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REDYREF Interactive Kiosks Acquires Livewire Digital, Expanding Market Presence and Enhancing Custom
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Issued by: REDYREF Interactive Press Contact:Shannon Eggleton REDYREF Interactive 1 800-628-3603seggleton@redyref.comhttps://redyref.com REDYREF Interactive Kiosks Acquires Livewire Digital, Expanding Market Presence and Enhancing Customer Engagement Solutions RIVERDALE, N.J., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- REDYREF Interactive Kiosks, a leading self-service kiosk technology manufacturer, proudly announces the successful
FULTON BANK COMMITS $10 MILLION TO PA GROWTH-STAGE TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES FUND
Fulton Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT), today announced it is investing up to $10 million in the GO PA Fund, a venture fund launched for Pennsylvania-based technology companies. The fund was formed by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania (“Ben Franklin”), a nationally recognized Philadelphia-based technology-based economic development program.The fund will primarily invest in follow-on investments selected from over 600 current and future
Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz Announces Name Change to Brown Plus, Effective January 1st
Regional accounting and advisory firm, Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF), announced that it will be changing its name to Brown Plus, effective January 1, 2024. The name Brown Plus was chosen to represent the Firm’s current and future state. “Brown” honors the roots of the Firm’s founding in 1990 and speaks to the core audit and tax services the Firm provides, while “Plus” represents the advisory services that the Firm continues to grow to meet the demands of professional services needed in the
Key Roles Filled: Manufacturers’ Association Introduces Training & Business Development Manager and Automation & Maintenance Coordinator
The Manufacturers’ Association, a regional trade agency, created two new positions and appointed Becky Becker, SPHR to Training & Business Development Manager and Joe Amato to Automation & Maintenance Coordinator. The Association, founded in 1906, is the voice of manufacturing for hundreds of member & non-member organizations in southcentral PA & northern MD. The Association supports manufacturers with the knowledge they need to operate, hire & train smarter. Becky Becker, a distinguished HR
Codorus Greenway Advances with Demolition of Bascule Dam
The York County Economic Alliance (YCEA), in partnership with the City of York, will begin demolition of the Bascule Gate Dam on the Codorus Creek beginning December 5, as part of an effort to reduce flooding, improve water quality, promote public safety and prepare for construction of the Codorus Greenway. The Bascule Gate Dam is located just downstream from the Philadelphia Street bridge in the City of York. The dam was originally installed in 1983 to raise the upstream water level to create a slack
Community Progress Council welcomes two to Leadership team
Community Progress Council is pleased to welcome Veronica Adams in the role of Director of Donor Relations & Development, and Dionna Wright in the role of Director of Outcomes & Assessment. Both will serve on Community Progress Council’s Leadership team. In her newly created role, Veronica Adams is responsible for developing and executing a fundraising strategy that engages the community and grows revenue, all while furthering Community Progress Council’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
CAAPtivating Excellence Awards honor Self-Sufficiency Manager
Community Progress Council is pleased to celebrate an extraordinary achievement and recognizing an outstanding team member – Self-Sufficiency Manager Adriana Pozos! Adriana was honored at the recent Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (CAAP) conference during the first annual CAAPtivating Excellence Awards, with the CAAP Empowerment Navigator Award. The CAAPtivating Excellence Awards were created to honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to the PA Community Action
PA Public Utility Commission recognizes CPC with first Outstanding Community Partner Award
Community Progress Council was pleased to attend the 2023 Tri-Region Be Utility Wise human services conference on November 17, 2023, and to be celebrated with Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission‘s first ever Outstanding Community Partner Award, based on our work to distribute resources to families through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Community Progress Council is proud to be the trusted partner that York County can count on in times of crisis. Thank you to Tammy Ravier and Columbia Gas of
Cambridge Names Anthony Conte to 2024 Circle of Excellence
Anthony (Tony) Conte, Managing Partner of Conte Wealth Advisors, LLC. has been named to the 2024 Circle of Excellence, the highest level of achievement recognized by their financial solutions firm, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. (Cambridge). This recognition is granted to financial professionals who have displayed strong leadership in their field as well as a commitment to upholding Cambridge’s core values of integrity, commitment, flexibility, and kindness while providing exemplary service to their
Michael Dugger and Ian Carroll Named 2023 Artist Innovator Award Winners in York County
The Cultural Alliance of York County is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Artist Innovator Awards, Michael Dugger and Ian Carroll; each of whom will receive a $10,000 cash prize. The award was presented publicly on Tuesday, November 28th at the Cultural Alliance of York County Annual Meeting at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center. The Artist Innovator Award was created in 2020 to highlight and reward the exceptional level of artistic talent that exists in York County. The winners were chosen
