Plans are underway for B. R. Kreider & Son to relocate its Lebanon office from 28 Evergreen Road to a new building that would be constructed at the intersection of Evergreen Road and State Drive.
Rochelle Shenk
Rochelle A. Shenk is a writer with over two decades experience. Her work appears in regional business publications and lifestyle magazines as well as area newspapers. She writes about business and municipal sectors as well as arts and entertainment, human interest features, and travel and tourism.
Rochelle has interviewed notable figures such as NASCAR driver Kyle Petty, artist P. Buckley Moss and the late Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll. She also interviewed the late Helen Thomas, a groundbreaking journalist who was a member of the White House press corps covering the administrations of 10 presidents and one of the first female members of the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
A lifelong central Pennsylvania resident, Rochelle served as the president of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications and was on the board of the Ad Club of Central Pennsylvania.
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Employee-owned Steckbeck Engineering & Surveying welcomes new leadership
Steckbeck Engineering & Surveying, Inc. started the new year with new leaders; Stephen A. “Steve” Sherk stepped into the role as president and CEO and Scott M. Rights continues to serve as vice president and COO.
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Lebanon Valley Chamber creates catchy song to promote membership
The Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce recently dropped a video featuring chamber members singing its new chamber song.
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New flower shop in Cleona combines artistry with sustainable practices
When Dara Machotka-Hafey opened Cleona Flowers in Cleona in April, she paired her passion for flowers and artistry in arranging them with her business skills.
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Former Hershey exec finds second career coaching to navigate workplace change
Annville-Cleona alum Paul Kreider says executive coaching can impact more than an immediate job; the skills learned through coaching can translate into other positions both in and outside of a career life.
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Pediatric nurse launches second career as e-commerce business owner
As she’s winding down a 20-year career as a pediatric nurse, Joy Kashner is launching her second career as the owner of an e-commerce site, MyPetSupplyWarehouse.com, whose main focus is dog and cat supplies.
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Snyder, Bean Funeral Homes partner in purchase of Lebanon’s Porterfield-Scheid
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Homes & Crematory in Lancaster County and the Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory in Berks County purchased Porterfield-Scheid Funeral Home in North Cornwall Township.
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South Lebanon gathering spot undergoes renovation by Cornwall restaurant owners
The tavern is being transformed into a new eatery by owners Andrew and Richelle Arnold, who also own and operate the Blue Bird Inn, Cornwall.
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S. Lebanon woman works to increase awareness of ADA accessibility issues
Beth McKelvie is actively seeking to increase awareness of and eliminate accessibility barriers in commercial establishments.
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Stuff’D Steaks & Hoagies to celebrate four years in business on Oct. 22
Stuff’D Steaks & Hoagies will celebrate its fourth anniversary following its relocation from Campbelltown to 108 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey.
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Family, food, and fun on the menu at Gus Deraco’s Italian Sandwiches
Traci Deraco Ginnona and her husband Ron Ginnona are continuing the legacy of her parents, Gus and Maxine Deraco, who founded the eatery in 1978.
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Lancaster Cupcake is in the mix among North Cornwall Commons businesses
Since its May opening, Lancaster Cupcake’s newest store in Lebanon has been thriving, offering a wide variety of flavors and a unique event space.
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Oscar’s Cigar & Sports Lounge will open this month on W. Main Street, Palmyra
The 3,500 square-foot lounge in the Cali Center on West Main Street will feature a walk-in humidor with over 2,000 cigar options, a main lounge area, at least six large TVs and a VIP membership lounge.
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Chestnut Street Community Center: A hub for growth and support in Lebanon
The newly opened Chestnut Street Community Center in Lebanon, founded by Dave and Laurie Funk, provides a collaborative space for community services, including the Fresh Start Emergency Shelter, a community education center, and two resident churches.
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Groundbreaking held for affordable housing project in S. Annville Township
Carmany Place Apartments, a 48-unit affordable housing complex, is currently under construction and is anticipated to be completed next summer.
