PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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Women represent 51% of the population and 60% of new business growth. Recognizing that, we relaunched the Women’s Business Center Organization (WBCO), and have increased membership over 70% since August of 2017. The WBCO recognizes the niche need in York to connect professional women. Look forward to the launch of a professional mentorship program in 2018.

To help connect employers and employees and remove barriers to stable employment, we hosted two career fairs with over 100 employers and 1,000 job seekers, as well as launched a YCEA Jobs Portal. In partnership, we hosted an Expungement Clinic to help individuals remove prior blemishes from their record.

We launched a first-ever regional Advocacy Agenda, forging a stronger partnership between YCEA, Lancaster Chamber, Harrisburg & CREDC, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, andLebanon Chamber of Commerce. YCEA took a vocal role representing the business community in the area code overlay and the Federal Tax Reform package. As well, we discouraged several taxing proposals through the state budget process. We relaunched State of the County and provided fact-based information on Federal Overtime Ruling, REAL ID, opioid abuse in the workplace, and the economic impact of the local nuclear industry.

Working with the Redevelopment Authority of York County (RACY), and our County Commissioners, we made significant progress to create a Countywide Landbank Authority and blight strategy. In partnership with our local governments, this Authority will assist in the demolition of blighted, abandoned properties countywide.

YCEA is committed to driving economic growth by leveraging the collaboration, resources, and expertise needed to create sustainable prosperity. We have you to thank for what we are able to accomplish – our team, board, volunteers, ambassadors, investors, and the many partners along the way.

We wrapped up our strategic plan in 2017 and now all attention turns towards implementation. Look forward to a fresh look and feel, a re-energized ambassador program, and we will remain cutting edge, creative and one of YoCo’s greatest cheerleaders. We have lots of projects in our pipeline, we’ve got programs to continue to connect people to opportunity, we believe in Prosperity for All, Through Stronger Business. Ultimately, harnessing the power of all of our people, we will keep YoCo’s economic engine humming.

We’ve much to be proud of in York!

Sincerely,

It has been a vibrant year for York County and we have much to celebrate. From the strength of our workforce, to being recognized as an emerging tech ecosystem for entrepreneurial growth, the nation is beginning to see what you and I already know – York County is a great place to work, live, and play. In October we welcomed iconic investor and co-founder of AOL, Steve Case, and his Rise of the Rest team, to showcase York, Lancaster and Harrisburg as a “Central PA Rises” entrepreneurial ecosystem. That same day, York’s own Madris Tomes, founder of Device Events, pitched Steve Case and secured a $100,000 investment.

We are proud to boast that in 2017, the YCEA assisted in $135 million in economic activity in York County. Our financing projects included $64 million refinanced for WellSpan Health; $21 million refinanced for York College of Pennsylvania; and $1.5 million to Legacy Athletic for manufacturing expansion.

The Yorktowne Hotel took significant redevelopment steps forward as we work to polish up this historic, circa 1925 gem. From a public auction where everyone walked away with a piece of the Yorktowne, to the announcing GF Management as the hotel operator, The York County Industrial Development Authority (YCIDA) has set a new bar of community engagement through the life of this project thus far.

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YCEA PROMISE

We drive York County’s economic growth by leveraging the collaboration,

resources, and expertise needed to create sustainable prosperity.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2017

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• On October 10, York-Harrisburg-Lancaster made national news as the three communities partnered together and secured designation as a 2017 Rise of the Rest metropolitan area. Rise of the Rest is a national initiative powered by iconic investor and co-founder of AOL, Steve Case and his D.C.-based Revolution. Case recently authored “The Third Wave,” which argues that as technology becomes seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, innovation can occur more rapidly and in areas like ours across our country, and not specifically limited to Silicon Valley or New York City. Rise of the Rest shines a spotlight on these secondary markets and the innovation that is occurring there now.

• York was proud to be the first leg, of the first stop, of the “Rise of the Rest 6.0 tour.” Case, along with J.D. Vance, author of “Hillbilly Elegy,” spent the day with company CEOs, investors, government leaders, and entrepreneurs; as well as students excelling in robotic demonstrations and virtual reality presentations. In the few hours Rise of the Rest visited York, we shined. The tour then continued to Lancaster, and Harrisburg, where a pitch competition to Steve Case and a panel of five judges for a $100,000 investment took place.

