Phone: _____________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________ E-Mail: _________________________________
Method of Payment:
Check Payable to LVCC
Credit Card (MC/VISA) # ______________________________________
Exp. Date____________
CSC # _____________
Cardholder’s Signature:___________________________________________________
Billing Address (if different from above): _____________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________
To register, return this portion by mail to 604 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042, or fax to (717) 273-7940.
You can also register by calling the Chamber at (717) 273-3727 or registering online at www.lvchamber.org.
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The Chamber’s MEGA Networking Luncheon is a cross
between business networking and speed dating. You’ll have
the opportunity to sit at a table with approximately nine
other non-competing business representatives and present
them with a 90-second “commercial” about your business or
organization. Each table will have a “timer” and after the
group completes its 15 minutes of “commercials,” the bell
will sound and you’ll move on to your next table and meet
new business representatives. After that, you’ll have one
more rotation to complete - making a total of approximately 27 new contacts in under one hour! After the “speed dating” session, you will be able to have lunch with your new
connections. Make sure you bring along plenty of business
cards, brochures and/or samples!
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
All About You Catering
302 E. Lehman Street, Lebanon
11:30 - 11:45 a.m. - Registration
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. - MEGA NETWORKING
12:45 - 1:30 p.m. - Lunch with New Connections!
$20 per person - LV Chamber Member
$30 per person - Non-Member
(Chamber members are encouraged to invite a non-member guest!)
Register online at www.lvchamber.org
or by calling the Chamber office at 717-273-3727!
MEGA Networking Luncheon - Tuesday, February 24, 2015
RSVP by Friday, February 20, by 3:00 p.m.
Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ Number of Reservations: ___________________
Business/Organization:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________________
Phone: _____________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________ E-Mail: _________________________________
Method of Payment:
Check Payable to LVCC
Credit Card (MC/VISA) # ______________________________________
Exp. Date____________
CSC # _____________
Cardholder’s Signature:___________________________________________________
Billing Address (if different from above): _____________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________
To register, return this portion by mail to 604 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042, or fax to (717) 273-7940.
You can also register by calling the Chamber at (717) 273-3727 or registering online at www.lvchamber.org.
(No-shows and any cancellations after Friday, February 20, will still be charged.)
The
Small Business
Roundtable
Presents:
Customer
Satisfaction
Friday, February 27
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Feel Free to Bring Your Own Lunch.
Drinks courtesy of the LV Chamber
The Small Business Roundtable is a meeting of area businesses including
home-based and small businesses although all Chamber members are
welcome to attend. Non-Chamber members are also welcome to attend
one meeting as our guest before joining. The meeting is casual and
attendees can bring their own lunch. Drinks will be provided.
If you think you will be attending the meeting, please RSVP to the
Chamber at 273-3727 or e-mail [email protected].
Mark your calendar now
for our next meeting:
Identity Theft
Friday, March 27
Come early
and network
with fellow
small business
owners!
Customer retention is critical to
maintaining and growing a
successful business.
This month’s open discussion
will be led by Mary Foltz
of “Service Counts!”.
604 Cumberland Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-3727
lvchamber.org
“Eggs & Issues Breakfast”
The Department of Military and Veteran Affairs has on-going opportunities for
vendors to supply services, supplies, construction projects and equipment throughout
the state. There is a diverse need for a variety of supplies from maintenance repair parts
to building materials, targets, and books and publications.
Thursday, March 12, 2015 • 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Ft. Indiantown Gap Community Club
Fisher Ave., Annville 17003
$15 per person - LVCC Members
$20 per person - Non-Members
Expand your business by selling to the government.
Program Includes:
 How to Register your Business
 Finding Opportunities
 Marketing Your Firm
 Supply Schedules
 Tips to Prepare Your Offer
 How to Seek Additional Assistance
ESGR & USERRA Information
In addition, a representative from the
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
(ESGR) team will be present to answer any
questions an employer may have about
responsibilities regarding the Uniformed
Services Employment and Reemployment
Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA).
