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OCTOBER 2013 ● 100 LINCOLN WAY EAST, CHAMBERSBURG PA 17201 ● WWW.CHAMBERSBURG.ORG

The business community is invited to the Franklin County Business-to-Business Expo on

Oct. 19, where there will be networking opportunities and an opportunity to get helpful busi-

ness tips from experts in their fields. Main Line Broadcasting is the co-sponsor.

Held at the Franklin County Career and Technology

Center on Loop Road south of Chambersburg, the Expo is

designed to promote business-to-business relationships.

Thirty vendors will be on hand to increase awareness of

their businesses and services, and there also will be four

workshops offering advice on social media, health care

reform, banking and business law. The Expo will be held

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the admission price is $5 per person. Proceeds will be used to

promote the theme of “buying local” in Franklin County.

See Business Expo on Page 9

Board of Directors

Nominations

Look inside this newsletter for the insert containing information about nominees to the Greater Chambers-burg Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.

Chamber Business Expo coming on Oct. 19

Annual Business Breakfast to be held at Wilson Dec. 12 The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of

Commerce’s Annual Business Breakfast will

be held Dec. 12 at Wilson College’s Laird

Hall. The event has been sold out the last

two years, so breakfast guests are advised to

register early.

At the breakfast, the Chamber will name

the 2013 Business Person of the Year and

highlight Chamber accomplishments of the

past year. For information on nominating

someone for the award, see Page 3.

The breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. and

cost $20 for members and $25 for non-

members. Register by calling the Chamber at

264-7101 or sending an e-mail to reception-

ist@chambersburg.org. You also may regis-

ter online at www.chambersburg.org by

clicking on the event listing under Dec. 12.

Summit Health is the sponsor of the

breakfast, and there are opportunities to be a

table sponsor for $300. Call Kathy Leedy at

264-7101, Ext. 204, for details, or email her

at kleedy@chambersburg.org.

O ctober is historically Local Chamber of Commerce Month in Pennsylvania. The more

than 200 Chambers in the state represent about 250,000 businesses.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett praises the work of Chambers of Commerce.

“Pennsylvania remains firm in its commitment to form partnerships that draw upon the best

that business, labor, education and government have to offer. Our local chambers of com-

merce play a critical role in fulfilling this goal, and are essential to the Commonwealth’s con-

tinued economic growth and advancement,” Corbett said last year.

Chambers of Commerce and their members “work with dedication and pride to promote

business, community and the well-being of all citizens of the Commonwealth. I commend all

those who strive to advance the commercial, financial, industrial and civic interests of our

state,” the governor said. Members who are involved in the Chamber get more value from their membership,

whether it’s attending Chamber events, serving on committees or some other activity.

Top honor

Norman B. Epstein, former president and

CEO of Summit Health, at left, won the

Zane A. Miller Award at the Franklin

County Area Development Corporation's

annual dinner on Sept. 5. Mike Ross, pres-

ident of FCADC, at right, congratulates

Epstein on the award -- FCADC's highest

honor. Miller was the chair of the FCADC

board from 1960-95 and did a lot to ad-

vance economic development in the coun-

ty. For more coverage of the FCADC

dinner, see Page 6.

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The Outlook is the monthly publication of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce. Submit info for the newsletter by the 10th of every month. Ideas, opinions and statements expressed in articles by contributors are not necessarily those of the Chamber. Neither the publisher nor any individual associated with any branch of production, nor the advertisers will be held liable for typographical misprints contained herein.

Board of Directors Suzanne Miller Trinh - Zullinger-Davis Law Firm, chair Steve Caldwell - Orrstown Bank, past chair David Sciamanna - Chamber of Commerce, president Edwin D. Martin CADC vice president Phil Pantano - F&M Trust Co., Foundation president Mike Kugler - Susquehanna Bank, treasurer Sherri H. Stahl - Summit Health, secretary Eric Foreman - Susquehanna Bank, chair-elect Derrick Donnell - PA CareerLink Dan May - Chambersburg Mall Blake Truman - Verstandig Broadcasting Jim Zimmerman - Valley Quarries Inc. William Etter - Nationwide Insurance Terry Guberman - Comfort Keepers Brian Speer - Wilson College Rod Hocker - Johnnie’s Restaurant & Hotel Service Inc. Jacqueline Iampietro - Manitowoc Steven D. Lubart - SEK & Co. Kim Smith - Route 5

Troy Garman, RE/MAX Realty Agency Donna J. Adkins, Volvo Construction Equipment Will Ortiz, Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Staff David G. Sciamanna - President dsciamanna@chambersburg.org Noel Purdy - Vice President npurdy@chambersburg.org Kathy Leedy - Communications Director/Coordinator of Special Events kleedy@chambersburg.org Greg Davidyock - Financial Director gdavidyock@chambersburg.org Maryliz Toohig - Assistant Financial Director mtoohig@chambersburg.org Doug Harmon - Membership Director dharmon@chambersburg.org Cindy Baker - Graphic Design Specialist chaden@chambersburg.org Robin Harmon - Executive Assistant rharmon@chambersburg.org Angie Schaeffer - Executive Assistant aschaeffer@chambersburg.org Sue Black - Heritage Center Coordinator/Customer Service Specialist receptionist@chambersburg.org

Suzanne Miller Trinh

On a recent Saturday

morning my alarm went

off before dawn. As I

crawled out of bed I

seriously doubted my

sanity for signing up to run a half mara-

thon that day. Then dawn broke and it was

a glorious fall day in south central Penn-

sylvania. More than 200 people were at

the starting line in downtown Waynesbo-

ro, ready to test themselves both physical-

ly and mentally.

As I was jogging along, I was thinking

about this article. The race course was

particularly conducive to thoughts about

the overwhelming positive impact of vol-

unteers. I was running a race organized by

volunteers and that could only be success-

ful because a literal army of people had

shown up that morning to do their volun-

teer jobs. There were people at the starting

line, people controlling traffic at every

intersection, and people at every water

station offering water, smiles and words

of encouragement.

Beyond the race itself, I could look

around and see the very public impact of

volunteers on our community. The race

started in downtown Waynesboro, which

has been faced with challenges just like all

of the downtowns in our county. Sure,

there are more vacant store fronts than

anyone would like and some buildings

could use a little repair. However, there

were signs everywhere of efforts at revi-

talization, including volunteer-organized

art shows in many of the vacant buildings.

The art displays have created a warm,

welcoming environment that helps draw

people downtown.

After a few miles, the race course

passed by soccer fields where children

were playing their Saturday morning

games. The soccer complex came about

because a group of people realized that we

needed a place for the children to play and

then they made it happen. The complex

and the youth soccer program continue to

succeed because coaches, parents and oth-

er community members give countless

hours to the sport.

At the other end of town, we passed

near a historic park and by several historic

buildings that depend on volunteer efforts

to keep them open to the public. We then

crossed over Antietam Creek, which is

kept free of litter by a group of volunteers

who also lobby tirelessly to protect the

watershed.

At the end of the race, I could not help

but swell with pride over the positive

changes that volunteers have brought

about in the community. We are blessed

to have so many people who care and who

want to bring about change. While the

race course emphasized some of the very

visible, public efforts that have been un-

dertaken, it could not begin to touch on

the day-to-day and more personal volun-

teer efforts that make our community bet-

ter, like helping at a food bank or caring

for an animal at the shelter.

I can’t imagine where we would be

today without the efforts of volunteers

who touch so many aspects of our lives in

Franklin County. For the people who al-

ready volunteer, thank you for your ef-

forts. For others, I encourage you to find

something that you care about and get

involved in some way, large or small. If

you are not sure where to begin, you can

contact the Chamber, the United Way, or

a local church for referrals to organiza-

tions that need help.

Suzanne Miller Trinh is chair of the

Greater Chambersburg Chamber of

Commerce’s Board of Directors and an

attorney working in the Law Office of

Zullinger-Davis P.C., Chambersburg.

Thank you, volunteers, for all that you do

Did you know...

The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce relies on volunteers in many ways.

