Tread House is an hour long workout combining cardio and strength training targeting specific muscle groups to maximize results and prevent overtraining. With encouraging certified trainers, high-energy music, and the nations #1 treadmills, Tread House guarantees an experience like no other.The company pillars are the experience, the coaches and the community. Tread House offers the best in-studio experience with their coaches, music and atmosphere. The coaches are all highly qualified and experienced to provide an amazing workout. The community is two-fold: within the studio walls where they have a great community of people who share a common goal of creating a healthy lifestyle and being part of an uplifting group. The second part of the community pillar is their impact on the Lancaster community through raising and donating to local nonprofits as well as providing "community days"each month to allow anyone to come in for free.

Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation, located in Millersville is the only facility in Lancaster County that specializes in the rehabilitation of squirrels, cottontails, and juvenile groundhogs.They offer the little guys, the underdogs, a second chance. They also provide fun, exciting educational programs to groups and schools. Acorn Acres brings the wildlife experience to you! Their ambassador animals are Poppy the Groundhog, Snags the Squirrel, and Elliott the Groundhog. They provide their human neighbors in Lancaster County and surrounding areas with a free resource for these species.To their patients, they offer a proper environment (clean, quiet, and predator free) to grow, thrive, and recover with species specific optimal nutrition as well as veterinary care.To their human neighbors and wild patients, Acorn Acres commits to maintain and further their education as they strive to implement the latest technologies and practices.Mighty oaks from little acorns grow!

Patrick C. Morrison trained in college to become a social studies teacher but found his true calling working in museums. He has currently spent more than 26 years at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, where he has developed interactive tours, exhibits, workshops, the summer day camp, community outreach, sensory hours and on-site virtual programming. He also has instructed school-age children and adults, worked with volunteers, expanded the railroading merit badge program and lent his considerable expertise to visitor services and interpretation.Pat was the 2016 recipient of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s Link & Pin Award, which is conferred on an employee in recognition of long-standing, dedicated and exceptional service. A native of Alexandria, Pennsylvania, Pat and his wife Andrea Girard Morrison reside in Landisville, Pennsylvania with their children Trevor and Julia.

Making Magical Vacations Travel is local in the Lancaster County Area. She is a Manheim native and Class of "88 Graduate of Manheim Central, with clients spanning the globe from Dutch Harbor, Alaska to Puerto Rico. Monica Forte, owner, has been in the travel industry for 33 years with being directly contracted and awarded designations with MAJOR travel suppliers. Monica and her 25 MAGICAL Specialists Maximizes Your Time - Saves You Money and Ensures You and Your Family Will Get The MOST Out of Your Vacation Needs. Monica, has been asked by many WISH granting organizations to assist and plan Magical Vacations for those who have had terminal illnesses, who are retired, wounded vets that have served our country and families who are currently serving. It's such an honor for them to create magical vacations for all families. It's a tall order they receive from families to have confidence in them and to have her take over their vacations. When they become frustrated and confused, that's when Monica's services are called in. Monica knows first hand the magic any vacation can bring. The only question she'll ask you is "Where Will Your Dreams Take You?"

Gardner's Mattress & More is celebrating 32 years of serving Lancaster County!

The average person spends roughly 20,440 hours a year sleeping. For over 20 years, Jim Gardner of Gardner’s Bedrooms helped his customers choose their personal sleep surface, ensuring each one of those 20,440 hours are spent in maximum comfort and support. Despite Jim’s passion for improving others’ sleep, he made the difficult decision to retire and turn his business over to Ben McClure. Jim has made such a significant impact on the community and the conversations on this episode are legendary! You won’t want to miss this episode! Lancaster Connects:✅  Official: https://lancasterconnects.com ✅  Watch the episode or subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts: https://blubrry.com/lancasterconnects/subscribeThank you for watching Lancaster Connects! This is the show about small business and small charity success in Lancaster county - we showcase the battle on Main Street, big vs. small David vs Goliath, and bring you the best of what makes Lancaster so great. 

