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Business & Nonprofits
New internet service coming to Lebanon County later this year
The goal of NetKey Communications is to reach urban and rural areas that either lack access to broadband internet altogether or affordable high-speed options.
[Photo Story] Pho Yummy is delicious result of two friends’ longtime dream
Pho Yummy, a new Vietnamese restaurant, has opened up in North Cornwall Township at 1731 Quentin Road.
CEO of Union Community Care named to state vaccine racial equity subcommittee
The formation of several subcommittees was announced this month, focusing on what the administration calls “key audiences and issues”. The Racial subcommittee responds to the CDC findings of “long-standing systemic health and social inequities [that] have put many people from racial and ethnic minority groups at increased risk of getting sick and dying from COVID-19.”
Work on restaurant, apartments in North Cornwall Commons begins
The first of two 110-unit apartment buildings, a Fairfield Inn by Marriott and a restaurant, Mick’s All American Pub, are all now under construction at North Cornwall Commons.
Financial stability of Lebanon Valley Mall may be stronger than it appears
The Lebanon Valley Mall has experienced the same financial challenges facing many malls across the country.
Local Habitat for Humanity welcomes new leadership on board of directors
New board members include Ryan McCreary of Benchmark Construction, Fred Cluck of Horst Construction, and Carolyn Haskell of WellSpan Philhaven.
Tentative plans made for two new shipping warehouses in Lebanon
DHL, an international shipping company, submitted land development plans for two warehouses to South Lebanon Township on Dec. 28.
World may have changed, but Lebanon bologna has remained the same
Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats, located at 230 North College Street in Palmyra, may be the only company currently making Lebanon bologna in Lebanon County. According to its website, Godshall’s Quality Meats, at 1415 Weavertown Road in Lebanon, still sells Weaver’s Lebanon bologna, but it is not known whether or not that product is manufactured in the county.
Politicos brief business leaders during Lebanon Valley Chamber federal legislative update event
Nearly 50 area business leaders attended a federal legislative update hosted by the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce Friday, March 12.
Lancaster Health Center and Welsh Mountain Health Centers announce new name for merged center
Union Community Care is the new name of the combined health centers, which announced their merger back in November.
Beloved Annville grille and bar, Corvette, anticipates opening by summer
Jeff Dunn is predicting that the doors to Corvette will be open once more by this summer. “It’s about 75% complete,” he estimated, in regards to the construction.
Hospitality industry gets a helping hand: $1.6 million to aid businesses via CHIRP
As of Monday, Lebanon County businesses whose NAICS code is 72, which includes accommodations and food services, are eligible to apply for funding relief under the COVID-19 Hospitality Relief Program.
Bayer adding 40+ full time jobs at Myerstown plant, offering sign-on bonuses, benefits
Myerstown’s Bayer Corporation plant, located just off Route 501, is looking to immediately hire over 40 full-time 2nd and 3rd shift employees.
Community Homes expands in pursuit of mission for more affordable housing
Community Homes of Lebanon County’s six properties provide 287 apartments and units for local seniors and younger adults with disabilities in need. There are another estimated 555 local residents on Community Homes’ waiting list for housing whose rent is determined by income.