The Bison Foundation Announces New Leadership and Ambitious Vision for Carlisle Schools
Carlisle native Rick Galena named President & Chief Executive Officer to lead revitalization of 26-year-old education foundation. Carlisle, PA — The Bison Foundation, an independent charitable organization dedicated to enriching educational opportunities for students and teachers in the Carlisle Area School District, has named Rick Galena as its President & Chief Executive Officer, launching an ambitious new chapter for the 26-year-old nonprofit. Galena, a Carlisle native with more than three decades of
Boyer & Ritter Earns 2026 Best of Accounting 5 Year Gold Award
CAMP HILL, PA (November 5, 2026) – After again receiving high marks for client satisfaction and service, Boyer & Ritter LLC has earned ClearlyRated’s 2026 Best of Accounting 5 Year Gold Award, recognizing the firm for earning Best of Accounting honors for at least five consecutive years.Boyer & Ritter received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 92% of its surveyed clients, significantly higher than the accounting industry average of 48%. The firm’s public ClearlyRated profile also carries a 4.9
Happie Soul Wellness Announces Exclusive Wellness Benefits for Carlisle Chamber Members
Happie Soul Wellness Announces Exclusive Wellness Benefits for Carlisle Chamber Members Local Award-Winning Wellness Center Offers Chamber Members 10% Off Personalized Treatments MECHANICSBURG, PA | November 4, 2026 — Happie Soul Wellness, an award-winning wellness center in Mechanicsburg, is pleased to introduce an exclusive benefit for Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce members: 10% off any treatment, up to $50 in savings per visit, with no limit on the number of visits. Founded by Cristina L. Dunbar,
Upcoming Change to PPL Electric Utilities’ Price to Compare
Pending regulatory approval, the Price to Compare will change Dec. 1 to 14.428 cents/kWh for residential customers and 12.335 cents/kWh for small business customers. This is the default supply rate customers pay if they receive their electricity supply through PPL Electric rather than choosing a competitive supplier. We know every dollar matters. That’s why we’re communicating directly with customers about this change and, importantly, connecting them with tools and resources to help manage their
STAFF UP! | A Tourism Partner Alert
More visitors. More opportunities. Let's be ready! The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau (CVVB) is working to grow tourism and bring more visitors—and their spending—to our communities. But attracting visitors is only half the equation. We also want to help our hospitality partners prepare to welcome them. Introducing STAFF UP! To help our hospitality partners capitalize on these opportunities, we're launching STAFF UP!, a periodic alert highlighting upcoming events expected to bring significant visitor
Manufacturers’ Association Releases 2026 Annual Wage & Salary Survey Report
(York, PA) – The Manufacturers’ Association of Central PA has released its 2026 Annual Manufacturing Wage & Salary Survey Report, revealing a notable rebound in hiring optimism even as persistent workforce challenges continue to shape the regional manufacturing landscape. The report, compiled from responses by nearly 70 employers from across the region, serves as a critical benchmarking tool for manufacturing HR professionals and company leadership. The 2026 report marks a meaningful shift in the
Army Heritage Center Foundation Salutes Sen. McCormick, Tunnel to Towers at Evening of Honor
(CAMP HILL, PA) – As a West Point graduate, Gulf War veteran, successful businessman and popular elected official who has already made an outsized impact in the U.S. Senate, U.S. Dave McCormick accepted the 2026 “Living Legend Award,” from the Army Heritage Center Foundation at the Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center in Camp Hill, PA.The Pittsburgh native has been serving as the junior senator from Pennsylvania since 2025, after rising to the top of his field as a businessman, federal official and
In 16 years, a dilapidated Cumberland County factory site has been transformed
People come from near and far to attend car shows at the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle. And when thousands of people descend on the fairgrounds, there has to be a place for them to park. But when a 90-year-old factory near the fairgrounds closed in 2008, Carlisle Events, the company that hosts the car shows, could’ve lost more than 1,000 parking spaces. Carlisle Events had leased parking on a 20-acre lot on the plant property. “When they closed, we knew that we were at risk of losing the
Barry Lyons, CPA, Joins Boyer & Ritter's Construction and Manufacturing Practices
CAMP HILL, PA (October 27, 2026) – Boyer & Ritter announced that Barry C. Lyons, CPA, has joined the firm as a manager in its Camp Hill office, where he serves clients in the construction, real estate and manufacturing industries.Lyons brings nearly 10 years of public accounting experience serving construction, real estate, manufacturing, commercial and nonprofit organizations. A Pennsylvania-licensed CPA, he has extensive experience leading assurance engagements, evaluating internal controls, managing
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Partnership for Better Health Seeking Professional Grant Review Services
The Partnership for Better Health is seeking proposals from interested freelancers and consultants to analyze, summarize and record a limited number of small grant applications (Spark Grants) for the Partnership. We seek a seasoned consultant who will provide objective, thoughtful, and well-written grant analyses and funding recommendations that align with the Partnership’s mission, values, and grantmaking priorities. Schedule and Estimated Hours While hours are generally flexible, the Partnership’s
PPL Electric Utilities welcomes focus on protecting customers as large energy demand grows