Register online at www.lvchamber.org or email Jessica at [email protected].
“Eggs & Issues” Breakfast - Thursday, March 12, 2015
RSVP by Friday, March 6, 2015
Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________ Number of Reservations: ________
Business/Organization: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________ City/State: _______________________________
Phone: ______________________ Fax: _________________________ E-Mail: ___________________________________________
Method of Payment:
□ Check Payable to LVCC
□ Bill Me
□ Credit Card (MC/VISA) # _____________________________________ Exp. Date_______ CSC # ______
Cardholder’s signature: ___________________________________________________________________
Cancellation Policy: To cancel your reservation please notify the Chamber within two business days
to avoid being charged for the event; remember substitutions are always welcome.
Please return by mail to: 604 Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17042; or fax to (717) 273-7940; or register
online at ww.lvchamber.org.
Present:
Biz 101: Introduction to Business
What:
A seminar that explains the fundamentals of becoming a successful
entrepreneur
Topics Include:
•
Weighing considerations in starting a business
•
Evaluating your business strengths and weaknesses
•
Understanding and adapting your life experience (skills) to the business arena
•
Developing a strong business idea
•
Characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
•
Key elements of a comprehensive business plan
When:
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 9am -11am
Where:
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
604 Cumberland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
Anyone interested in starting their own business!
Who:
To register please email Lydia Walker at [email protected] or by phone 717.393.2351 ext. 117
For more information or to register online, please visit: www.communityfirstfund.org
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the SBA.
All WBC at Community First Fund programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
Thursday, March 19  4:30 - 6:30 PM
Iron Valley Golf Club
201 Iron Valley Drive, Lebanon
Join Lebanon Valley Chamber members and guests for an opportunity to network,
expand your business contacts and gain exposure for your business or organization.
Enjoy great hors d’oeuvres, beverages and door prizes! The Iron Valley Golf Club will be
hosting the event to feature their facilities.
FREE Attendance For Lebanon Valley Chamber Members
$10 For Non-Members
Please contact the Chamber if you would like to gain additional exposure
for your business or organization by contributing a door prize for this
event. (Members Only)
R e g i s t e r on l i n e at ww w. l vch am be r. or g or e m ai l J e s s i ca at j s t anko vi ch @l vc h a m be r. org .
Business After Hours - Thursday, March 19, 2015
Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 17
Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ Number of Reservations: ___________________
Business/Organization:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________________
Phone: _____________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________ E-Mail: _________________________________
Method of Payment:
Check Payable to LVCC
Credit Card (MC/VISA) # ______________________________________
Exp. Date____________
CSC # _____________
Cardholder’s signature:___________________________________________________
Billing Address (if different from above): _____________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________
To register, return this portion by mail to 604 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042, or fax to (717) 273-7940. You can also register by calling
the Chamber at (717) 273-3727 or registering online at www.lvchamber.org.
Present:
Finance 101: Introduction to Business Finance
What:
An informative training event that teaches individuals the fundamentals of
the loan approval process.
Topics Include:
• Basic banking practices
• The five C’s of credit and how they impact your finances
• How to relate to your lender and create strong alliances with
financial institutions
• The “behind the scenes” process of credit analysis and loan
approval
When:
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 9am -11am
Where:
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
604 Cumberland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
Anyone interested in understanding business finances and how to get a
loan
Who:
To register please email Lydia Walker at [email protected] or by phone 717.393.2351 ext. 117
For more information or to register online, please visit: www.communityfirstfund.org
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily
reflect the views of the SBA.
All WBC at Community First Fund programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
The
Small Business
Roundtable
Presents:
Identity
Theft
Friday, March 27
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Feel Free to Bring Your Own Lunch.
Drinks courtesy of the LV Chamber
The Small Business Roundtable is a meeting of area businesses including
home-based and small businesses although all Chamber members are
welcome to attend. Non-Chamber members are also welcome to attend
one meeting as our guest before joining. The meeting is casual and
attendees can bring their own lunch. Drinks will be provided.
