Business Features

This section is under construction, but here are some great examples of business journalism in the meantime. More on the way!

Smart locks, home surveillance change locksmith trade —
A local company wanted a bulletin celebrating 40 years in business. I turned it into a larger story about a changing industry that got picked up by the Associated Press. (If I can make an article about a family-owned locksmithing company sound this interesting, pretty sure I’ve got your business covered!)

East Penn Manufacturing eyes future in renewable energy —
My first front-page article for my hometown newspaper takes a look at both the financial and technical perspectives of the area’s largest company beginning its push into renewables.

3D printing company sees opportunity in cosplay, ‘geek’ culture —
Mixing some tech and culture into the business section with a side of localism.

The future of body art arrives in Lebanon, Pa. —
Am I overselling this story? Maybe. Probably not though. Guess you’ll have to click to find out! (Biohacking. Biohacking is the business. Never would’ve guessed that, right???)

With boat sales up, Seakeeper charts course for Berks expansion —
In a landlocked state, a manufacturer of boating parts is reshaping local communities. How exactly did that happen?

Schuylkill Valley Sports rebrands, aims to mount comeback with concept stores —
Retail has changed forever, but business owners who adapt are still finding success.