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (Oct. 16, 2026) - PPL Electric Utilities issued the following statement today in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro's petition to participate in a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission proceeding involving rates and protections for large energy users, including data centers. The governor's petition seeks additional protections intended to prevent costs associated with data center development from being shifted to other customers. "PPL Electric is committed to protecting customers, maintaining
New Businesses Can Start Strong with Glo Fiber Business
Starting a new business comes with plenty of decisions—and plenty of unknowns. Glo Fiber Business is making one of those decisions a little easier with a new offer designed specifically for businesses that are just getting started. Through the Glo Fiber Business New Business Offer, qualifying businesses can receive reduced pricing based on a three-year agreement, while also having protection from early termination fees if the business closes before the end of the term. That means new business owners can
Electric Vehicle Grant Funding Opportunity
PennDOT recently announced the opening of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Community Charging Funding Opportunity Round 4 – Eastern Region, which will invest $32 million into electric vehicle charging infrastructure in eastern Pennsylvania, including Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties. Any organization registered to do business in PA, that is not barred from receiving state or federal funds, may apply for NEVI funding. Any interested business or organization should complete the
Bethany House Brings Its Story to Life
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and Wakeen & Company recently celebrated the completion of the first Stories That Serve, featuring Bethany House of Cumberland County. The program was created to help local nonprofits build their communications capacity through professional storytelling. As the first recipient, Bethany House worked with Wakeen & Company to create a feature video and a shorter version for digital use, giving the organization new tools to share its mission and connect with
Harnessing Generative Artificial Intelligence for Modern Property Marketing and Operations
What Is Adobe Firefly? Adobe Firefly is a suite of generative artificial intelligence tools developed to produce high quality visual and audio assets through simple text descriptions. The system operates inside a secure web framework to build images, vectors, videos, and text enhancements based on natural language input. Every feature that has moved past the testing phase delivers media files that are fully cleared for commercial business applications. For independent business owners operating in the
Brown Plus Promotes Ryan Harshman and Matt Harvey to Principal in 2026
Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is pleased to announce that both Ryan Harshman, CPA, and Matt Harvey, CPA, MSPA, have been promoted to Principal, effective January 1, 2026. “We are incredibly proud to announce the promotion of these two outstanding professionals to Principal,” said Ken Wolfe, CPA, CGMA, President and Managing Principal. “Ryan and Matt are integral members of our audit and tax teams, consistently demonstrating exceptional work ethic, technical expertise and leadership,
Cooking classes
2026: Cooking class 1st and last Wednesday every month at 6:30pm. $31.20/person gets you a seat for the class, mini buffet, and one drink. Classes will only operate with a minimum of 13ppl and maximum of 20 ppl. We will reach out a few days prior to update if a class will be in session. You can call the restaurant to make your reservation.
Brown Plus Receives Best Places to Work in PA and America’s Best Workplaces Awards
Brown Plus Receives Best Places to Work in PA and America’s Best Workplaces AwardsBrown Plus Named the #3 Best Place to Work in PA in 2025 in the Medium-Sized Company Category and America’s #7 Best Medium Workplace in 2026 Camp Hill, Lancaster and Hanover, PA: Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is thrilled to announce that it has been named both the #3 Best Place to Work in PA in 2025 in the medium-sized company category by Central Penn Business Journal (CPBJ), as well as the #7 best
How Immigrant Entrepreneurs Can Overcome the Hardest Parts of Building a Business
Stepping into a new country with a business dream in hand takes guts. You’re not just navigating an unfamiliar system — you’re rebuilding your life with risk, ambition, and uncertainty braided into every decision. Immigrant entrepreneurs play a massive role in shaping economies, but too often the barriers they face are brushed aside or bundled into generic “startup advice.” Let’s do better. This piece walks through the real challenges you’ll likely face — and gives grounded strategies you can start acting
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH ON THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF MENTORSHIP
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH ON THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF MENTORSHIP First-of-its-kind study reveals mentorship as a cost-effective solution to drive socioeconomic mobility for youth in South-Central PA and nationwide.Rooted in 30 years of data, the study provides evidence of greater enrollment in higher education, increased salaries, reduced dependency on social services, and improved behavioral outcomes for mentored youth.Harrisburg, PA (February 25, 2025) – Big
BBBSCR acquires York/Adams, changing name to Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region acquires York/Adams affiliate, changing name to Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-Central PABBBS of South-Central PA expands services to enhance support and increase mentoring opportunities for youth.Harrisburg, PA (October 24, 2024) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR) is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of its service area, broadening its reach from 5 to 7 counties through the acquisition of the BBBS York & Adams Counties
