Executive coaches Claudia Williams and Chad Harvey share insight into what they have been relaying to business owners during the past few months.

Remember the first week of March this year?  Yeah, me neither. Well, that’s not 100 percent true.

Nine of this year’s Central Penn Business Journal’s Women of Influence and Circle of Excellence honorees have something in common: They’re graduates of one of Leadership Harrisburg Area’s programs.

  Manufacturing is a life-sustaining industry.  Many of us know South Central Pennsylvania as the snack capital of the world, but it’s also home to 2,986 diverse manufacturing establishments ranging from medical equipment, plastics and metal fabricators, textiles and pharmaceuticals. Over the last two months many manufacturers have continued to provide needed components in supply chains. It’s satisfying ...

Women-owned businesses are a significant force in the U.S. economy. A nationwide study released April 23 suggested many women owned businesses may not be getting their fair share of Paycheck Protection Program funding, and some have had to apply to more than one lender to be successful.

The Central Penn Business Journal has been the leader locally in recognizing high-achieving businesses and leaders across various industries at its awards celebrations. That's not changing.

Much has changed for designer and business owner Timbrel Chyatee, the creative force behind Lancaster-based fashion line Lush Bazaar.

When the COVID-19 struck the food service industry in March, Hope Stuart, owner of Evolution Catering LLC in Mechanicsburg, eyed the challenge as an opportunity.

Congratulations to the 2020 CPBJ Women of Influence Honorees. We will be celebrating these women with a special event on June 22 at the Hilton Harrisburg.

Since COVID-19 forced the shutdown of gyms across the state, some smaller, boutique-style gyms have shifted their focus to virtual classes and training sessions, offering a service to members even though their doors are closed.

Newly installed as the CEO and executive director of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Robin Wiessmann said she is ready to take her life’s experience in finance and public policy to help build on the 47-year legacy of the agency.

Harrisburg-based health care analytics and services firm Geneia announced its president Heather Lavoie will also be taking up the role of CEO, as current CEO Mark Caron retires on Monday.

As the owner of three businesses in diverse industries, I have firsthand experience with how the global pandemic will challenge every leader in our community in ways we cannot even comprehend.

This week businesses have be inundated with information regarding their operations the effects of the COVID-19.

The global female advocacy organization has been working hard to change that during the past decade through both legacy and social media and efforts are paying off with an uptick in membership.