Paragon Behavioral Health Services started in December of 2017 as a small, women-owned behavioral health company with co-owners, Kryn McClain and Paulina Colonna as the sole providers. Paragon is defined as a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. If one thing was clear when they discussed how they named their business, it was that they were striving to build something that would be a model of excellence, so “Paragon” fit perfectly. Since 2017, they have grown from 2 employees to 76, from 1 service modality to 5, and from $400k gross revenue to a projection of $3 million annually in just under five years.Today, Paragon offers a range of mental health services: traditional outpatient therapy, autism diagnostic evaluations, immigration evaluations, and autism individual and group community services. Where they really shine is in their philosophy of caring for the caregiver. Too often, caregivers found themselves working in the drudges of healthcare where the providers are overworked, burned out, and underappreciated. Having both grown up in rural towns has made Kryn and Paulina acutely aware of the shortfalls of mental health services, access to care, and the limitations that bind decision-making for many organizations. Paragon takes their people-first philosophy into the core of the company because they believe if you take care of your people in healthcare, they can all work together in reaching their mission.

Chris Russell is the Founder and CEO of Fitness 4 Focus. After college Chris returned to Central Pennsylvania where he began to work for a local agency as a Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS) from 2003-2012. His primary role as a TSS was to provide intervention strategies in order to assist students in developing daily living, social and cultural skills.In 2005, while playing catch during recess with a client named Tommy, Chris took notice that Tommy had deficits in areas that many take for granted. Due to Chris' background in physical education and athletics, he immediately began to help Tommy improve in the areas of physical endurance, strength and coordination. At that moment, an idea was born. Chris began to envision a place where individuals with intellectual and developmental delays like Tommy could participate in meaningful physical activity. A place where given the right kind of training they could become physically and mentally stronger, gain more independence, and as a result become happier and healthier. Chris’s new found passion combined with his knowledge and experience led to the creation and now continued success of Fitness 4 Focus.

Melody Sanders is the CEO & President of the Board for The Pet Pantry which was founded on three core services – to fix, feed, and rescue animals in need.Lindsay High is the Development Director for Pet Pantry of Lancaster County. Through this role she is able to build lasting connections within the community in order to influence measurable and positive change in the lives of homeless, neglected, and abused animals who are receiving lifesaving care through the organization.The Pet Pantry was founded on three core services – to fix, feed, and rescue animals in need. Each year the Pet Pantry helps place over 500 animals in need of love and care into homes that share Mel’s core philosophy.

Jenn Rummel is the Executive Director of Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center. She has her Master’s in Public Administration from Capella University and has been helping nonprofits raise money since 2008.Steph Fleck is the Program Director for Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center. She has dual degrees in Equine and Equestrian Studies and Equine Facilitated Therapeutics from Wilson College. She is an accomplished therapeutic equine instructor with certifications from both the Council for Education and Certification in Therapeutic Horsemanship and PATH International.Greystone Manor TRC, a 501(c)(3) organization, has been providing quality equine-assisted activities to children and adults with special needs in Lancaster, PA, since 1981. Every year their program and number of participants grow. They started with only seven riders and now more than 50 riders participate in lessons each week.

The Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development serves more than 4,000 children every year. They provide outpatient and in-home pediatric therapy services including occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy for children from birth to age 21, and in 2020 they added behavioral health services. Over their 85-year history, doctors across central Pennsylvania have referred thousands of children to their facility for life-changing services.Schreiber cannot provide these services without the help of the community. It is their mission to provide excellent care to every child who needs them, regardless of their family's ability to pay. With low reimbursement rates from Medicaid which covers almost 95% of the client population, it is up to Schreiber to raise $1.6 million annually through philanthropy to make up the budget shortfall.

Tim Keller, C.E.O of H.K. Keller and Donna Giovingo, realtor for Berkshire Hathaway HS Homesale Reality will share an upcoming benefit event that is put together by the LCAR (Lancaster County Associations of Realtors) on September 20th, 2022. This will be its 34th Annual Event.The event is to support the Transitional Living Center, a project of TenFold in Lancaster. With 80 years of collective expertise, TenFold will continue to serve as a trusted community partner offering a broader continuum of services to address homelessness to affordable rental housing to homeownership, and the creation of new housing units through Tenfold Community Lending.

Lancaster Homegirl, Christina Diehl, Realtor and experienced Real Estate Investor, is passionate about helping young women get their financial lives started off on the right foot.When the pandemic began in 2020, Christina, like many Realtors, found her business sidelined. Unable to go out on showings or complete transactions, she was more grateful than ever for the passive income stream she had built up over the years.“For many years, I kept my goals and successes to myself for fear of making people uncomfortable . . . after all, we aren’t supposed to talk about money, right? But when I started sharing my experiences with others, so many people said to me, ‘I wish I had known what you knew about money earlier.’”Christina’s knowledge was passed down to her from her father, but many parents don’t know where to begin when talking to their children about finances.“It is my dream and my mission to help other young women achieve the financial freedom I now enjoy.” While Christina never envisioned herself as an author, this subject matter was just too important for her to ignore.

