Taking Care of Business: Honoring Lancaster County Businesswomen
150th Anniversary, Local Storiesby Lisa Horn, Director of Fun, Kitchen Kettle Village, Member, 150th Anniversary Task Force As Women’s History Month wraps up at the end of March, it’s a great time to recognize the contributions of women in the Lancaster County community. Though still in the minority, Lancaster County has many strong women who own businesses, run […]
“Envisioning the Future: Next Generation Business Leaders”
150th Anniversary, Chamber UpdatesMelisa Baez, Former Chief Program Officer at Assets, Current CEO of ELUME Imagine this: Lancaster has just been recognized as the most entrepreneurial city in the United States. Our business community, driven by the spirit of young, diverse entrepreneurial startups, is known as the hub for sustainable businesses. The local economy has been strengthened and […]
ENVISIONING THE FUTURE: POST-PANDEMIC LEADERSHIP
150th Anniversary, Local StoriesKate Zimmer, Executive Director, Leadership Lancaster “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity.” — Brené Brown, Daring Greatly When I originally set out to write this article, I was writing to encourage a workplace of the future built on the […]
The 150th Annual Dinner has an Official Date!
150th Anniversary, Chamber UpdatesThursday, June 23, 2022 is the official date of the 150th Annual Dinner! A letter from Tom Baldrige, President & CEO of the Lancaster Chamber I am inviting you to be part of our history…and part of our future. As you likely know by now, the Lancaster Chamber is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year. […]
Q & A with Rahwa Teklai, Senior Vice President & Market Leader of PNC Private Bank
150th Anniversary, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Local StoriesRahwa Teklai is senior vice president and market leader for PNC Private Bank in Central Pennsylvania. Based in Lancaster, Teklai is responsible for leading a highly experienced team in Central Pennsylvania to deliver PNC Private Bank capabilities and solutions to help clients reach their financial goals. What brought you to Lancaster County? My husband Dawit […]
The Underrepresented Business Partnership: Words into Action
150th Anniversary, Chamber Updates, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Local StoriesBy: Javar Colon, Business Development Specialist, Lancaster Chamber The Lancaster Chamber has elevated the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion conversation to a new level as part of our 2022-2024 Strategic Priorities. There are three broad areas of focus: recognizing our own challenges with team diversity, supporting our business’ needs for creating intentional DEI plans and our […]
ENVISIONING FUTURE: ACCELERATING BLACK ENTREPRENEURSHIP
150th Anniversary, Local StoriesChris Ballentine,Community Relations Manager at Willow Valley Communities “A change is gonna come.” Sam Cooke soulfully sang those words in his 1964 protest song, written in support of Black Americans as they fought for equality. It was a time of civil unrest due to tense race relations and a government in transition. Again, change is […]
Launching the 150th Anniversary of the Lancaster Chamber!
150th AnniversaryThe Lancaster Chamber is thrilled to be celebrating its 150th Anniversary starting this January! Since 1872, our members have made it possible for us to serve, advocate and lead our business community. Over the next 12 months, the Chamber will be celebrating that story through digital content, events & programs and more – looking back […]
Preview Guide: Lancaster Chamber’s 150th Anniversary Celebration In 2022
150th AnniversaryWe’re celebrating 150 years in 2022 and we’ve unveiled a special commemorative logo to go along with the celebration! “We are excited to celebrate 150 years of the Lancaster Chamber in 2022,” said President & CEO Tom Baldrige. “Soon we will be sharing more information about special events, experiences, and commemorative moments that will celebrate the incredible […]
Chamber Unveils New 150th Logo For 2022
150th AnniversaryThe Lancaster Chamber is celebrating 150 years in 2022 and has unveiled a special commemorative logo to go along with the celebration. The logo, designed by Scheffey, transforms the current logo’s dotted design element into a bursting firework. It also elevates a 1-5-0 and showcases the years the Lancaster Chamber has existed: 1872-2022. “We are […]