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Harrisburg region’s residential real estate market shows no sign of slowing down
The Harrisburg area’s real estate market continues to hum along, fueled by a high demand for homes that are in short supply.
Granite HR Consulting announces new leadership, strategic direction
Granite HR Consulting announced new branding, a new website and a new era led by Managing Director Kristen Evans.
Rents in Harrisburg rise for fifth consecutive month
Rents in Harrisburg jumped 4.6% over the past month, coming in at $922 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,116 for a two-bedroom unit.
The PRO Act is called a ‘game changer’ by unions, and a threat to worker freedom by right-to-work advocates
The PRO Act, a prospective legislative move currently under consideration in the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, as proposed would ban state right-to-work laws, require employers to provide personal employee information to unions, such as cell phone numbers and addresses, and make it harder for companies to legally hire gig workers.
Turkey Hill taps former Hostess executive to be its CEO
Lancaster County-based Turkey Hill LLC, a major manufacturer and distributor of branded ice cream, frozen novelties and refrigerated drinks for retail, food service and alternative channels, appointed Andy Jacobs as CEO and Paul Gagliano as chief customer officer. Jacobs was most recently executive vice president, chief customer and experience officer, and chief operating officer at Hostess Br[...]
Average price of home in Lancaster Co. nears $300k
The average sales price for a Lancaster County home approached $300,000 in May, a sign that demand remains high with the limited inventory available.
David DiGiacomo named CFO of Lititz-based Benecon
David P. DiGiacomo joined Lititz-based Benecon Group LLC as Chief Financial Officer. DiGiacomo was CFO for PetroChoice LLC, the largest distributor of finished oil lubricants and related materials in the United States. Prior to working for PetroChoice, DiGiacomo served as senior vice president of finance for FIS, formerly SunGard, in Philadelphia. He has a bachelor’s […]
Zachary’s BBQ & Soul to open July 6 at Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
Taylor’s newest venture is set to open July 6, serving lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch at the Midtown Arts Center, in the historic 34,000-square-foot foot multi-venue arts, dining and entertainment complex at 1110 N. Third St.
Hershey completes purchase of Colorado-based Lily’s
The Hershey Co. has completed its acquisition of fellow confectioner Lily’s – first announced in May – for $425 million. “Lily’s is a great addition to Hershey’s growing portfolio of better-for-you snacking brands, and we are excited to add this high-growth, leading BFY brand and to get to work with its talented and innovative team,” said Chuck Raup, president[...]
Elizabethtown College receives $6.5 million gift, second largest in institution’s history
Elizabethtown College recently received its second largest monetary gift. The $6.5 million gift from the estate of alumnus Jay A. Izenour ’72, will endow the Jay A. Izenour and Karen L. Izenour Endowed Scholarship Fund. An anonymous $8.5 million gift in 2019 is the largest gift the college has received. The Izenour Fund will provide need-based […]
Meet CPBJ’s Power 30 for construction and real estate
Welcome to Central Penn Business Journal’s Power 30 for Construction and Real Estate. This has been a volatile year for both of these industries.
Four things your small business financial plan should cover
As a small business owner and leader, it’s likely there’s some intersection between how you’re setting up a legacy and protecting your business and how you can wisely manage your personal finances, including income tax planning, risk management, retirement planning and estate planning.
