The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce delivers value to its members and advances the interests of the business community through various programs, products and services. Below is a list of benefits. Membership Application (pdf)

Be sure to check out the new 2010 Partnership Program for numerous marketing and advertising opportunties!

NEW! Reduce and Manage Energy Expenses with APPI
The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Affiliated Power Purchasers International (APPI) to provide the Powerful Solutions Program, an exclusive member benefit that assists members in managing and reducing their energy expenses. APPI navigates the maze of energy deregulation by negotiating favorable "real-time" pricing and contract terms and conditions with competitive energy suppliers across the country. APPI provides energy procurement services with minimal time commitment and no upfront cost. Visit APPI on the web at www.appienergy.com.

NEW! Comcast Spotlight Ad Package
All Chamber members are entitled to this membership benefit and will receive partnership rates to advertise on over 53 networks. Comcast serves 49,260 cable subscribers in the Hanover/Adams area.

Receive a 30 second Chamber commercial with a 16 second donut you can customize. This spot will be produced by KG Media which includes voice over, graphics and a one hour shoot. Your production cost is a low investment of only $199. (Does not include advertising schedule).

For more information, please contact Karleen Spielman, Account Executive, Comcast Spotlight, at 856.0838.

Hanover Area Chamber Healthcare Plan
The Chamber’s healthcare plan provides medical insurance products and services by the area’s leading healthcare carriers. The plan is designed for small business groups of 2-99 employees. The plan also provides ancillary products, such as dental, vision, wellness programs and human resource solutions. Members are invited to attend one of many open house sessions throughout the year.

Membership Advantage Program
Partnering with Penn National Insurance and local agents gives the Chamber the opportunity to provide its members with property and casualty insurance. The MAP program pays dividends based on experience. In fact, over $2,650,000 has been returned in dividends.

Preserving Downtown
The Chamber has partnered with the Pennsylvania Downtown Center to revitalize Downtown Hanover by focusing in three key areas: Organization, Economic Restructuring and Design. Click here for details.

Natural Gas Savings Program
Shipley Energy offers a natural gas savings program to Chamber members. This program is geared for high-volume natural gas users, such as restaurants and manufacturing firms.

Screening & Verification Services
CBY Systems provides discounted employment verification screening and collection services.

Professional Development
The Chamber partners with members who are experts in their field to offer a wide range of educational opportunities for member businesses, including its marketing and non-profit series..In addition to these sessions, the Chamber facilitates workshops based on the changing needs of its members. Whether it be human resource concerns or training concerns, the Chamber is able to partner with members to provide these services.

Workforce of Tomorrow
In addition to taking advantage of these services, its large-employer members find value in the Chamber's “Introduction to Manufacturing” and “Introduction to Healthcare” programs, a partnership between area manufactures and/or health care facilities, and HACC and area schools. This program provides high school seniors with the opportunity to explore the worlds of manufacturing and healthcare by visiting area companies. The goal is to educate students about today’s working environment and create awareness of local career opportunities.

Post-Secondary Education in Hanover
Through the efforts of the Chamber's Workforce Development Committee, HACC and Hanover Hospital, Hanover offers post-secondary education opportunities that provide residents with daytime credit classes within the community. These course credits can be applied toward a HACC career associate degree or toward a transfer associate degree that enables students to transfer their credits to a four-year institution.

Regional Partnerships Bode Well
In addition to offering valuable products and services, the Chamber also serves as a local community resource through its partnerships with the York and Adams County convention and visitors bureaus, and economic development corporations, Lancaster-York Heritage Region, Pennsylvania Tourism Office, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and local government.

Experience History
The Chamber represents the Hanover community in the Civil War Trails: Prelude to Gettysburg project through the state. Hanover is one of seven communities (Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Carlisle, Rivertowns, York and Harrisburg) focused on engaging people in our community’s rich history and charming setting through historic walking tours, demonstrations and educational opportunities.

It is through this partnership that the Chamber is striving to achieve Preserve America status, a White House initiative with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation that recognizes exceptional efforts to use cultural and natural resources to promote tourism, revitalize the community, create jobs, and educate the public. This status will also provide the Chamber with grant opportunities to support future endeavors.