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Check out photos from our Best Places to Work in PA event

On Dec. 5, 100 companies gathered at the Lancaster County Convention Center for the Best Places to Work in PA 2013 awards ceremony. Full Story »»

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High Industries Inc. forms company to erect steel and precast concrete structures

No bidders on foreclosed office portfolio

Controversial nurse anesthetist bill moves to Pa. senate

PNC, Freddie Mac agree to settle

Life insurance agency opens Cumberland County office

Video: Best Places to Work in PA 2013

Business: Remembering Nelson Mandela's unsung economic legacy

Source: Bloomberg Businessweek

US: White House reverses, says Obama met uncle and lived with him during law school

Source: Reuters

World: UN calls for urgent investigation after Reuters Rohingya report

Source: Reuters

Out of the Ordinary: Brawling women mar Philly Christmas tree-lighting ceremony

Source: The Associated Press

Behind the List with David Angle

After 25 years, kayak shop's going strong

Gettysburg 150 led to Gettysburg millions

CPBJ Blogs »

Job at the Top with Dick

When goal-setting goes bad

Lots of people miss their goals. I've been one of them -- often.

Fast Forward with Hope

Branding, Warren Buffett, Amazon, education and some other squirrels

So many things caught my attention this past week (thank you, Twitter?), this...

Wealth with Joe

What do you do with 260 tons of leftover turkey?

Back in 1953, Swanson foods had a very large problem. What do you do with 260...

Real estate with Jeff

Online 'reviews' vs. 'recommendations' – what's the difference?

Everybody is scrambling (at least the companies paying attention in the real...

Main Dish with Erica

It's a weekend designed for foodies and winos

Listen up, Central PA foodies and winos! This coming weekend was made for you.

CPBJ Extra Blog

Community banks lobbying to make start-ups less regulated

It took Bank of Bird-in-Hand in Leacock Township about 11 months to receive...

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Those tasked with managing historic destinations, such as those in Gettysburg, often talk about bolstering the visitor experience because next year is just as important as the current year. Full Story »»

Government »

Controversial nurse anesthetist bill moves to Pa. senate

Gettysburg 150 led to Gettysburg millions

Conrad O'Brien's expansion into Harrisburg brings heavy hitters

Health Care »

Life insurance agency opens Cumberland County office

In brief: Unilife drama continues

Here's what you need to know about the Affordable Care Act

Health Care Reform »

Texas wants background checks for health-care navigators

Majority of millennials don't support health care reform

New York expected to benefit most from health care reform

Hospitality & Tourism »

Newsmakers: Tourism

Newsmakers: Hospitality

Hotel Carlisle up for sale as owner looks to retire

Google's virtual tours are emerging in Central Pennsylvania

Midstate residential building permits are on the rise

Manager finds skills overlap from finance to park system

Manufacturing & Distribution »

Church & Dwight investing $55M in York County, adding 180 jobs

'No immediate plans' for U.S. Cold Storage land purchase in Bethel Township

Johnson Controls to take ownership stake in Hitachi Appliances for commercial AC dominance

Marketing & Advertising »

Newsmakers: Marketing

Google's virtual tours are emerging in Central Pennsylvania

York Dispatch names new president

Nonprofit »

Newsmakers: Nonprofit

Newsmakers: Associations

The Whiteboard: It's time to plan strategically for sustainable competitive advantage

Real Estate »

Lebanon businessman charged with $1M in investment fraud

Newsmakers: Real Estate

No bidders on foreclosed office portfolio

Conrad O'Brien's expansion into Harrisburg brings heavy hitters

By Michael Sadowski

The expansion of Philadelphia firm Conrad O'Brien into its new Harrisburg office has just two full-time lawyers. Full Story »»

Retail »

In brief: PREIT: Most don't plan to decrease spending for holiday season

Awards

Former Rite Aid exec's plea to have conviction overturned denied

Technology »

YTI to be acquired by Porter and Chester Institute

Haller Enterprises grows southeast territory, diversifies services

Newsmakers: Technology

Transportation »

State to pursue claim against Cumberland County trucking firm for I-81 bridge repairs

With transportation done, lawmaker talks pensions

Harrisburg parking rates: What to expect in January

With transportation done, lawmaker talks pensions

Church & Dwight investing $55M in York County, adding 180 jobs

Jeff Lobach named Barley Snyder managing partner

Poll Question of the Week:

Does your company plan to hire in 2014?

Business Events

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Special Editions

Business Lending Guide 2013

Technology Report 2013

Business of the Year 2013 Awards

Have you ever watched a crew team in action? Perched on the stern of the boat, the coxswain is responsible for race strategy and navigation, as well as ensuring that the team works in unison. This is much like the relationship between CEO and staff. He or she communicates the company’s business strategy in order to reach corporate goals. This is the level of teamwork demonstrated by our Business of the Year award winners and finalists.

Currents Fall 2013

How does PPL’s smart grid affect the number of outages your business experiences? Where do all the midstream pipeline projects slated for the midstate stand? In which municipalities do businesses and residents not have electric choice? Find out these answers and more in this issue of Currents.

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