Amanda Bobby and her family’s business pivoted after the pandemic to open their own axe throwing venue in Shrewsbury.
York College of Pennsylvania graduates Alex Louderback and John Gallo are creating smart solutions for older Americans to age in place.
Melissa and Clark Nicholson brought together their love of theater 30 years ago to create a one-of-a-kind organization in Harrisburg.
Julie and Albert Ndjee’s company, Neilly’s Foods, manufactures rice mixes and other healthy-focused foods. Their key to success so far? Facing growing pains with grace.
Isaac Etter’s paid parenting platform, Identity, caters to foster and adoptive parents, with subscribers across the U.S., Canada, and even New Zealand.
Chris Markey has created a culture of teamwork as he’s grown 2 The Tee Outfitters from his basement into a 17,000-square-foot facility in Emigsville.
When Lauren Days opened Skillet2Plate Soul Bistro with her husband, Terrence, and their blended family of six kids, she knew it would be a family venture.
CGA Law Firm is committed to helping entrepreneurs get their businesses started—and keep them growing—by providing top-notch legal services.
Dr. Christina Doll went into medicine to make a difference in people’s lives. When working for the traditional system didn’t fit her style, she decided to craft her own family practice.
Staying true to his no-debt ethos, Jordan Britton has grown Britton Coffee Co. from a trailer into a multi-location business.
The J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship at York College of Pennsylvania helped CEO Andy Lynch hone his augmented reality company’s business plan.
Serial entrepreneur James Norrie’s startup cyberconIQ offers a unique solution in the fight against cybercrime.
Wedding planner and floral designer Leah Barnes has created an interactive playroom for couples preparing for their big day.
Any cash contributions you made to qualifying charitable organizations in 2021 count toward a special deduction.
Kevin Cramer’s life sciences software company Sapio Sciences and sales and marketing tracking business Veloxity stand out in a city not necessarily known as a technology hub.
Brothers John Jr. and Jeff spent their early years growing up in a trailer park, with four siblings to one bedroom. Their experience motivates them today.
Natalie Wallace made a complete career shift to launch Honey Bear — a vegan, gluten-free, soy-free ice cream company.
Steven Martinez, Executive Director of the York County SPCA, led a team of dedicated leaders who increased the organization’s animal save rate from 53% to an unprecedented 95% in just three years.
Pappus is the silky white filament in a milkweed pod that carries the seed to its next destination. Like its namesake, Pappus House provides a home for those traveling through end of life.
Founders Sarah Timmcke and Chuck Blair are excited to share their love of a good story and a savored moment together at Bound Books.
Mid-Atlantic Media Hub’s Tom and Jamie Vranich recently launched Central Pennsylvania’s only locally owned LED mobile billboard truck operation, and PeoplesBank has been there to boost their business.
Therina Himes has grown her tobacco shop and lounge, Freedom Cigars & Tobacco, over the past year, adding a walk-in humidor and thousands of premium cigars.
Donna Shenk says the skills she honed while homeschooling her four kids apply to operating her shop inside the Lancaster Amtrak station.
Christine Titih of EmergeHer says Keystone Merge helped her think outside the box when planning her next steps.
A French-trained chef is the driving force behind York’s newest coffee shop in the building previously occupied by I-ron-ic Coffee Shop in the WeCo district.
Expand your small business in 15 minutes.
Evan Lehr and Marcos Rivera were ready to grow their 3D printing business. Keystone Merge helped them take the next step.
Co-founders Liz Jones and Rande Fregm set out to make a better life for families with atypically developing children. From that dream grew services provided by 40 therapists and 20 staffers at their York clinic.
Grace Quartey of Grace & Associates helps her clients understand how taxes and financial systems affect their lives.
While Jaxi Rodriguez had already been an entrepreneur for decades, the experience she got from the York County Economic Alliance’s Bloom Small Business Development Program helped her reinforce the financial side of her current business, Lash Up Beauty Bar.
One participant said the program gave her more confidence in myself and made her more comfortable taking on emotional and mental challenges.
When Usner Excavating founder Rodney Usner died in 2019, his children had a choice: sell the business or work together to keep it running.
