Category: Business Feature
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SOOP aka Cat Carrión: Art for All
“Art, done by the subject, is the truest window into any world. Wordlessly, you are forced to consider the subject/imagery at hand. It is human nature to contextualize what is being provided and apply it to your life- how would you feel if this, whatever it may be, was happening to you?” – Cat Those…
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Pride Painting: Show Your True Colors
A love for art and a passion for championing the significance of genuine self-expression is what first brought Barry and Mars of Pride Painting together. Building their company on these core values, the duo has emerged as shining examples for businesses in the local LGBTQ+ community and beyond, placing their identities at the forefront of…
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The Midnight Oil: Queer All Year
When I asked Evan Farbo, owner and creator of The Midnight Oil, about their plans for Pride Month, I received a very simple answer: “Exist.” (They also have a booth at Saturday’s Pride celebration—don’t worry!) It’s important to remember that while celebrating Pride Month can seem like a special occasion or an out-of-the-norm event, it…
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Jennie Groff: Lancaster Stroopie Co.
Jennie Groff has worked for more than a decade creating a home not only for delicious Dutch stroopwafel cookies, but for refugee women who have resettled right here in Lancaster. After Jennie and her husband acquired Lancaster Stroopie Co. in 2010, they began building their all women’s production crew, now making more than 10,000 stroopies…
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Ruby Shenk: Salt and Light Pastry Co.
Ruby made her culinary debut in Lancaster after relocating to the area in 2021. She came into the growing food scene with a background making baked goods for restaurants and other impressive accolades; including her experience instructing at YTI and her appearance on a Food Network baking series. Ruby has packed a lot of experience…
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Christina Maldonado: Christina’s Criollo
Christina Maldonado is a perfect fit to match the rich history of Lancaster’s Central Market; she has transformed her career by taking the plunge into the world of food and hasn’t looked back since. Nine years later, Christina is a beloved vendor in the market. She not only creates delicious food from the heart, she…
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Stacey Jinks: The Women of TFB Hospitality
TFB Hospitality is a company with many wonderful women working behind the scenes, it is only fitting to start a series on the women of TFB with the amazing Stacey Jinks. Throughout her career, Stacey has had a hand in recipe development and baking around the area for businesses including Luca, South County Brewing company…
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Melissa Houser: The Urban Farmhouse
With a background serving the community through Americorps and an extensive career in social services, Melissa has spent years dedicating her time to helping people. In 2021, she took the leap of faith and started her own business. The Urban Farmhouse (TUF) has been gaining popularity in the area, and highlights Melissa’s entrepreneurial spirit and…
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Jordan Evangelista: Luxury on Lemon
Jordan Evangelista is not just your average Airbnb host, she has put in the work behind the scenes to cultivate her business from the ground up. Luxury on Lemon’s story is one that all small business owners can relate to. Jordan co-owns another small business, HQ Water Solutions, with her husband, Stephen. The couple has…
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Kristen Richards-Sollenberger: Front Porch Baking Co.
Many people, myself included, have fond childhood memories of learning to cook or bake with the female figures in their lives. For Kristen, memories like these with her grandmother were the foundation and fuel of her passion for baking. Kristen has had many experiences within the culinary industry, and she now curates freshly baked goods…
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