Category: Stories of Impact

Partners like M&T Bank make it possible for ASSETS to support small businesses like Torres Family Bakery. Jose Rivera didn’t start a bakery just to sell bread and pastries. He […]

On episode 22 of the Built by Us podcast, we’re talking with Tyrik Jackson, master barber, educator, and the visionary behind Sharper Image Barbershop and Premier Barber Institute. Tyrik started […]

Partners like First National Bank make it possible for ASSETS to support businesses like Butter and Bean. Jessie Tuno has spent more than 25 years in the culinary industry. She […]

When Marsden Dvorak (he/they) and Lindsey McWilliams (they/them) launched Pride Painting in Lancaster, PA, it was not just about running a successful business. It was about making space with intention […]

For Aileen Wigotow, entrepreneurship was never just about running a business. It was about creating something meaningful, using her strengths to support others, and building a life rooted in purpose […]

In this episode, we meet Champagne Domingo, the heart and mind behind Una Vision Childcare, a Spanish immersion early education center in Lancaster. Guided by her faith and a calling […]

Cromwell Palicte grew up in the Philippines surrounded by the rich, comforting flavors of Filipino cooking. Today, he’s bringing that experience to Central Pennsylvania through his food trailer, Extra Rice.  […]

El Jibarito’s growth is fueled by ASSETS, with backing from partners like Northwest Bank Melissa Rodriguez didn’t just open a restaurant. She opened a space full of heart, heritage, and […]

May is Small Business Month and here at ASSETS, we’re taking this time to spotlight a few of the visionary entrepreneurs who recently completed our Idea Incubator program. These dreamers […]

With support from Univest Financial, ASSETS has helped equip Keystone Claws to grow their vision. When you walk into Keystone Claws, you’re met with more than just a nail studio. […]