Last year, Gerry Strathmeyer got into the pick-your-own fruit business when he and his partners bought Orchard Valley Farm in Seven Valleys.
Ulises Salinas has relied on patience – both in learning his craft and the ways of a new country – to help him grow his business.
As a child, Maggie King was enthralled by the transformative power of beauty and the sense of confidence it evoked in women. That sensation would become the cornerstone of her bridal beauty ventures MKUP The Beauty Studio and BLEND Beauty & Spa.
In November 2022, the institution brought on Daniel Kreiman to coordinate its environmental, economic, and social equity and justice efforts.
Kevin Keller built his Springettsbury Township business by focusing on what he does best: problem-solving.
Haddy Saho made affordability — especially for fellow immigrant families — a priority when launching HMC Child Care in Harrisburg.
Marine Corps veteran David Elwell and his wife, Katie, hope Aviator Brew Hub can be an anchor for growth in their community.
Robert Thomas has transformed Molly’s Courtyard Café into his own space with his own vibes.
Kristen Dempwolf hosted the first York Flea in 2015 in the rain with 10 vendors. Today, she has a list of 100+ micro businesses who have been part of the event.
Nearly Human founder and CEO Jamison Rotz finds artificial intelligence-driven solutions for companies seeking to automate complicated processes.
Lancaster native Jabron Taylor’s next big dream is to franchise the concept and open 100 restaurants over the next five years.
Rebecca and Will Hanlon had a vision for presenting local stories differently through The Founder Beat. The Keystone Merge community helped them make their idea viable.
Cresha Drayden started making her own soaps years ago to help her children get through a skin condition. Today, she helps others feel their best at her Central Market York stand, Our Sons and Daughters.
Bridge engineers Jordan Good and John Petro led a C.S. Davidson division to build a software solution that revolutionized the way municipalities managed their infrastructure.
Doug and Sara Taylor spent their dating journey baking together. They never imagined it would turn into a multi-location cookie empire.
Armino means warrior. That word embodies luxury streetwear fashion designer Aliyah Jones’ mindset toward struggles and adversity.
If 2021 was good for business, there are ways to cut back on your tax bill while also planning for your future.
Artist and educator Ophelia Chambliss plans to use her new studio space — Ophelia’s Making Agency — not only to create art but to assist artists of color with the business side of creative work.
Rogue Sol Training owner Austin Qualls defines an athlete not as someone who plays sports but as someone who has a goal they want to achieve and the drive to make it happen.
Ethan Greer, owner of Taqueria El Camino in Dover, is planning to open his second restaurant, Greer’s Burger Garage, in early spring.
Chef Schan Gladden’s path to opening his own restaurant in York started almost 30 years ago.
In the middle of the dot-com boom, three entrepreneurs laid the foundation for York-based Teleosoft, a software company that would come to support county governments around the country. Then they turned over leadership responsibilities to their team.
Launching a business is a big endeavor. When it came to financing their dream, these three businesses in York County turned to PeoplesBank.
Rynn Caputo, the co-founder of Caputo Brothers Creamery, has cried in her spilled milk. The pandemic has pushed the entrepreneur into more challenges than she could have anticipated, but her determination carries her forward.
Khalee Kreider and her family have seen dairy and egg production thrive recently at their Lancaster County farm.
Mark Zeleznock, the co-founder of York-based Dataforma, says “the key to success is a tight feedback loop.”
Chase Hafer didn’t know much about plants when he launched BloomBox. That was business partner David Zablocki’s realm. The decision to merge online sales with an in-person touch helped the duo build a one-of-a-kind online plant retailer.
Jen Lubman’s free spirit and eye for design led her to open her borough shop a little more than a year ago.
After failing out of college, serving a prison sentence, and losing his brother, Tavon Parker found the motivation to rewrite his story, re-commit to his lawn business, and help other York City teens do the same.
Didi & Smiling John’s co-owner John Shilling embraces the unconventional path that’s led him to where he is today.
The York County based founders provide the agriculture industry with a turnkey solution to feed and grain processing challenges.
A few years after starting Seven Tribe Playground preschool, Brenna Logsdon is now working through the Department of Education to make its elementary program a licensed school.
