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Turn Year-End Giving into Local Impact
Year-end giving gives individuals and businesses a chance to support the communities they care about while making thoughtful financial decisions. The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) will host a free virtual webinar, Finish the Year with Impact: Meeting Community Needs and Maximizing Your Impact, on Thursday, Oct. 29, at noon to help attendees better understand local needs and explore practical ways to make a difference. “Giving can look different for every person and every business,” said Kim
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
Fall Carlisle Closes Out the 2026 Carlisle Events Season with Five Days of Automotive Fun
Carlisle, PA - The event that started it all for the Miller families in 1974, Fall Carlisle, once again brought the Carlisle automotive season to a close with five days of beautiful weather, automotive treasures and enthusiastic crowds. Held from September 30 through October 4 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, the 2026 offering welcomed more than 80,000 guests who came from near and far to shop, sell, browse and enjoy one final automotive get together in Carlisle before the winter months hit. With millions
Sarva Launches Local Marketplace to Support Carlisle-Area Community
Sarva Launches Local Marketplace to Support Carlisle-Area Community Businesses CARLISLE, Pa. — October 1, 2026 — Sarva LLC today announced the local launch of Sarva Bazaar, a platform designed to make it easier for people in the Carlisle and Dickinson College communities to discover and shop from independent local businesses. Sarva is beginning with community-run grocery stores, markets, restaurants, and food businesses that are often difficult to discover or shop from online. Through Sarva Bazaar,
Order your Personalized Veterans Day Flags Now to Salute your Favorite Veteran in a Downtown Carlisle Diplay
Army Heritage Center Foundation and Love Carlisle to Honor the Military with a Veterans Day Flag Campaign in Historic Carlisle (CARLISLE, PA) –For just $5, you can honor a loved one who served or is serving in the military by purchasing a small American flag for display in historic Carlisle over the week of Veterans Day. As in years past, the nonprofit Army Heritage Center Foundation will partner with Love Carlisle to accept orders through Nov. 6. Flags will bear the name of your loved one, living
Champions for Better Health Nominations Are Open!
The Partnership for Better Health's 2027 Champions for Better Health nominations are open! Click here to view our nomination form. We welcome community members, volunteers, business leaders, nonprofit staff and donors to come together to nominate people who have played a vital role in advancing the health and wellness of our region. The 2027 Award Categories are:Advancing Health Equity AwardHeather Swartz Volunteer of the YearNonprofit Professional AwardCommunity Health Champion AwardLived
Brown Plus Named the #8 Best Place to Work for Women in 2026
Brown Plus Named the #8 Best Place to Work for Women in 2026in the Medium Category by Best Companies Group Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is pleased to announce that it was recently named the #8 Best Place to Work for Women in 2026 in the medium category by Best Companies Group. The Best Places to Work for Women certification recognizes employers across the country who create exceptional workplace environments for women. According to Best Companies Group, the recognition as a Best
Free Carpal Tunnel Screenings Available to Community During UPMC West Shore Event
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – UPMC is offering free carpal tunnel screenings for individuals with wrist numbness, tingling, weakness or pain on Oct. 15 on the UPMC West Shore campus. The event will be held at Medical Office Building 1 (Entrance 1) at 2025 Technology Pkwy., Suite 255, Mechanicsburg, Pa., 17050. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs in one to five percent of the population and is more likely to occur in women and people between the ages of 40 and 60. When left untreated, the condition can cause a decreased
Carlisle Culinary Arts Luncheons
We are pleased to inform you that our monthly Culinary Arts luncheon, prepared by our culinary students, will be offered again this year. All luncheons will be served in the Courtyard Cafe located in the Fowler building at Carlisle High School. Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM The cost this year will be $16.00 per person. Cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted. Guests are welcome to dine in or take out their meal. *Please take note* This year we will be implementing a reservation system for our
Devin Brown, Audit Senior Manager at Brown Plus, Recognized as a 2026 Forty Under 40 Honoree by Central Penn Business Journal
Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is thrilled to announce that Devin Brown, CPA, MBA, Audit Senior Manager, was recently named as one of Central Penn Business Journal ’s (CPBJ) 2026 Forty Under 40 award recipients. Devin and the other honorees will be recognized at an awards event on Monday, October 26, at the Hilton Harrisburg. “Devin’s recognition as a Forty Under 40 honoree is a well-deserved reflection of the leadership, dedication and impact he brings to everything he does,” said
Boyer & Ritter Expands Government Practice with Addition of Experienced Auditor
