Ethics in Business 2007 Sponsors Champion: Leadership: Auntie Anne's Community: Benecon Lancaster Chamber of Commerce & Industry Reese, Lower, Patrick & Scott, Ltd. Caroline S. Nunan Paul & Judy Ware

Samaritan Counseling Center's 2007 Ethics in Business Award Nominees The Samaritan Counseling Center is pleased and proud to announce the nominees for the 2007 Ethics in Business Award: Not-for-Profit Nominees: Lancaster County Conservancy The Lancaster County Conservancy has been described as “exceptionally committed to its mission and vision and keenly focused on how its organizational structure and strategic planning affects its ability to serve the community.” It is known for its stewardship of the community’s environmental resources. Lancaster Day Care Center The Lancaster Day Care Center is described as a place “where parents pay less but get more.” They provide quality, affordable childcare, while caring for their employees and their neighborhood. They provide life-enhancing experiences every day for the children, the parents and the staff. Love INC Love INC cares about its community and is ready to respond to needs that otherwise fall through the gaps in resources. They have developed credibility with their clients and church partners and have many examples of going beyond the expected to help clients. Their decisions are based on their values. Visiting Nurse Association Visiting Nurse Association is committed to improving the overall health of the community by providing comprehensive healthcare to people of all ages where they feel most comfortable, at home. The staff is given the freedom, support and trust needed to excel in their roles. It is a values driven organization that strives to be the best in the region without ever compromising their patient’s best interests. For-Profit Nominees: Four Seasons Produce, Inc. Four Seasons Produce’s mission statement is “Growing Ideas, Producing Excellence” and its core values are “Integrity, Winning Culture, Dynamic Leadership and Exceptional Partnerships.” These are essential parts of this company’s culture and have become actions in everyday life for this company. The High Companies The High Companies are a leader in the county when it comes to creating beautiful space in all their building projects. While they are very successful, they do not lose sight of the values on which the company was built and will move into the third generation. As one person put it “they are doing the right stuff right.” The Horst Group The Horst Group places a high value on the importance of ethics and has adopted its Cornerstone to Ethical Behavior: Integrity/Honesty, Commitment, Confidentiality, Responsibility, Independence and Moral Courage. The company has made a long-term commitment to insuring that all employees abide by these high ethical standards. Jones Family of Dealerships Jones Family of Dealerships has been described as a company that makes each individual feel important and cared for. It has an excellent reputation in the community and strives to maintain high ethical standards while delivering a solid product to the consumer. They are known for giving back to the community through fund-raising and service. Lancaster Laboratories Lancaster Laboratories has grown from a firmly rooted foundation of quality, ethics and a sense of caring about all those associated with the business. Their founding values form the essence of the company culture and guide their workplace practices and policies. This company prides itself on being a good community citizen and being a good steward of the community’s resources. Lawn Equipment Parts Co. Lawn Equipment Parts Co. has been successful because of its integrity in the market place with both suppliers and customers, its thorough understanding of the importance of employee welfare and the mindset of a management team that dictates, “you must always give something back.” Employees are given responsibility to make decisions and they know that the customers and employees always come first. Rodgers & Associates Rodgers & Associates employees are proud of the company they work for. They strive to always place the client’s interest before the company’s interests and they have produced very positive results. Integrity is another company value expected of each employee. This company stands apart from its peers in striving for the highest ethical standards. Individual Nominees: Thomas Beeman, President & CEO, Lancaster General Mr. Beeman demonstrates every day his respect for his customers’ and employees’ dignity and worth. He calls it “Human Capital.” He looks at what is the right thing to do for people, rather than what would be a money maker. He takes seriously his role to serve as the moral compass for his organization. Gary Clouser, President, Brethren Village Mr. Clouser is described as an exceptional person with a great ear for listening. He is a very compassionate individual that sees a special gift in the elderly. He is truly respected as a visionary leader for his organization, a teacher to his staff and a friend to his residents. Gerry Ganse, Ganse Apothecary & Red Rose Awards Gerry Ganse has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and cares deeply about his community. He has a solid personal value system and it is demonstrated through his business. Gerry believes in his employees and his businesses are a success because of it. Gerald Meck, CEO, United Disabilities Services Mr. Meck is described as a treating all people with dignity and respect. He gives his employees and his clients opportunities to learn and grow. He challenges people from their comfort zones and is described as an important mentor. He is fair, consistent and understanding of each person’s job and life situation. Stephen Powell, President, Powell Steel Corporation Mr. Powell uses his leadership skills to deal with social issues confronting today’s society. He has always put a great deal of his personal time, money and energy into programs to improve the community. He provides meaningful employment and treats each individual with respect. For him – integrity is everything. Scott Scheffey, President & Strategic Director, Scheffey Integrated Marketing Mr. Scheffey is described as a man of deep personal and professional integrity who is committed to fairness and justice in all of his personal and business dealings. As the leader of his business, he has promoted practices of equity and fairness in the workplace for all his employees. He is refreshingly open and promotes a “can do” attitude among those around him. Phil Wenger, Founder, Isaac’s Restaurant and Deli Mr. Wenger is described as “open, a person who learns from everyone he meets, a person deeply committed to the worth and dignity of others.” His approach to a health bottom line is “values first, dollars follow.” He has a strong sense of right and wrong and is passionate about his obligation to give back to the community. He believes that our work and our obligation is to build a better place for all of us.