York County businesses of all sizes can be part of the annual day of giving in their own way.
Marie Fisher started Nature’s Platter with little experience but an abundance of passion. As her business has grown, so has her sense of pride—in both the business and herself.
Matt Keller, founder of York and Lancaster Indoor Golf & Training Centers, recently began licensing his high-tech golf centers.
Mark and Val Rhodes started making wines as a hobby five years ago. Today, they operate a stand in Penn Market and are considering expanding throughout the region.
Michael Delp will transfer M. J. Delp Construction to son-in-law Ryan Noll at the end of 2022.
Scott and John Dolmetsch launched Business Information Group from their basement before personal computers were the norm.
Rob Bryant remembers when the York City Health Inspector sat him down with a folder of evidence on the business he operated without license. Today, he’s doing it right — and growing.
Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith recently unveiled Strategic Plan 2.0 as she prepares to retire after the spring 2023 semester.
For nearly two decades, Gill and Myra Gillis have delivered sweet cold treats for York communities through their purple food truck window.
Edgard Ayala opened his restaurant a year before the pandemic and built a reputation with customers that led him to sustain and eventually expand his business.
Mike Cashman, co-founder of Mount Zion Offroad, built a successful vehicle maintenance and customization company and recently expanded his shop with the help of PeoplesBank.
Capitalizing on the growing popularity of e-bikes, Let’s Roll founders Tim Hill and Ryan Finger launched a second shop in Columbia.
Since launching Shank’s Mare Outfitters, Liz Winand and her husband, Steve, have educated tens of thousands of people about sustainability.
Dr. Felicia O. A. Dennis wields a fifth-degree black belt, holds a Ph.D. in theology, and will soon serve as a York City Councilwoman. As an entrepreneur, she’s using the lessons of Tae Kwon Do to change the lives of York students and their families.
An unlikely foursome’s dream of a gallery that welcomed all forms of expression by artists from all walks of life became a reality this year when they opened EsoArts.
Sharina Johnson’s company is developing a tool that uses artificial intelligence to track emotional triggers and offer support to those in recovery.
The Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation will promote collaboration throughout the entire campus on York College’s distinctive focus on experiential learning.
Helping his dad at work was Frank’s Marble & Granite owner Carmine Pantano’s first job.
Dew Jones brought together his passion for youth sports and video production to launch Sports Shooting Stars, which livestreams Central Pennsylvania high school athletics, such as basketball and football.
Claudio Digruttola started Bilingual Conexion with the hope of filling a gap for professional interpretation and translation services. He never expected to be a voice for so many in his community.
Dan Thau scaled Millennium Circuits Limited from a basement business into a multi-million dollar global company.
Ten years ago, Steve Groff never imagined starting what became Groff North America, a global leader in cannabis research.
The program at York College of Pennsylvania, which provides training to early-stage company owners and people with business ideas, is accepting applications for 2023 until February 15.
Louie Castriota opened the therapy center for kids who have special needs in 2010. To ensure the organization’s success outlives him, he’s been stepping back ever since.
Looking for some financial help? Check out these two webinars.
AliceAnne Frost gave up a lucrative career to help ex-offenders restart their lives. She doesn’t regret it for a moment.
Before launching Refillism in York, Elizabeth Bower, NCIDQ, spent 15 years as a licensed interior designer and six years in the Air National Guard.
Creative whimsy goes into every one of Crystal Caron’s pastry delights at The Sugar Rose Bake Shop.
Fashion influencer Rebecca Wattenschaidt transformed her love of fashion into a career path that didn’t exist until recent years.
Timbrel Chyatee is bridging cultural divides and welcoming diverse clientele to celebrate their identities through her fashion brand CHYATEE.
After an unfulfilling start to retirement, Patti Foster says going into business with her daughters — dealing with Bahamian sand — has broadened her horizons.
Carrie Almony took over Titanium Athletics with a vision to create a youth recreation facility with a safe space for every member of the family.
Chris and John Trogner’s innovation will allow them to experiment with new packaging and beer styles at Tröegs, the home of Perpetual, the state’s best-selling IPA.
Tucked behind a Mexican retail store called El Sol is a family-run restaurant that’s serving up traditional dishes, from carne asada to tortas.