Edward Harris has served as President & CEO of Discover Lancaster – the county’s official destination marketing organization – since June 2020.Ed came to Lancaster from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), where he had led their creative team since 2014 as Chief Marketing Officer.Prior to joining VFTCB, he held brand management roles at the Converse line of Nike, eBay, Under Armour, and Timberland. He is often a guest presenter at industry conferences, and was named to the Philadelphia Business Journal’s prestigious “40 Under 40” list in 2017.Harris earned a Bachelor’s in Marketing from Saint Joseph’s University and obtained his MBA from Boston College.

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Their strength lies in their exclusive focus and singular influence on the worldwide effort to end T1D.JDRF works every day to change the reality of this disease for millions of people—and to prevent anyone else from ever knowing it—by funding research; advocating for government support of research and new therapies; ensuring new therapies come to market and are recommended by healthcare providers; and connecting, engaging, and educating the T1D community.

Ross Stockdale is a Lancaster county native and graduate of Warwick High School and Elizabethtown College. Ross has spent the last decade in the digital marketing industry and since 2019 has transitioned into the private equity industry. Ross is a co-founder of Perpetual Equity Group, a Lancaster based private equity firm seeking to preserve, enrich and grow their investors, assets, and community. Ross is the host of The PMG Pod podcast and co-founder of Perpetual Marketing Group. In his spare time, Ross enjoys preparing for fatherhood, golf, fitness, and giving back to the community through service at the Lititz Young Men's Business League.

ECHOS purpose is to empower families and­­­ individuals experiencing housing instability and insufficient income in the Northwest Region of Lancaster County. Their mission is to mobilize communities to provide services that prevent and alleviate poverty and empower stability in our neighbors.Brie started her leadership at ECHOS as the Executive Director in March 2021. She began her professional experience in direct service but transitioned to macro-focused work as a medical advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and as an executive director of a non-profit senior community center.

Join Ben and Jeff as they share updates about their recent Gardner’s Give Back initiative, their 7 Step Promise, and their upcoming Memorial Day Savings Event! They’ll also discuss the  Lancaster Newspaper Readers Choice Award voting where they’re going for a 13th straight win for “Favorite Mattress Store” category. Ben and Jeff were also featured on WGAL News where they discuss why it’s important to choose the right mattress for a better sleep. Lancaster Connects:✅  Official: https://lancasterconnects.com ✅ Lancaster Newspaper Readers Choice Award: 2021 Winner https://steinmancommunications.secondstreetapp.com/Readers-Choice-Awards-2022/gallery?group=416858 ✅  Watch the episode or subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts: https://blubrry.com/lancasterconnects/subscribeThank you for watching Lancaster Connects! This is the show about small business and small charity success in Lancaster county - we showcase the battle on Main Street, big vs. small David vs Goliath, and bring you the best of what makes Lancaster so great. 

In this episode, we will be joining with Dawn Tluczek who is the Donor & Church Liaison & Event Manager for Bethany Christian Services, along with Charlotte Guerin who is the Refugee Resettlement Site Supervisor. This will focus on the Ukraine crisis as they discuss how Bethany will provide support for refugees and their needs. Bethany Christian Services is a global nonprofit that supports children and families with world-class social services, all designed to help families thrive. For more than 75 years, their faith has inspired them to stand for children close to home and around the world. 

At A Week Away, we coordinate and finance respite weeks for families who are battling a life-threatening illness, with the goal of providing them the hope they need to continue their fight.When you get away, you get to feel normal.— Caleb Walker, FounderCaleb was Lynn Walker’s son. He passed away in December of 2014 knowing that he had successfully established his foundation with the help of very loyal & committed friends and his family. Lynn is so thankful for all of the support they have and is committed to helping to grow AWA's impact in helping families and keeping Caleb's legacy going onward.Joe and a few others were responsible for launching The A Week Away foundation along with Caleb and he is a huge factor in the growth we experienced in our first 5 years. After taking a two year break, he is back again as President of our Board of Directors and brings his passion for the mission with him.