• Over 80 companies applied to the pitch competition, which were whittled down to nine finalists. The competition included a mix of health, tech, public-safety and education ventures from across the region.

• Device Events, headquartered in York, landed the designation! Madris Tomes, Founder & CEO, established Device Events in 2015 as a software tool to identify issues with medical devices. With the support from Ben Franklin Technology partners, Device Events and Tomes have made York proud, and solidified momentum as Central PA Rises!

Central PA Rises

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2017

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• 51% of the population is female and 60% of new businesses are female-led. Fulfilling a need, we relaunched the Women’s Business Center Organization.

• Connecting professional women on a monthly basis, membership has increased by 65% in only six months.

• Soon in 2018, a mentorship program will connect young professional women with some of York’s incredible female leaders as we connect and grow our next generation of leaders in YoCo.

• Repolishing our 1925 historic gem.

• Kinsley Construction was named the Construction Manager for the project.

• Nutec was named the project’s Architect.

• GF Management, founded by York College of Pennsylvania graduate Ken Kochenour, was named hotel operator.

• A public auction was held, allowing all to take home their own piece of the historic Yorktowne.

• A Renovation Celebration was held at the Valencia revealing the design and plans for the project.

• 2,500 items from the hotel, like linens, lamps and rugs, were donated to local service organizations, such as LifePath Christian Ministries.

• A Sledgehammer Ceremony kicked off the start of the demolition phase.

• The YCIDA partnered with the York City and York County Quick Response Teams to make the hotel available for SWAT training exercise usage.

• A partnership with York College of Pennsylvania Hospitality students to provide real world curriculum.

55% increase in Site Tours for Business Location or Expansion

77% increase in Prospect Meetings for Business Location or Expansion

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & FINANCING

YCEA FUNDING PROJECTS CLOSED

YCEA ASSISTED INCENTIVES WITH THE GOVERNOR’S ACTION TEAM (GAT)

TOTAL INVESTMENT (Financing & Business Location/Expansion)

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$ 450,000

$ 1,500,000 TOTAL INVESTED

$ 64,189,000 $ 20,470,000 $ 3,050,000

$ 4,550,000 TOTAL INVESTED

$ 11,800,000 TOTAL INVESTED

139 JOBS RETAINED/CREATED

515 JOBS RETAINED/CREATED

$ 86,634,000 TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT

$ 410,000 TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT

$ 16,350,000 512 JOBS RETAINED

142 JOBS CREATED

28% increase in Financing Inquiries

36% increase in Business Location or Expansion Inquiries

+28%

+36%

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WE OUR MEMBERS

1,066 MEMBERS REPRESENTING57,000+ EMPLOYEES INVEST ANNUALLY IN YCEA

WELCOMED 127 NEW MEMBERS IN 2017

Membership Survey Industry Breakdown of Members

Advertising, Print & Media ............................................

Agriculture .............................................................................

Arts, Culture & Entertainment ....................................

Automotive ............................................................................

Business, Personal & Professional Services ...

Computers & Telecommunications ........................

Construction, Equipment & Contractors ...........

Family, Community & Civic Organizations ..........

Finance & Insurance ......................................................

Government & Education ...........................................

Hospitals & Healthcare ..................................................

Lodging, Travel & Tourism ............................................

Manufacturing, Production & Wholesale ............

Restaurants, Foods & Beverages .............................

Shopping & Specialty Retail ........................................

Utilities & Environment ...................................................

Warehouses & Distribution ..........................................

5%

1%

3%

3%

19%

3%

12%

5%

14%

13%

5%

2%

7%

4%

2%

2%

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The results of the 2017 Member Survey:

79% of Members are interested in “expanding my network and connections” by joining the YCEA

The Top 3 things Members love most about the YCEA:

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Staff

Community

Network

“YCEA is an organization that engages its members, leads our county in forward thinking and supports our

local business (no matter how big or small) to prosper.”- Angie Garrison

Client Relations Director, Buchart Horn Architects

“The staff is very professional and friendly. Their dedication to making York a better place

to work and live is truly amazing!”- Kristen M. Wolf

Technology Consultant, DOCEO Office Solutions

“We’re really excited about the forward-thinking direction and engagement

we’ve experienced with the YCEA.”- Seth Bray

Chief Operating Officer, PennAir

“The YCEA has been a consistent, responsive voice to any story or project involving York County business and networking. They have been a go-to source for York County business information.”