When the pandemic struck, Philip Given, partner at The Pretzel Company, helped his business make a vital shift online.
The program offers unique opportunities for interdisciplinary exploration, international experiences, and career development.
Through decades working as a nurse, Carol Sieling always wanted to open a restaurant with her daughter, Danielle.
Anthony Moore was an engineer who bounced throughout the country and sometimes the world. He was always on the move until he found York.
The school’s Strategic Plan 2.0 paints a vision of graduates prepared to compete in global environments. Global learning initiatives are helping to make that goal a reality.
Citing challenges related to the pandemic and an ongoing struggle with liquor licenses, David LeHeron closed Blue Heron on Aug. 27. While his future’s unclear, he says he’s not ready to give up entrepreneurship.
PeoplesBank is launching its first webinar as part of a business banking series.
Triton Sensors grew out of a science competition project for brothers Lance and Garrison Parthemore and their friend Jack Guerrisi. Their vaping-detection sensors are used in 49 states and over a dozen countries.
Frank Dittenhafer, President of Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects, says entrepreneurship can’t just be about making money. “It has to be driven by passion.”
Kumba Saho’s entrepreneurial spirit developed early and traveled with her when she emigrated from Gambia in 1999.
Beyond building a successful software company, founder and CEO Peter Sobotta hopes he’s improving the tech ecosystem in the region.
Tannisha Fuentes dreamed of creating work opportunities for marginalized York residents that provided a path to fulfillment and growth.
YCEA launches the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center.
These three founders overcame hardships along their journeys to build what are now thriving businesses in York County.
Shaye and Tyler Merryman kept the classic Italian menu exactly the same when they took over Moonlight Café in Dover in May.
Kenya Brown Feeser has traveled the world restoring artifacts. Now she’s using her unique skillset to bring York history to life.
Amma Johnson couples her love of art and fashion with her drive to strengthen women through her brand, AMMA JO.
Claudia Salazar is a self-taught artist whose work can be found on sneakers, t-shirts, leather jackets, and more. Her childhood trauma led her to create and find opportunities for healing.
Through decades working as a nurse, Carol Sieling always wanted to open a restaurant with her daughter, Danielle.
Matt Keller, founder of York and Lancaster Indoor Golf & Training Centers, recently began licensing his high-tech golf centers.
The program at York College of Pennsylvania, which provides training to early-stage company owners and people with business ideas, is accepting applications for 2023 until February 15.
Rob Bryant remembers when the York City Health Inspector sat him down with a folder of evidence on the business he operated without license. Today, he’s doing it right — and growing.
Chase Hafer didn’t know much about plants when he launched BloomBox. That was business partner David Zablocki’s realm. The decision to merge online sales with an in-person touch helped the duo build a one-of-a-kind online plant retailer.
Carrie Almony took over Titanium Athletics with a vision to create a youth recreation facility with a safe space for every member of the family.
Chris and John Trogner’s innovation will allow them to experiment with new packaging and beer styles at Tröegs, the home of Perpetual, the state’s best-selling IPA.
Ulises Salinas has relied on patience – both in learning his craft and the ways of a new country – to help him grow his business.
CGA Law Firm is committed to helping entrepreneurs get their businesses started—and keep them growing—by providing top-notch legal services.
Kenya Brown Feeser has traveled the world restoring artifacts. Now she’s using her unique skillset to bring York history to life.
Last year, Gerry Strathmeyer got into the pick-your-own fruit business when he and his partners bought Orchard Valley Farm in Seven Valleys.
Ethan Greer, owner of Taqueria El Camino in Dover, is planning to open his second restaurant, Greer’s Burger Garage, in early spring.
Chris Markey has created a culture of teamwork as he’s grown 2 The Tee Outfitters from his basement into a 17,000-square-foot facility in Emigsville.
Michael Delp will transfer M. J. Delp Construction to son-in-law Ryan Noll at the end of 2022.
Kristen Dempwolf hosted the first York Flea in 2015 in the rain with 10 vendors. Today, she has a list of 100+ micro businesses who have been part of the event.
Donna Shenk says the skills she honed while homeschooling her four kids apply to operating her shop inside the Lancaster Amtrak station.