Jon, Chad, and Ralph, best friends since high school, started ModernEYES Optical 15 years ago as a kiosk at Park City Mall selling stylish eyewear. They grew the business in many creative ways including allowing their customers to host home eyewear parties, partnering with local school districts to increase business and being able to help kids in need of eye exams and glasses but can't afford them, and partnering with local non-profits for fundraiser events. 8 years ago, ModernEYES opened their new eyewear boutique location at Chelsea Square on Manheim Pike. It is a relaxed and fun environment! They have helped over 800 local children in need with eye exams and glasses at no charge and have raised over $150,000 for local non-profits. They pride themselves on having the best selection of stylish eyewear and sunglasses in the Central PA area. They also offer quality eye exams and contact lenses.

Diana Vuolo is the Founder/Executive Director of SWAN4kids. She received a full-tuition scholarship to study violin with world-renowned teacher Dorothy DeLay at The Philadelphia College of Performing Arts (PCPA). She earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Violin Performance and was a masterclass performer for Miss DeLay at PCPA and the Aspen Music Festival. Her performance career began with a chamber music concert in Carnegie Hall, NY, and as co-concertmaster for the International Lyric Festival Opera Orchestra, Barga, Italy. Diana was a member of the Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia, Philly Pops Orchestra, Canton Symphony. She served as a substitute for the Saint Louis Symphony under the direction of Leonard Slatkin. In addition to performing, Diana has taught violin, music theory, and ensemble classes over the past 45 years and served as an adjunct violin professor at Lancaster Bible College. Volante, one of her high school student groups, was featured on CBS, “The Early Show.” Her SWAN students have been featured on national and local television and radio broadcasts.Mission: To be dedicated advocates for children affected by parental incarceration by providing life-changing intervention through music and mentoring. SWAN provides free music lessons, ensemble training, and performance opportunities as an after-school program within the School Districts of Lancaster, Red Lion, and Lancaster's Youth Intervention Center.

You won’t want to miss this very special episode of Lancaster Connects, Join Ben & Jeff as they discuss how Gardner’s Mattress & More will be giving everyone an opportunity to make more of an impact to the Lancaster Community. This includes the new roll out of their Gardner’s Gives back initiative: Round Up, Help Out. A great way for both you and Gardner’s Mattress and More can work together, choose to make a difference, and move from success to significance in the Lancaster Community.Together, we can create a better Lancaster County.More info on the Gardner’s Gives Back Initiative: https://gardnersmattressandmore.com/gardners-gives-back/ Community Cupboard of Elizabethtown PA: https://www.facebook.com/EtownCupboard/ Hempfield Area Food Pantry @ Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Landisville: https://www.facebook.com/Hempfield-Area-Food-Pantry-282934994024 Pitties Love Peace: https://www.facebook.com/Pitties.Love.Peace/ Lancaster Connects:✅  Official: https://lancasterconnects.com ✅  Watch the episode or subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts: https://blubrry.com/lancasterconnects/subscribeThank you for watching Lancaster Connects! This is the show about small business and small charity success in Lancaster county - we showcase the battle on Main Street, big vs. small David vs Goliath, and bring you the best of what makes Lancaster so great. 

Steve is the owner/Chief People Builder of the Goble Group, a talent and leadership development organization serving businesses, non-profits, and teams in Central PA and surrounding areas. He is passionate about helping people grow and solve problems. As an author, a Founding Partner of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, a Certified Coach, and a Certified Human Behavior Consultant, Steve was a 2017 ’40 Under 40’ recipient from the Central Penn Business Journal. Steve is also the co-host of the ‘A Dram of Leadership’ podcast, sharing leadership principles and action steps to improve yourself/team from leading business books. Steve currently resides in Lancaster County, PA with his family, where he enjoys petting other people’s dogs and a good pint of IPA or dram of whiskey. No, he and his family are not Amish.

In 2014, Kapp and Linda Brown took a big step to follow their dream. They entered in to the world of entrepreneurship. Kapp’s desire to serve others and continue learning and growing led him to partner with The Master’s Touch (Glendale Arizona). TMT was one of the largest non-franchise training companies in the world. They personally set up over 1500 people in business for themselves all over the world. In the past 7 years, Newly Restored has branched out from cleaning tile and grout to carpets, upholstery, power washing, concrete cleaning, duct cleaning, and disinfecting services. As new technologies emerge, Kapp and Linda are anxious to be on the front line – bringing the very best to the customers they serve!

