Businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for financial relief from the state or federal government, with a number of Lebanon County businesses vying for these programs.
Business & Nonprofits
Cleona vape shop owner pushes for “life-sustaining” status
Vaping products are essential and businesses that sell them should be allowed to reopen during the statewide COVID-19 shutdown, a Cleona businessman said Sunday.
Coronavirus restrictions hit area nurseries during crucial spring season
Greenhouses and nurseries are on Governor Tom Wolf’s “life sustaining” list of acceptable businesses to remain open during the coronavirus pandemic since they sell agricultural produce, but nursery owners are finding they’re having to make some changes in order to stay viable.
XPO shares sanitization strategy after apparent walkout at Palmyra plant
In the wake of an apparent employee walkout on Thursday, XPO shares information on the steps the company is taking to protect its workforce.
Lebanon’s Downtown Lounge one of many county businesses feeling pinch
It’s a story of financial struggle and uncertainty that’s all too common right now. A report from Lebanon’s Downtown Lounge.
Shifting demand, supply chain issues force dairy farmers to dump fluid milk
Thousands of gallons of milk are going down the drain as dairy farmers in Lebanon County and throughout the United States find it hard to get their products to market for sale.
To meet surge in demand, Seltzer’s ramps-up production, hires temps
With a surge in demand, Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats is hiring temporary workers and implementing changes to keep its workforce safe from COVID-19.
Lebanon County SMB’s feel financial impact of COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak has affected many people’s lives, and it has had a particularly harmful effect on small and medium-sized businesses.
Lebanon’s Kitty Town offers free bags of coffee to those impacted by COVID-19
Lebanon roaster Kitty Town Coffee is offering a free bag of coffee to anyone adversely affected by COVID-19.
“Entrepreneurial Communities” conference headed to Lebanon this fall
Penn State Extension will host “Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities” Oct. 20 and 21 in downtown Lebanon.
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.















