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Women in Business

Ingrid Natale, who re-established the Pensupreme Ice Cream brand, bought Miesse Candies from Tracy Artus, who owned and operated Miesse since 2010. PHOTO/PROVIDED
Nov 11, 2022

Miesse Candies opens a new chapter with new owner

Iconic Lancaster confectioner Miesse Candies, which traces its roots to the 19th century, is under new ownership.

Nov 9, 2022

Lancaster County strategic plan aims to level playing field for BIPOC community

To level the playing field for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses, a Lancaster County cohort has teamed up with more than four dozen BIPOC owners to develop a strategic plan to improve access to capital and bring cultural understanding to the community. 

Star Gibbs, Barb Murdocca, Michael D. Williams, Tasha R. Stoltzfus Nankerville, Maria Di Stravolo Elliott and Jason Kreider 
Nov 7, 2022

Newsmakers: Manufacturers’ Association, Orion Strategies and Penn State College of Medicine

Recent hires include: JFC Workforce and Peak Capital Inc.

Nov 2, 2022

Elizabethtown College names new president

Elizabethtown College has named Betty Rider as the college’s 16th president. 

Oct 31, 2022

Entrepreneur launches recovery app with help from area incubators

Sharina Johnson knows firsthand the need for support after completing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Her journey through recovery led her to start a new venture, Arcana Recovery Inc., to help others facing similar issues. 

Oct 31, 2022

Newly formed Color & Culture, Inc. adds COO

Mary Oliveira, former Vice President of Member Growth and Strategy for the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, is joining new Harrisburg business entity Color & Culture, Inc. as COO, effective November 1, 2022. 

Karen and Alicia Haitos, owners of Essentially Haitos Organic Skincare, were awarded $5,000 in prize money
Oct 26, 2022

Organic skincare business tops judging in Great Lebanon County Pitch

A mother-daughter skincare business won first place in the second annual Great Lebanon County Pitch on Oct. 19.

Oct 24, 2022

Make and take candle studio opens in Mechanicsburg

The Gleeful Candle Co., a make and take candle studio, has opened in Mechanicsburg. 

Oct 19, 2022

Lancaster-based woman-owned telemedicine company receives small business grant

Lancaster-based OvaryIt LLC recently announced that it will receive a Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Institutes of Health.

Sep 26, 2022

Military mom turned baker finds success with E-Commerce

Theresa Mullan knows full well the meaning of sacrifice, both for her family and for her country. The Harrisburg resident joined the Army Reserves years ago as a 28-year-old single mother of two small children.

Sep 23, 2022

Lancaster County strategic plan aims to level playing field for BIPOC community

To level the playing field for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses, a Lancaster County cohort has teamed up with more than four dozen BIPOC owners to develop a strategic plan to improve access to capital and bring cultural understanding to the community. 

Sep 22, 2022

PennDOT to hold conference on contracting opportunities

PennDOT will host a one-day conference, Pathways to PennDOT on Oct. 18 to connect small, minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) with potential contracting opportunities at the department.