York County Economic Alliance

📈Ryo Tashiro with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia joins us on February 26 for his 2025 Economic Forecast. Breakfast and networking begin at 7:00am with our program starting at 7:30am. 📌Register now: bit.ly/EcInFeb25 Ryo presents to various groups about the economic outlook and the functions of the Federal Reserve. Not only does he see the importance of informing the public about what is going on with the economy and at the Fed, he also thinks it is important to hear what individuals across the District are experiencing in the economy. Thank you to our Series Presenting Sponsor, Glatfelter Insurance Group and to our February Breakfast Sponsor, Pennsylvania American Water!

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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The full schedule of classes for the year is now LIVE on BLOOMyork.org! 🎉 Registration for our Spring Programs is officially open! 💼✨ Take the next step in growing your small business with the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center. From educational resources to access to capital and beyond, we’re here to help you succeed. 🌱 📲 Visit BLOOMyork.org today to learn more! #BLOOMYork #SmallBusinessSupport #BusinessGrowth #EmpowermentThroughEducation #YorkPA

York has more ESOPs per capita than any other county in the nation and it’s, in part, due to events like Economic Insights and the YCEA” - kevin mcphillips, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Center for Employee Ownership shared at our first breakfast of 2025.   This morning, Kevin and Steve Shank, President and CEO of Flinchbaugh Engineering, Inc. discussed the “Shared Success” of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOPs) businesses. Three key takeaways about ESOPs: -Workers between ages 28-34 had 33% higher median income than their peers at other companies. -Businesses see an average of 8-12% increase in productivity. -Companies increase sales by about 2% per year.   Want to learn more about ESOPs? Check out ownershippennsylvania.org!   Make sure you save the date to join us at our February Economic Insights with Ryo Tashiro, Senior Outreach Economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia sharing his 2025 Economic Forecast! 📅 Date: Wednesday Feb 26, 2025 🕖 Time: 7:00 AM 📍 Location: Wyndham Garden York Register here: bit.ly/EcInFeb25 Looking forward to seeing you at our next event! 🌟 The Economic Insights series offers an informative monthly breakfast and provides attendees the opportunity to network with key business and community leaders. A variety of speakers discuss economic and business updates important to York County. For more details about joining Economics Insights, contact Casey Nixon at cnixon@yceapa.org.

Join us for our next WBCO Luncheon, Your Working Genius: The Truth About Burnout on February 11th Feeling “burnout” at work? Does it feel like you are working too many hours? Help is here! Understanding your “Working Genius” refers to the specific area of work where you naturally excel and find the most joy. Burnout, on the other hand, occurs when we are consistently forced to perform tasks outside of our zones of genius, leading us to exhaustion, frustration, and decreased productivity. In our time together you will learn the 6 types of Working Genius and uncover how to find the joy and fulfillment that you are looking for at work! Thank you to UPMC, Penn-Mar Human Services, and York Academy Regional Charter School for making this event possible. Register Now - https://bit.ly/4hskblt

📣 Join Us for the York Resource & Hiring Fair! 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, February 4th ⏰  Time: 3:00–6:00 PM 📍 Location: WellSpan Park, 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York,PA 17401 💼 Looking for your next career opportunity? 🚀 Explore job openings, connect with local employers, and discover resources to help you succeed! Don't miss this chance to take the next step in your career. 🌟 #YorkPA #HiringFair #CareerOpportunities #YorkJobs #CommunityResources

We're excited to announce the 2025 Showcasing YoCo presented by WellSpan Health Awardees! Please join us in celebrating individuals who have gone above and beyond in business, community, and philanthropic endeavors on April 3, 2025 at the Wyndham Garden York ! Congratulations to the Awardees! 🌟ATHENA Award, presented by Traditions Bank: Anne Zerbe 🌟Business Achievement Award, presented by Stock and Leader, Attorneys at Law: William T. Yanavitch II 🌟Revolutionary Award for Innovation, presented by Harley-Davidson Motor Company - York Vehicle Operations: BioTechnique 🌟 Ignite Young Professional Award, presented by Barley Snyder: Zachary Newby 🌟 Make Things Happen Small Business Award, presented by CGA Law Firm: Main St Market 🌟White Rose Award, presented by The Glatfelter Agency: Linda Davidson To read more about the awardees check out: https://lnkd.in/dcNiZjUw 🎟Tickets for this event typically sell out - so buy yours now! https://lnkd.in/eT8AsC-8

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by turning his words into action. 💙✊🏽 ‘Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?”’ 🕊️ Let’s make this a day on, not a day off, and commit to acts of service that uplift our community. Together, we can create the change Dr. King envisioned. 🌟 #MLKDay #DayOfService #ServeOthers #KeepTheDreamAlive

Join us at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, February 6 from 5-7pm for first YCEA Mixer of 2025 located at 50 N George Street in York, PA. Maybe you’ve been here before for a York Symphony Orchestra performance, or for a CapLive concert, or a comedy show, but at this YCEA Networking Mixer you’ll be able to experience the Strand Theatre from the star’s point of view! We’ll have the Strand Lobby all to ourselves, and you’ll hear more about the theatre’s rich history and exciting features. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eJebruh2 Thank you to our YCEA Mixer Presenting Sponsor, AP Murray!

🌟We kicked off our 2025 WBCO Luncheon series presented by UPMC, with a powerful message from Dr. Angela Marick, certified life coach. Through her mindset of Consciously Co-Creating, Dr. Angela challenged our thinking to: focus on our inner wild to step outside of our comfort zone process anxiety using the R.A.I.N method (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture) choose our narrative and elevate ourself in a way to better our world re-write our narrative to be the boldest and nourished version of ourselves. Thank you to Dr. Angela for her interactive session. Special thanks to our WBCO Sponsors, Penn-Mar Human Services, RKL LLP, and our January sponsor, YWCA York Join us at our next WBCO Luncheon: Your Working Genius: The Truth About Burnout 📅 Date: Tuesday Feb 11, 2025  🕖 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Heritage Hills Resort, Terrace Room Register here: bit.ly/WBCOFEB25 Looking forward to seeing you at our next event! 🌟 The WBCO (Women's Business Center Organization) is an affiliate of the York County Economic Alliance whose mission is to provide opportunities for professional growth through education, mentorship, and advocacy for women to thrive in York County. Contact Casey Nixon, cnixon@yceapa.org for more information & to join the WBCO.