Ten up-and-coming executives in Central Pennsylvania have signed on for a leadership development program run by executive coach John Dame.
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Young Professionals
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: 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.
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Study: Harrisburg area No. 9 for millennial housing markets
The Harrisburg-Carlisle area is No. 9 in a new study that ranks the top cities for millennial home buyers. Rochester, New York, topped the list.
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PennAir appoints new CEO
PennAir CEO Cheryl Rhein is stepping down after nine years of leadership and passing the baton to her son-in-law, Seth Bray, who has been the company’s COO for the last four years.
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.
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A Conversation With: Arielle Weidner
Arielle Weidner, 31, joined ConnectCare3, a service offered to members of Benecon’s self-funded health benefits consortiums and cooperatives, last year as senior director of client wellness and consulting and recently transitioned into her current role.
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A Conversation With: Justine Trucksess
Justine Trucksess, 31, joined Main Street Hanover in 2015 and was named executive director in 2018. Prior to that, she worked in development at the Hanover Hospital. She is also a co-author of “The Hanover, Pa. Bucket List.”
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Dairy godmothers: Specialty cheese biz taps into local dairies
Stefanie Angstadt of Oley started making cheese as a hobby soon after graduating from college in 2008. After a few years she knew it was something she wanted to do full time. She opened Valley Milkhouse in a former dairy farm in Oley in 2014 and began to manufacture and sell her cheeses professionally. Not ...
Read More »Young professional launches semi-pro soccer club
A Lehigh Valley executive is launching Allentown United Football Club, a semi-professional soccer team that is gearing up for its first season this September.
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Workforce initiatives balance present, future needs
The strong economy has been making it difficult for businesses that need qualified and skilled technical workers. And while some established workforce initiatives with a long-range focus are paying off, other efforts are underway to match workers’ skills with specific jobs in the shorter term, several observers said in recent interviews.
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Trucking services firm in Lancaster County plans to relocate, expand
Compliance Navigation Specialists plans to relocate the bulk of its operations from its facility in Warwick Township to a new facility in Manheim Township by the end of 2020.
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No experience? No problem for HVAC contractor
Skilled workers are hard to find, so a Lancaster County mechanical contractor created a training program that allows it to hire employees with zero experience and train them in the field.
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A Conversation With: Andrew Barninger
Andrew Barninger, 30, joined Personal Wealth Advisory in 2013 and was recently named partner. He will be involved in launching NextPhase, which will focus on business transition planning.
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MediaNews Group in line to buy Reading Eagle’s assets
MediaNews Group, a nationwide media company, has made the sole qualified bid for Reading Eagle Company's assets, the Reading Eagle reported Thursday.
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