If you think you will be attending the meeting, please RSVP to the
Chamber at 273-3727 or e-mail [email protected].
Mark your calendar
now for our
next meeting:
Friday, April 24
Come early
and network
with fellow
small business
owners!
Protecting your identity is a real
problem for everyone these days.
Don’t let fear keep you from being
proactive in protecting yourself.
This month’s open discussion will
be led by Tom Cary, Identity
Theft Specialist with LegalShield.
604 Cumberland Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-3727
lvchamber.org
LEBANON VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Women in Business Committee Scholarship Program Guidelines
1. The scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis and the winner will be announced at a
Women in Business Committee event. The recipient will be invited as our guest.
2. Each year’s scholarship will be in an amount not to exceed $1000.00. This is a one-time only
award to each recipient and will not be paid again in successive years of the recipient's education.
The amount of the scholarship will be determined prior to the selection of the recipient by the
Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation Board, upon the recommendation of the Women in
Business Committee. It is anticipated that a scholarship amount of at least $400 minimum can be
awarded each year.
3. The scholarship will be given to the educational institution upon receipt of invoice. Eligible
expenses include tuition, books and fees.
4. Scholarship Guidelines
a. The individual must be a non-traditional student, defined as over 25 years of age, and/or a
single parent/displaced homemaker.
b. The student must be registered at least half-time, defined as being registered for at least six
credit hours (2 courses) per semester in the year the individual receives the scholarship
(excluding summer).
c. Scholarship candidates must be attending an accredited institution granting two-year
and/or four-year degrees and must be matriculated into an Associate's or Bachelor's degree
program or a certificate-granting post-secondary institution. There are no restrictions on
the nominee’s major field of study.
d. The decision on the scholarship recipient will be based on merits of the application
(attached). The decision of the Lebanon Valley Chamber Foundation Board is final and
based upon the recommendations made by the Women in Business Committee.
e. The scholarship candidate must reside, work or attend an institution in Lebanon County.
5. The scholarship will be funded by the activities of the Women in Business Committee. Funds for
the scholarship will be set aside in a separate account dedicated to this specific purpose.
6. It is hoped the recipient will become active at the appropriate time in Lebanon Valley Chamber of
Commerce activities.
Deadline for Receipt of Scholarship Applications: Monday, March 30, 2015
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
604 Cumberland Street
Lebanon, PA 17042-5272
Phone: 717.273.3727 Fax: 717.273.7940
Web Site: www.lvchamber.org
Guidelines Revised: 01/28/2015
LEBANON VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Women in Business Scholarship Application
Name:___________________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Telephone:______________________ E-Mail: ___________________________________________
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy):_______________________________
Marital Status: Single_____ Married_____ Separated/Divorced_____ Widowed_______
Are you a parent? Yes____ No____ (If yes, list names/ages of children, noting if they reside with
you full-time.)_____________________________________________________________________
Do you work outside the home? Yes____ No____ If yes, full - or part-time? (circle one)
Name of business where you work? ___________________________________________________
Institution where you are a student? ___________________________________________________
Number of credit hours for which you are registered for your upcoming semester:_______________
Current number of completed credit hours towards graduation: _____________________________
Major: ___________________________________ Degree or certificate expected:_______________
Please tell us, in one or two paragraphs, about your career goals and how you feel your education will
contribute to achieving these goals. Use additional sheets and attach, if necessary.
Please tell us, in one or two paragraphs, how you feel your education is benefiting your personal
growth and development. Use additional sheets and attach, if necessary.
What would you like to tell us about yourself that you feel is important in our consideration of you for
this scholarship? Use additional sheets and attach, if necessary.
This scholarship is a need-based award. Please demonstrate how you would fulfill this requirement.
Use additional sheets and attach, if necessary.
