Friends of the Fund Annual Awards Dinner

Meet The Sponsors

Community First Fund sincerely thanks the sponsors of the 2008 Friends of the Fund.  If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Stephanie Kessler.

Reception Sponsor

Sovereign Bank 

Platinum Sponsors

Bank of America

Gold Sponsors

Bertz & Co.

Fulton Bank 

Silver Sponsors

Austin Law Firm, LLC

Reese, Pugh, Samley, Wagenseller & Mecum

Champion Sponsors

Economic Development Company of Lancaster County

Housing Development Corporation

York County Economic Development Corporation

Event Details

What:  Community First Fund’s Annual Friends of the Fund Awards Dinner

When:  Thursday, November 20th, 6 pm Cocktail Reception, 7 pm Dinner and Program

Where: Eden Resort Inn & Suites, Courtyard 222 Eden Road  Lancaster, PA  17601

Why:  To honor and thank our clients, advocates, supporters and friends

RSVP: To Kelsey Cunningham 

Invitation and Response Card

2008 Award Recipients

Jim Hyson Entrepreneur Awards

Lisa and Juan Garcia, El Sol Mexican Restaurant

Damorow Jones and Chris Hovan, Metals Your Way

Jim Hyson Advocate Award

Bill Allen, Commerce Bank

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Randal D. Pinkett, Founder, Chairman and CEO, BCT Partners.  BCT Partners, Dr. Pinkett’s fifth business venture, is a consulting services firm with expertise in housing and economic development, healthcare, human services and education. In addition to his current venture, Dr. Pinkett was the winner of NBC’s “The Apprentice” with Donald Trump.