They give tours in the Chambersburg Heritage Center and help in the Heritage Center’s

gift shop. They help prepare the newsletter for distribution to Chamber members each

month. They help with other mailings and office work. Volunteers also help with Chamber

events and serve on committees and boards. They help the Chamber with much of its work,

not only sharing time but valuable ideas. Thank you!

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Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for Business Person of Year

The 2013 Business Person of the Year will be

announced at the Greater Chambersburg

Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business

Breakfast on Dec. 12. The breakfast, spon-

sored by Summit Health, will be in Laird Hall

of Wilson College.

We’re looking for nominations for the

Business Person of the Year Award.

The criteria are:

1) The individual selected shall be some-

one who has started, developed, ex-

panded or effectively managed a

business in the Chambersburg area

for a minimum of five years.

2) Evaluation for the award will cover the

most recent 10-year-period.

3) The business must have been a member

of the Greater Chambersburg Cham-

ber of Commerce for one calendar

year.

4) The individual will be evaluated for

business, civic, and/or volunteer work

and accomplishments.

5) The individual selected shall be some-

one who has contributed to the eco-

nomic growth and development of the

Chambersburg area. Contribution and

involvement in the growth and devel-

opment of human, natural or financial

resources of the community should be

considered.

6) The individual should be a recognized

leader in the community.

To nominate someone by Nov. 12, call

Kathy Leedy at the Chamber of Commerce at

264-7101, Ext. 204, to receive a nomination

form or send an e-mail to kleedy@chambers-

burg.org. See the story on Page 1 for more

information about the breakfast.

Past recipients of award 1987 John L. Grove

1988 Robert G. Zullinger

1989 Will G. Pananes

1990 Charles M. Sioberg

1991 John L. Mills

1992 E. Lewis Leaman

1993 Paul E. Lehman

1994 Charles Q. Smith

1995 Allan “Skip” Jennings Jr.

1996 John D. Helman

1997 Norman B. Epstein

1998 Michael L. Hurt

1999 Sam Small

2000 Harold L. Brake

2001 John Massimilla

2002 Bill Snell

2003 Mike Ross

2004 J. Christian Snavely

2005 Pat O’Donnell

2006 Peggy Bosma

2007 Michael “Mic” Starr

2008 Dennis E. Black

2009 Michael G. Hull

2010 Lynn Rotz

2011 Edwin D. Martin

2012 Ann Wagner

Small Business Saturday will be observed on 11-30 If you’ve seen 11/30 magnets on cars in

Franklin County, you may wonder what the

numbers mean. The numbers represent

Routes 11 and 30, two historic highways that

intersect in the heart of Chambersburg.

Downtown leaders are branding Cham-

bersburg as the Crossroads of the Country

because of its unique location at the intersec-

tion of these two major highways. This year,

Nov. 30 – or 11/30 – also happens to be

Small Business Saturday.

Small Business Saturday, the day after

Black Friday and the Saturday before Cyber

Monday, encourages shoppers to support

small businesses in their communities, like

those typically found in downtowns. It began

in 2010 when American Express came up

See Small Business Saturday on Page 9

Robin Harmon of the Chamber staff, left,

delivers a Small Business Saturday doormat

to Denny Thomson of Lyons & Co. in 2012.

ChamberChoice, in partnership with

OnDemand Energy and FirstEnergy Solu-

tions, has teamed up with the Greater Cham-

bersburg Chamber of Commerce to once

again offer our members exclusive pricing

on electric generation. Through the Cham-

berChoice Friends & Family Electric Pro-

gram, you and your employees can enroll

with FirstEnergy Solutions to receive spe-

cial pricing, which can lead to savings on

your home electric bills. Every new custom-

er who signs up before Nov. 22 to lock in a

great low price on electric generation will be

entered to win free electric generation for a

year. Call 264-7101 for details.

Check out Chamber’s new

offer on home electric rates

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Chamber Dollars are appreciated gifts If you are not sure what to give a friend, family member or employee, Chamber

Dollars are gift certificates that can be used at any participating Chamber member.

Recipients can shop at nearly 70 Chamber-member businesses that participate in

the program. Giving Chamber Dollars has benefits far beyond the joy of giving a

gift: Every dollar you spend on Chamber Dollars supports a local business.

Chamber Dollars are available at the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of

Commerce, 100 Lincoln Way East. For a list of participating members visit the

Chamber Web site, www.chambersburg.org/chamberdollars. They are available in

$10 or $25 increments.

PA Chamber priorities story can go here

Reforming Pennsylvania’s public pension

system is “the most challenging issue we

have before us,” according to Alex Halper,

director of government affairs for the Penn-

sylvania Chamber of Business and Industry.

Halper met with the Government Affairs

Committee of the Franklin County Council of

Chambers on Sept. 4 to provide an update on

the PA Chamber’s lobbying efforts in Harris-

burg. Members of the five Chambers of Com-

merce in Franklin County serve on the com-

mittee and met at the Greater Chambersburg

Chamber of Commerce.

Pension reform is necessary because the

funds aren’t there to pay for the pensions of

state employees and teachers in the foreseea-

ble future. Higher taxes – for businesses and

individuals – are on the horizon. In Greencas-

tle-Antrim School District, for example, the

increased pension costs would equate to al-

most 10 mills over a five-year period. And

it’s in one of the fastest-growing regions.

“If nothing is done now, in the years to

come this crisis will continue to grow,”

Halper said.

The need for revenue for pensions is also

delaying the phase-out of the capital stock

and franchise tax – something the business

community wants. “We think this is the tip of

the iceberg,” Halper said, indicating the need

for the business community to stand together.

However, the outlook for the PA Cham-

ber’s top priorities – transportation funding,

pension reform and liquor privatization –

remains unclear, Halper said.

Nevertheless, the business community has

won key legislative victories recently. The

Fair Share Act of 2011, for example, re-

quires that each defendant pays only his share

of the judgment, which is determined by a

judge or a jury. In the past, if there was more

than one defendant and one could not pay, the

other defendant would have to pay the full

amount. At times, parties only marginally

responsible were unfairly forced to pay an

entire amount.

Halper said the support of Chambers of

Commerce throughout Pennsylvania helped

to convince legislators to approve the legisla-

tion. More than 70 Chambers sent letters of

support. “The letter was very helpful in get-

ting this passed,” Halper said. “It made a big

impact.”

Pennsylvania legislators also eliminated

the inheritance tax for small business owners

– “something we’ve been pushing for a very

long time” -- and passed reforms in unem-

ployment compensation.

A member of the Government Affairs

Committee suggested the implementation of a

fee for appealing an unemployment compen-

sation ruling. That would reduce the number

of appeals and speed up the process for all.

Since there is no fee currently, there is noth-

ing to lose by appealing.

The PA Chamber represents all industries

and all sizes of businesses and chambers of

commerce, including the Greater Chambers-

burg Chamber of Commerce. With the feder-

al Affordable Care Act coming soon, the PA

Chamber “will be trying to mitigate its im-

pact on employers,” Halper said.

Public pensions among issues affecting businesses

Alex Halper, center, briefs members of the Government Affairs Committee at the Chamber.

DCI leads new

effort to update

downtown planning

Downtown Chambersburg Inc. is raising

$20,000 for a Community Visioning process

for downtown Chambersburg. Wilson Col-

lege pledged $5,000 to seed the effort.

A Community Visioning process will

allow stakeholders to participate in defining

a vision for downtown that will guide the

work of DCI, a Chamber of Commerce affil-

iate that focuses on downtown revitalization.

The completion of a Community Visioning

process also will lay the groundwork for the

next phase of planning, which is the Down-

town Master Plan Update.

It’s been nearly 20 years since the master

plan was updated in the mid-1990s, and that

plan led to many of the improvements in

downtown Chambersburg over the last two

decades.

DCI, with financial support from another

Chamber affiliate — the Chambersburg Area

Development Corp. — was instrumental in

three major projects: The renovation of the

historic Capitol Theatre and Marble Build-

ing, and the development of the Village on

the Falling Spring.

As a result, Capitol Theatre continues to

be a major draw to the downtown area. The

Marble Building is the Chambersburg Herit-

age Center and it attracts thousands each

year and serves as an excellent starting point

for exploration of local history. The Village

on the Falling Spring is a prime example of

public and private investment, one that

evolved into Chambers Fort Park.

