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We are approximately 100 dynamic business owners and professionals who believe in the mission of HBPA: “To promote and advance the commercial, industrial, civic and general interest of the Hummelstown area.” Although difficult to realize from time to time, we need each other. Every Hummelstown business and professional benefits immeasurably from one another and from incoming new businesses. Our community is enhanced by its strong and vibrant business and professional base. Likewise, losing businesses hurts all of us. No business is an island. In our current, highly competitive business environment and present economic climate, we need to work together to survive, prosper and grow. As we all know, there is strength in numbers. We seek to accomplish the goals of our mission statement through our many special community events and projects. These are designed to bring families into Hummelstown, build goodwill between businesses and residents, support our local charities and provide opportunities for our businesses to gain exposure, which in the long run will hopefully increase their customer base. HBPA provides Hummelstown Dollars as prizes for Pets on the Square & Scarecrows on the Square. This year HBPA gave out approximately $1000 in Hummelstown dollars. These dollars can be “spent” only in local businesses. HBPA then reimburses the businesses. HBPA also produces the Hummelstown Business Directory & Map. It has now become the official map of the Hummelstown Borough and contains all important Borough information. The piece was direct mailed to all in the 17033 and 17036 zip code areas in January 2008. It is also available at member businesses, AAA, delivered to surrounding motels/hotels/campgrounds prior to HBPA events, included in materials given at several conferences and is included in packets given to newly arriving Med students at Hershey Medical Center. Hershey Entertainment also sends it out in their info packets as does the Harrisburg/Hershey/Carlisle Welcome Center. |
