Recent Articles from Stacy Wescoe
Business buyers should make sure ‘special sauce’ comes with the deal
Take a hypothetical situation. There’s a longtime family restaurant and its owners are looking to retire. Another restaurant owner wants to take over the business and bring in its own brand of food.
Shapiro launches statewide economic development plans with $10M pilot program
Gov. Josh Shapiro Tuesday announced a new, $10 million pilot program – PA SITES – to provide grant funding to build shovel ready sites for businesses looking to relocate or expand in Pennsylvania.
HB Home Services names new president and CEO
HB Home Services, a Harrisburg-based HVAC & Plumbing provider, has announced the retirement of Eric Crawford and the appointment of Colin Fullmer as the company’s new president and CEO, effective Oct. 1.
Pennsylvania seeks to study, regulate state’s use of AI
Saying that the state cannot afford to ignore this new technology, Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order to establish standards and governance for generative artificial intelligence.
State seeking RFPs for $65M in affordable housing funds
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency on Monday issued a Request for Proposals, soliciting applications from organizations for projects to improve the availability and affordability of housing in the state.
Sheetz celebrating truckers, extending fuel discounts
It’s September now, but Sheetz, a Pennsylvania based gas and convenience store chain has decided to extend its end of August promotion.
Former L&I secretary tapped to head PUC
Harrisburg resident Jennifer Berrier, a former Cabinet officer in the Wolf administration, has been appointed executive director of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, effective Sept. 11.
Low inventory continues to plague Pa. housing market
Persistent low inventory continues to affect homebuyers’ ability to purchase a home in Pennsylvania. The number of listings remained about the same in July compared to June of this year; however, total listings are down nearly 28% compared to July last year, according to the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors.
Digital marketing agencies merge in Lancaster
WTM Digital and YDOP Digital Marketing, two award-winning digital marketing agencies based in Lancaster, have merged.
Pa. Lottery Sales top $1.1B
For the twelfth consecutive year, the Pennsylvania Lottery said that it has generated profits of more than $1 billion.
State reaches contract agreement with AFSCME
A new four-year labor agreement has been ratified by members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 13. The union represents approximately 27,000, or 48%, of state employees.
High Associates sells Lancaster County warehouse for $12.1M
High Associates Ltd. has sold a 108,000-square-foot industrial building at 221 Forney Drive, West Earl Township, for $12.1 million.