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Delays plague federal funding for factory services centers

Mantec, a York-based nonprofit that assists manufacturers across Central Pennsylvania, is facing an uncertain financial future for the second time this year. The uncertainty stems from a slowdown in federal funding for its sister centers in other parts of the U.S., as well as the government shutdown this week, according to Mantec president and CEO […]

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Dame Leadership

The chief executive role at Wormleysburg-based consulting firm Dame Leadership is changing hands as company president Ed Dame adds CEO to his title. He succeeds his father, John Dame, the company’s founder, who has moved into a role as chairman. As president and CEO, Ed Dame will lead the firm’s day-to-day operations and service expansion. As chairman, […]

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Trout CPA

Robert Firely has been named COO of Trout CPA, a new position for the Lancaster-based accounting and consulting firm. Firely joined the firm in January as a partner after a stint as senior vice president with M&A advisory firm Murphy McCormack Capital Advisors. Before that, he was CFO and chief administrative officer for Triose, a healthcare-focused logistics company in Berks […]

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York design firm snags smaller neighbor

York-based architecture, engineering and design firm Warehaus has acquired a smaller neighbor with a client base spanning Pennsylvania and Maryland. The neighbor is West Manchester Township-based Johnston and Associates, founded in 1988 by Eric Johnston and specializing in all areas of land development, including zoning and environmental permitting. “This is an exciting milestone for our team,” Warehaus president, […]

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Court orders further review in case over medical cannabis testing

In a 5-2 ruling last week, the state Supreme Court upheld the authority of state regulators to issue rules for testing medical marijuana products before they hit the shelves. The ruling overturns a 2023 decision by Commonwealth Court that found regulators had exceeded their authority. Nonetheless, Pennsylvania’s top court sent the case back to the lower […]

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Lanco shopping center sold

A real estate partnership headed by Lancaster-area investor Joe Deerin paid $10.76 million for Shops at Prospect, a 63,292-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping plaza in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County, according to county deed records. The seller, Brixmor GA Shops at Prospect LP, was represented by Colin Behr and Chris Munley of real estate firm CBRE. Brixmor, then under a […]

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Deal broadens reach of Harrisburg-area engineering firm

A regional engineering firm based in the Harrisburg area is expanding its reach in Central and eastern Pennsylvania. Herbert Rowland & Grubic Inc. in Swatara Township has scooped up Becker Engineering LLC, a smaller firm based in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. But HRG is retaining Becker’s office at […]

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Startups supporting seniors, caregivers draw spotlight

By 2030, the youngest baby boomers will be 65 years old. With 74 million people in this group, coupled with a worsening physician shortage, the need for tech innovation to address care gaps is critical. To address this need, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin CNP) hosted the AgeTech Techcelerator […]

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Mid Penn doubles up on deals

Mid Penn Bancorp continued to expand its South Jersey footprint with the acquisition of community bank 1st Colonial Bancorp Inc. in a combined stock and cash deal valued at $101 million. Twenty-four hours later, Mid Penn agreed to acquire Sarasota, Florida-based Cumberland Advisors in a deal that is expected to bring approximately $3.3 billion new […]

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Is there a middle way for data centers? Team PA bets on it

Advocates embrace data centers as engines of economic opportunity and a symbol of Pennsylvania’s appeal to high-tech industries, drawn, in part, by abundant supplies of energy. Critics are fighting back, citing the centers’ potential harm to the environment and quality of life in the communities where they are being proposed. Team Pennsylvania is hoping to […]

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Groundbreaking for the Gardens at Millbourne

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held on Wednesday to mark the commencement of work converting the private grounds of the Appell family into a public garden. Louis and Jody Appell were well-known in the York community for their philanthropy and their passion for horticulture. The Powder Mill Foundation was established by Louis J. Appell, Jr. in […]

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Snack maker to cut synthetic food dyes

Hanover-based snack maker Utz Brands said yesterday it plans to eliminate by the end of 2027 any artificial food colorings from the minority of the company’s snacks where they’re found. The move comes amid growing scrutiny of the additives, led by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Other food companies, including The […]

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Budget gridlock strains childcare programs

Childcare providers were already struggling to keep up with the demand for their services. Then came the deadlock over the state budget, which has lasted nearly three months. For each week without a state budget, providers in Central Pennsylvania are missing out on about $1.1 million in state subsidies, according to Christy Renjilian, executive director […]

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New visa policy could have local impact

Confusion is giving way to a bit of clarity as employers wrap their heads around a new Trump administration policy enacting steep fees on visas allowing foreign-born workers to hold jobs in the U.S. When the policy was announced on Friday, employers worried they might have to pay to bring current visa holders back into the […]

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Credit union CEO: ‘Getting everything in place’

Over the last two-plus years, Michael Wilson has been putting his stamp on Members 1st Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Pennsylvania. As chief executive, he is spearheading the credit union’s adoption of new technologies, including artificial intelligence and stablecoin – a form of digital currency that companies will be allowed […]

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Utz to renovate HQ, unload two other buildings

Utz Brands plans to upgrade its headquarters building at 900 High St. in Hanover and sell off two other buildings. The renovations at 900 High are expected to begin next year and will make room for employees moving from other Utz facilities in the York County borough, including an employee fitness center and warehouse at […]

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Triad Strategies

Triad Strategies, a Harrisburg-based lobbying firm in the state, undertook a strategic reorganization that gives staff members new titles and responsibilities. Mike Manzo has been promoted to executive vice president of government affairs, taking on an expanded role overseeing firmwide strategy, client service and deliverables. Doug Rohanna has been named senior vice president of public […]

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Donut franchise coming to Lancaster

Scott Eden, former owner of Holy Hound Taproom in York, is planning to open a franchised location of Federal Donuts & Chicken at College Row, a mixed-use building along Harrisburg Pike near Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, according to Lancaster-based TRUE Commercial Real Estate. The store is slated to open in early 2026 in a space formerly occupied by La […]

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