CAMP HILL, PA (September 22, 2026) – Boyer & Ritter announced that Austin M. Roth, CPA, has joined the firm's Camp Hill office as a supervisor, further strengthening the firm's growing government practice. "We are pleased to welcome Austin to Boyer & Ritter," said Lisa Myers, managing partner. "His strong background in governmental auditing and commitment to client service enhances our ability to help public-sector organizations navigate complex regulatory requirements while achieving their financial
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Named Among Nation's Top Ten Pediatric Hospitals on U.S. News
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 21, 2026 —UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh has been named to the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll for 2026-2027, earning a place among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals. UPMC Children's is now tied for the No. 1 rank in Pennsylvania and tied for No. 1 in the Mid-Atlantic Region, also earning national rankings in all 11 pediatric specialties that are evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. The annual rankings recognize hospitals that
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
Brown Plus Welcomes New Tax and IT Team Members #13 Best Mid-Sized Accounting Firm to Work For Continues to Grow
Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is pleased to announce that it has welcomed Lauren Cregan, CPA, as Tax Manager and Gabriel Simmons as Senior Infrastructure Engineer. Lauren is a Tax Manager at Brown Plus with more than six years of public accounting experience and extensive knowledge of income tax compliance and the tax filing process. Prior to joining Brown Plus, she spent seven years at a Big Four accounting firm. Lauren earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from the
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Boyer & Ritter again named among Best Places to Work for Women
CAMP HILL, PA (July 21, 2026) – Boyer & Ritter LLC has again been named among the nation’s “Best Places to Work for Women” by Best Companies Group, following a survey-based awards program recognizing organizations that support positive workplace experiences for women.The 2026 awards are presented by Best Companies Group in partnership with BridgeTower Media. Boyer & Ritter is included in the medium companies category, which recognizes organizations with 50 to 249 employees. Final rankings will be announced
Creating Stronger Futures Through Stable Housing
Across South Central Pennsylvania, new opportunities are emerging to help people find safe, stable housing.Why Housing Matters Housing affects health and daily stability. It also influences whether families and individuals can look ahead with confidence. When housing is out of reach, people often face added pressure in other parts of life, from basic needs to transportation to overall well-being. That strain can make it harder to stay healthy, feel secure and plan for a successful future. “When housing
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
TFEC Partnership Helps Remove Financial Barriers for Regional Nonprofit Leaders
Five nonprofit leaders from across South Central Pennsylvania have been selected by The High Center for Nonprofits to participate in executive leadership programming through a partnership supported by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). Through the partnership, TFEC is helping remove financial barriers to participation by sponsoring nonprofit leaders selected for The High Center’s executive peer groups and leadership development opportunities. The program is designed to strengthen nonprofit
TFEC Earns the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) has earned a 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, reinforcing the trust donors and community partners place in the foundation to steward charitable resources with integrity. The Platinum Seal is Candid’s highest level of transparency. To earn it, nonprofits provide information that helps the public better understand their mission, programs, finances and results. For TFEC, this recognition reflects values that guide its work across South Central
When It's Time to Let Someone Go: A Pennsylvania Employer's Guide
Deciding to end an employment relationship is one of the harder calls a business owner faces — and one of the most consequential if handled poorly. In Harrisburg-Carlisle, where employers range from state government contractors to small logistics firms to independent healthcare practices, no business is too small to face an employment claim. The difference between a clean separation and a costly dispute almost always comes down to preparation and process.Recognizing When It's Time Not every difficult
Brown Plus Expands Advisory Services with Chief Information Officer Outsourcing
Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is excited to announce that it has expanded its Advisory Practice to include outsourced Chief Information Officer (CIO) services. Brown Plus’ outsourced CIO services are designed to help organizations that lack in-house, executive-level IT expertise align their technology strategies with overall business objectives while navigating increasingly complex IT environments. Through this new service offering, Brown Plus can provide strategic IT leadership,
You Are the Marketing Department: A Practical Playbook for Carlisle-Area Business Owners
The majority of small business owners handle marketing without a team — 54%, according to BrightLocal's 2025 SMB Marketing Report. In a market like Harrisburg-Carlisle, where independent businesses compete alongside government contractors, logistics suppliers, and healthcare providers, that's the baseline. This article covers the three decisions that separate effective solo marketers from busy ones: which channel to focus on, what to say there, and how to know if it's working.What Is a Marketing