Dr. Keith Floyd is the founder and President of iNVISION Group Leadership Services Group. Founded in 2013, iNVISION Group LSG LLC is a full-service leadership development consultancy focused on the areas of coaching, training, planning, and analytics and services clients both regionally and nationally. Dr. Floyd and iNVISION Group works largely in the professional services space (attorneys, accountants, engineers, and those in the financial industry), but also assists clients (and their teams) in a multitude of other industries..

From residential and commercial painting projects to the most elaborate, beautiful murals, Two Dudes is committed to taking the time and care needed to ensure each customer achieves their vision. They aim to inspire and enhance the lives of their employees, clients, and their community. This commitment to excellence has shaped and molded the company into a business that significantly values what they do and how they do it.

Kisses For EB is a non-profit created in 2017 after Kiba was born in 2015. EB is short for epidermolysis bullosa: a very rare genetic disorder that affects about 200 births yearly worldwide. EB individuals are missing the protein in their skin layers to keep their layers together. any sort of friction can cause blisters and wounds, there is no known cure and only pain management and wound care, EB individuals are more apt to get infections. Kisses For EB was created to bring awareness to the community and to bring assistance to the individuals and families that live with the most horrible disease you have never heard of.

Mark Pontz has spent nearly three decades helping folks finance their dream homes. As a senior loan officer at loanDepot, he has earned the honor of Chairman’s Elite for each full year that he’s been with the company. Born and raised in Lancaster County, his love of the city’s unique food, music, art, and culture led him to create Fine Living Lancaster magazine. For 15 years, he has served as the publisher of this quarterly magazine. In recent years, Mark has channeled his passion for the arts into a study of photography. In his work at Mark Pontz Photography, he feels that the best photograph is one that lets the true personality of a person (or product, dish, or drink...) shine through. In his spare time, he plays bass in the folk-rock band Bailey Run.

As a nationally award-winning Licensed Massage Therapist, Rachel Benbow’s understanding of anatomy and physiology enable her to clearly instruct her Gokhale Method students with an understanding of how their muscles and bones work to realign​ their posture. As a CranioSacral Therapist, Rachel also recognizes that our minds and our bodies are not separate, but are actually a unified whole. She understands that by addressing the body with the Gokhale Method, we are likewise addressing our minds. After obtaining better posture, regaining range of motion, and reducing or eliminating pain, many people using the Gokhale Method find that they approach life with greater confidence and ease.

Lancaster Downtowners is a village-model non-profit that connects people who have chosen to age-in-community in the City of Lancaster. Founded in 2008, the organization provides social, educational & wellness programs; volunteer support for day-to-day tasks; and information and recommendations when other resources are required. A member of the national Village to Village Network, the Lancaster Downtowners is made up of over 200 seniors who value a vibrant, interdependent, and multigenerational community. Melissa Ressler has been the Executive Director of Lancaster Downtowners since 2018. She has a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation and Gerontology, with previous positions held at the Occupational Development Center and Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. She serves as leadership for Age-Friendly Lancaster City, and has presented locally and nationally about collaborative partnerships, villages, and intergenerational volunteer engagement.

Casey Ellis recently joined Ephrata Area Social Services as the new Executive Director. Even though she is fresh in her position, she is excited to share the mission of EASS with the community. She has been overwhelmed and humbled by the staff, volunteers, and community that rallies around EASS and the clients served. She has learned quickly it really is about neighbors helping neighbors.

The Lancaster Recreation Commission (Lancaster Rec) is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency formed by a partnership agreement between the City of Lancaster, School District of Lancaster and Lancaster Township. Our administrative offices are located at the Lancaster Recreation Center.Operating since 1909, we provide neighborhood-based recreation and learning opportunities for all ages – with an emphasis on affordable programs for children – at schools, parks, playgrounds, and other indoor and outdoor facilities.Programs include youth and adult instructional sports programs and leagues, senior centers, fitness and wellness classes, summer playgrounds and day camps, full-day child care for infants through age 5, club activities, before and after school care, preschool education and seasonal family events.Our most important functions are the intangible ones – family interaction, the friends we make, memories of playing on the playground, being part of a team or learning to swim. Our recreation services bring people together and make our community stronger. Heather Dighe has been a part of the Lancaster Recreation Commission for nearly 6 years and has served as the Executive Director for 4 years. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Marketing and a Master's Degree in Adult Education and Training. Heather enjoys her role and the opportunity to bring joy and recreation to the people in her community.

