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CPBJ 030819
Society for Marketing Professional Services
The Society for Marketing Professional Services Central Pennsylvania Chapter gave food, supplies and a monetary donation to Peaceable Kingdom, an animal welfare organization in Lehigh County. The donations were collected at the chapter's holiday celebration in memory of Jen Smyers, a former board member of the SMPS Central PA Chapter who died recently after a battle with cancer. Above, the donations were delivered by SMPS Director at Large Sara Crimmel Miller, who holds one of the animals.
Read More »Lancaster nonprofit Assets installs co-leaders at helm 
A Lancaster-based business consulting nonprofit is continuing with two leaders after it saw the benefits of the model while looking for a permanent executive director.
Read More »Successor named to replace Weary at CPYB 
Darla Hoover will take over as artistic director for the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet in Carlisle following the death of the organization's founder and longtime leader.
Read More »Guest view: Your electricity bill could increase to rescue nuclear power plants
Like many Pennsylvanians, I have been watching with great interest the debate surrounding the future of nuclear power.
Read More »A Conversation With: James Germak 
James Germak, 68, started Jagtrux Inc. in 1982 after driving trucks on the side while earning an associate degree at Harrisburg Area Community College.
Read More »Mechanicsburg firm develops online donation tool 
Fathom Studio had a problem.
Read More »The Whiteboard: What’s in a number? For some brands, a winner.
In a basic game of word association, if I say “Heinz,” there's a good chance you'll say, “57.” That famous connection refers to the words “57 varieties” on the company's labels, which most people associate with how many kinds of pickles the company makes. It's kind of true, but mostly not.
Read More »Guest view: New tax law offers opportunities to transition wealth
New estate planning opportunities created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes now the perfect time to consider a lifetime transfer of wealth to your heirs.
Read More »Staffing firm shifts into new leadership 
Years of planning led to a smooth transition of leadership at Manheim Township-based staffing firm TriStarr.
Read More »Landis brothers seek liquor license approval for proposed York City nightclub 
A public hearing will be held this month to determine if York City residents will support a proposed nightclub's application to serve liquor within city limits.
Read More »Juul is pitching its e-cigarette as an anti-smoking tool to employers and insurers
Juul has a new program to pitch its e-cigarette to companies and insurers who want to help their employees stop smoking cigarettes as the company continues to stave off criticism that its product has caused an epidemic in teen smoking.
Read More »Airbnb to buy HotelTonight in its biggest acquisition yet
Airbnb Inc. agreed to buy HotelTonight, its biggest acquisition yet, in a move to increase hotel listings on the site as the home-sharing startup prepares for an eventual public offering.
Read More »Realtors: State legislation could help first-time homebuyers
Real estate has been on the rebound, but first-time homebuyers are still struggling to come up with enough money for a down payment, according to the state realtors group.
Read More »Technology leaders seek help in restoring state funding levels
The leaders of the four regional offices of Ben Franklin Technology Partners were in Harrisburg Wednesday to try and change the dialog on their organizations state funding.
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