Penn State Extension will host “Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities” Oct. 20 and 21 in downtown Lebanon.
Business & Nonprofits
Local business owner’s video message to Gov. Wolf about COVID-19 goes viral
Dave Rotunda, a local restaurant owner, aired his grievances with Gov. Tom Wolf’s recent order to close restaurants and bars in Pennsylvania for two weeks in a Facebook video that quickly went viral.
Lebanon businesses comply with state mandates to help stop COVID-19 spread
Both the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Lebanon, Lebanon’s Main Street organization, have been working to keep businesses up-to-date on the mandates to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
As area nursing homes track virus, video chats reduce isolation for residents
Lebanon County nursing homes such as Spang Crest and Cedar Haven are doing their best to limit exposure to the outside world.
Local grocery stores see unprecedented sales as customers stockpile
“It’s never been busier than it’s been the last three days. Much worse than a bad snowstorm.”
United Way of Lebanon County launches coronavirus fund, information resource
The United Way of Lebanon County has launched a fundraising effort to protect the county’s most vulnerable residents from the impact of COVID-19.
Funck’s at the Gap rebranded as Snitz Creek Restaurant & Brewery
Craft beer continues to be produced at Snitz Creek in Lebanon and served at the brewpub there, with kegs now also sent to the newly-rebranded Snitz Creek at 1805 Fisher Ave.
Palmyra’s Sandi Smith will reshape the way you think about bread
Sandi’s breads are unique and tasty and wholesome. But Sandi’s Breads is so much more than just breads.
From humble beginnings, Weaber Lumber continues to build
From modest beginnings in 1941, the Weaber family saw mill has since been modernized.
West Lebanon Rutter’s grand opening scheduled for March 18
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly-opened West Lebanon Township Rutter’s will be held Wednesday, March 18.
Food safety inspectors spill the beans on restaurant audits
Food safety is everyone’s business. An inspector and a state official share their takes on audits, reveal what they let restaurants get away with and explain the most common compliance issues.
Lebanon Valley Chamber prez now advises state health insurance council
Karen Groh offers Lebanon small businesses an opportunity to shape health insurance policy as the Commonwealth transitions to a fully state-based exchange.
Rutter’s in West Lebanon Township now set to open Feb. 27
The store, originally set to open Jan. 15, will ultimately feature a beer cave, a video gaming room, and 14 gas and diesel pumps.
The Myerstown Vitality Partnership is officially a nonprofit
MVP treasurer Michael McKenna said the new nonprofit designation will ensure the organization works to benefit the community.
First Aid and Safety Patrol enters 2020 with improved financial condition
While former CEO Bryan Smith “started the ball rolling,” current leaders and new strategies have helped shape a turnaround at FASP.