A few years after starting Seven Tribe Playground preschool, Brenna Logsdon is now working through the Department of Education to make its elementary program a licensed school.
The Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation will promote collaboration throughout the entire campus on York College’s distinctive focus on experiential learning.
Marine Corps veteran David Elwell and his wife, Katie, hope Aviator Brew Hub can be an anchor for growth in their community.
Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith recently unveiled Strategic Plan 2.0 as she prepares to retire after the spring 2023 semester.
After an unfulfilling start to retirement, Patti Foster says going into business with her daughters — dealing with Bahamian sand — has broadened her horizons.
Rogue Sol Training owner Austin Qualls defines an athlete not as someone who plays sports but as someone who has a goal they want to achieve and the drive to make it happen.
When Usner Excavating founder Rodney Usner died in 2019, his children had a choice: sell the business or work together to keep it running.
Natalie Wallace made a complete career shift to launch Honey Bear — a vegan, gluten-free, soy-free ice cream company.
York County businesses of all sizes can be part of the annual day of giving in their own way.
Frank Dittenhafer, President of Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects, says entrepreneurship can’t just be about making money. “It has to be driven by passion.”
When the pandemic struck, Philip Given, partner at The Pretzel Company, helped his business make a vital shift online.
If 2021 was good for business, there are ways to cut back on your tax bill while also planning for your future.
Pappus is the silky white filament in a milkweed pod that carries the seed to its next destination. Like its namesake, Pappus House provides a home for those traveling through end of life.
The program offers unique opportunities for interdisciplinary exploration, international experiences, and career development.
The York County based founders provide the agriculture industry with a turnkey solution to feed and grain processing challenges.
Citing challenges related to the pandemic and an ongoing struggle with liquor licenses, David LeHeron closed Blue Heron on Aug. 27. While his future’s unclear, he says he’s not ready to give up entrepreneurship.
Timbrel Chyatee is bridging cultural divides and welcoming diverse clientele to celebrate their identities through her fashion brand CHYATEE.
One participant said the program gave her more confidence in myself and made her more comfortable taking on emotional and mental challenges.
Khalee Kreider and her family have seen dairy and egg production thrive recently at their Lancaster County farm.
Since launching Shank’s Mare Outfitters, Liz Winand and her husband, Steve, have educated tens of thousands of people about sustainability.
Expand your small business in 15 minutes.
Rynn Caputo, the co-founder of Caputo Brothers Creamery, has cried in her spilled milk. The pandemic has pushed the entrepreneur into more challenges than she could have anticipated, but her determination carries her forward.
A French-trained chef is the driving force behind York’s newest coffee shop in the building previously occupied by I-ron-ic Coffee Shop in the WeCo district.
Before launching Refillism in York, Elizabeth Bower, NCIDQ, spent 15 years as a licensed interior designer and six years in the Air National Guard.
For nearly two decades, Gill and Myra Gillis have delivered sweet cold treats for York communities through their purple food truck window.
Tucked behind a Mexican retail store called El Sol is a family-run restaurant that’s serving up traditional dishes, from carne asada to tortas.
Dew Jones brought together his passion for youth sports and video production to launch Sports Shooting Stars, which livestreams Central Pennsylvania high school athletics, such as basketball and football.
While Jaxi Rodriguez had already been an entrepreneur for decades, the experience she got from the York County Economic Alliance’s Bloom Small Business Development Program helped her reinforce the financial side of her current business, Lash Up Beauty Bar.
Doug and Sara Taylor spent their dating journey baking together. They never imagined it would turn into a multi-location cookie empire.
Brothers John Jr. and Jeff spent their early years growing up in a trailer park, with four siblings to one bedroom. Their experience motivates them today.
Dr. Felicia O. A. Dennis wields a fifth-degree black belt, holds a Ph.D. in theology, and will soon serve as a York City Councilwoman. As an entrepreneur, she’s using the lessons of Tae Kwon Do to change the lives of York students and their families.
After failing out of college, serving a prison sentence, and losing his brother, Tavon Parker found the motivation to rewrite his story, re-commit to his lawn business, and help other York City teens do the same.