Rod Redcay is the Executive Director of Real Life Community Services. which began in 2010 as an outreach service project. Later, in 2015, they changed their name to REAL Life Community Services to better represent the resources they provide to the Cocalico region.REAL's mission is to do everything possible to connect the community to hope through partnerships, collaborations, and building relationships.Their vision is empowering people in the name of Christ to have hope and purpose in life by meeting basic human needs.

We're joined by Risa Paskoff and Kate Mullen of Aaron's Acres, which seeks to provide all children and young adults with disabilities opportunities to participate in the most innovative and unique social and recreational programs in an atmosphere of acceptance that embraces the child and family. They provide individuals with disabilities ages 5-21 year-round therapeutically based age-appropriate recreational programs directed by specially trained and certified staff in a supportive environment that enhances socialization and communication skills. Emotional, educational, and recreational support is offered for the entire family.

We're happy to have Anne Williams & Sarita Rivera of Lancaster City Alliance on the show! Lancaster City Alliance is a non-profit that promotes City growth and stability so that Lancaster City flourishes and everyone shares in its success. They are here to listen, collaborate, and connect organizations so the City succeeds.

Brad Peterson is the Executive Director of Power Packs Project, a non-profit 501(c)(3) that aims to improve the mental and physical health of children by helping their parents provide nutritious meals over weekends when school breakfast and lunch programs are unavailable to them. PPP is in 45 schools in 13 school districts in Lancaster and 3 school districts in Lebanon. They have over 500 volunteers and serve over 1600 families.The many volunteers at the warehouse and distribution points give their time each week to ensure that the participating parents have the groceries and the tools to provide complete meals to their families over the weekends. It’s nothing short of inspirational! And the feedback from families that they are now sitting down to have complete and nutritious meals over the weekends is gratifying to the project volunteers.

Lena Hohenadel is with Off the Streets, which helps families and individuals in Lancaster, PA get “off the streets” and into permanent housing.  They fill critical missing pieces to transition those who are homeless into housing. They also work with local service agencies to identify those who need help and then they provide:- Security deposit sent directly to the landlord- Basic furnishings and household items

Jenn Knepper is the organizer of the Lancaster Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair which is taking place:Sunday December 12 from 10am-3pmFarm & Home Center1383 Arcadia RoadLANCASTER, PA 17601At this amazing event you can purchase meaning-filled gifts for everyone on your shopping list!! This Gift Fair features alternative gifts, fair trade, social enterprise, food trucks and more. there's something for everyone and the atmosphere provides a festive and laid back setting to find meaning-filled gifts for everyone on your shopping list.https://www.giftsthatgivehope.org/lancasterhttps://www.facebook.com/LancasterAlternativeGiftFairLancaster Connects:✅https://lancasterconnects.com ✅Watch the episode or subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts: https://blubrry.com/lancasterconnects/subscribe

Based in Lancaster PA, but delivering worldwide, BigPlanetApparel has been owned and operated by Christian Newcomer since its inception in 2009.While they are proud to be local to Lancaster, PA and primarily serve businesses and organizations in Lancaster County with their custom t-shirts needs, they also work with many people on the other side of the country or even the other side of the globe.Today, Chris continues to do high-quality screen printing jobs for organizations and businesses, mostly in the Lancaster PA area. His vision for the future remains rooted in the idea to stay local while maintaining a global awareness.

Mary Sue Wolf is a Realtor with Wolf and Webb Real Estate in Lancaster. She's raised her family in Lancaster, PA for the past 30 years, enjoys staying active in the community and exploring new adventures in the area.Mary Sue also heads up Lancaster Local Secrets (https://lancasterlocalsecrets.com) the official blog where she shares her 'secrets' with you about the most enjoyable things in Lancaster and is dedicated to Lancaster local businesses and the memories they create for families every day!Connect with Mary Sue:https://wolfandwebb.comhttps://lancasterlocalsecrets.comhttps://www.instagram.com/wolfandwebb_realestate/https://www.facebook.com/WolfandWebbRealEstatehttps://https//www.linkedin.com/compa...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaMZbTNmq_QUHMMeGT0gUdgLancaster Connects:✅https://lancasterconnects.com ✅Watch the episode or subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts: https://blubrry.com/lancasterconnects/subscribe 