Today’s visioning process will begin

soon after the $20,000 is raised. In addition

to Wilson College, Keystone Health, Sum-

mit Health, The Community Development

Corp. of Franklin County (a Chamber of

Commerce affiliate), and Volvo Construc-

tion Equipment have agreed to make contri-

butions totaling $15,000.

If you’d like to make a contribution, con-

tact Noel Purdy at 264-7101, Ext. 207.

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Homesale Realty Services Group, Inc., parent

company of the Prudential Homesale family

of real estate com-

panies, has been

selected as one of

Central Penn.

Business Journal’s

50 fastest-growing

companies. The ranking is based on revenue

growth over the past three years. Prudential

Homesale Services Group’s Chambersburg

office is located at 730 Norland Ave.

Check out www.uwfcpa.org ! You will find

lots of new faces and more information about

the programs and work of United Way of

Franklin County.

Craig Victorian Bed and Breakfast has

received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excel-

lence award. The accolade, which honors

hospitality excellence, is given only to estab-

lishments that consistently achieve outstand-

ing traveler reviews on TripAdvisor. Only the

top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed

on TripAdvisor receive this award. Barbara

and Roger Sackett are the owners.

Chambersburg Hospital bought equipment

that will be used to help care for newborns

with a grant from Rutter’s Children’s Chari-

ties. Todd Rutter, president of Rutter’s Dairy,

Laura Carbaugh, manager of the Rutter’s in

Chambersburg, and Tim Rutter, president of

M&G Realty, met with Sherri Stahl, senior

VP of Hospital Services for Summit Health,

and Caron Thomas, clinical manager of the

Maternal Child Health department at Cham-

bersburg Hospital. The equipment provides a

warm, comfortable place where babies can be

examined and monitored. It also carries life-

saving equipment.

Two new cardiologists have joined Summit

Cardiology, an affiliate of Summit Health, in

Summit Health Center – Building 1, 755 Nor-

land Ave., Suite 201, Chambersburg. Drs.

Michael Adenaike, of Philadelphia, and Yaser

Elnahar, of New York City, said they were

drawn to the area for the quality healthcare

system and rural setting. Pictured from left:

Drs. Yaser Elnahar and Michael Adenaike

The 2013 Pennsylvania Excellence Award

from the Small Business Institute for Excel-

lence in Commerce has been awarded to

Chambersburg Hospital. According to the

SBIEC, Chambersburg Hospital has consist-

ently demonstrated a high regard for uphold-

ing business ethics and company values.

The American Association of Heart Failure

Nurses and Summit Health announced that

Shani Gadwaw, CRNP-C, of Summit Cardi-

ology, has become a Certified Heart Failure

Nurse. There are only 552 CHFNs world-

wide.

Shalom Christian Academy has added a

security system utilizing video intercom ac-

cess for individuals entering the building dur-

ing the school day. Also, a more secure pick-

up procedure for elementary students who do

not ride on buses has been implemented. In

the past, safety has not been an issue at SCA,

but the school

decided to

invest in these

measures to

give peace of

mind to Sha-

lom families

and staff. Pic-

tured: Second

-grade teacher April Lehman greets Ryan

Sheaffer and William Anderson on their first

day of school, Aug. 22.

Tele-Plus Corp. is helping small to mid-

sized businesses to migrate from Windows

XP and the Office 2003 suite of programs.

According to Microsoft, Windows XP SP3

and Office 2003 will go out of support on

April 8, 2014. Aside from the inability to ac-

cess support and solve software issues as they

arise, this change means businesses who uti-

lize these tools will be exposed to unecessary

security risks. “We saw this transition coming

and as a Microsoft Certified Partner we are

proactively helping our customers make the

transition,” said Jason Ellis, VP General Man-

ager. For more information, call (301) 797-

9500.

Cumberland Valley School of Music added

six new faculty members who are teaching

and accepting students at the CVSM main

studios located on Wilson College campus:

Keith R. Smith, trombone, lower brass and

beginning strings; Barbara Lange, piano; Da-

ni Kardisco, singing and music director of

Spring musical; Erin Regan, musical theatre

instructor; Sean Hallock, drums; and Andrew

Platt, bass and guitar. CVSM teaches all or-

chestral and band instruments, voice, piano,

guitar, drama and theatrical techniques, Suzu-

ki piano, and numerous classes for all ages.

More information is available at

www.cvsmusic.org or (717) 261-1220.

Pictured, top row, from left: Keith Smith,

Barbara Lange, Dani Kardisco; bottom row

from left: Erin Regan, Sean Hallock, Andrew

Platt

The Duquesne University Tamburitzans will

kick off the 2013-14 show season at Capitol

Theatre in Chambersburg at 8 p.m. Oct.

5. Music, spectacular dancing and brilliant

costumes make the Tamburitzans a superb

evening of entertainment for all ages. Tickets

and gift certificates are on sale for this show

plus all 11 shows of the new season line-up.

Call 717-263-0202 or visit

www.thecapitoltheatre.org. The second show

of the season will be The Bluegrass Brothers

on Nov. 2.

Chambersburg Country Club is the first in

Franklin County to open outdoor pickleball

courts. Pickleball is the nation’s fastest grow-

ing sport and is described as “a combination

of ping-pong, tennis and badminton.”

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Pickleball is named after the inventor of the

game’s family dog, “Pickles.” The game is

popular in the southeast and northwestern

parts of the U.S. Pickleball's small court al-

lows younger players or those with varying

degrees of mobility to participate.

Michele A. Williams has

joined F&M Trust as

assistant community office

manager at the Memorial

Square Office in Cham-

bersburg. Williams has

more than 14 years of ex-

perience in banking.

Community members are

invited to cheer on contestants in the first

Adult Spelling Bumble, a fundraiser by the

Franklin County Literacy Council on Nov.

2. The event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at

Knights of Columbus Hall, 336 E. Garfield

St., Chambersburg. Teams of local celebrity

spellers will compete against each other as

they face a panel of judges. Audience in-

volvement will be encouraged as participants

call on outside lifelines. Spellers will be re-

warded for creativity as well as correct an-

swers. Tickets for this adults-only event are

$10 each, which includes two cold beverages

and light refreshments. For tickets, 717-504-

4459, Ext. 3505.

Women in Need’s Autumn Splendor will

feature an evening of food, fun and dancing

on Oct. 19 to benefit WIN’s Shelter and Ad-

vocacy Center Capital Campaign. The event

begins at sponsor Jennings Chambersburg

showroom, 916 Norland Ave., Chambers-

burg. Call 717-816-7201 for tickets, which

are $100 each.

MTeC Adventure Race: Michaux Team Chal-

lenge will begin at 8 a.m. Oct. 27, in Caledo-

nia State Park, Fayetteville. The event bene-

fits Chambersburg YMCA. Each year a new

course is designed and race disciplines in-

clude: trek, bike, paddle, team challenges and

typically runs 4-8 hours. For more infor-

mation, www.mtecrace.com or call 263-8508.

Come to Wilson College on Oct. 14 for the

first of four World Travel Dinner and Film

Series nights. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. in

Laird Hall and the film, "Barbados, Island in

the Suns” will start at 7 p.m. in Thomson

Hall's Alumnae Chapel. Contact the Special

Events Office for more information about

fees and tickets.

Poet Melanie Faith will open the annual Writ-

ers Series at Wilson College on Oct. 24, with

a reading from “Catching the Send-off Train”

at 7 p.m. in Laird Hall’s Patterson Lounge.

The event is free and open to the public.

Faith, of Mercersburg, is a 1999 graduate of

Wilson.

Wilson College’s Horror Festival will be

Nov. 1-3. Independent feature and short films

will be shown throughout the weekend inside

Alumnae Chapel! Ticket holders will gain

entry to the Horror Expo in Laird Hall, where

celebrities will sign autographs. For more

information, visit www.wilsonfilmfest.com.

Register by Oct. 4 for Wilson College’s Blue

Jacket Golf Classic. The tournament will be

on Oct. 11 at Chambersburg Country Club.

