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The High Center is excited to welcome Risser's Poultry Inc. into The High Center Community! 🎉

Founded in 1928, Risser’s Poultry is a fourth-generation, family-owned business that has been serving the poultry industry with integrity, excellence, and commitment for more than 95 years. What began as a small operation in Lititz, Pa., has grown into a multifaceted company providing poultry transportation, custom poultry production, flock services, and poultry handling solutions throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Please join us in giving a warm High Center welcome to Risser’s Poultry - where family values, industry expertise, and a commitment to service have been helping customers succeed for nearly a century! 👏

👉 Learn more about Risser’s Poultry Inc. by visiting https://www.risserspoultry.com/.

The High Center for Nonprofits is thrilled to welcome Lancaster County Food Exchange to The High Center community! 🎉

Lancaster County Food Exchange is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening collaboration among food pantries, food banks, and community kitchens throughout Lancaster County. Their mission is to improve communication between the volunteers and organizations working to combat food insecurity, ensuring that available food resources reach the people who need them most.

Please join us in giving a warm High Center welcome to Lancaster County Food Exchange - where collaboration, innovation, and community come together to help feed our neighbors! 👏

👉 Learn more: https://lancastercountyfoodexchange.org/.

The High Center is proud to welcome Abacus Sports Installations, Ltd into The High Center Community! 🎉

Based in Lancaster, Pa., Abacus Sports is one of the nation’s leading providers of sports, fitness, and specialty flooring solutions, serving schools, universities, fitness centers, professional sports organizations, and equine facilities across the country. Since 1991, the company has built a reputation for delivering innovative, high-performance flooring systems that prioritize safety, durability, and long-term performance.

Please join us in giving a warm High Center welcome to Abacus Sports - where innovation, performance, and partnership come together from the ground up! 👏

👉 Learn more about Abacus Sports by visiting https://www.abacussports.com/.

Have you thought about what happens next for your business? Whether you're thinking about succession, building a lasting legacy, or simply planning for the future, now is the time to start the conversation.

The High Center’s Exit Planning Survey provides a comprehensive snapshot of your readiness from financial, operational, and emotional perspectives. Combined with a one-on-one conversation with the High Center team, you'll gain valuable insight into where your business stands today - and the steps needed to prepare for a successful transition.

The best part? Exit planning isn't just for those looking to leave tomorrow. Whether your timeline is one year or twenty years away, proactive planning can help protect the value of your business and the legacy you've worked hard to build.

Take the first step toward a stronger future and connect with The High Center to learn more.

👉 https://thehighcenter.com/contact/.

What does it take to build a successful social enterprise? 🔎

At the High Center's recent On the Road workshop, “Nonprofit Sustainability: Social Enterprise Models,” 45 nonprofit leaders gathered at the S. Dale High Leadership Center in Lancaster to explore how organizations can generate new revenue while advancing their missions.

Key takeaways include:

✅ Board support and involvement from the start are crucial.
✅ The strongest social enterprises are built on existing strengths — not from scratch. Identify what your organization already does well.
✅ It is never too early to connect with an attorney and accountant to understand the impact on your nonprofit tax-exempt status.
✅ Accepting risk is part of the process - test your tolerance for risk first.
✅ The development phase is time-consuming and often requires a fail-fast mentality - a number of iterations can be expected.
✅ The benefits can surpass your expectations - not only in generating new income, but in increasing your brand awareness and donor base.
✅ Recognize that the qualified staff you have to run your mission-based programs are likely not the same staff you will need to run a social enterprise.

Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation, including our host, Robin Stauffer President and CEO of the High Foundation, and our speakers: M. Travis DiNicola of the High Center, Otto Monroy of LogosWorks Partners, and Frannie Reiley of McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC. We appreciate your insights on building sustainable futures for nonprofit organizations.

The High Center will be back on the road for our next On the Road workshop: “Guiding Today’s Multigenerational Leadership Teams” on Tuesday, July 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Country Club of York.

As organizations continue to evolve, leaders are navigating the opportunities and challenges of working across multiple generations in today’s workforce. This engaging moderated panel discussion will explore practical strategies for facilitating difficult decisions while preserving culture, strengthening knowledge transfer to drive productivity and accountability, and maximizing the value of internal and external advisors and mentors.

Panelists include:
• Moderator Rob Skacel, business psychologist and founder of True Edge Performance Solutions
• Sarah Doyle, attorney in Barley Snyder’s Employment and Litigation Practice Groups
• Carley Lorditch, Director of Administration and Integrator at Handyside Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical
• Mike Towers, President of GSM Industrial
• Donnie Sanders, President & CEO at Ream Roofing Associates

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow leaders and gain actionable insights for your organization’s future.

👉Learn more and register: https://thehighcenter.com/events/york-on-the-road-guiding-todays-multigenerational-leadership-teams/.

Welcome back, Jim Collins, to The High Center Business Forum stage! 👏

Back by popular demand, acclaimed management educator and author of the 2026 bestseller “What to Make of a Life,” Collins returns after his memorable appearance at the 2022 Forum. He’ll serve as keynote speaker and to host an exclusive afternoon session for High Center members and partners on Wednesday, March 24, 2027, at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.

Mark your calendars for these key Forum dates:

👉 Sponsorships open: Early September
👉 Member & Partner tickets available: Thursday, Oct. 1
👉 Public ticket sales: Sunday, Nov. 1

See you at the Forum!

The High Center is excited to announce the 2026-27 High Center Business Forum speaker next week. Stay tuned as we reveal a nationally recognized voice who will inspire meaningful conversations around leadership, purpose, and life.

The High Center is thrilled to welcome BerkOne into The High Center Community! 🎉

Headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., BerkOne is a leader in document management, workflow automation, and digital transformation solutions, helping organizations modernize operations through integrated technology and process optimization. With roots dating back to 1936, the company has decades of experience serving clients in highly regulated industries where accuracy, compliance, and security are essential.

Please join us in giving a warm High Center welcome to BerkOne - where innovation, operational excellence, and trusted partnerships come together! 👏

👉 Learn more about BerkOne by visiting https://berkone.com/.

📢 Save the Date!

The High Center is thrilled to announce the Evolution26 Leadership Conference by Dame Leadership !

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 29
⌚ 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍Penn Harris Hotel and Conference Center, Camp Hill, Pa.

This year's keynote, “Becoming a Great Human Leader in the Age of AI,” will be presented by Erica Keswin, workplace strategist and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of “Bring Your Human to Work.” The event will also feature a morning workshop, “You Matter: Living a Life of Purpose and Impact,” presented by founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters Matthew Emerzian.

The Evolution26 Leadership Conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow leaders, participate in thought-provoking sessions, and gain valuable tools to enhance your leadership journey.

👉 High Center partners, members, and nonprofit companies receive two free registrations to Evolution26. Contact The High Center for more information and to register!

🔗 https://thehighcenter.com/events/2026-evolution-leadership-conference/.