Business View Magazine l January 2023

196 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 are a big part of what we do here- we have a lot of experience hosting volleyball, hockey, wrestling, and basketball tournaments both indoors and outdoors. Our flexibility and facility range are something these clients really appreciate.” The York Expo Center partners with a number of local businesses, organizations, and governments for sponsorship, planning, and development purposes. They include the local Convention and Visitors Bureau (Explore York) and commissioners for each of the three municipalities in which the property resides. These partnerships, Mr. Blair explains, were integral to the center’s continuation during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The fair’s bounce-back in 2021 was huge. We set records all across the board- we did not have record attendance, but we had record spending, and we had perfect weather. Our following events throughout 2021 and 2022 have been booked to almost full capacity time and time again. Obviously, we are still climbing back to where we were pre- pandemic, but we certainly wouldn’t be doing so at this level without the support from our partners and the local community.” Maintaining these positive relationships is a priority moving forward. Plans to install a larger security camera system are also on the cards to service historic building renovations and provide an opportunity to collect population metrics for smoother event organization. All in all, the future for this staple of York County looks bright- the York Expo Center promises to be an essential venue for events of all kinds for years to come. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n TeleCom Business Solutions, Inc. www.telecomyork.com TeleCom Business Solutions has been servicing Central PA for over 30 years providing technical support for this ever- changing technological world in which we live. From small to large infrastructure cable and fiber optic runs to MSP services plus the security and VoIP phone systems… TeleCom can be your one stop IT support. n Bricker’s Famous French Fries www.brickersfries.com Bricker’s Famous French Fries operates multiple Kitchens and Mobile Units at the York State Fairgrounds. We offer The Dog House Grill, Stacey’s Fresh squeezed Orangeade & Lemonade, Gyro’s, Hand dipped & Soft serve ice cream and Milkshakes. We also offer a wide variety of food and catering services for many events. n Wyndham Garden York www.wgyorkpa.com n K&K Insurance Group, Inc. www.kandkinsurance.com