Staying true to his no-debt ethos, Jordan Britton has grown Britton Coffee Co. from a trailer into a multi-location business.
Robert Thomas has transformed Molly’s Courtyard Café into his own space with his own vibes.
Scott and John Dolmetsch launched Business Information Group from their basement before personal computers were the norm.
Lancaster native Jabron Taylor’s next big dream is to franchise the concept and open 100 restaurants over the next five years.
Helping his dad at work was Frank’s Marble & Granite owner Carmine Pantano’s first job.
Claudia Salazar is a self-taught artist whose work can be found on sneakers, t-shirts, leather jackets, and more. Her childhood trauma led her to create and find opportunities for healing.
As a child, Maggie King was enthralled by the transformative power of beauty and the sense of confidence it evoked in women. That sensation would become the cornerstone of her bridal beauty ventures MKUP The Beauty Studio and BLEND Beauty & Spa.
Amma Johnson couples her love of art and fashion with her drive to strengthen women through her brand, AMMA JO.
Co-founders Liz Jones and Rande Fregm set out to make a better life for families with atypically developing children. From that dream grew services provided by 40 therapists and 20 staffers at their York clinic.
Creative whimsy goes into every one of Crystal Caron’s pastry delights at The Sugar Rose Bake Shop.
Capitalizing on the growing popularity of e-bikes, Let’s Roll founders Tim Hill and Ryan Finger launched a second shop in Columbia.
Dan Thau scaled Millennium Circuits Limited from a basement business into a multi-million dollar global company.
These three founders overcame hardships along their journeys to build what are now thriving businesses in York County.
Launching a business is a big endeavor. When it came to financing their dream, these three businesses in York County turned to PeoplesBank.
York College of Pennsylvania graduates Alex Louderback and John Gallo are creating smart solutions for older Americans to age in place.
Didi & Smiling John’s co-owner John Shilling embraces the unconventional path that’s led him to where he is today.
AliceAnne Frost gave up a lucrative career to help ex-offenders restart their lives. She doesn’t regret it for a moment.
Mark Zeleznock, the co-founder of York-based Dataforma, says “the key to success is a tight feedback loop.”
The school’s Strategic Plan 2.0 paints a vision of graduates prepared to compete in global environments. Global learning initiatives are helping to make that goal a reality.
Melissa and Clark Nicholson brought together their love of theater 30 years ago to create a one-of-a-kind organization in Harrisburg.
Triton Sensors grew out of a science competition project for brothers Lance and Garrison Parthemore and their friend Jack Guerrisi. Their vaping-detection sensors are used in 49 states and over a dozen countries.
Mike Cashman, co-founder of Mount Zion Offroad, built a successful vehicle maintenance and customization company and recently expanded his shop with the help of PeoplesBank.
Amanda Bobby and her family’s business pivoted after the pandemic to open their own axe throwing venue in Shrewsbury.
Ten years ago, Steve Groff never imagined starting what became Groff North America, a global leader in cannabis research.
Evan Lehr and Marcos Rivera were ready to grow their 3D printing business. Keystone Merge helped them take the next step.
Edgard Ayala opened his restaurant a year before the pandemic and built a reputation with customers that led him to sustain and eventually expand his business.
Shaye and Tyler Merryman kept the classic Italian menu exactly the same when they took over Moonlight Café in Dover in May.
Marie Fisher started Nature’s Platter with little experience but an abundance of passion. As her business has grown, so has her sense of pride—in both the business and herself.
Haddy Saho made affordability — especially for fellow immigrant families — a priority when launching HMC Child Care in Harrisburg.
Therina Himes has grown her tobacco shop and lounge, Freedom Cigars & Tobacco, over the past year, adding a walk-in humidor and thousands of premium cigars.
Anthony Moore was an engineer who bounced throughout the country and sometimes the world. He was always on the move until he found York.
Chef Schan Gladden’s path to opening his own restaurant in York started almost 30 years ago.
Any cash contributions you made to qualifying charitable organizations in 2021 count toward a special deduction.
Founders Sarah Timmcke and Chuck Blair are excited to share their love of a good story and a savored moment together at Bound Books.
