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Nonprofit Leadership Night at Decades Lancaster

An evening of impact and connection brought young professionals together for Nonprofit Leadership Night at Decades Lancaster. Guests heard insights from local nonprofit leaders, with WGAL 8 news anchor Jacob Hall leading an engaging panel on community impact and leadership.

All proceeds from the event went directly to the participating nonprofits.

Thank you to our partners: Headline Sponsor EHD, Supporting Sponsor RKL LLP, and Bowling Lane Sponsors J&J Companies and Detwiler Roofing LLC. And thank you to everyone who continues to support the Next Generation of Lancaster.

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Career Pathways Program at Garden Spot Highschool

Next Generation of Lancaster was honored to present at Garden Spot High School as part of the Career Pathways program. Sheila Jones shared powerful insights on networking and building meaningful connections, alongside the Northern Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce, which helped connect students with local business leaders. Every connection moved us closer to a stronger, more connected community.

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Women’s Wellness event at West Art

Women’s Wellness brought together meaningful conversation, connection, and inspiration for women pursuing both professional excellence and personal wellbeing. Guests enjoyed light refreshments and a thoughtful wellness panel featuring young professionals sharing real strategies for balancing ambition with self-care.

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Financial Literacy event at Rodgers & Associates

Financial Literacy brought together practical guidance, meaningful conversation, and actionable steps toward stronger financial wellbeing. Guests gathered at Rodgers & Associates for an engaging evening with Patrick Carney, CFP®, CRPC®, who shared clear, approachable strategies to help young professionals make more intentional financial decisions.
We’re grateful to Rodgers & Associates and to everyone who joined us and continues to support Next Generation of Lancaster in empowering our community’s future leaders.

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Tees & Talks at Fox Den

An evening of networking, golf, and entrepreneurship brought young professionals together at The Fox Den for a Tees & Talks experience focused on growth and connection. Guests heard from Tom Mattaini, founder and owner of Pull the Pin, as he shared his journey building a local business and the lessons learned along the way.

This event was hosted in partnership with Harding-Yost Insurance, our headline sponsor, with support from Filling’s Clothing, Hagelgans & Veronis, and The Witmer Group. Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to support Next Generation of Lancaster

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Lessons From a Founder at Horse Inn

An evening of conversation and entrepreneurship brought young professionals together for Lessons from a Founder: Building and Scaling in Ecommerce. Guests heard insights from Chetan Narain, Co-Founder and CTO of Pepper, with Barbara Barr leading an engaging discussion on building a company and continuing to bet on yourself.

The event was hosted at The Horse Inn, with support from our headline sponsor Stonebridge Financial Group, LLC and supporting sponsor Clark Associates Charitable Foundation. Thank you to everyone who joined and continues to support Next Generation of Lancaster.

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Family Business & Entrepreneurship Night at Michael’s Motor Cars

Hosted at Michael’s Motor Cars, this event brought together local leaders and entrepreneurs for an inspiring conversation on legacy, leadership, and the future of family business.

Our panelists — Michael, Jeff, Lori, and Chad — shared authentic stories and valuable lessons about growth, giving back, and adapting to change.

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Clangin’ for a Cause: Washers Tournament at Sahd Metal Recycling.

Clangin’ for a Cause brought together teams from across industries for an evening of connection, learning, and friendly competition. Hosted at J&J Companies’ warehouse space, the event showcased the creativity and commitment of our community from custom boards and laser-engraved keepsakes by SWF Industrial to the incredible support from Sahd Metal Recycling, Brubaker, Kegel’s Produce, and Young Manufacturers Network.

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Culinary Night at Kegel’s Produce

Next Gen of Lancaster hosted Culinary Night at Kegel’s Produce, an evening that brought together amazing food, meaningful networking, and community connection. Guests enjoyed dishes crafted by featured chefs Fernando Garcia (Willow Valley Communities), Bushra Fakier (Flavors of Morocco), Rafe Hottenstein (Josephine’s Downtown), and Luis Quiroz (Chellas Arepa Kitchen), each sharing not only their culinary talents but also their personal stories and insights.

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Kreider Farm Tour

Next Generation of Lancaster hosted event at Kreider Farms in Lancaster, where attendees had the unique opportunity to explore the farm’s dairy division. The experience included behind-the-scenes insights into the production process, meaningful networking with local professionals, and of course, sampling Kreider’s fresh milk and delicious ice cream. It was a fun and informative day connecting community and agriculture

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Networking Night at Lancaster Stormers with Kris Wilson

Next Generation of Lancaster hosted a Night of Networking at the Barnstormer’s Stadium with Lancaster Sports Hall of Famer Kris Wilson as our guest speaker. Kris is a McCaskey alum, former All-American at Pitt, and NFL veteran with the Chiefs, Eagles, Chargers, and Ravens.

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Panel Discussion with Local Legends

Next Generation of Lancaster hosted an inspiring Panel Discussion with Local Legends at Forklift and Palate Restaurant – featuring meaningful insights from Barbara Barr, Coach Todd M. Mealy, Ph.D and Coach Danny Walck

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Discovering Your Personal Brand: Growth Strategies with Brian T. Rutter

Chief Communications and Brand officer Brian T. Rutter shared insights on personal branding. Hosted at Loxely’s Restaurant and Wine Bar.

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Next Generation of Lancaster: Networking Night at Cabalar

Brock Snider, co-founder of Oola Bowls, and Steven Cabalar, owner of Cabalar Meat Co, shared their inspiring journeys, offering valuable insights into entrepreneurship and personal growth.