A2B-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 11,2003 Brent Landis Agriculture Services Coordinator HTTie ■' Lancaster Chamber B . iff Gmuiwirt 6- (rufatsfn Phone ext 62 E-mail blandis@lcci com STRATEGIES FOR A THRIVING FARM BUSINESS The beginning of a New Year often brings a New Year’s Reso lution. Have you thought about one for 2003? The Lancaster Chamber's Farm Business Symposium Tuesday, February 11,9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Willow Valley Resort Choose one of two programs for your morning and afternoon sessions. Cost includes a continental breakfast and lunch buffet. Plus, you'll receive a Continental breakfast from 8:45 to 9 a.m. Opening remarks at 9:00 a.m. Morning Sessions Choose one. Held from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. "Financial Analysis Tools for Management Success" with Michael Peachey, Miller & Miller CPAs, LLP • Enterprise Analysis • Key Financial and Operating Relationships • Benchmarking Analysis • Effective Accounting Systems • Expansion Analysis Lunch Session Held from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. "The Public Eye: What Does It See?" with M. Patricia Wood, William Green & Associates, along with a panel discussion from local farmers • The current climate of public opinion • How do the audiences (government, media, community) influence each other • What you can do about it Afternoon Sessions Choose one. Held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m "Business Succession and Farm Estate Planning: Changes & Challenges" with Jay Clark, James Clark & Associates • Does your family's estate plan account for the 2001 Tax Law Change? • Have you selected the optimum business entity for the protection of your business? im ill e' r 11 , Speaker panel discussion and door prize drawing will be held from 3:30 to 4 p.m. tit" . m >* > f S IH»lf '■ Pennsyivai*i f aim Show ** 2003 Have you considered an educa tional program focused on an im portant area of your farm, or overcoming those key business challenges in the coming year? I would encourage you to ex "The Link Between People and Profits" with Beverly Wise Hill, Professional Services Group, a Division of Bank of Lancaster County • Attracting the right people • Retaining your key employees • Tools to put in place to effectively manage your employees • Have you ensured your farm business does not die without you? • What do the changes in Washington mean from our ag business and tax planning? "Strategic Planning for a Successful Farm Business" with Jeffrey Hyde, Penn State University, & Sarah Roth, Dairy Alliance • Analyze business strengths and weaknesses • Assess opportunities and threats facing your business • Develop a common business vision and mission • Develop strategic objectives and goals • Develop strategies to reach your goals - H-i Miller Named Vice Chairman Of Ag Committee HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) A vocal advocate for agri culture and other issues facing Pennsylvania’s rural commu nities, Rep. Sheila Miller (R-129) has been appointed vice chair man of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee for a third consecutive term by Speaker of the House Matthew J. Ryan (R-Delaware). Wv % V ■ ■■'■S W-a •***•> b * b V «»*Vb h 4 b Vb # rfvSb % # h * rf'A'b’b b amine the health of your busi ness. What are the weak areas in your business plan? Where is the biggest opportunity to improve your bottom line? Plan ahead to meet those chal lenges in 2003. Budget this year to invest in yourself and attend a few educational programs that will meet those challenges and strengthen the health of your business. An upcoming program you may have an interest in attending to improve key areas of interest is The Lancaster Chamber’s Farm Business Symposium: “Strategies for a Thriving Farm Business.” This program is aimed at today’s farm and agri-business managers “Agriculture not only puts food on our tables it also is a driving force in Pennsylvania’s economy,” Miller said. “I look forward to continuing to help our hard-working farmers maintain agriculture as the top industry in this commonwealth. Miller has been a strong voice for the agriculture industry sincfe and offers a one-day comprehen sive training program that will teach you successful business strategies and techniques applic able to your farming operation. You will hear from experts in the areas of finance, human re sources, public relations, business succession and estate planning, and strategic business planning. During the morning and after noon sessions you will have the opportunity to choose one of two programs to attend, with a lunch session for all attendees. Remember to invest in your business by attending educational programs which will explore those areas of your business that have the biggest opportunity for | Registration Form | | Farm Business Symposium I . $75 members; $lOO non-members . I Name(s) I Company | Address j City | State I Phone ' E-mail | Please select one class for the morning session; | | Financial Analysis Tools | I Link Between People & Profits I I Please select one class for the afternoon session: | Please find a check enclosed for the amount [ of $ payable to The Lancaster j Chamber. | Please charge my: VISA I Amount I Acct. No, I Exp. Date I Si; | Fax to (717) 293-3159 or | Register on-line at | www.lancaster-chaml ■ Mail to: The Lancaster Chamber, Brent Landis i P.O. Box 1558, Lancaster, PA 17608-1558 . or contact Brent Landis at (717) 397-3531, x 134 or blandis@lcci.com. ' joining the House in 1993. By working her own 150-acre beef cattle farm in Berks County, she has firsthand knowledge of the challenges Pennsylvania farmers face. In addition to her work on be half of the state’ agriculture in dustry, Miller will also continue her membership on three other improvement. Along with the ed ucational sessions, the Farm Business Symposium includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and Resource Guide, which highlights all the programs covered during the day. The cost for the Farm Business Symposium is $75 for Chamber members and $lOO for nonmembers. Fill out the registration form and mail it to The Lancaster Chamber or register online at www.lancaster-chamber.com/ag. You may also contact Brent Landis for additional information at (717) 397-3531, ext. 134 or blandis@lcci.com. Business Structure Planning Strategic Planning lature ler.coi standing committees of the House: Children and Youth, Game and Fisheries, and Tour ism and Recreational Develop ment. “These committee assignments give me the opportunity to ad dress a variety of issues impor tant to the people of Berks Coun ty and Pennsylvania as a whole,” Miller said. Zip MC
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