Top 100 Organizations

 

 

In the heart of Pennsylvania, where bus­tling communities blend seamlessly with serene landscapes, lies a region rich in innovation, resilience, and community spirit. Central Pennsylvania thrives on the collective efforts of its vibrant organi­zations, driving economic growth, social progress, and technological advance­ment. As we follow up on our Top 100 People edition in January, we now want to recognize and honor the pillars of this dynamic landscape, so we are proud to present our 2024 edition of the Top 100 Organizations in Central Pennsylvania.

At the core of our recognition program lies a deep-seated appreciation for the indispensable role played by organiza­tions across diverse sectors. From the bustling urban hubs of Johnstown and Williamsport to the picturesque valleys of State College and Altoona, each corner of central Pennsylvania resonates with the industrious spirit of its businesses, institutions, and nonprofits. These or­ganizations form the bedrock of our communities, enriching lives, fostering innovation, and shaping the future.

The nominations we received from across the region revealed an exciting mosaic of endeavors, each contributing in its unique way to the region’s vital­ity. From trailblazing startups to long­standing enterprises, from healthcare pioneers to educational institutions, and from grassroots nonprofits to industry giants, the Top 100 Organizations show­case the breadth and depth of central Pennsylvania’s collective achievements.

Beyond their contributions to the lo­cal economy, these organizations serve as beacons of inspiration and agents of change. They champion diversity and inclusion, pioneer groundbreaking solu­tions, and lend a helping hand to those in need. Their stories of resilience in the face of adversity, of innovation amidst uncertainty, and of collaboration in times of challenge, serve as a testament to the unwavering spirit of central Pennsylva­nia.

In recognizing the Top 100 Organiza­tions, we celebrate not only their individ­ual successes but also the interconnect­edness of our communities. Behind every milestone achieved and every accolade earned, lie countless hours of dedication, collaboration, and perseverance. It is this spirit of collective endeavor that propels central Pennsylvania forward, fostering a culture of excellence and progress.

As we present this program of celebra­tion and recognition, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the organizations, leaders, and individuals who shape the fabric of our region. Their unwavering commitment to excellence inspires us all to reach greater heights and forge a brighter future for central Pennsylvania and beyond.

Join us as we shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of the Top 100 Organizations in central Pennsylvania, and together, let us celebrate the power of innovation, collaboration, and commu­nity spirit.

AccuWeather

AccuWeather

AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate source of...

Murray Associates Architects, P. C.

Murray Associates Architects, P. C.

Murray Associates Architects, P. C. is an award-winning planning, architectural,...

First Commonwealth Financial Corp.

First Commonwealth Financial Corp.

First Commonwealth, headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania, is a financial services...

McQuaide Blasko Attorneys at Law

McQuaide Blasko Attorneys at Law

Since 1921, McQuaide Blasko attorneys have been serving clients throughout...

Kissinger Bigatel & Brower Realtors

Kissinger Bigatel & Brower Realtors

Kissinger Bigatel & Brower Realtors (better known as KBB) began...

Boyer & Ritter

Boyer & Ritter

Boyer & Ritter is a regional CPA and consulting firm...

PSECU

PSECU

Opened in 1934, PSECU was founded by 22 ordinary people...

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.

Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is a 100% employee-owned,...

The Hartman Group

The Hartman Group

The Hartman Group was founded by W. Howard Hartman in...

Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center

Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center

Established in 1970, the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center...

UpStreet Architects, Inc.

UpStreet Architects, Inc.

This year UpStreet Architects is celebrating 30 years as a...

Hospitality Asset Management Company

Hospitality Asset Management Company

Hospitality Asset Management Company, based in State College, PA, stands...

American Eagle Paper Mills

American Eagle Paper Mills

Built in 1881, the mill operated continuously for 120 years...

Best Line Equipment

Best Line Equipment

Being acknowledged as a Top 100 Organization by PA Business...

Blair Image Elements

Blair Image Elements

Blair Image Elements is a leading facility branding provider to...

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB) is certified by the...

Penn Highlands Healthcare

Penn Highlands Healthcare

Penn Highlands Healthcare was officially formed in 2011, and is...

Fulton Bank

Fulton Bank

Since 1882, Fulton Bank has focused on delivering the best...

Altoona Pipe and Steel Supply Company

Altoona Pipe and Steel Supply Company

Since its inception in 1891 as a modest scrap facility...

Homewood at Martinsburg

Homewood at Martinsburg

Homewood at Martinsburg is a licensed, non- profit continuing care...

Sheetz, Inc.

Sheetz, Inc.

Established in 1952 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Sheetz, Inc. is a...

P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting Engineers

P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting Engineers

P. Joseph Lehman, Inc., Consulting Engineers celebrates its 55th year...

First National Bank

First National Bank

First National Bank is the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation....

Altoona Beauty School, Inc.

Altoona Beauty School, Inc.

Altoona Beauty School, Inc. is in central Pennsylvania. ABS was...

Young, Oakes, Brown & Company P.C.

Young, Oakes, Brown & Company P.C.