Register at www.wilson.edu/golf.

PA Media Group offers monthly seminars so

that you can learn basic and advanced tech-

niques on how to best market your brand in

an ever-evolving digital world. All seminars

are held at PA Media Group, 2020 Technolo-

gy Parkway, Mechanicsburg. Seating is lim-

ited. Advance registration is required. The

next seminar will be “The Role of Data &

Analytics in Digital Media Marketing” on

Oct. 17. To register, https://

dataandanalytics.eventbrite.com.

The Lillian S. Besore Memorial Library in

Greencastle has completed a building renova-

tion project and added two hours of operation

to its Saturday hours (now 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

The building at 305 E. Baltimore St. now has

a handicapped-accessible lift and restrooms, a

patio with wi-fi, and a new children and adult

program room. The remodeling also included

refreshing the décor with new carpet and win-

dows, and repainting the interior.

Large Business of the Year

Volvo Construction Equipment won the Large Business Award at the

Franklin County Area Development Corporation’s annual dinner on

Sept. 5. Sean Glennon, VP and GM of the company’s Shippensburg

facility, accepted the award and is pictured (in center) with the award,

accompanied by other Volvo employees. Mike Ross, president of

FCADC, is pictured at far right. Called “one of the world’s premier

companies,” Volvo is one of the largest manufacturers in the area, and

has a diversified workforce. It was honored for its quality products,

and its safety and environmental record.

FCADC honors businesses

Small Business of the Year

Gabler Inc. won the Small Business Award (fewer than 100 employ-

ees) at the Franklin County Area Development Corporation’s annual

dinner on Sept. 5. GM Chip Gabler, pictured at center, accepted the

award on behalf of the company’s 72 employees. The four-generation

family business (transportation, warehousing and distribution) is ex-

panding again and is widely recognized as a leader in its industry.

“The success of any business takes a community,” Gabler said. He

praised the work of the Chambers of Commerce in the county, calling

them “a driving force”in economic development.

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Downtown happenings

Crab Feast is successful fundraiser

Jeff Truhan, administrator of The Shook Home, serves fresh

crabs at the Aug. 24 Crab Feast at the AMVETS picnic pavilion

in Chambersburg. Truhan, committee chairman of the Crab Feast

Committee, was among the volunteers who helped at the event,

which raised money for downtown revitalization efforts spear-

headed by Downtown Chambersburg Inc., a Greater Chambers-

burg Chamber of Commerce affiliate. DCI sold all of its tickets,

with more than 330 attending the annual event.

Learn about downtown

history from Joe Hunt

Costumed Heritage Center volunteer Joe

Hunt (pictured) will lead walking tours

of historic sites in downtown Chambers-

burg on two Saturdays in October. Each

tour will begin at 10:15 a.m. and cost $5

per person. People interested in a tour

should register at 264-7101 and meet on

tour day in the Chambersburg Heritage

Center. Pre-registration is required.

The same tour will be offered on Oct.

5 and Oct. 12. It will include the first

railroad station in Chambersburg, the

Old Jail, the John Brown House, the sec-

ond railroad station, the Rev. Denny

House, the Kennedy Mansion, the Ma-

sonic Temple, the Old Market House,

Zion Reformed Church and the first pub-

lic hospital in town.

Heritage Center to close on Saturdays until spring

The Chambersburg Heritage Center and its gift shop at 100

Lincoln Way East are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 19. After AppleFest

on Oct. 19, both will be closed on Saturdays until next May.

The Heritage Center is an ideal starting point for exploration

of local history, and the gift shop is a great place to find unique

gifts, such as Chambersburg T-shirts, caps and history items.

Dozens of murals decorate downtown sites

Local artists responded enthusiastically to an invitation to create mu-

rals for various outdoor locations in downtown Chambersburg. Doz-

ens of colorful murals are on display at eight locations as a result of a

project coordinated by the Downtown Chambersburg Inc. Design

Committee.

The re-

sponse by

local artists

of all ages

exceeded

expecta-

tions, and

the diversi-

fied works

of art are a

welcome addition to the downtown area, said Noel Purdy, president of

Downtown Chambersburg Inc., an affiliate of the Greater Chambers-

burg Chamber of Commerce.

More than 60 murals were placed on buildings the week of Sept. 8,

leading up to the 2nd Saturday concert on Sept. 14 at Chambers Fort

Park. The murals are on buildings on North and South Main Street,

and on a wall on West Queen Street (Lyons and Co.).

Several artists depicted scenes of nature (land, sea and sky), while

others honored family members by creating portraits. Some artwork

was accompanied by messages while others used movies as their in-

spiration (“Back to the Future” and “The Wizard of Oz,” for exam-

ple). A group of children created panels depicting monsters.

The works of art were created by professional artists and art stu-

dents, families, children and crafters – using a variety of mediums

such as decoupage, wax, glass, acrylics and water color. “This has

been a really fun project that has engaged the community with down-

town in a different way,” Purdy said. “I invite everyone to downtown

Chambersburg to see the creativity and talent of area artists.”

The artists have a chance to win prizes after their artwork has been

viewed by judges. Winners will be announced at AppleFest on Oct. 19

and will include “Judge’s Choice” and “People’s Choice” awards. A

cash award of $250, sponsored by Franklin County Visitors Bureau,

will be given to the winners.

Canvases were provided at no cost to artists who requested them.

Supplies sponsors included John H. Myers & Sons Inc., Nitterhouse

Masonry and Hardware Supply and Lowe’s.

AppleFest will bring people downtown Oct. 19

AppleFest will be held on the main streets of downtown Chambers-

burg on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The popular street

festival is held on the third Saturday of October each year and cele-

brates one of region’s best crops — think apple pie, apple butter and

apple dumplings.

The free event features food and craft vendors, two live music stag-

es, a kids’ activity area, the North Square Farmers’ Market and much

more for people of all ages. Those who attend are sure to see plenty of

people they know — that is part of the fun!

The Downtown Business Council of Chambersburg thanks Parks

Garbage Service for being the presenting sponsor of this event.

Many volunteers also contribute their time so that the event can be

held each fall.

Mark your calendars and plan on coming to downtown Chambers-

burg on Oct. 19!

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THE GREATER CHAMBERSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Outlook 16

Giving Back focuses on Chamber members who generously contribute time and money to charitable causes.

The Borough of Chambersburg is accepting nominations

for the Mike Waters Chambersburg Citizen of the Year

Award until Sept. 13. Forms are available from David

Finch, assistant borough manager, 100 S. Second St.,

261-3200. The award will recognize the person selected

by the Mike Waters Committee who exemplifies the type

of service that Mr. Waters provided to the community

during his lifetime. The service must be voluntary and

not the result of holding a paid position. The nominee

does not have to be a resident of Chambersburg, but the

service must benefit the Borough in some significant

way. The service must either be for the past 12 months or

for a lifetime of service.

What does it take to raise $1 million? Ac-

cording to the Chambersburg Area Hospital

Auxiliary, it takes some hard work, a few

book sales, big golf tournaments, and a lot of

love for your neighbors. Chambersburg

Hospital recently held a celebration luncheon

for the Chambersburg Area Hospital Auxilia-

ry. The Auxiliary members had recently pre-

sented the hospital with the last installment

of a $1 million pledge. “We are people help-

ing people,” said Mona Etter, president of

the Chambersburg Area Hospital Auxiliary.

“With the completion of this $1 million

pledge, the auxiliary has gifted over $3 mil-

lion to Chambersburg Hospital. We are

proud to continue the auxiliary’s tradition of

giving to our local hospital and helping our

neighbors.” $800,000 of the most recent $1

million pledge was used by the hospital for

cardiology services – bringing needed equip-

ment, supplies, and even prescription assis-

tance to the hospital’s heart care patients.

The remaining $200,000 purchased medical

equipment including defibrillators, stackable

wheelchairs and new cribs, and supported

other hospital programs.

United Way of Franklin County formally

kicked off its 2013 Community Campaign on

Sept. 18 with a luncheon at The Orchards.

