General Chamber News
Mid-Year Reset: 5 Smart Moves to Strengthen Your Small Business
Mid-Year Reset: 5 Smart Moves to Strengthen Your Small Business June 10, 2025 The year’s midpoint is your wake-up call—refocus now to finish strong. Scrutinize your numbers to find what’s working (and what’s not). Reboot your marketing before seasonal shifts hit. Remove workflow roadblocks to boost team output. Reconnect with your business’s core purpose. 597…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Donatos Pizza
Member Spotlight: Donatos Pizza June 9, 2025 Local Flavor, Big Dreams: Donatos Fort Mill If you’ve ever had pizza in the Midwest, you may already know Donatos—famous for its edge-to-edge toppings and signature square slices. Thanks to local resident Cody Weaver, Fort Mill has a taste of Columbus, Ohio, right here in York County! Here…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Jonathan Layfield
Ones to Watch Profile: Jonathan Layfield June 6, 2025 Jonathan Layfield serves as Vice President of Finance at York Electric Cooperative, where he leads a ten-member team across accounting and billing. Since joining YEC in 2020, he has made a significant impact—implementing financial systems for a new fiber access partnership with Comporium, providing internet access…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Jason Ackerman
Ones to Watch Profile: Jason Ackerman June 5, 2025 Jason Ackerman is not only helping shape the future of his profession—he’s helping redefine what it means to lead with vision, culture, and community impact. As Vice President at BNA CPAs & Advisors, Jason has played a pivotal role in growing the firm from a small…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Dalton Pierce
Ones to Watch Profile: Dalton Pierce May 28, 2025 Dalton Pierce, City Manager of York, is a dynamic leader helping shape the future of York County. Under his leadership, the city has seen sustainable growth through improved infrastructure, economic development, and strategic community initiatives. His sharp analytical skills and forward-thinking governance have secured competitive grants…
Read MoreThriving Ahead: A Love Letter to Business Owners Bold Enough to Believe
Thriving Ahead: A Love Letter to Business Owners Bold Enough to Believe May 28, 2025 Opportunity has never been more abundant. Your vision has the power to shape the future. Boldness now will build the world tomorrow. We believe in your dreams — and your ability to achieve them. 533 words ~ 2.5 min. read…
Read MoreOnes to Watch Profile: Andrew Carlson
Ones to Watch Profile: Andrew Carlson May 22, 2025 After twelve years of service as a pilot in the United States Air Force, Andrew Carlson has brought the same commitment to excellence and service to York County. Following his military career, he transitioned into residential contracting, earning the trust of clients across the region, and…
Read MoreYork County Regional Chamber Partners with PureTalk Business to Deliver Exclusive Wireless Savings to Members
Back to Blog York County Regional Chamber Partners with PureTalk Business to Deliver Exclusive Wireless Savings to Members May 22, 2025 The York County Regional Chamber of Commerce (YCRC) is proud to announce a new partnership with PureTalk Business, bringing exclusive savings on mobile phone and data services to its members. The partnership officially launched…
Read MoreThe Referral Revival: 5 Proven Ways to Get More Word-of-Mouth Without Ever Asking
The Referral Revival: 5 Proven Ways to Get More Word-of-Mouth Without Ever Asking May 14, 2025 Wow your customers. Exceptional service sparks natural buzz. Seed the idea. Subtle cues make referrals more likely. Give to get. Reciprocity drives more introductions. Make sharing easy. Equip clients with shareable content. Recognize your champions. Public thanks reinforces behavior. 615 words ~ 3 min.…
Read MoreWinthrop Students Tackle Real-World Marketing Challenge in EPIC Competition
Winthrop Students Tackle Real-World Marketing Challenge in EPIC Competition May 1, 2025 Winthrop Students Tackle Real-World Marketing Challenge in EPIC Competition Sponsored by York County Natural Gas Authority and York County Regional Chamber Eight interdisciplinary student teams from Winthrop University recently competed in the Employer Provided Innovation Challenge (EPIC), a collaborative initiative designed to empower…
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