A former Lititz resident now living in North Carolina is facing federal criminal charges of bilking $7.5 million from dozens of investors by taking outsize commissions and management fees on various unregistered securities he sold. A federal grand jury has indicted Marlin S. Hershey, along with his business partner Dana […]
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Local entrepreneur sees rapid growth in homemade queso business | Entertainment
As a New Mexico native, Leesburg resident Jeff Fugate has always enjoyed queso, a popular cheese dip often served with tortilla chips and salsa. He started making homemade queso many years ago for his family and as gifts for friends and co-workers. After he volunteered to contribute homemade queso as […]
7-year-old entrepreneur opens a hot dog cart to fuel her dirt bike racing career | Local News
As if life wasn’t full enough for 7-year-old motocross racer JaseyRae Jones, she can now add business entrepreneur to her growing resume. On Tuesday, Dec. 28, JaseyRae opened her own hot dog cart in Floral City so she can earn money to help pay her racing expenses. “At the end […]
SCSU student entrepreneur with clothing line wants to inspire young students | Local
Anthony Mack Jr. is a budding entrepreneur who has used his talent in developing a clothing line to give back to his community — including the kids he wants to inspire. Mack, a junior business management major at South Carolina State University, presented students on the Principal’s List at Sheridan […]
Local entrepreneur creates customized bedsheets | News
As the well-known proverb states, necessity is the mother of invention. And necessity is what drove Deb Nagy-Bellman, of Indiana, to create My Side By Design sheets. “My husband (Lou Bellman) wanted warmer sheets on the bed,” she said. “But I had started having hot flashes and could not sleep […]
A local entrepreneur and the credential that transformed his career path
The ideal career is one that’s malleable and allows you to carve your own path as you continue to learn, grow, and evolve. But walking the line of being specialized and still having the freedom to redefine yourself can be a tricky balancing act. For CFO, author, and financial literacy […]
Entrepreneur proposes scaled-back restaurant and ultra lounge on Capitol Square | Local Government
The liquor license application is unusual because the type of business is listed as a tavern, nightclub, restaurant and ultra lounge, compared to most applications that list just one of the first three options, Verveer said. On its face, the income percentages listed qualify as a bona fide restaurant, Verveer […]