NEW: Spring 2021 Thriving Magazine Is Here
Chamber Updates, Local StoriesOur new Spring 2022 Thriving Magazine has arrived! Our goal is to provide inspirational stories, business insights, spotlight news, and helpful resources through this quarterly magazine. The issue includes: Meet the businesses that are part of the Lancaster Chambers’s Underrepresented Business Partnership. How to use simple, but important, steps to engage staff and create a welcoming […]
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 […]
YPN Newsletter Spotlight: Our Town Brewery
Local Stories, Young Professional Network (YPN)Ashley Glensor, Programs and Marketing Specialist at the Lancaster Chamber and Young Professionals Network lead, recently sat down with Rob Tarves, Co-Founder and Head Brewer at Our Town Brewery to learn more about Our Town Brewery and what it has to offer! Ashley: What inspired Our Town Brewery? Rob: Growing up in northcentral Pennsylvania, my […]
Interview with Titus Irvin, Composer of Jingle for “What’s On Tap, Lancaster?” Podcast
Local Stories, What's on Tap, Lancaster?, Young Professional Network (YPN)What’s on Tap, Lancaster? What’s on Tap, Lancaster? pours out the latest need-to-know trends, insights, and strategies for young professionals in the business community. Featuring interviews with professionals from across Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, What’s on Tap, Lancaster? will equip and inspire the next generation of leaders to cultivate a thriving Lancaster community. How did you […]
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 […]
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 […]
NEW: Fall 2021 Thriving Magazine Is Here
Chamber Updates, Local StoriesOur new Fall 2021 Thriving Magazine has arrived! Our goal is to provide inspirational stories, business insights, spotlight news, and helpful resources through this quarterly magazine. This is an issue focused on trends—from what’s happening in tourism and marketing, to what we can expect with workforce, nonprofits, and the economy. We hope you find this magazine […]
Lessons In Leadership: Employee Development Matters
Local StoriesThis story was written by Genise Wade, Chief Human Resources Officer at The Wenger Group. Employers are currently challenged with “The Great Resignation.” Millions of employees have taken time during the pandemic to evaluate what is important to them and are making the decision to change jobs and/or careers for a variety of reasons. According to […]