Thanks to our Sponsors

Community First Fund sincerely thanks the sponsors of the November 20, 2008 Friends of the Fund.  If you are interested in learning more about future sponsorship opportunities, please contact Stephanie Kessler.

Reception Sponsor

Sovereign Bank 

Platinum Sponsors

Bank of America

Central Penn Business Journal

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

Spanish American Civic Association

York County Economic Development Corporation

Thanks also to our 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.

Dr. Pinkett, Community First Fund’s Joan Brodhead, Sister Nora Nash, Community First’s Dan Betancourt.

Friends of the Fund Videos

Click here to see videos of our award winners and Presdient and CEO Daniel Betancourt’s remarks.

Congratulations to the 2008 Award Recipents

Jim Hyson Entrepreneur Awards

Lisa and Juan Garcia, El Sol Mexican Restaurant

Community First Fund’s Ben Parra and Gladys Canizares present the award to Lisa Garcia.

Damorow Jones and Chris Hovan, Metals Your Way

Chris Hovan (l) and Damorow Jone (c) are presented their award by Community First Fund’s Jim Hufford.

Jim Hyson Advocate Award

Bill Allen, Commerce Bank

Community First Fund’s Jim Hufford presents the award to Bill Allen