As a part of the application and review process, we request that one letter of recommendation be
submitted with the completed application.
Deadline for Receipt of Scholarship Applications: Monday, March 30, 2015
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce
604 Cumberland Street
Lebanon, PA 17042-5272
Phone: 717.273.3727 Fax: 717.273.7940
Web Site: www.lvchamber.org
Thursday, April 23, 2015
9 - 11:30 a.m.
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce, 604 Cumberland Street, Lebanon
*Free for Both Chamber Members & Non-Members!
SPONSORED BY:
60 Ways to Grow Your List
Presented By: Terri Cole of Chickadee Marketing
Customer Engagement & Loyalty
Presented By: Lisa L. Heintzelman, M.Ed.
Part 1: Join us for a "60 Ways to Grow Your List" workshop - you'll leave with ideas and strategies to capture
new contacts, grow your list and take action to help
move your business forward. Having an interested and
qualified list of contacts is vital to every business. Continuing to grow that list is just as important. In this workshop we will show you 60 easy ways to grow your contact list today!
We will cover: • Why someone should join your contact
list and what’s in it for them • How to ask people to join
your list "face-to-face" • How to use social media to
grow your list • How to grow your list on your website or
blog • How to use print material to get people to sign
up • How to use events to help grow your list • How to
use incentives and giveaways to grow your list.
Plus, you'll have a chance to network with other
attendees and grow your contact list during the workshop!
Part 2: We all hear that we “need” to be sending newsletters and posting on Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. Before we
decide WHAT we are going to write and post, we first
need to decide WHY we want to engage through newsletters and social media and HOW it will be an effective
and efficient part of our marketing strategy to drive the
results and outcomes we desire.
What value does your product or service bring customers and clients? How are you satisfying their needs, solving their problems, increasing their productivity and revenue? How are you creating a WIN WIN and addressing
your customers’ and clients’ WIIFM (“What’s In It For
Me?”)?
We will explore strategies to share value and create urgency while engaging with your customers and clients
through Educational Marketing. Through hands-on activities, participants will develop ideas and create action
steps to immediately embed value within their everyday
marketing.
Register online at www.lvchamber.org or by emailing Jessica Stankovich at [email protected].
2-in-1 Seminar - Thursday, April 23, 2015
RSVP by Tuesday, April 21
Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ Number of Reservations: ___________________
Business/Organization:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________________
Phone: _____________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________ E-Mail: _________________________________
Featured Speaker:
Anne Deeter Gallaher,
Co-Author of Women in High Gear
Catering By:
Becky Briody of Chef on the Go
Highlights of the luncheon also include the
announcement of the 2015 Women in Business
Non-Traditional Student Scholarship winner(s).
Registration, Networking & Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presentation
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
The Mansion at 5th
450 Cumberland Street, Lebanon
$25 per person - Chamber Members
(With payment in advance or at the door)
$30 per person - Chamber Members
(Without payment in advance or at the door)
$35 per person - Non-Members
Re gi ste r on l i n e a t www. l vc ha mbe r. o rg o r e ma i l Je ssi c a a t j st a n kovi c h@l vc ha m be r. org.
Women in Business Scholarship Luncheon - Wednesday, April 29, 2015
RSVP by Monday, April 27, by 4:00 p.m.
Name(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ Number of Reservations: ___________________
Business/Organization:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________________
Phone: _____________________________________ Fax: _______________________________________ E-Mail: _________________________________
Method of Payment:
Check Payable to LVCC
Credit Card (MC/VISA) # ______________________________________
Exp. Date____________
CSC # _____________
Cardholder’s Signature:___________________________________________________
Billing Address (if different from above): _____________________________________________________________ City/State: ____________________
To register, return this portion by mail to 604 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042, or fax to (717) 273-7940.
You can also register by calling the Chamber at (717) 273-3727 or registering online at www.lvchamber.org.
(No-shows and any cancellations after Monday, April 27, will still be charged.)