Brown Plus’ Human Resources Department Named the #1 Best HR Team in America in 2026 by Employee Benefit News and Best Companies Group
Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is thrilled to announce that its Human Resources (HR) Department was recently named the #1 Best HR Team in America in 2026. This prestigious award, created by Employee Benefit News (EBN) and Best Companies Group, identifies, recognizes and honors the top performing HR teams across the United States that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and organizational impact, setting the standard for excellence in HR practices and contributing to overall
Beyond the Mailbox: Converting Traditional Marketing Into Clickable Content
Local businesses have long relied on printed brochures, flyers, and postcards to attract customers. Yet, those same materials can power a new kind of reach—one optimized for search, social, and AI visibility. With the right structure and tools, yesterday’s print assets can become today’s digital growth engines.Quick Takeaways Reuse copy and visuals from brochures to build SEO-ready landing pages and social media carousels. Convert postcards into short email sequences or ad creatives. Use online OCR
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
Digital Shortcuts: Time-Saving Tools Every Small Business Owner Should Be Using
A packed calendar, an inbox that never stops pinging, and the feeling that time is slipping through the cracks — these are familiar struggles for entrepreneurs and small business owners alike. Whether building a startup from scratch or running a boutique consultancy, the constant push to wear every hat in the business can lead to burnout fast. But the digital age offers more than just chaos; buried under the flood of apps and platforms are a handful of tools designed to do what employees used to:
Trout Capital Advisors Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Universal Plastics & Engineering Company in Sale to UFP Technologies
Trout Capital Advisors Serves as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Universal Plastics & Engineering Company in Sale to UFP Technologies LANCASTER, Pa., July 29, 2025 -- Trout Capital Advisors, LLC ("TCA"), a leading lower-middle market investment banking firm, is pleased to announce it served as the exclusive financial advisor to Universal Plastics & Engineering Company, Inc. ("UNIPEC") in its sale to UFP Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPT), a designer and manufacturer of innovative custom-engineered
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
Fortify First: How New Businesses Can Build Customer Trust Through Data Protection
Starting a business means juggling a thousand moving parts, but too many entrepreneurs brush off data security until it's too late. Protecting customer information isn't just a legal checkbox — it's a fundamental act of trust-building that separates fly-by-night ventures from companies that last. While splashy marketing campaigns and sleek branding dominate early conversations, the true groundwork of lasting success lies in safeguarding the people who take a chance on a fledgling brand. The smartest
Pictures with Purpose: How Small Business Visuals Win Attention in a Scrolling World
In an era where thumbs rarely rest and attention spans flicker like low batteries, small businesses face a relentless challenge: standing out. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and even LinkedIn have shifted from word-driven to image-first ecosystems. And while big brands pour millions into polished campaigns, it’s often the scrappy visuals from smaller players that break through the noise. What separates the effective from the forgettable isn't just aesthetics—it’s intention, consistency, and a feel for
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
FinCEN Requires Carlisle, PA Businesses to File BOI Reports by 01/01/2025: Avoid $500 Daily Fines
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) mandates Carlisle, PA businesses to disclose Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) to FinCEN, aiming to combat financial crimes like tax evasion and money laundering. As of today, 11-26-2024, Carlisle business owners have 36 calendar days (or 27 business days) left to file their BOI reports with FinCEN—don’t delay to avoid $500 daily penalties! Steps to Ensure Your Business Complies1. Determine If Your Business Must File Deadline: ASAPMost corporations, LLCs,
Boost Your Business with These Cutting-Edge Financial Reporting Strategies
In today's competitive business landscape, streamlining financial reporting is critical for sustainability and success. Transforming complex and error-prone processes into efficient operations enhances accuracy and ensures compliance. Innovative technologies and best practices can significantly improve how organizations manage their financial data. This approach fosters a more proactive environment that drives growth and resilience.Mastering Financial Risks with AI-Driven Insights Incorporating AI-driven
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
Strengthening Alliances with Smart Operating Agreements
In the ever-evolving landscape of business partnerships, clarity serves as a guiding principle, while a well-crafted operating agreement acts as an essential tool for navigation. A strong operating agreement establishes clear expectations, turning potential disputes into valuable learning experiences. This document goes beyond legal formality; it becomes a strategic asset that drives the business toward lasting success. It facilitates smooth collaboration and helps maintain stability amidst partnership
