“The Hispanic Business Association will unify the City of Lebanon’s Hispanic businesses to create a platform to support, educate, promote and provide resource opportunities for the purpose of integrating the Hispanic business community into the Lebanon economy,” according to its mission statement.
Business & Nonprofits
Myerstown Vitality Partnership teams up with bank to streamline Paycheck Protection Program application process
Myerstown Vitality Partnership has entered into an agreement with Customers Bank to create a streamlined application process for local businesses to apply for the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Schott Pharmaceutical manufactures millions of glass vials for COVID vaccines at South Lebanon plant
Schott Pharmaceutical Systems is manufacturing these life-saving containers at its South Lebanon Township plant, sustaining a rate of 250 million per year.
Jubilee Ministries expands its mission to Berks County through Wernersville store
On Monday, Jan. 18, Jubilee Ministries opened its seventh thrift store, in Wernersville. Jubilee views the opening as a way to expand its ministry into Berks County, and as an opportunity to do even more good.
Lebanon VA Medical Center chooses new associate director following nationwide search
Lightburn previously worked as the assistant medical center director at the Veterans Health System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Rotunda and Whirling Dervish team up for pastry-inspired collaboration
Two local businesses have joined forces to create a pair of ales flavored with pastry desserts.
Met-Ed to make helicopter inspections of transmission lines this month
Over the next few weeks, Met-Ed will be conducting helicopter inspections in Lebanon and other central Pennsylvania counties.
Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce announces 2021 incoming directors and officers
Brett Holland, whose first term as board chairman was marred by pandemic restrictions, hopes to see local commerce on the upswing in 2021.
Lebanon Sheetz store on Route 72 scheduled to reopen in February
The Lebanon #370 store is one of two Sheetz locations in Lebanon County. The other is situated at 811 East Main Street in Palmyra.
WADV back on the air after a year offline
The radio station went silent on or before Dec. 5, 2019, and appears to have resumed broadcasts on Nov. 19, 2020.
APR Supply Co. will move from City into 350K SF North Lebanon warehouse
Lebanon-based plumbing and HVAC product distributor APR Supply will move into a recently purchased 350,000 SF warehouse in North Lebanon Township.
Wrinkle & Boon replaced by Sydney Roasting Co., soft opening Friday
Sydney Roasting Co. will have a soft opening on Friday, Jan. 8 from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Gamer Pal provides a practical, positive, and personal application for video games
Gamer Pal is a collaborative financial venture by Lebanon siblings Kate Foley and Max Foley. The concept came from their mom Stacy Foley, but it was born from the coronavirus pandemic.
Woman’s Club of Lebanon awards $12,000 in grants to four nonprofits
Recipients include the Lebanon Rescue Mission, Lebanon Valley Volunteers in Medicine, the Caring Cupboard in Palmyra, and the Jonestown Outreach PantrY.
Two Annville couples open axe-throwing venue in Hershey
A fun night out at Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Lancaster last year turned out to be a business opportunity for two Annville couples.