- Cathy HirkoManaging Editor, Central Penn Business Journal

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MARKETING & EVENTS

• ENERGY SAVINGS - APPI Energy vets suppliers so members receive the best rate possible 53 PARTICIPATING MEMBERS

• COMMERCIAL INSURANCE SAVINGS - Through the Members Advantage Program (MAP), businesses can receive affordable, comprehensive insurance with the potential to earn a dividend, through Penn National Insurance 172 PARTICIPATING MEMBERS

• EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE SAVINGS - Pennsylvania Chamber Insurance provides access to every major health insurance provider and a rebate on first year membership as a new customer 41 PARTICIPATING MEMBERS

Money Savings for Our Members

Members of YCEA have access to cost savings programs including:

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5,000 Event Attendees

46 Ribbon Cuttings

Connecting People

Connect with us @YCEAPA

Embarked on a new Communications and Messaging Strategy as a result of our Strategic Plan

Visually engaged our audience through video with Member Spotlights, Small Business Saturday, Rise of the Rest, Construction Days, State of the County, Manufacturing Days, Discover Dallastown Day, and a variety of special projects

Partnered with YRK Creative for the bi-monthly Connect magazine showcasing YoCo

Launched a formal partnership with Susquehanna SCORE to increase support to small businesses and startups

Activated the Countywide Brand Initiative alongside our partners: York County Community Foundation, Main Street Hanover, Downtown Inc, Cultural Alliance of York County, and the York County Convention and Visitors Bureau

1,488 Twitter followers

3,068 Facebook likes

411 LinkedIn Connections

534 Instagram followers

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• Our Inaugural Chairman’s White Rose Award recognized John Krout at the 2017 Annual Dinner (below)

• The 2017 Business Achievement award recognized Mike Kochenour of York Traditions Bank

• I YoCo Ambassadors were re-structured to keep our community cheerleaders informed, excited, and our greatest asset

• 186 Members attended the Coffee with Kevin series, which has evolved to topical roundtables for increased collaboration

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS & INNOVATION

• YCEA launched a Job Listings Portal sharing over 200 job listings, and assisting 150 businesses with their workforce needs.

• Over 60 employers attended the York Career Fair.

• Created an advisory committee to assist the Yorktowne Hotel project to ensure local engagement and construction participation in the historic project.

• Enacted a successful expungement series educating the benefits and economic impact of expanding hiring standards and recent changes made to the expungement process.

YORK COUNTY TALENT ATTRACTION

The Talent Attraction Strategy was developed using the Creativity Unleashed brand, in response to York County employers’ requests for help to “sell” York County when they are recruiting young professionals to relocate from outside of the area.

• Launched new Talent Attraction website, logo, social media campaign

• Distributed 320+ Talent Recruiting Packages to 46 different local employers

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Connecting Employers & Employees

MANUFACTURING DAYS

To attract the next generation of workers, Manufacturing Days introduces students to the importance of manufacturing in our community. The program emphasizes the need for science, technology, engineering and math skills in today’s manufacturing workplace.

• 2017 marked the 3rd year

• 400+ students participated

• 18 high schools/18 manufacturers participated

• YCEA transitioned this successful program to York County Alliance for Learning

CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAY

Based on the success of Manufacturing Days, this program drives to increase high school students’ awareness of the rewarding careers available in the local construction industry, that require 2 years or fewer of formal post-secondary training.

• Launched pilot program in the spring

• One school/one construction firm/23 students

• 2 students hired after graduation

• YCEA transitioned this successful program to York Builders’ Association

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BUSINESS SOLUTIONS & INNOVATION

YCEA AS THE VOICE OF BUSINESS

Supported Establishing a State Formulary for the Workers’ Compensation Program

To require comprehensive evidence-basedtreatment guidelines, including a drug formulary to the state’s Workers’ Compensation Program to provide a safeguard for Pennsylvania’s injured workers related to prescription drug and opioid misuse and abuse.

Opposed Hotel Tax in 2017 State Budget

YCEA along with the Lancaster Chamber, Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, and the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, jointly urged legislators, of our respective delegations, to oppose a proposed statewide hotel tax increase.

Supported Early Educational Funding in the Pennsylvania Budget

YCEA and along with business leaders shared support with the York County delegation to fully fund early learning investment. Touting that early education both attracts new families to the area and incentivizes local families to stay in Pennsylvania.