Through the month of August, efforts began

with 10 Pacesetter companies leading the

charge to raise funds toward the drive, which

will support over 40 programs that serve

families throughout Franklin County. Pace-

setter Companies include Boyer and Ritter

CPA’s, F&M Trust, First Energy, Ingram

Book, Lutheran Home Care and Hospice,

M&T Bank, Orrstown Bank, Ozburn-

Hessey Logistics, Susquehanna Bank and

Target Distribution Center. Each company

launched their employee campaign efforts

early to help drive the kickoff figure for the

United Way Community Campaign higher,

before the campaign effort is initiated to the

larger community. United Way of Franklin

County board members and staff are also

part of the Pacesetter team. Information on

how to get involved in the campaign is avail-

able at www.uwfcpa.org.

United Way’s "Stuff the Bus" event in early

August was a grand success thanks to the

support of many area businesses and volun-

teers. A total of $8,000 in supplies and dona-

tions was raised for classroom support. Cen-

turyLink was among the companies that

provided both volunteers and a corporate

donation. At Ingram Books, Target, and

OHL, employees gathered supplies to donate

to the event. Volunteers included employees

of Chambersburg Area

School District, OHL,

Smith Elliott and Kearns

& Co., Target and Texas

Roadhouse.

The Cottage Open Golf

Tournament, held July 28 at

Whitetail Golf Course,

brought the total raised for

the Chambersburg Hospi-

tal’s Hennessy Home to

over $46,000. Proceeds

support operation of the

Hennessy Home on North

Seventh Street across from

Summit Health’s Radiation

Oncology Center. Donated

to the Hospital by Mary Barbara Hennessy in

1999, the home provides a temporary, afford-

able lodging for patients receiving cancer

care at Summit Cancer and Hematology Ser-

vices. It also serves as a meeting place for

cancer support groups.

1) On July 29, seven volunteers from Wells

Fargo Advisors and Lincoln Lanes

(pictured at top right) volunteered a total of

60 hours at Habitat for Humanity’s current

project in Chambersburg. Their parting gift

to Habitat was a check from the Wells Fargo

Housing Foundation in the amount of

$15,000. Located at 408 E.Washington St.,

this is the site where Habitat demolished the

existing, blighted, property making way for

new construction. “These good people have

truly stepped up to become valued communi-

ty partners,” said Habitat director Mark D.

Story. “This is the second year in a row that

Wells Fargo & Lincoln Lanes have volun-

teered and donated so significantly. We are

grateful, and proud of this communi-

ty.” Slated for completion in November, this

will be the 32nd Habitat house in Franklin

County and will be the home of Epi Flores

and her two children. Pictured from left:

Cecilia Sensenig, Corey Kimple, Gary Neus,

Ryan Beardsley, Sandy Bondarenko, Paula

Andree and Jessica Beardsley.

Golfers put their clubs to good use and raised

money for local health care services during

the annual Lee Crawford Memorial Golf

Classic at Penn National Golf Club. The

tournament honors the late Claude LeRoy

“Lee” Crawford Jr., a former financial advi-

sor with Wells Fargo Advisors. He was well

-known for his financial report heard on local

radio for over 35 years. To date, the tourna-

ment has raised more than $21,800 for health

care services in our region. Proceeds benefit

Summit Health and its affiliates.

2) F&M Trust purchased the grand champi-

on (pictured above) at the Annual Franklin

County 4-H Pig Sale, raised by Samuel

Wingert of St. Thomas. The bank also pur-

chased the reserve grand champion goat

raised by Claudia Hissong of Greencastle.

Renee Preso, assistant VP and Southern

Franklin County market manager, represent-

ed the bank at the sales. F&M Trust’s pur-

chase of livestock continues the bank’s long-

standing tradition of supporting local 4-H

projects. Pictured: Preso, holding ribbon,

with Samuel Wingert, at right, behind the

2013 grand champion. Joining them are

Samuel’s grandparents, Raymond and June

Hawbaker from Lemasters.

Would you like to make a difference in the

lives of individuals in your community?

Consider becoming a hospice volunteer! Use

your natural abilities to help others get more

out of life at Lutheran Home Care & Hos-

pice. Volunteer hours are flexible and the

work is meaningful. To register for volunteer

training from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 11,

Oct. 18 or Oct. 25, or for more information,

contact Tammy Hawbaker at 717-217-3520

or 1-800-840-9081.

Send news to kleedy@chambersburg.org.

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Business Expo on Oct. 19 to feature workshops, networking and more Continued from Page 1

“We’re excited to present this new event in Franklin County, one

that will showcase member businesses in a new way,” said Doug

Harmon, membership director of the Greater Chambersburg Cham-

ber of Commerce. “This will be an op-

portunity to make connections with oth-

ers in the business community and to

learn from them.”

There will be more than 25 door prizes, including a grand prize of

tickets to a Pittsburgh Steelers game in November (donated by

OnDemand Energy Solutions). Sunrise Computers is donating a mini

-iPad.

Vendors will include Aerotek Inc., Bartlett Tree Expert Co., Bax-

ter Group Inc., Clutter Stoppers of SCPA, Deborah Friedman, MDC,

DH-WEB, Inc., Edward Jones, Express Employment Professionals,

Franklin County Career & Technology Center, Green Grove Gar-

dens, Hagerstown Regional Airport, Interface Financial Group,

Kaplan University, Keystone Ford, Main Line Broadcasting, Man-

power Chambersburg/Shippensburg, MedExpress Urgent Care,

OnDemand Energy Solutions, Outdoor Living, PA Media Group, Pro

Arts Advertising and Production, Public Opinion, SGS Architects,

Sprint (Shentel Wireless), Strickler Agency Inc., Sunrise Computers,

Take Shape for Life-Kim Crider, Tele-Plus Corp, The Franklin

Shopper, Verstandig Broadcasting (WAYZ, WBHB, WNUZ,

WCBG) Wagner’s Supply Depot Inc. and Word Processing Inc.

Contact Doug Harmon, membership director, at 264-7101, Ext.

202, for information about sponsoring or being a vendor.

Liz Weber, a business consultant and president of Weber Busi-

ness Services, LLC, Greencastle, will be the keynote speaker.

The educational session schedule will be:

►10:30 a.m. – “Small Business Lending,” presented by Ken

Brookens, VP, Underwriter Portfolio Manager, Orrstown Bank.

►11:30 a.m. – “Business Contracts and Litigation Avoidance,”

presented by Suzanne M. Trinh, of the Law Office of Zullinger-

Davis P.C.

►1 p.m. -- Keynote speaker Liz Weber, “Five Stages to Leverag-

ing Your Business Leadership.”

►2 p.m. – Speed networking event

►2:30 p.m. – “Practical Steps for Complying with Health Care

Reform in 2013-14,” presented by John Kulp, Strickler Insurance

Agency

►3:30 p.m. – “Leveraging Social Media for Small Business,”

presented by Deborah Friedman, Marketing and Design Consulting

The cafeteria will be open and all proceeds from food sales will

be distributed to student clubs at the Career Tech Center.

See flyer inside this newsletter

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with the idea to help small businesses get

more exposure during one of the biggest

shopping weekends of the year.

The Downtown Partnership, a marketing

collaborative administered by Downtown

Chambersburg Inc., is planning activities for

Nov. 30. Because Small Business Saturday

also falls on that date, it gives DCI the oppor-

tunity to cross-promote Chambersburg and its

11/30 connection with Small Business Satur-

day.

“By scheduling fun events and promotions

on 11/30, we believe we will attract people to

downtown Chambersburg and add to our

marketing campaign centering on Chambers-

burg’s unique geographic location,” said No-

el Purdy, president of Downtown Chambers-

burg Inc., an affiliate of the Greater Cham-

bersburg Chamber of Commerce. The Cham-

ber and DCI will be distributing door mats

that promote Small Business Saturday, as

they did last year.

DCI encourages businesses to join in with

their own promotions. Last year, for example,

Tuscarora Mountain Winery sold its sweet

cherry wine for $11.30. Ludwigs Jewelers

offered customers a chance to draw for their

discount – either 11 percent or 30 percent off.

Another idea is to give away a prize or

discount to the 11th and 30th customers of the

day.

