Pennsylvania Women in Business

08/05/2024

Congratulations to Sarah J. Lockard for being named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding individual’s biography here:

Designer I P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting Engineers Sarah graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in April 2023 with a degree in Civil Engineering. During her employment with Lehman’s, she has volunteered for their annual food drive, Halloween parade, and our annual Adopt-A-Hi...

08/05/2024

Congratulations to Megan Shaffer for being named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding individual’s biography here:

Business Relationship Manager Doing Better Business, Inc. Megan Shaffer is a Business Relationship Manager with Doing Better Business, Inc. She manages Lycoming, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, and Union counties using innovative technologies to help her clients decrease operating expenses and im...

08/05/2024

Congratulations to Jocelyn Oakill for being named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding individual’s biography here:

CEO/Owner Acorns to Oaks Consulting, LLC. Jocelyn established Acorns to Oaks Consulting, LLC. in 2020 to expand quality psychoeducational services to neighboring school districts on evenings and weekends, after her full-time position at one of Pennsylvania’s 100 most impoverished school districts....

08/05/2024

Congratulations to Morgan Surra for being named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding individual’s biography here:

Director DuBois Home Care Morgan started with DuBois Home Care as the Supervisor and a few years later took over as the Director. He had a wonderful Director at the time to guide the way for him and make this growth possible. Morgan always strives to exceed all client expectations and ensure they’...

08/05/2024

Congratulations to Destinee Pfirsching for being named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding individual’s biography here:

Business Relationship Manager Doing Better Business Destinee Pfirsching is employed at Doing Better Business as a Business Relationship Manager. She started with the company in January of 2021. She currently takes care of Cambria, Bedford, and Blair County by helping them find the best fit for their...

08/05/2024

Congratulations to Becca LaBar for being named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding individual’s biography here:

Owner Redemption Fitness Becca LaBar is the owner of Redemption Fitness in Johnstown, PA. She opened Redemption Fitness in February of this year with the goal of providing a space where individuals can workout, learn, grow, and build community. It is her passion to help others to achieve optimal wel...

08/05/2024

Congratulations to Mike Biddle for being named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding individual’s biography here:

Co-Owner Biddle’s Brewing Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in Community and Economic Development and a Master’s in Management and Organizational Leadership from Penn State where he was a student-athlete and former Big 10 Champion. Mike has professional experience in sales, marketing, product man...

08/05/2024

Congratulations to Haley Thomas for being named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding individual’s biography here:

Director of Graduate Business Programs Saint Francis University Haley Thomas graduated from Saint Francis University in 2020 with degrees in marketing, strategic communications, and digital media. She then stayed to complete her Master of Business Administration at SFU. After completing her degrees,...

08/05/2024

Congratulations to Jaden Bennett for being named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding individual’s biography here:

Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator Johnstown Housing Authority Jaden Bennett grew up in Johnstown, PA, where she graduated from Greater Johnstown High School in 2019 with a diploma, and an associate’s degree from Pennsylvania Highlands while she was pregnant with her first-born daughter. The chal...

08/05/2024

Congratulations to Steven Fafel for being named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding individual’s biography here:

Co-founder & CRO AutoOps Steven Fafel is the co-founder of AutoOps, which is the leader in online scheduling software for auto repair shops. After forming AutoOps in early 2023 with 3 partners, Steven led the sales and marketing teams to expand AutoOps software to over 1500 auto shops in North Ameri...

08/05/2024

Congratulations to Emily Anthony for being named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding individual’s biography here:

Executive Director Heritage Spring Memory Care Emily Anthony is the Executive Director of Heritage Springs Memory Care. Emily is the oversight running day to day operations in Lewisburg, PA (Personal Care/ SCDU) and Muncy, PA (SCDU)As well as being a PCHA she is a certified dementia practitioner. Em...

08/05/2024

Congratulations to Brittany Biddle for being named one of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Signature Leaders Under 30 for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding individual’s biography here:

Co-Owner Biddle’s Brewing Britt holds a bachelor’s degree in English, Creative Writing from the University of South Florida and a Master’s in Marketing Research from Michigan State where she was also a student-athlete. Combining these skill sets, she spearheads the creative side of the busines...

07/18/2024

Women in Business to Publish “Top Women CEOs & Leaders” edition in August!

TO MAKE YOUR NOMINATION, FOLLOW THIS LINK: https://www.pabusinesscentral.com/top-female-ceos-nominations/

For the past twelve years, Women in Business has proudly shined a spotlight on women whose tireless work provides the bedrock of a strong community through our Top Women CEOs recognition edition.

We are now seeking nominations for our 2024 Top Women CEOs edition, which will be published in August. Each year, Women in Business reaches out to executives, chambers of commerce, community leaders and you, our loyal readers, throughout our 23 county readership, to send in nominations for selection.

The selection committee will base its final selections on nominees who have made a positive impact on the Central Pennsylvania business community by consistently moving their business forward, adapting to major changes in their personal and professional life and giving back to the community through volunteering or mentoring.

We encourage you to make a nomination by following the link above and filling out the nomination form.

The deadline for submitting nominations is July 31, 2024.

Every day, exceptional women leaders are making a positive difference in the work place and our community. Help us to honor them – we want to hear from you!

