The past year has been one of change for TheBurg.
We started 2023 with a new ownership team, albeit one consisting of three very familiar faces—our longtime editor (yours truly), sales director (Lauren) and creative director (Meg).
Now, we’re delighted to expand our team by adding a new sales executive, Natalie diSanto. After a lengthy and competitive search, we selected Natalie for her experience, enthusiasm and commitment to central PA.
I’d like to publicly welcome Natalie as part of our small, tight-knit team. If you see Natalie out and about, please extend a warm greeting and, heck, maybe even give her one of her first sales!
And that’s not our only recent change.
Did you know that TheBurg helps to organize and run 3rd in the Burg, Harrisburg’s monthly arts, culture and general good-time event? Unfortunately, the pandemic set us back, reversing much of the progress we had made in building it up over the years.
However, we’ve now hired a new 3rd in the Burg coordinator, Skye Leppo, who promises to bring new energy and creativity to this important community happening.
You may already be familiar with Skye. Earlier this year, she became TheBurg’s principal music writer, and she’s a board member for another arts/culture/event group in the area, the New Cumberland Collective. Believe it or not, she also holds down a full-time job.
We were excited when Skye said that, yes, she could add one more thing to her very full plate. She impressed us further with her many ideas to raise the profile and impact of 3rd in the Burg. So, please, make a plan to visit one/several/many 3rd in the Burg venues, the third Friday of every month, and see what Skye has up her sleeve.
And, with that, welcome to our November issue!
Each November, we include expanded coverage of our area’s wonderful small businesses. We urge you to consider shopping at your favorite local stores and shops this holiday season—and perhaps discover a few new ones.
As I’ve said in past columns, shopowners care deeply about their goods, their customer service, their selections. They’re also our friends and neighbors. If you can, please re-commit to shopping local this holiday season.
Lawrance Binda
Publisher/Editor
Click here to read the digital version of our November issue.
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