Having store staff wear 11/30 T-shirts is

another way of joining in the observance.

The 11/30 shirts are available at the Cham-

bersburg Heritage Center, 100 Lincoln Way

East, as are Route 30 shirts – this is the cen-

tennial celebration of the beginning of the

Lincoln Highway (also known as Route 30).

The Lincoln Highway shirts have 11/30 on

the back of them.

More details will be announced in the

November Chamber newsletter and on the

Facebook pages of the Chamber and

“Downtown Chambersburg.”

Small Business Saturday to be promoted with town’s 11/30 branding campaign

THE GREATER CHAMBERSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Outlook 18

Future Hearing Todd Saxon, Director of Hearing Care

494 Gateway Ave.

Chambersburg, PA 17201

717-263-6186 or 1-800-820-0662

toddsaxon5@gmail.com

www.futurevisionusa.com.

Future Hearing now has an office located

inside of Future Vision on Gateway Avenue.

As part of your eye examination, you will

receive a 60-second hearing screening that

measures your ability to hear tones at various

frequencies. If hearing loss is present, an in-

depth hearing evaluation will be scheduled.

This service is free and can be scheduled at

your convenience.

Provided is a

full hearing evalu-

ation, explanation

of results and

demonstration of

the latest in digital

hearing aid tech-

nology (if needed).

We will work with

you to find a solu-

tion that best

meets needs at

prices hundreds or

even thousands

below the big regional chain stores. Financing

options are available to meet almost every

budget.

If you purchase hearing aids, you and your

family will be counseled through every step.

“My commitment to you is that I will do eve-

rything possible to help you hear to the best

of your ability,” Saxon said.

Vision and hearing are both so very im-

portant to the quality of life.

Patients will receive a 30-day, 100% mon-

ey-back guarantee, a three-year manufacturer

warranty, free batteries for one year and free

follow-up visits and annual evaluations for

life.

In addition to a free hearing evaluation --

with no pressure or gimmicks – you will learn

about the effects of hearing loss and have all

of your questions answered in a compassion-

ate way.

Todd Saxon

Director of Hearing

Park Avenue Pharmacy Jenny Hopple

220 Park Ave.

Chambersburg, PA 17201

717-264-7312

parkave@pa.net

www.myparkavenuepharmacy.com

Park Avenue Pharmacy happily cele-

brated its 50th year in business this past

August. The original owners, Tom and

Mary Stonesifer, purchased Barnhart’s

Pharmacy from Raymond Barnhart on

Aug. 12, 1963, and renamed it Park Ave-

nue Pharmacy. Back then a soda fountain

was a part of the pharmacy where locals

could enjoy a root beer float or a banana

split amongst other delicious treats. A

train track ran down the center of Park

Avenue and so the motto “Park Avenue

Pharmacy, one block from Wilson Col-

lege on the widest street in town” was

born.

Park Avenue Pharmacy is well known

in the area for its superior customer ser-

vice. It’s a family owned, friendly place

where the staff knows the customers by

name. It is a full-service pharmacy, offer-

ing free delivery, personal consultations,

medical equipment, immunizations and

prescription compounding. The pharma-

cy also has a large greeting card and gift

department.

In February of 2007, Jenny and Sam

Hopple purchased the pharmacy. As a

teenager, Jenny began working for Tom

in 1988. She received her pharmacy de-

gree in 1994 and returned to Chambers-

burg to begin her career and start a fami-

ly. Eventually, she found her way back to

Park Avenue Pharmacy, a place she also

calls home.

Jenny and Sam have a great desire to

continue the traditions for which Park

Avenue have been known. They want to

maintain the same friendly, helpful and

prompt service our staff proudly provides

to every customer.

ServiceMaster Restore

Tony Mellott

186 Sunset Blvd. East

Chambersburg PA 17202

717-267-2223

tonym@smprofclean.com

www.smprofclean.com

Why is it important to know your local

ServiceMaster franchise? ServiceMaster Re-

store is an industry leader in disaster restora-

tion and reconstruction. ServiceMaster has

been owned and operated in Chambersburg

for over 28 years by the Mellott family. We

take a great deal of pride in restoring peace of

mind after a home or business has been dam-

aged by fire, water, wind or mold.

ServiceMaster has a team of trained and

certified professional technicians available to

respond to calls 24/7/365. Our promise is to

be onsite within two hours of your call for

help after disaster strikes. ServiceMaster Re-

store specializes in restoration of property

while working cooperatively with your insur-

ance company. Additionally, with a team of

construction managers on staff, reconstruction

is made to be an easy and seamless transition

from mitigation to reconstruction.

In addition to being a leader in the restora-

tion industry, our team also takes an active

role in the community. We give back wherev-

er possible, supporting organizations such as

Women in Need and the American Red

Cross. We also participate in service groups

like The Exchange Club, where Tony Mellott

is an active board member.

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Tell us about an event you’d like to attend The Chamber is looking for an event to replace its annual Dinner/Dance. We’re considering a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater event, a Casino Night, or another event as a a fund-raiser. Do you have ideas for a fun and successful fundraiser? Email suggestions to kleedy@chambersburg.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Ludwick Eye Center

A large crowd turned out for the Aug. 20 Chamber mixer at Lud-

wick Eye Center, 825 Fifth Ave., Suite 102. Guests took tours and

learned more about the services offered by the Center, including

cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye disease and macu-

lar degeneration. Ludwick Laser and Surgery Center is a state-of-the

art surgical center conveniently located adjacent to the eye clinic.

Country Inn & Suites to host mixer

Country Inn & Suites will host the Greater Chambersburg Chamber

of Commerce mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 22. To register, call 264-

7101 or send an email to receptionist@chambersburg.org.

The hotel at 399 Bedington Blvd. in Chambersburg welcomes

guests with warm hospitality, paramount convenience and comforts

-- whether guests are visiting the Chambersburg area for work or

play. Located near Interstate 81, the hotel provides thoughtful perks

and amenities, including breakfast, a generous Club Carlson pro-

gram, its signature five-zone rotating breakfast menu, free Wi-Fi

and secure wired Internet throughout the hotel.

For more information about the hotel, visit http://

www.cischambersburghotel.com or call 1-888-599-7102.

Learn about government contracting

opportunities at Oct. 8 seminar If you’d like to learn more about how your business can work with

the government, a free Oct. 8 seminar at the Greater Chambersburg

Chamber of Commerce is for you.

The seminar, “Introduction to Government Contracting,” will

be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Chamber, 100 Lincoln Way

East. Attendees will learn how the government purchases products/

services and the beginning steps of becoming a government con-

tractor.

SEDA-COG’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center also

will explain:

●Locating bidding opportunities

●Learning how to read a solicitation and submitting a bid

●Valuable Internet resources

●Small business programs

●Certification and registration requirements

You’ll also learn about the services provided by the SEDA-COG

Procurement Center.

Pre-registration is required. Contact Kristen Moyer at 570-524-

4491. Registration at the Chamber on the day of the seminar begins

at 9:30 a.m.

CHAMBER MIXERS

Richards Orthopaedic Center at Roy-Pitz Two Chamber members were showcased during the Sept. 16 Cham-

ber mixer, Richards Orthopaedic Center and Sports Medicine and

Roy-Pitz. It was a full house at the Roy-Pitz Stube at 140 N. Third

St. in Chambersburg, with guests enjoying the cozy atmosphere,

music, food and beverages. The orthopedic, podiatry and physical

therapy practice is at 144 S. Eighth St., Suite 107, in Chambersburg.

It opened in September 2012.

Testimonial

“Thank you so much for all of your help with organizing our ROC

Chamber Mixer (on Sept. 16) It was amazing to us to see the many

different people and companies represented at the event! We are

proud to be Chamber members and know that the Chamber does

great things for our community. ‘ROC’ on!”

Dr. Bob and Cindy Richards

Richards Orthopaedic Center (ROC) and Sports Medicine

Chambersburg

Chambersburg Hearing Center Lunch/Learn Chambersburg Hearing Center will present a free Lunch and Learn

on Oct. 3 at the Chamber, 100 Lincoln Way East. It will be held

from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and lunch will be provided by Fuddruck-

ers.