Steven Martinez, Executive Director of the York County SPCA, led a team of dedicated leaders who increased the organization’s animal save rate from 53% to an unprecedented 95% in just three years.
The J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship at York College of Pennsylvania helped CEO Andy Lynch hone his augmented reality company’s business plan.
Nearly Human founder and CEO Jamison Rotz finds artificial intelligence-driven solutions for companies seeking to automate complicated processes.
Christine Titih of EmergeHer says Keystone Merge helped her think outside the box when planning her next steps.
PeoplesBank is launching its first webinar as part of a business banking series.
Kumba Saho’s entrepreneurial spirit developed early and traveled with her when she emigrated from Gambia in 1999.
Bridge engineers Jordan Good and John Petro led a C.S. Davidson division to build a software solution that revolutionized the way municipalities managed their infrastructure.
Armino means warrior. That word embodies luxury streetwear fashion designer Aliyah Jones’ mindset toward struggles and adversity.
An unlikely foursome’s dream of a gallery that welcomed all forms of expression by artists from all walks of life became a reality this year when they opened EsoArts.
Kevin Keller built his Springettsbury Township business by focusing on what he does best: problem-solving.
In November 2022, the institution brought on Daniel Kreiman to coordinate its environmental, economic, and social equity and justice efforts.
Grace Quartey of Grace & Associates helps her clients understand how taxes and financial systems affect their lives.
Looking for some financial help? Check out these two webinars.
Wedding planner and floral designer Leah Barnes has created an interactive playroom for couples preparing for their big day.
Tannisha Fuentes dreamed of creating work opportunities for marginalized York residents that provided a path to fulfillment and growth.
Mark and Val Rhodes started making wines as a hobby five years ago. Today, they operate a stand in Penn Market and are considering expanding throughout the region.
Mid-Atlantic Media Hub’s Tom and Jamie Vranich recently launched Central Pennsylvania’s only locally owned LED mobile billboard truck operation, and PeoplesBank has been there to boost their business.
Claudio Digruttola started Bilingual Conexion with the hope of filling a gap for professional interpretation and translation services. He never expected to be a voice for so many in his community.
Jen Lubman’s free spirit and eye for design led her to open her borough shop a little more than a year ago.
Fashion influencer Rebecca Wattenschaidt transformed her love of fashion into a career path that didn’t exist until recent years.
When Lauren Days opened Skillet2Plate Soul Bistro with her husband, Terrence, and their blended family of six kids, she knew it would be a family venture.
Cresha Drayden started making her own soaps years ago to help her children get through a skin condition. Today, she helps others feel their best at her Central Market York stand, Our Sons and Daughters.
YCEA launches the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center.
Isaac Etter’s paid parenting platform, Identity, caters to foster and adoptive parents, with subscribers across the U.S., Canada, and even New Zealand.
Louie Castriota opened the therapy center for kids who have special needs in 2010. To ensure the organization’s success outlives him, he’s been stepping back ever since.
Dr. Christina Doll went into medicine to make a difference in people’s lives. When working for the traditional system didn’t fit her style, she decided to craft her own family practice.
Serial entrepreneur James Norrie’s startup cyberconIQ offers a unique solution in the fight against cybercrime.
Kevin Cramer’s life sciences software company Sapio Sciences and sales and marketing tracking business Veloxity stand out in a city not necessarily known as a technology hub.
Julie and Albert Ndjee’s company, Neilly’s Foods, manufactures rice mixes and other healthy-focused foods. Their key to success so far? Facing growing pains with grace.
In the middle of the dot-com boom, three entrepreneurs laid the foundation for York-based Teleosoft, a software company that would come to support county governments around the country. Then they turned over leadership responsibilities to their team.
Artist and educator Ophelia Chambliss plans to use her new studio space — Ophelia’s Making Agency — not only to create art but to assist artists of color with the business side of creative work.
Sharina Johnson’s company is developing a tool that uses artificial intelligence to track emotional triggers and offer support to those in recovery.
Beyond building a successful software company, founder and CEO Peter Sobotta hopes he’s improving the tech ecosystem in the region.
Rebecca and Will Hanlon had a vision for presenting local stories differently through The Founder Beat. The Keystone Merge community helped them make their idea viable.