It started with a big smile and a firm, friendly handshake when I met Kathy Prime in the sprawling lobby of The High Company in Lancaster County.

The first Women's Leadership Conference April 11, at Central Penn College in Cumberland County, featured local female leaders presenting on topics to promote empowerment, leadership and professionalism.

Kathy Phillips has a favorite quote: “There is no elevator to success – you have to take the stairs.”

Lisa Myers, a principal at accounting firm Boyer & Ritter LLC, knew she couldn't keep working the dreaded tax season.

Kathy Prime learned early in her career that to get noticed, you had to raise your hand - enthusiastically - for the jobs that no one else wanted.

Midstate professional photographer and business owner finds her niche in professional woman-focused photography

Silvia Dugan has been elected chairwoman of the board of directors for PACE Resources Inc. in York, succeeding her father and the former chairman of the board, Russell E. Horn Jr., who died Jan. 18.

An influx of new funds is aimed at increasing the number of women in three high-demand career fields where they are underrepresented, officials at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology said.

Dickinson College's 28th — and first female — president will step down from the post this summer just shy of three years in the role.

Kristin Snyder said she has always focused on eco-friendly, American-made fashion, but the owner of Sophie Stargazer Boutique LLC is becoming even more aware of where and how the items she sells are being made.

Some adult siblings have their squabbles and can only stand each other at the holidays.

Nathan Bitner was told in high school that he was “nuts” for wanting to be a funeral director.

The Women of Influence Awards recognize established business leaders with proven track records of community service and business accomplishments.

Through her “leadership, professionalism and vision,” Jeri Sims has helped an arts center in Williamsport become a widely supported, top-ranking facility.

The York County Economic Alliance wants to make it easy for women to find the professional resources they may need.