This seminar will help to answer all of your questions and give

you confidence when buying a hearing aid. October is Better Hear-

ing Month and this seminar can help you achieve that goal.

Among the topics to be covered: Five Steps to Ensure Success

with Your New Hearing Aid, Understanding Hearing Aid Advertis-

ing, Types of Hearing Professionals, What to Expect During Your

Visit, Hearing Aid Styles and Minimizing Cosmetic Concerns.

Call 717-504-8459 to register.

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The Chamber

shares news about

members and its

programs and

events through

Facebook. “Like”

the Chamber on

Facebook to make sure you are getting the latest news!

Allstate office location Victor Campbell, owner, cut the ribbon at an Aug. 22 ceremony at the

Chambersburg office of Campbell Insurance & Investments, LLC,

454 Gateway Ave. He was surrounded by employees and well-

wishers who included representatives of the Greater Chambersburg

Chamber of Commerce. The business relocated from Scotland Ave-

nue to the Gateway Avenue office, where Allstate agents can help

people with their insurance and investment needs. The business phone

number is 261-1933.

Chambers’ Apothecary celebration Dr. Rob Norris cut the ribbon Aug. 28 at Chambers’ Apothecary, 278

Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, surrounded by well-wishers that

included representatives of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of

Commerce, U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster's office and other local businesses.

From left are: John Nicklas, Tanya Nitterhouse, Ben Stonesifer, Blake

Truman, Dave Shetter, Dr. Rob Norris, Ashley Norris and Nancy

Bull. The new location in Chambersburg has been open since April.

New downtown store Lauren Stickell cut the ribbon on Aug. 16 at the business she owns

with Michael Carty, Lotus Moon Gallery & Emporium, 27 N. Main

St. Also participating in the ceremony were David G. Sciamanna

and Noel Purdy, president and VP of the Greater Chambersburg

Chamber of Commerce respectively; Chambersburg Mayor Pete

Lagiovane and Franklin County Commissioner Bob Ziobrowski.

The new business is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m.

to 8 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. The store’s phone

number is 261-0797.

Hagerstown Suns game In late August, 209 people participated in Chamber Night with the

Hagerstown Suns. Members of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber

of Commerce were able to attend the game at a discounted price.

Among the com-

panies and em-

ployees participat-

ing: First National

Bank of Mercers-

burg, Johnnie’s

Restaurant & Ho-

tel Service, Leh-

man’s Carpet

Cleaning, LLC,

Ludwick Eye

Center, Patriot

Federal Credit Union, RE/MAX Realty Agency-Sam Small, Save a

Lot and Smith Elliott Kearns & Co., LLC.

Pictured: Bobby and Joe Engle, with Madison Harmon, in front.

THE GREATER CHAMBERSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Outlook 21

ANNIVERSARIES, OCTOBER 2013

1 YEAR

Big Oak Café

C.H. Newman Beer Distributor Inc.

Chambersburg Area Civitan Club

David M. Green Bookkeeping and Tax

Service

Exchange Club of Chambersburg

Green Steam Solutions, LLC

Hearkeneth Group Npo Corp

Kirbtech LLC

Paul Davis Emergency Services

Save-A-Lot

Texas Roadhouse

5 YEARS

Brethren Fellowship

Nova Corp.

10 YEARS

SGS Architects Engineers Inc.

15 YEARS

All Occasion Florist, LLC

ATA Alarm and Communication

Balhara Internal Medicine Associates,

P.C.

Barmyre Kennels

Elks Club #600

Gish Logging

H R Rotz, Jr. Turf Specialist

Hat’s Heroes

MC Plum Inc. Plumbing, Heating & A/C

RE/MAX Realty Agency – Jeff Shatzer

Rockwell Construction Company Inc.

Stake’s Auto Sales Superior Floor Coverings & Kitchens, LLC

Tip Top Cleaners

Wagner’s Supply Depot Inc.

20 YEARS

Institute for Caregiver Education Inc.

Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home

RE/MAX Realty Agency – John B. Baker

25 YEARS

Nuera Transport

40 YEARS

Martin and Martin Inc.

70 YEARS

Shively Motors Inc.

Cross & Crown

Trevor Roberts

7 N. Main St.

Chambersburg, PA 17201

(717) 261-0111

info@cacpro.com

www.cacpro.com

Web Development

Foxhole Technology Inc.

Millie Ramey

1982 Scotland Ave.

Chambersburg, PA 17201

(703) 496-4514

mramey@foxholetechnology.com

www.foxholetechnology.com

Government & Government Affiliations

Future Hearing

Todd Saxon

494 Gateway Ave.

Chambersburg, PA 17201

(717) 263-6186

toddsaxon5@gmail.com

Health Care Services

One Bean Espresso

Breana Holloway

32 East King Street

Shippensburg, PA 17257

(717) 532-4141

CoffeeShops

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Learn how to create and maintain

a culture of engagement at your

organization through the three-

hour Dale Carnegie seminar, How

the Best Leaders Pave the Way to

Engagement."

The seminar will be led by

special coach John Rodgers.

The class will be at the Hamp-

ton Inn, Chambersburg, on Nov.

19 with continental breakfast and

registration at 8:30 a.m. and the

seminar from 9 a.m. to noon. The

cost is $49 per person. Send a

group and get a discount (Send

four and get the fifth registration

free!).

Call 264-7101 to register, send

an email to reception-

ist@chambersburg.org or register

online. Go to www.chambersburg.

org, click on “events” and then

find the Dale Carnegie seminar

under the Nov. 19 event listings.

Don’t miss this excellent train-

ing opportunity in Chambersburg.

Learn how to engage employees

with training by Dale Carnegie

Chamber Cards are available at the Greater Chambers-

burg Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lincoln Way East.

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THE GREATER CHAMBERSBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Outlook 23

Chamber Foundation will award

technology grants to teachers on Oct. 10 The Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation will award grants

totaling $26,700 to teachers in Franklin County, for using technology

in an innovative way in their classrooms. Teachers will receive the

grants at the Foundation’s annual luncheon on Oct. 10.

The luncheon will be held from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at The Orchards

restaurant, 1580 Orchard Drive. To attend, call the Chamber at 264-

7101, or e-mail your reservation to receptionist@chambersburg.org.

Cost of the luncheon is $20 per person.

“We would not be able to provide these grants if it weren’t for our

generous business partners and the Educational Improvement Tax

Credit program,” Purdy said. “As an Educational Improvement Or-

ganization, the Chamber Foundation can accept contributions from

businesses and in return those businesses can receive significant tax

credits,” she said.

EITC contributors include M&T Bank, Orrstown Bank, Susque-

hanna Bank and Waste Management.

To find out how your business can help support the work of the

Foundation, contact Purdy at 717-264-7101, Ext. 207. The Foundation

is an affiliate of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.

Looking for workers during holiday rush?

Chamber Foundation can help you find them

If your company is looking for seasonal help for the upcoming shop-

ping season, post your help-wanted listings on

www.franklincountyworks.com. Chamber members with 25 or fewer

employees can post job openings at no cost. There is a sliding fee for

larger employers. Employers can post a single job opening or use the

Web site again and again.

The Web site is an initiative of the Greater Chambersburg Cham-

ber Foundation, an affiliate of the Chamber of Commerce. It includes

resources for employers and employees – information about jobs,

education and much more.

The Chamber and the Foundation market

www.franklincountyworks.com through its media, as well as by bill-

board, social media, radio and schools throughout the county.

According to a recent study done

by CareerBliss.com, real estate

agents are the happiest workers

in America.

The study was conducted us-

ing more than 65,000 independ-

ent reviews submitted by em-

ployees in 2012. In the reviews,

workers rate several factors that

contribute to their job happiness.

The study indicates that real es-

tate agents are most happy with

their control over the work that

they do on a daily basis. Addi-

tionally, agents are mostly con-

tent with their relationships with

their bosses.

