Inflation eases in July, driven by falling energy prices
The U.S. Commerce Department reported Friday that inflation eased in July, raising hopes that it may have peaked - finally.
State protects 18 new farms from development
Pennsylvania protected 784 acres on 18 farms in nine counties from future development today, investing more than $3.166 million in state, county and local dollars to ensure that prime farmland is not lost to development.
Truist donates $2.5M to help minority entrepreneurs in Eastern, Central Pa.
Truist Foundation has announced a $2.25 million commitment to Community First Fund, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to aligning capital with social justice.
Your magical season
Living in northern climes, and I do consider Central Pennsylvania “northern”, has convinced me that magical seasons of the year exist so that we have something to look forward to when the worst of winter has had its way with us.
M&T donates former branch building for workforce development center
When M&T Bank decided to combine two of its York locations, the financial institution looked for a way to turn the vacated building into a community asset.
Grants available to train youth for agricultural jobs
The state Department of Agriculture is looking for applicants for $500,000 in PA Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grants for programs aimed at preparing youth for agricultural jobs.
Erie Insurance names DEI leader
Erie Insurance, with offices throughout Central Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley, has named Lance Hyde vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), effective August 22.
Project SPARK gets $94,000 grant to boost Lancaster County skilled workforce
Project SPARK, through the state’s Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program, has received new funding to help recruit and train 150 people to boost the skilled workforce in Lancaster County.
Downtown York businesses receive $20,500 grants
York-based Downtown Inc. has awarded $20,500 grants to 13 businesses through its 2022 Downtown Bloom Grant program.
Northwest Bancshares names president and CEO
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank, with branches throughout Central Pennsylvania, have appointed Louis J. Torchio president and CEO of both companies.
Prefabricated home builder acquires Homes by Keystone; moves to Waynesboro
Gardian Booth, a manufacturer of prefabricated structures, will create 33 jobs with the relocation of its headquarters to Waynesboro, Franklin County, from Orangeburg, New York.
ISI Financial Group merges with Maryland-based firm
ISI Financial Group, a Lancaster-based Registered Investment Advisor that manages more than $700 million in client assets, has merged with Towson, Maryland-based Greenspring Advisors.