Cafe 301: Where Purpose Meets the Plate
Partners like Fulton Bank make it possible for ASSETS to support small businesses like Cafe 301. Laurie Myers didn’t just step into business ownership, she stepped out on faith. What […]
Category: Stories of Impact
Honoring the 2024 Great Social Enterprise Pitch Finalists and Looking Ahead
At ASSETS, we believe business can, and should, be a force for good. That belief comes to life every year at the Great Social Enterprise Pitch, where purpose-driven entrepreneurs take […]
Torres Family Bakery: Keeping Culture Alive, One Pastry at a Time
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 […]
Built By Us Podcast | Ep. 22 From Clippers to Classrooms
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 […]
From Dream to Daily Grind: How Butter and Bean Found Its Flavor
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 […]
Built with Pride: How Pride Painting Is Redefining the Trades
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 […]
Turning Numbers Into Impact: The Story of Friday Financials
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 […]
Built By Us Podcast | Ep. 21 Language, Love, and a Leap of Faith
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 […]
How Extra Rice is Bringing Filipino Flavor to Central PA
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 Restaurant: A Taste of Culture and Community
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 […]