MISSION

The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce delivers value to its members and advances the interests of the business community.

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Our Impact

The Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization that prospers through its partnerships with area schools, businesses and organizations. It is through these types of collaborations that the Chamber is able to provide its members with the tools they need to succeed in the Hanover area.

 

400+

members in the chamber

Over 90 percent of the our membership is comprised of small businesses with 25 employees or less. More than half of the businesses that join do so for the advertising and promotional opportunities; 38 percent join for networking.

100

Years Serving Members

We serve our members by providing an array of quality products, programs and services, including health insurance, property and casualty insurance, educational workshops, networking and marketing opportunities, workforce development and employment screening services.

25+

community and member events

Member events include breakfasts, mixers, and open houses, as well as annual events like the Holiday luncheon, golf outing, and business awards. Community events include the Snack Town Street Fair and Snack Town Brewfest.

 
 

Initiatives

We are dedicated to the continued improvement and revitalization of the Hanover area. As an organization, we strive to be an advocate and voice for the business community, working to promote legislation, enhance the local workforce, and spur economic growth.

 

Workforce development

We partner with local schools and employers to recruit, train, and prepare individuals to join the workforce. Through our apprenticeship program, high school students have the opportunity to learn a trade and secure a position within one of our partner businesses.
 

Professional Development

Through our Leadership Hanover program, individuals can better know the Hanover area, network with key business men and women, and establish strong relationships with members of the community.

economic development

We partner with Main Street Hanover to revitalize and recruit businesses to our downtown. On a broader scale, our tourism brand, Discover Hanover, draws visitors from more than 50 miles away to shop, dine, and experience all that the Hanover area has to offer.
 

Advocacy

As a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, we are dedicated to providing our members with news about important legislation impacting the Hanover Area. We are actively involved with our local legislators as well, and provide quarterly opportunities to meet and chat at our Legislative Roundtables.

 
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“Partnering with the Chamber of Commerce has elevated ELSNER’s engagement with the Hanover community, particularly in our Workforce Development efforts. We partnered with the Chamber to implement a first of its kind Pre-apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Program which has allowed us to diversify our hiring practices and help close the skills gap needed to replace a retiring workforce. Chamber membership has facilitated long-lasting relationships with local school districts and other area businesses which is critical to our success.”

Elsner Engineering Works, Inc.

 

 
 

Get Involved

Get involved with the chamber! Attend an event, read our latest news, and take advantage of the many benefits that come with your chamber membership.

 

attend an event

From breakfasts to larger, community-based events like the Snack Town Street Fair, find all of our events here.

STAY UPDATED

Check out our latest newsletter, learn about our upcoming events, and discover all the happenings with our programs.

Maximize your benefits

Take advantage of our reasonable marketing and sponsorship opportunities that highlight and promote your brand .