07/02/2024

Congratulations to The Learning Lamp & Ignite Education Solutions for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

Dr. Leah Spangler is the founding CEO of The Learning Lamp & Ignite Education Solutions, a Johnstown-based nonprofit with a mission of engaging all students in the support they need to succeed. The organization serves nearly 30,000 students each year. It supports students in the K-12 school system a...

07/02/2024

Congratulations to Global Software Applications, LLC for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

Kathryn E Koning, CEO and Founder of Global Software Applications LLC, has been providing software and technology platforms to multiple verticals including hospitality, through her DBA SurferQuest since 2000. Successfully implementing the first of its kind business center solution to the Westin Time...

07/02/2024

Congratulations to SunnySide Supply, Inc. for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

SunnySide Supply, Inc. is a fully-integrated industrial supply company located in heart of Washington County, Pennsylvania. A Woman’s Business Enterprise Nationally Certified, and completely family owned and operated. Additionally, SunnySide Supply has proudly served as one of South Western Pennsy...

07/02/2024

Congratulations to Catherine Burns Insurance Services for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

The business was started 24 years ago, when companies that sponsored Medicare Advantage plans cancelled large numbers of seniors. Catherine Burns realized there was no one, even company representatives, that could clearly explain the mechanics of Medicare and Medicare Advantage. She partnered with c...

07/02/2024

Congratulations to Markosky Engineering Group for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

The Markosky Engineering Group is a womanowned business providing engineering, inspection, and environmental expertise to public and private clients, with integrity, professionalism and generosity toward our clients, co-workers, and communities. The company was founded by Joyce and Mark Markosky in....

07/02/2024

Congratulations to Actuated Medical for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

Maureen Mulvihill co-founded Actuated Medical in 2006 on the idea that adding motion to medical devices will improve patient outcomes. Their highly engaged team creates innovative devices that solve healthcare needs, which has resulted in 42 issued US and international patents, 7 FDA 510(k) clearanc...

07/02/2024

Congratulations to Altoona Beauty School, Inc. for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

Altoona Beauty School, Inc. is in central Pennsylvania. ABS was founded in 1956. In 1994 Linzi Biesinger purchased the school. We offer programs, Cosmetology, Nail Technology, Esthetician, Teachers, and Electrolysis. Continued education classes are available to students and Licensed Professionals to...

07/02/2024

Congratulations to Comfort Keepers of Williamsport, PA for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

For over two decades, Andria Larson has been the driving force behind our locally owned and operated home care agency, beginning with just 2 caregivers and growing it into a thriving business with over 100 caregivers and a full support staff. Founded by Andria 24 years ago, our agency has become a c...

07/02/2024

Congratulations to Redemption Fitness for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

Becca LaBar is the owner of Redemption Fitness in Johnstown, PA. She opened Redemption Fitness in February of this year with the goal of providing a space where individuals can workout, learn, grow, and build community. It is her passion to help others to achieve optimal wellness through a natural,....

07/02/2024

Congratulations to Signature Staffing, Inc. for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

“A job can change your life,” says Pamela Hill, Founder and Owner of Signature Staffing, Inc., a central Pennsylvania-based staffing agency committed to finding and placing high quality, expertly vetted employees. Headquartered in Lemoyne, PA, Signature Staffing is proud to celebrate 26 years of...

07/02/2024

Congratulations to Shear Impressions for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

Ana R. Cassano Owner/CEO of Shear Impressions, Founder of . Graduate of Empire Beauty School, with over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry. Born in the Dominican Republic, raised in NY and lived in MD and DC. Started my career in retail, worked as an industry brand e...

07/02/2024

Congratulations to Live Outrageously for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

Live Outrageously, founded in 2020 by entertainer, educator, and expert life coach Sarah Flynn, is dedicated to educating and empowering women in life transitions to rediscover their values and unlock their full potential. Live Outrageously offers a unique blend of individual mentorship, community s...

07/02/2024

Congratulations to Align Sports Chiropractic and Health Center Anselment Properties, LLC for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

Align Sports Chiropractic and Health Center, founded in 2012 by Dr. Darcie Anselment, began as a solo venture. Over time, it has evolved into a thriving enterprise now managed and led by a team of accomplished women. The center boasts a staff that includes three female chiropractors, two massage the...

07/02/2024

Congratulations to Byers Botanicals for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

Byers Botanicals, owned by Logan Byers, is your family’s Plant Haven in Uptown Somerset! At Byers Botanicals, our family loves helping you bring the beauty of plants into your life from our cozy spot in Uptown Somerset. As a family-run shop, we’re all about offering high-quality indoor plants an...

07/02/2024

Congratulations to The Sargent’s Group, Inc. for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

The Sargent’s Group, Inc. was founded in 1980 by Sara Sargent (Sally), and consists of three sister companies, Sargent’s Court Reporting, Inc., Sargent’s Transcription Service, Inc. and Sargent’s Personnel Agency, Inc. Sargent’s Court Reporting offers court reporting and transcription serv...

07/02/2024

Congratulations to All Things Kind Market/ All Things Kind Photography for being named one of Women in Business’ 50 to Follow Women-Owned Businesses for 2024! This year’s honorees were chosen from the many nominations sent in by business and community leaders and our readers. You can read this outstanding business’ biography here:

Jaimie Cleary is rooted in Central PA with a passion for capturing authentic intimate moments. Exploring the art of photography since the age of 14, she has been professionally immersed in the field for the last 5 years. Beyond the lens, Jaimie is an avid traveler, hiker, anything outdoors (fueled b...