The Central Penn Business Journal is a business newspaper headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The print publication is circulated on a weekly basis and covers five counties in central Pennsylvania: Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York.
It was acquired by New Media Investment Group in 2016.
The Business Journal staff reporters:
Roger DuPuis, who covers Cumberland County, manufacturing, distribution and energy.David O'Connor, who covers York County, nonprofits, education and workforce.Michael Sadowski, who covers Lebanon County, banking and finance, law and technology.Jason Scott, who covers Dauphin County, state government, real estate, construction, media and marketing.Lenay Ruhl, who covers Lancaster County, health care and agribusiness..Awards and recognition
In 2013, the Business Journal was recognized for the following:
Professional Keystone Awards (Pennsylvania Newspaper Association), Division VI Sweepstakes Award: CPBJ Staff (This marks the fifth year in a row the Central Penn Business Journal claimed this distinction.)1st: Video Storytelling: Amy Spangler1st: Graphic/Photo Illustration: Kathryn Morton and Amy Spangler1st: Front Page Design: Kathryn Morton1st: Niche Publication: CPBJ staff for Construction and Real Estate1st: News Beat Reporting: Jim T. Ryan, technology1st: Online Special Project: Hope Stephan and staff for Health Care Reform Resource Center2nd: Distinguished Writing – Weekly: Heather Stauffer2nd: Series: Jason Scott for Pensions2nd: Graphic/Photo Illustration: Kathryn Morton and Amy Spangler2nd: Niche Publication: CPBJ staff for Currents2nd: Special Projects: Brent Burkey, Liquid AssetsHonorable Mention: Editorial: Hope StephanHonorable Mention: Ongoing News: Jim T. RyanHonorable Mention: Page Design: Kathryn MortonSPJ Spotlight Awards (Society of Professional Journalists) 1st: Photo Story: Amy Spangler, Heather Stauffer1st: Sports Reporting: Brent Burkey1st: Editorial Writing: Hope Stephan1st: Environmental Reporting: Tim Stuhldreher1st: Web Use: Hope Stephan and staff for Health Care Reform Resource Center2nd: Tabloid Page Design: Kathryn Morton2nd: Sports Reporting: Jason Scott2nd: Enterprise Reporting: Jason Scott2nd: Headline Writing: Kathryn Morton2nd: Business and Labor Reporting: Tim Stuhldreher2nd: Sports Photography: Amy Spangler2nd: Health and Medical Reporting: Heather Stauffer3rd: Tabloid Design: Kathryn Morton, Amy Spangler3rd: Feature Story: Jim T. Ryan3rd: Feature Photography: Amy Spangler3rd: Environmental Reporting: Brent BurkeyAABP Awards (Alliance of Area Business Publications) Bronze award: Best headlines: Staff