David O'Connor
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Officials weigh Susquehanna's tourist potential
Four years ago Jim Switzenberg bought a house two blocks from where he works, the John Wright Restaurant in Wrightsville. → Read More
Indian restaurant plans opening in downtown York
Infusion Indian Kitchen, a restaurant described as the first success story for York's Taste Test pop-up restaurant series, is planning to open this fall at 24 S. George St. in downtown York. → Read More
Developer eyes Springettsbury church building for high-end apartments
A York developer who specializes in renovating older properties wants to convert a church just east of York into a high-end 12-unit apartment building. → Read More
Rabbittransit forms nonprofit to boost ridership options for seniors, veterans, others
Central Pennsylvania regional public-transportation provider rabbittransit has created a new nonprofit that aims to boost transportation choices for seniors, people with disabilities and others. → Read More
Local PR firm owner starts online retail venture with focus on American-made goods
The owner of a Central Pennsylvania public relations firm has launched an online retail business selling U.S.-made hats, clothing, drinking tumblers and other items. → Read More
York mayor is new president of Pa. Municipal League
York Mayor C. Kim Bracey is the new president of the Pennsylvania Municipal League, which aims to strengthen local government across the state. → Read More
York County woman's medical venture is "Rise of the Rest" winner
A York County businesswoman who created a software tool that identifies problems with medical devices rose above all of the others in “Rise of the Rest.” → Read More
Harrisburg U. to partner with Alvernia on leadership, health programs
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has announced a new partnership with Alvernia University in which the schools will establish a leadership development program for state employees. → Read More
York Expo Center, fair want business community's help in planning future
Leaders at the York Expo Center and fairgrounds are asking local business leaders for help as the center develops a road map for its future. → Read More
Martin guitar leader talks company turns, adaptability
A Pennsylvania manufacturer told area business leaders about how his company has stayed open, and viable, since the early 1800s. → Read More
Racing exec talks of transforming her 'mom and pop' industry
Former middle-school teacher Mary Ann Mauldwin had no experience in the racing industry back when two legendary car-engine builders asked her to join their new company nearly 14 years ago. → Read More
Major gift backs entrepreneur center at Penn State York
Leaders at Penn State York have unveiled a few key details of a new home for entrepreneurship studies on campus. → Read More
Utz names new executives
A veteran of the consumer packaged goods industry for 30-plus years is the new president and COO of Hanover-based Utz Quality Foods LLC. → Read More
Noted executive coach Marshall Goldsmith to speak at Lebanon Valley
Being a leader at a company isn't the same thing as it used to be, best-selling business author and leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith said. → Read More
In media blitz, Armstrong Flooring aims for younger audience
Martha King looked a bit like a quiet college student as she stood under a group of trees recently outside the headquarters of Armstrong Flooring Inc. → Read More
Five area efforts among those receiving Ben Franklin funding
Midstate efforts to develop a new treatment for diabetic-related dry-eye syndrome and another to create an alternative to leather are among those to receive funding from a State College-based early-stage investor. → Read More
Central Penn College president steps down
After more than four years as president of Central Penn College, Karen Scolforo has resigned from the post, the college announced Friday. → Read More
Labor attorney weighs in on Johnson Controls strike
Large, heavily-publicized strikes by workers at manufacturing plants usually produce plenty of headlines – but the results can sometimes leave workers wondering if a strike is really the best option. → Read More
York-area man opens coffee shop on wheels
Forrest Yingling was tired of not being able to find a convenient source of coffee at outdoor festivals and other events. → Read More
Armstrong World sued by rival over alleged anti-competitive practices
A competitor of Armstrong World Industries Inc. is accusing the Lancaster County-based manufacturer with “anti-competitive” practices in the ceiling industry. → Read More