John Erisman is of Stratix Systems in Lancaster - a Family-Owned company who finds a way to communicate clear solutions to teach, plan, coordinate, and execute ways to save your business time and money with your IT and copier needs.  Join us as we take a virtual walk with John on Lancaster Connects!https://www.extragive.orgConnect With John:https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-erisman-a25558187 https://www.facebook.com/JohnErismanStratixhttps://stratixsystems.comLancaster Connects:✅https://lancasterconnects.com ✅Watch the episode or subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts: https://blubrry.com/lancasterconnects/subscribe 

We are honored to be joined LIVE by Parke Oehme of War Horse Garage and Dom "Slice" Teich of Peak Performers on our special Veteran's Day Episode of Lancaster Connects.Parke, Oehme Bros. & War Horse Garage specialize in the restoration and preservation of WWII vehicles and armor based in Litiz, PA - "The Coolest Small Town in America." They have some amazing projects they are working on that we are thrilled to show and talk about.Dominic "Slice" Teich, is a decorated F-16 instructor pilot in the U.S. Air Force. His service to our country includes 69 combat missions and 2 deployments to Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.For the past 16 months Dom has built a business to serve others: Peak Performers."Single Seat Wisdom" is the first of a series of books which highlights the stories and wisdom from America’s fighter pilots.The goal of this book is two-fold:1- To guide and inspire the next generation of American fighter pilots.2- To raise $100,000 for the Anna Schindler Foundation and all the children in the world that are riddled with cancerous malignancies (all book profits are being donated to this important cause).Their main goal is to drive as many Kindle or print book sales as possible just after Veterans Day (November 11, 2021).https://singleseatwisdom.com

Justin and Men Of Iron are celebrating 15 years of impact through mentorship this year - sharing stories of men committed to know God and their purpose. And the ripple effects across marriages, families and communities has been nothing short of AMAZING! Justin will be sharing his story, plus talking about the huge upcoming Iron Sharpens Iron Dinner on April 19 featuring Coach Tony Dungy! https://menofiron.org/ironsharpensiron

The special guest this week is Mark Allan Maurer, II of Vanscoy, Mauer & Bash Diamond Jewelers in Lancaster. This episode provides great insight of the day-to-day battle that businesses of varying size have vs the behemoths on Main Street. We will be LIVE! so please join the discussion.Mark Mauer started the store back in 1981, so this is his 40th year and it is Mark Allan’s 27th year. When they bought Bash Jewelers in 2004, they assumed their legacy which goes back to 1956.They are the only David Yurman dealer between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and also the only Rolex Jeweler between Philadelphia and Camp Hill. They've also been importing diamonds directly from the Fischler Diamond Co. of Antwerp, Belgium for 37 of the 40 years they've been in business. They truly import in a way that no other jeweler does in the great Central Pennsylvania area.The Maurer Star Diamond is very special and every Maurer Star is hand selected by either Mark Allan or Mark Mauer and put through the rigorous standards of the American Gem Society. There are very few AGS stores in the area and they are proud to be a member of the American Gem Society (AGS) as they are an organization has high standards for ethics and education.

We're honored to have Jeffrey Butch of the Red Rose Chapter of Disabled American Veterans as our special guest. Jeffrey will discuss the core values and mission of DAV, as well as how we can all work together to give back to those that have so graciously served our great country. In addition, Jeffrey will discuss an upcoming Veteran's Luncheon (details below):DAV Luncheon (1st Tuesday of every month):➡️ 11/2, 11:30a - 4:00p➡️ Lancaster Farm & Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster, PA➡️ For all honorably discharged veterans, spouse/guests are welcome➡️ Buffet lunch by Hess BBQ Catering➡️ Guest Speaker➡️ Door prizes, Chinese Auction, 50/50 Drawing➡️ Info and display tables from various organizations➡️ Register - https://www.DAVREDROSECHAPTER80.org ➡️ Register by 10/27➡️ $20 cash or check at the door

A very special episode as we celebrate YOU! We will be joined by many of our great customers live from here in Lancaster and discussing their favorite charities they support. We also are discussing our 31st Anniversary event and Double DealZZZ - as well as anniversary contests and prizes! We hope you can join us LIVE! http://www.gardnersmattressandmore.co... Lancaster Connects:https://lancasterconnects.com Watch the episode or subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts: https://blubrry.com/lancasterconnects...