Encouraged Preservation of Critical Economic Development Tools in Federal Tax Plan

25+ York County business and community leadersjoined the YCEA to urge federally elected officials to oppose elimination of the Historical Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Private Activity Bonds in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

YCEA’S INFLUENCE ON POLICY

First Ever Regional Advocacy Agenda

YCEA, Lancaster Chamber, Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, and Greater Reading Chamber Alliance adopted a joint regional advocacy agenda.

717 Area Code Overlay

YCEA vocalized the business community and supported the overlay, which saved an estimated $10 Million for York County businesses.

General Election Property Tax Referendum

Provided an informed perspective on what a ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ vote would mean on the ballot question, for whether to provide local taxing authorities the option to exclude 100% of homestead assessed value or to keep the current law.

LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEONS

The Legislative Luncheon, with a new panel style, connected the community to policy makers.

STATE OF THE COUNTY

Relaunched at Spring Grove High School in partnership with the County Commissioners and Spring Grove Area School District, State of the County will continue as an annual event for an opportunity to highlight county initiatives and successes.

WOMEN’S BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH U.S. SENATOR BOB CASEY

YCEA assisted in organizing women business owners and leaders for a roundtable discussion, led by Senator Casey on rights of women and families in the workplace.

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YCEA AFFILIATE ACTIVITY

YORK COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (YCIDA)

The YCIDA readied the Yorktowne Hotel for redevelopment with construction commencing in 2018. The Yorktowne continues to give back to the community and be a cornerstone bringing many partners onto the project.

The YCIDA initiated a workforce and diversity partnership to promote participation of local small businesses in the Yorktowne Hotel project.

PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF YORK COUNTY (PEDYC)

Provided fiscal sponsorship for community projects including:

• Creativity Unleashed

• The Vault Theater Company

• Main Street Hanover activities including Chalk It Up, Sip & Stroll, Beautification, Geocaching, Christmas Program, and Main Street Mini Golf.

REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF YORK (RACY)

• Created the framework for the York County Land Bank Authority, to help communities demolish blighted and abandoned structures.

• Partnered with Keystone KidSpace and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the future redevelopment of the Armory Building in Downtown York to create a hands-on, educational learning center for our community.

• Served as the conduit for a Redevelopment Capital Assistance Program Grant for United Fiber and Data.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES

• Showcasing all of YoCo, YCEA visited Hanover Borough, Fairview Township, and Dallastown Borough, inviting elected officials, and highlighting issues unique to each municipality.

• YCEA staff are active members of the Municipal Administrators Association to engage 72 county-wide partners in economic development.

• Distributes a monthly municipal newsletter providing resources to township and borough managers and local elected officials.

• Completed the annual update of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) plan on behalf of the Eight-County South Central Team PA Region, needed for funding sources.

• Actively progressed on the partnership with the Susquehanna Regional Transportation Partnership and the York County Transportation Coalition.

• Hosted municipal leaders for a seminar with the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records and the Sunshine Act for Government Officials.

GENERAL AUTHORITY OF SOUTHCENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA (GASP)

• Issued tax-exempt financing for the benefit of WellSpan Health and York College of Pennsylvania.

• Approved tax-exempt financing for the benefit of York Academy Foundation.

• Executed amendments to original financing agreements for Penn-Mar Organization, Hanover Hospital and WellSpan Health.

MAIN STREET HANOVER

CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY

• 2017 marked the 4th year of “2nd Saturdays,” attracting the public downtown for sales and events. Public centered event days vary from month to month with themes, sales, major events and enjoyment for all ages. Themed each month, the December theme “Cookie Stroll” launched and included 24 stops in participating downtown businesses.

• Downtown Clean-ups – 2 events held – 20+ bags of litter collected

• The Fall and Spring Sip & Strolls each attracted over 500 attendees, and shone a spotlight on downtown Hanover.

• 7th Annual Chalk It Up Event – 86 artists

• In celebration of this year’s 80th Anniversary of Santa’s Cabin, Santa rode a horse drawn sleigh into Center Square and greeted the community with snow confetti. Santa visited with over 2,600 kids through the season. 2017 marked the largest Tree Lighting Ceremony in Main Street’s history.