Wednesday Tipsheet from York College of PA
1. The Generations of Hope program extends mentorship by York College students to middle school students at McKinley K-8 and Jackson K-8 in the York City School District. It was conceived by Dr. Dominic DelliCarpini, Dean of the Center for Community Engagement, and students participating in the York College Community Opportunity Scholarship Program. (If you are unfamiliar with YCCOSP, it has produced several key leaders in York, including Josh Santiago of C&P Media, Roth Preap of the York Art
York College of PA December Graduate, Lancaster County Resident Secures Position through Successful
Julisa Batista is finishing her time at York College with a busy schedule: 21 credits and a part-time internship with Penske Transportation Solution. Her hard work is paying off, though, as a full-time position with Penske awaits her after graduation on December 13. Batista, a senior Human Resource Management major from Conestoga, Pa., first heard of the Penske internship when she was searching an online job board for HR internships last spring. “After I applied, my HR Development Instructor Professor
arley Snyder Attorney Martin R. Siegel Reappointed to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental P
Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP)has reappointed attorney Martin R. Siegel to its Sewage Advisory Committee. As a member of the committee, Siegel will have the opportunity to review and provide input on proposed and current rules, regulations, standards and procedures relating to the PA DEP’s Sewage Facilities Act. The committee is comprised of members who represent various organizations having a direct interest in the area of water
York College of PA names alumnus Oscar Winters as Executive Director of J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship
York College of Pennsylvania has named alumnus Oscar Winters as Executive Director of the J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship, effective Dec. 1, 2023. He previously served as Associate Director of Entrepreneur Programs and Engagement at the College. As Executive Director, Winters will continue to manage the J.D. Brown Center’s on-campus business incubator and will be charged with fulfilling its mission to inspire, educate, and support aspiring entrepreneurs on campus and in the
York College of PA names Jeff Vermeulen as first Chief of Staff
York College of Pennsylvania has named Jeff Vermeulen as its first Chief of Staff, a new position reporting to President Thomas Burns, effective on Dec. 1, 2023. He will provide tactical and strategic support to President Burns, serving as the primary government relations contact on behalf of the College, managing special projects, and helping the President’s Office function as effectively as possible. Vermeulen currently serves as Assistant Vice President for External Relations and Executive
Wednesday Tipsheet from York College: successful student-athletes, international recruitment, forensic chemistry
1.Several accolades (https://ycpspartans.com) have come out this week for the academic performance of York College's student-athletes. Spartans perform well on the field and in the classroom; they are engaged with campus activities and the local community; and they remain at York at a higher percentage than nonstudent-athletes. As high school athletes consider playing at the collegiate level, what should they consider regarding their experience both on and off the field? York College may have some good
Access to Justice in York County
Paul Smith Library of Southern York County is hosting an upcoming panel discussion regarding “Access to Justice” in York County. Presented in partnership with the Rotary Club of Southern York County, the discussion will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 14. Open to the public, the free event will be presented at the library, located at 80 Constitution Avenue in Shrewsbury. This is the fifth annual panel discussion planned in recognition of Human Rights Day. “We believe that every person in our
Barley Snyder Partner and IP Practice Group Chair Salvatore Anastasi elected First Vice President of AIPLA
Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner and Intellectual Property Practice Group Chair Salvatore Anastasi has been elected as First Vice President of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA). AIPLA is a national bar association that represents a variety of individuals from law firms, companies, and institutions involved in patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition law and other fields of law affecting intellectual property. The association is comprised of approximately
Barley Snyder Adds Attorney Raymond A. Durkin, Jr. to Lancaster Office
Barley Snyder is pleased to announce attorney Raymond A. Durkin, Jr. has recently joined the firm in its Lancaster office. Durkin brings extensive experience to the firm advising clients on all aspects of their business, ranging from entity selection and formation to succession planning and dissolution. He also counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and a variety of other transactional matters.“I am honored and thrilled to join Barley Snyder’s Business Practice Group where I will
Brogue Holds First Community Tree Lighting 12/1
Collinsville Community Library, in partnership with several area organizations, will host thefirst Brogue Community Tree Lighting celebration on Friday, December 1. Festivities start at 5:00 p.m. and conclude with the lighting of the tree at 6:30 p.m. The free event will be held at the Collinsville Community Library at 2632 Delta Road in Brogue. An inclement weather date is set for Tuesday, December 5 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. “The Collinsville Community Library, along with our community partners, is
Traditions Bank Decks WellSpan Park Again!