“This survey recognizes the

benefits that those within the real

estate industry know of and en-

joy,” said Doug Rebert, manag-

ing director of Prudential Home-

sale Services Group. Factors in

the surveys included: work-life

balance, relationship with boss

and co-workers, work environ-

ment, job resources, compensa-

tion, growth opportunities, com-

pany culture, company reputa-

tion, daily tasks and job control

over work performed on a daily

basis.

Happiest workers are in real estate

Help us expand our Chamber of Commerce

If you know someone who isn’t a member of the Greater Chambers-

burg Chamber of Commerce, encourage them to join. There is

strength in numbers; more members give our Chamber a more pow-

erful voice. Refer your business colleagues to Doug Harmon, the

Chamber’s membership director, who can be reached at 264-7101.

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1st Ed Credit Union contributes

to youth leadership program Since 2009, the Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation has

offered leadership training to sophomores in Franklin County

schools. Students attend at no cost, thanks to the financial support

of businesses, service organizations and individuals.

1st Ed Credit Union, 1156 Kennebec Drive, recently donated

$8,000 to the Leadership Franklin County Youth program. The

credit union has more than 8,000 members and is a member-

owned financial institution, serving public and private school em-

ployees and their families in Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, Ful-

ton and York counties.

“Our goal is to help students increase awareness of their

strengths, talents and differences – and to make them more aware

of their impact on others,” said Noel Purdy, executive director of

the Foundation, a Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce

affiliate. “Generous donations like the one from 1st Ed Credit Un-

ion go a long way toward enabling us to reach more students. Ul-

timately, we’d like to help create a community of young people

who are actively engaged in responsible, ethical and effective

leadership,” she said. “We want to provide the tools to help them

emerge as leaders in their personal lives, schools and communi-

ties.”

“We recognize the value of this specialized training, and the

need for it in all aspects of people’s lives,” said Kelly Childress,

CEO of 1st Ed Credit Union. “Our organization is committed to

supporting educational efforts in our community.”

The Foundation’s youth leadership program has been endorsed

by all six school districts in Franklin County and all five Cham-

bers of Commerce. Leadership skills development, community

awareness and community service drive the curriculum for this

nine-month program. Twenty-six students are enrolled in the cur-

rent class, which graduates in May.

1st Ed Credit Union is extending free credit union memberships

to Leadership Franklin County alumni, past, present and fu-

ture. This includes participants of the Foundation’s Community

and Advanced leadership programs. More than 500 have graduat-

ed from the three programs offered by the Chamber of Commerce

affiliate.

“This is a great benefit that we’re able to offer to LFC alumni

through the partnership with 1st Ed Credit Union,” Purdy said.

Kelly Childress, left, CEO of 1st Ed Credit Union, Chambersburg,

presents an $8,000 check to Noel Purdy, executive director of the

Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation.

CHAMBER FOUNDATION

Students learn about leadership, diversity Leadership Franklin County Youth kicked off the new school year

with an introduction to leadership and a discussion on diversity. The

10th-grade students met at the

Franklin County Career and

Technology Center, where

Brenda Hefner of Menno Ha-

ven started the day with ice-

breaker activities, testing the

students’ memories for each

others’ names. Next the stu-

dents wrote in their journals

about someone they thought of

as a leader and how that person

impacted them.

The students discussed their

thoughts and qualities of these

leaders they admire. The quali-

ties include courage, speaking

your mind, being kind and pa-

tience. They were asked which

qualities they possess and which qualities they hope to possess.

Hefner also introduced the five leadership practices outlined in

their textbooks: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge

the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. The

students wrote about a good leadership experience they have had

where they were at their best.

Maria Banks of Chambersburg Area School District also led stu-

dents through a discussion on diversity.

Students work on a poster reflect-

ing the meaning of one of the five

practices for leaders.

Leadership Franklin County

Community began the 2013-14

class with a weekend retreat at

Manito in September. The week-

end started with ice-breaking and

team-building activities by Dr.

Bob Whitmore, Growth Coach.

Class participants heard pro-

ject proposals from five non-

profits and selected their group

projects for the year. Mentors are

provided to each group to assist

them.

Dr. Stephen Holoviak of Penn

State University suggested fac-

tors to consider as they chose

their projects. Projects selected

are Icing the Cake – IceFest;

Marketing and Promotional De-

velopment for the Boys and Girls

Club; Marketing for the Book

and Bake Sale – Friends of Grove

Library, and The 25th Anniver-

sary of Montessori Academy.

Tips on having crucial con-

versations that must occur in

project work were shared by

Cheri Kearney. The weekend

activities concluded with more

team-building exercises, a

chance to climb the Manito tow-

er, and a ride on the big swing.

The class of 2014 consists

of: Tricia Baney, Patriot Federal

Credit Union; Elizabeth Cleary,

Montessori Academy of Cham-

bersburg; Katherine Clem, LIFE

Lutheran Services; Dore Diehl,

PREIT Services (Chambersburg

Mall); Patty Gochenauer, Ship-

pensburg University; Annette

King, Patriot Federal Credit Un-

ion; Dave Livengood, Chambers-

burg Area School District; Jona-

than Michael, Chambersburg

Area School District; Ericka Nel-

son, Edward Jones; Kristen Old-

ham, First National Bank of Mer-

cersburg; Angela Quigley, Smith,

Elliott, Kearns & Co.; Lila Ra-

jabion, Penn State University;

Scott Rucki, Orrstown Bank; Bea

Sanford, Wilson College; Niki

Sheppard, Patriot Federal Credit

Union; Laura Stover, Smith, El-

liott, Kearns and Co.; Lynn

Waite, F&M Trust; and Stacy

Whitsel, Sears Holding Co.

New Leadership class is under way

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Calendar of Events

For information about events, call 264-7101 or see www.chambersburg.org (click on events and the date). All events are in Chambers-

burg and free unless otherwise noted.

Oct. 3 – Lunch and Learn, presented by Chambersburg Hearing Center at Chamber, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch provided by Fuddruckers.

Oct. 4-6 – Civil War seminar, “The Cavalry at Gettysburg,” pre-registration required, fees vary depending on sessions attended, 264-7101.

Oct. 5 – Tour of historic sites in downtown Chambersburg, 10:15 a.m., meet at Heritage Center, $5 per person, must pre-register, 264-7101.

Oct. 9 --“The First Step: Starting a Small Business,” 9 a.m. to noon, presented by SBDC at Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lincoln Way East.

Oct. 10 –Chamber Foundation Education Luncheon, The Orchards, $20 per person, register at 264-7101, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Oct. 12 -- Tour of historic sites in downtown Chambersburg, 10:15 a.m., meet at Heritage Center, $5 per person, must pre-register, 264-7101.

Oct. 17 — Grand opening/ribbon-cutting, CCI Cleaning Connection, 1107 Locust St., 4 to 6 p.m. with ribbon-cutting at 5 p.m.

Oct. 19 — AppleFest, street festival in downtown Chambersburg, with craft and food vendors, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oct. 19 – Business-to-Business Expo, Franklin County Career and Technology Center, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $5 per person.

Oct. 22 – Chamber mixer, Country Inn and Suites, 399 Bedington Blvd., 5 to 7 p.m.

Oct. 24 — Grand re-opening and 35th anniversary celebration, Nutrition Center, 150 Franklin Farm Lane, 5 to 8 p.m.; ribbon-cutting at 5:45.

For information about events, call 264-7101 or see www.chambersburg.org (click on events and the date). All events are in Chambers-

burg and free unless otherwise noted.

SBDC offers business training

The Small Business Development Center pro-

vides practical information on a variety of top-

ics. To reserve your seat, contact the Shippens-

burg University SBDC at (717) 477-1935.

■“The First Step: Starting a Small Busi-

ness,” 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 2, York County

Economic Alliance. The same free seminar is

offered at the Greater Chambersburg Chamber

of Commerce, 100 Lincoln Way East, from 9

a.m. to noon Oct. 9, and on Oct. 29 from 1 to 4

p.m. in Gettysburg.

■ “Introduction to Government Contract-

ing,” 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 8, Greater Cham-

bersburg Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lincoln

Way East, free. (See separate story, Page 11.

■ “Writing an Effective Business Plan,” 9

a.m. to noon Oct. 15, SU, Grove Hall, Room

401; cost is $15 per business.