• 23 businesses created unique Christmas trees for the 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Wars competition. Participants were able to vote for their favorite online and via the printed passport. Over 400 votes were cast and countless visitors took the time to view trees and choose their favorite!

ACCOLADES

• For the second year in a row, Main Street Hanover (MSH) received National Accreditation from Main Street America, the National Main Street Center, through the Pennsylvania Downtown Center.

• Because of her high level of involvement, Main Street Hanover manager, Justine Trucksess, was one of a dozen community managers to be invited to participate in a Project for Public Spaces Placemaking Workshop.

INVESTMENT

• Impacted the community with $40,000 in grant funds, completed 5 façade projects in 2017. Bringing the total to 13 façade improvements, with an overall value of $106,000.

• MSH’s Art Alley, a Public Art Program initiative of Main Street Hanover, raised $7,050 through a crowdfunding match project with the National Main Street Center, to start a public art program in downtown Hanover.

• Received the Sam’s Club Grant, giving $2,500 for Christmas Activities that draw thousands of visitors.

• MSH received $40,000 through the Tourism Grant & Historic Wayside Market Project to update Hanover’s History Markers and tell the story of Hanover’s history through marketing and Heritage Tourism efforts.

• MSH received Keystone Communities grant funding of $25,000 to conduct a downtown streetscape design and beautification study. The goal of the study is to provide a safe, functional, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sustainable streetscape plan that includes pedestrian spaces and walkways. That could include landscaping, improved signage and pedestrian crossings, public art and traffic flow and storm water improvements.

• Received Keystone Communities grant funding of $50,000 to install updated wayfinding signs to direct pedestrians and vehicles to a variety of locations around downtown Hanover.

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2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

Douglas L. Berman, CPAChairRKL LLP

Claire ForbushVice Chair & TreasurerFirst National Bank

Jeffrey VermeulenSecretaryYork College of Pennsylvania

NON-VOTING OFFICERS

Ronald L. Hershner, Esq. General CounselStock and Leader, Attorneys at Law

Kevin SchreiberPresident & CEOYork County Economic Alliance

BOARD MEMBERS

James H. Anderson IIICoupling Corporation of America

Blair AnsellPNC Bank

Michael J. BlackDOCEO Office Solutions, LLC

Fred E. Botterbusch, IIMarketing ChairMANTEC, Inc.

Commissioner Susan ByrnesCounty of York

YORK COUNTY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE TEAM

Kevin SchreiberPresident & CEO

Nancy BarryVice PresidentOperations & CFO

Katie CaplesDirector, Member Relations

Fran DiffenderferCoordinator, Finance

Samantha GalvezManager,Marketing & Communications

David Gonzalez, Jr. Manager, Advocacy

Cindi GrecoManager, Member Relations

Lauren GrossManager, Administration

Karissa HancockCoordinator, Accounting

Kenetha Hansen, EDFPDirector, Economic Development & Financing

Kyle JoinesManager, Special Events

Kimberly HogemanManager, Strategic Development

Joseph P. Clark, IIThe Stewart Companies

Michael Fisher Harley-Davidson Motor Co. York Vehicle

Steven JamisonnuTec Group

Dr. Darryl E. JonesHACC - York Campus

Jack R. Kay, YCIDA ChairSusquehanna Real Estate, LP

John A. Klinedinst, P.E.Immediate Past ChairC.S. Davidson, Inc.

Lynda RandallNew Level Advisors, LLC

JJ Sheffer

Glenn J. Smith, Esq.Membership ChairYork County Administrative Center

Dr. Michael S. SnellCentral York School District

Shanna M. Terroso, RCE, e-PROAdvocacy ChairRealtors Association of York & Adams

Jean M. TreuthartYWCA York

William T. Yanavitch IIYanavitch & Associates, LLC

Kimberly LentzManager, Workforce Solutions

Dawn LenzCoordinator, Economic Development & Financing

Katie MahoneyVice PresidentMarketing & Communications

Blanda NaceDirector, Strategic Development

Sully PinosDirector,Business Solutions & Innovation

Jill RexrothManager, Economic Development & Financing

Laura SchmaltzCoordinator, Operations

Jeremy SlagleManager, Digital & Design

Justine TrucksessManager, Main Street Hanover

Mary WalkerManager, Special Events

Lauren WilcoxManager, Special Events

Susan WorkingerCoordinator, Member Relations

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