Dozens of decorated trees, holiday-themed entertainment, food, drinks, and shopping for locally-based gifts. What more could you want? Oh, right – it’s also a fundraiser for area nonprofits. Oh, yeah, and it’s FREE! Spruce’d Up: A Celebration of Trees presented by Traditions Bank will return to WellSpan Park, the home of the York Revolution, each Friday and Saturday night from December 1 through December 15. The event will once again be free to the public thanks to Traditions Bank and feature nearly 30
Storage Sense Opens Brand New Heat Temperature-Controlled Storage Facility in York, Pennsylvania
Storage Sense, along with Triple BAR Group, Triple Crown Corporation, and J.C. BAR Properties, is pleased to announce the opening of its brand-new self storage facility on East Market Street in York, Pennsylvania. The location features 21,731 square feet of storage space across 242 heat temperature-controlled indoor storage units. Ranging from 5x5 to 15x15 feet, the storage units are equipped to handle various storage needs, including residential, business, and York College student storage. This
Martin Library to Participate in GivingTuesday
Martin Library in York will participate in this year’s GivingTuesday on November 28. This is the fifth year that Martin Library is taking part in the global day of giving which started in 2012 as a simple idea; a day that encourages community members to do good. Eleven years later, GivingTuesday has grown to inspire millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity on the same day. According to the GivingTuesday organization, generosity gives everyone the power to make a
Barley Snyder Attorney Amanda Kowalski Elected Vice President of the Lancaster Law Foundation
Barley Snyder is pleased to announce attorney Amanda Jabour Kowalski has been elected to serve as Vice President of the Lancaster Law Foundation (LLF). Kowalski’s new role comes after her involvement as an active board member with the foundation. The foundation is a professional organization of over 750 members from the Lancaster County legal community and is known as the philanthropic arm of the Lancaster Bar Association. Its mission serves to promote equal access to justice for all in Lancaster County by
Wagman Construction, Inc. Strengthens Team with Strategic Promotions
Wagman Construction Inc. (WCI) is pleased to announce that Amy Young is promoted to Vice President of Business Development and Jim Weber is promoted to Vice President of Preconstruction. Young and Weber join other WCI executives Mark Morrow, current Vice President of Construction, and Jan Wagner, President. “Amy and Jim are both dynamic team members. Each brings valuable and diverse experience and expertise to our Team, which will allow Wagman Construction to be a stronger partner in the markets and with
2024 Leadership York Lunch on Board Series kicking off in January
Registration is now open for the 2024 Leadership York Lunch on Board Series kicking off in January. The series, “Why you need to give an F about your nonprofit” will highlight four areas of focus to help strengthen our local nonprofits and improve our community. All sessions will be held at RAYAC from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm: Tuesday, January 29, 2024: FORTITUDE – Embrace Change for Yourself and Your Organization by Embracing a Brave YES Mindset Presenter: Shawn Fink (EC 09), Shawn Fink CoachingTuesday,
York College of PA President Thomas Burns to offer first commencement address on Dec. 13
President Thomas Burns will offer his first York College commencement address on Dec. 13 as nearly 200 students receive their diplomas. Commencement exercises begin at 10:15 a.m. in the Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center’s M&T Bank Field House. Additional information, including a live stream for the event, is available at www.ycp.edu/commencement. The faculty address will be presented by Dr. Gabe Cutrufello, recipient of the Presidential Award for Teaching and Mentoring Excellence, and the student
Barley Snyder Completes Malvern Office Renovations
Barley Snyder is pleased to announce another successful completion of renovations to one of its offices. The firm’s Malvern office has nearly doubled in size to accommodate clients and staff and increase accessibility for one of its fastest-growing locations. The expansion of the firm’s presence in Malvern allows for additional conference room space in another suite location. The firm currently occupies suite 110, totaling 3,329 square feet, which includes a conference room and a visiting office. The new
Grant for Women-Owned Small Businesses Now Open
The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center, through the York County Economic Alliance, is pleased to announce the 2023 BLOOM Grant Program for women-owned small businesses has opened today, November 16 at 8 a.m. and will remain open through Friday, December 1 at 8 p.m. Application and details available here.This program will award grants up to $1,500 to small businesses in the County of York owned and operated 51% or more by women for projects that will help them improve productivity, expand their services, or
Wednesday Tipsheet from York College
Fresh off the plane from Chicago . . . 1. Want to know more about the training opportunities our students have access to, particularly our Graham Innovation Fellows? Check out the four local students who completed the University Innovation Fellow program at the Stanford d.school and the types of projects/services they believe YCP students need:https://www.ycp.edu/news-and-events/news-stories/four-york-college-of-pa-students-named-university-innovation-fellows-by-stanford-dschool.php 2. The Dec. 13
Revs Blow Up Sideboard!
