When your motto is “service above self,” you may not always be comfortable touting your accomplishments. But a low profile isn’t necessarily a good thing, according to Andrew Rebuck, who just finished a year as president of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg. Rebuck and incoming president Joyce Libby are working to promote the work that Harrisburg's Rotary Club does and increase its membership.
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Women in Business
Brooke Smith named CEO of United Way of Lebanon County
The United Way of Lebanon County has named Brooke Smith as its new CEO. She is replacing Kenny Montijo, who left the position in May.
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United Way of Lancaster County is looking for its next leader
After leading the United Way of Lancaster County for the last five years through one of its biggest changes to date, the organization's president and CEO intends to leave by the end of this year to join the Peace Corps.
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Farmer finds pain relief, business venture in CBD
A Lancaster native was inspired to learn how to grow hemp and produce CBD oil after it helped her stop using pain killers for her own chronic pain.
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Sadler hires new CEO amidst possible merger
Sadler Health Center has appointed an interim CEO as it makes a decision on a pending merger with the state’s largest community health center.
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Univest hires first lender for Harrisburg area
Building on its growth in Lancaster and York counties, Univest Bank and Trust Co. has hired its first commercial lender for Cumberland and Dauphin counties.
Read More »Summertime struggle and the working mom
The mom guilt is real when the weather turns warm. Don't worry, you're kids will survive.
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Lita Heckler: Taking the leap
After time off to recover from surgery led Lita Heckler to the realization that she didn't like her corporate job, she set out to start anew. In 2008, Heckler began working for Edible Arrangements and today operates three of the fruit arrangement franchises in the midstate.
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New leaders selected for John Dame training
Ten up-and-coming executives in Central Pennsylvania have signed on for a leadership development program run by executive coach John Dame.
Read More »Photo recap: Women of Influence celebration
More than 400 attended the annual Women of Influence celebration. There were a few surprises for the memorable evening.
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Whitney Jones: Leading the wellness charge at E-town College’s new center
Being part of a small college campus is part of what Whitney Jones, director of Elizabethtown College’s new Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being, loves about the position she started at the beginning of 2019. Jones is the college's first director for the center, which is slated to open on campus in the fall.
Read More »Guest view: Small business can find allies among forensic accountants
When people think of forensic accounting, they often think of fraud investigations. The skill set, however, covers a much broader field, including business valuation.
Read More »Guest view: National eyes are on Philadelphia pay-equity case
In 1963 the Equal Pay Act was passed with the noble intention of eliminating pay inequality by making it illegal to pay men and women unequally for equal work. Although an initial step in the right direction, over 50 years have passed, and America still struggles with a gender pay gap. A case in Philadelphia is highlighting the divisiveness of the issue.
Read More »Guest view: Fraud triangle can help reveal financial crime
Forensic accountants have seen a recent increase in the number of employee-fraud allegations. Financial crimes at work are becoming more prevalent, and they affect all businesses, small and large.
Read More »CPBJ, business community celebrate Reader Rankings
More than 300 business and community leaders helped Central Penn Business Journal celebrate Reader Rankings' inaugural party June 19 in Harrisburg.
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