Central Penn Business Journal

The Central Penn Business Journal is a business-focused newspaper located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is published weekly and serves readers in five counties in central Pennsylvania: Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York.

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New art studio opens in downtown York

2 days ago | cpbj.com | Rochelle A. Shenk

Steph Holmes, a local painter and teaching artist, will celebrate the opening of her studio, Steph Holmes Artist Studio, in its new downtown York location during First Friday, June 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. The new studio is located on the second floor of Gather 256, 256 West Philadelphia Street, York. The First Friday reopening celebration is a free, family-friendly event designed for art lovers, nature enthusiasts, and creatives of all kinds, according to a media release.
Stevens & Lee expands into New England with merger

6 days ago | cpbj.com | Stacy Wescoe

Stevens & Lee merges with RI-based Duffy & Sweeney law firmProvidence becomes Stevens & Lee’s 16th office and New England hubThe merger adds strength in M&A, litigation, and real estate lawStevens & Lee, a law firm with offices throughout Pennsylvania, including Allentown, Reading, Harrisburg, and Lancaster, has merged with Duffy & Sweeney Ltd.
Shapiro budget boosts rural health care and workforce

1 week ago | cpbj.com | Ed Gruver

Proposed budget includes $35.1M for rural health care access$5M allocated for loan repayment to recruit rural providers$20M aims to improve patient safety and reduce care barriersDepartment of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh addressed on Thursday the Shapiro Administration‘s proposed budget investments supporting access to health care and the critical workforce shortages.
Walmart focuses on local connections at store reopening

1 week ago | cpbj.com | Stacy Wescoe

Walmart celebrated the grand reopening of its Hamilton Crossings location with a focus on its commitment to the community. As part of the grand opening, the store put a spotlight on Harrisburg-based supplier Nicobi Foods in honor of National Small Business Month. Nicobi Foods now sells its products at more than 100 Walmart stores after it came through the Open Call process. The business makes low-sodium seasonings and rice blends inspired by cultural comfort foods.
Members 1st hosts child care town hall in Enola

1 week ago | cpbj.com | Ed Gruver

Members 1st hosted Cumberland County child care town hallEvent focused on child care’s impact on workforce and economyBusiness and community leaders emphasized collaborationMembers 1st Federal Credit Union hosted a child care town hall Thursday in Enola, uniting leaders to tackle how Pennsylvania’s child care crisis impacts workforce and business growth.
PA job fair connects ex-federal workers to state roles

1 week ago | cpbj.com | Ed Gruver

Virtual job fair June 3 to connect former federal workers with PA jobsOver 100 state and local government job openings availableNew benefits and resources offered for public service careers in PAThe Shapiro Administration is hosting a virtual job fair June 3 to connect experienced former federal workers to critical public service vacancies in Pennsylvania.
UPMC Children’s Harrisburg Expands Emergency Transport Services

1 week ago | cpbj.com | Bekah McClelland

UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg announced the region’s first dedicated NICU and PICU full-service transport that cares for critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients on ground and in air. According to a public statement, the organization has transported over 130 children in 2025. “Pediatric and neonatal patients have different care needs compared to adult patients,” said Rebecca Smith, M.D., pediatric intensivist at UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg.
Penn State Health reports strong Q3 financial growth

1 week ago | cpbj.com | Ed Gruver

Q3 FY25 revenue rose $206.2M, a 6.6% year-over-year increase Operating margin reached $60.3M, exceeding financial targets Community hospitals and surgical volumes drove systemwide growth Driven by patient volume growth and operational efficiency systemwide, Penn State Health saw a $206M revenue increase and improved margins in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 Penn State Health continued its positive financial momentum, reporting strong results through March that reflect solid performance...
Kinsley Construction joins Penn State Harrisburg project

1 week ago | cpbj.com | Ed Gruver

Kinsley Construction named concrete contractor for new Penn State Harrisburg buildingsProject includes Academic Learning Center and chilled water plantWork begins in June, with Kinsley’s portion expected to take six monthsYork-based Kinsley Construction will lead concrete work for Penn State Harrisburg’s new Academic Learning Center and chilled water plant, starting in June.
Lancaster County company expands to Carlisle

1 week ago | cpbj.com | Ed Gruver

Grauer’s Paint acquires Colormaxx, expanding into CarlisleCarlisle store opens June 9 under Grauer’s Paint & Decorating nameFifth store in Grauer’s Central Pennsylvania retail networkLancaster County-based Grauer’s Paint & Decorating has acquired Colormaxx in Carlisle, expanding its reach and bringing Benjamin Moore products and service to the area.