The York Revolution will launch a new era of fan experience at WellSpan Park in 2024 with a new digital display that more than doubles the size of the existing centerfield videoboard. The new display will vault the Revs to a leadership position in the industry, with a digital board over 1,700 square feet. The new display will also double the resolution and brightness of the existing board.“This is a phenomenal improvement for our fans and sponsors,” said Revs President Eric Menzer. “We always push to
Four York College of PA students named University Innovation Fellows by Stanford d.school
Four York College of Pennsylvania students have completed training to join the University Innovation Fellows, a global program that empowers student leaders to increase campus engagement with design, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. All four are also Graham Collaborative Innovation Fellows. The University Innovation Fellows program, run by Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school), empowers students to become agents of change at their schools. Fellows work to
Wagman Construction is Awarded an Excellence and Merit Award at ABC Keystone’s Excellence in Constru
Wagman Construction is a proud ABC Keystone member and is once again honored to have two projects recognized at this year’s Excellence in Construction Awards. The Excellence in Construction Awards are given to local member contractor firms based on the outstanding work they performed on projects by local member contractor firms. During the Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 9, 2023, Wagman received an Excellence Award for the David H. Martin Excavating – Office Expansion and Renovation in
Barley Snyder Adds Two Attorneys in Lancaster
Barley Snyder continues to grow and expand its group of attorneys as the firm has hired two new associates, Brandon R. Griest and Edwin León. Both will be primarily based out of the firm’s Lancaster office. The two new attorneys are: Brandon R. Griest: Griest joins the firm’s Litigation Practice Group with extensive experience at the state and federal trial court level as well as the appellate court level. He is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for every client, regardless of the size or complexity
York College of PA Theatre to present annual production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Dec. 2
York College of Pennsylvania’s Theatre Program will present “A Christmas Carol,” their annual holiday show, at 10 a.m., Dec. 2, in the Waldner Performing Arts Center. The production is directed by Jenny Donovan and adapted by Associate Professor of Theatre Suzanne Delle. Admission is free, and there is general seating. For more information, call 717-600-3868. York College will restage its 45-minute version of this holiday classic with an even more festive cast. First-year Theatre majors Danny Haskins
Wednesday Tipsheet (but on Friday) from York College of PA
I know I sent this out previously, but direct admissions will change the student recruitment landscape in higher ed. Take a look into it, and then reread my release on York College being among 70 institutions nationwide – and only 7 in PA – to work with Common App on their program. https://www.ycp.edu/news-and-events/news-stories/york-college-of-pa-one-of-70-colleges-universities-across-the-nation-to-join-common-apps-direct-admissions-program.php Two special groups of college students are being
HRG Names New COO and CSO
HRG, an infrastructure consulting firm in York, has named Ed Ellinger its Chief Operating Officer and Josh Fox its Chief Services Officer. Ellinger most recently served as assistant vice president, directing daily operations, project delivery, and business development throughout Central Pennsylvania. His new position as Chief Operating Officer expands his influence across the entire organizational footprint, driving productivity, quality, and project delivery through accountability metrics and