Young, Oakes, Brown & Company P.C., a member of both...

Keystone Payroll

Keystone Payroll

Keystone Payroll, a privately owned company based in State College,...

Strawberry Fields

Strawberry Fields

Strawberry Fields, dedicated to empowering individuals and enriching lives for...

North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates

North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates

For the past 40 years, the North Shore Railroad Company...

Explore Altoona

Explore Altoona

Explore Altoona is a partnership-based 501-c(6) non-profit private corporation designated...

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is an independent, nonprofit, applied scientific...

GCES – Indiana PA

GCES – Indiana PA

Galen Bargerstock, President of GCES and former military personnel, experienced...

Enterprise Ventures Corporation

Enterprise Ventures Corporation

Enterprise Ventures Corporation (EVC) is the technology transition affiliate of...

1st Summit Bank

1st Summit Bank

1st Summit Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in...

In Home Services of Central PA

In Home Services of Central PA

In Home Services of Central PA Home Care Agency is...

Swift Kennedy & Associates

Swift Kennedy & Associates

Since its founding in 1996, Swift Kennedy & Associates has...

Manufacturers’ Association

Manufacturers’ Association

The Manufacturers’ Association is on a mission to ensure that...

Impressia Bank

Impressia Bank

Impressia Bank, a division of CNB Bank, launched in May...

Centre Foundation

Centre Foundation

Centre Foundation supports Centre County by building a better future...

UPMC

UPMC

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer...

Focus Central Pennsylvania

Focus Central Pennsylvania

Focus Central Pennsylvania - The mission, to attract investment that...

DelGrosso Foods

DelGrosso Foods

DelGrosso Foods, Inc. is America’s oldest major family-owned producer of...

Geisinger

Geisinger

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the...

Dale Oxygen, Inc.

Dale Oxygen, Inc.

Established in 1939, Dale Oxygen, Inc., is a specialist in...

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber

Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber

Founded in 1906, Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber (CSSMCW)...

Keystone Real Estate Group, LP

Keystone Real Estate Group, LP

Keystone Real Estate Group, LP (KREG, LP) was founded in...

Mount Nittany Health

Mount Nittany Health

Mount Nittany Health is a comprehensive healthcare system headquartered in...

Deeter Gallaher Group, LLC

Deeter Gallaher Group, LLC

Anne Deeter Gallaher is the Owner/CEO of Deeter Gallaher Group...

Centre 1st Bank

Centre 1st Bank

Since 2016, Centre 1st Bank has established itself as a...

JWF Industries

JWF Industries

PS Solutions

PS Solutions

At PS Solutions, They Solve Problems! If you believe business...

Stiffler McGraw

Stiffler McGraw

Stiffler McGraw (SM) is a full-service consulting firm offering complete...

The Sargent’s Group, Inc.

The Sargent’s Group, Inc.

The Sargent’s Group, Inc. was founded in 1980 by Sara...

Startup Alleghenies

Startup Alleghenies

Startup Alleghenies helps aspiring entrepreneurs and emerging small businesses succeed...

Kish Bank

Kish Bank

For over 120 years, solid and enduring values have made...

Curry Supply Holdings

Curry Supply Holdings

Curry Supply Holdings, one of Blair County’s oldest family-owned businesses,...

Arize Federal Credit Union

Arize Federal Credit Union

Arize Federal Credit Union has a rich history dating back...

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Known as “tomorrow makers,” Pennsylvania College of Technology students and...

Kids & Company

Kids & Company

Kids & Company is a leader in early child hood...

Babst Calland

Babst Calland

Founded in 1986, Babst Calland has represented corporations, closely-held businesses...

The Reschini Group

The Reschini Group

The Reschini Group was founded in 1938 by Rose Reschini...

Evangelical Community Hospital

Evangelical Community Hospital

Nearing 100 years of serving the Greater Susquehanna Valley, Evangelical...

Evergreen Insurance

Evergreen Insurance

Founded in 1980, Evergreen Insurance, LLC is a full-service independent...

Indiana County Center for Economic Operations

Indiana County Center for Economic Operations

The Indiana County Center for Economic Operations (CEO) is a...

The GIANT Company

The GIANT Company

The GIANT Company believes that no matter where or how,...

USSCO Federal Credit Union

USSCO Federal Credit Union

USSCO Federal Credit Union offers a full range of high-quality...

Alexander Building Construction Co.

Alexander Building Construction Co.

Alexander Building Construction Co. was founded in 1928 and has...

Blink

Blink

Blink is a full-service advertising agency with offices in Bellefonte...

Northwest Bank Creatively

Northwest Bank Creatively

A great bank is more than an account or app....

Gwin, Dobson & Foreman

Gwin, Dobson & Foreman

Gwin, Dobson & Foreman is an award - winning civil...

Juniata College

Juniata College

Juniata College’s campus is in the heart of Central Pennsylvania,...

Mifflinburg Bank and Trust Co.

Mifflinburg Bank and Trust Co.

Established in 1872, Mifflinburg Bank & Trust has been a...

Schneider Downs & Co.

Schneider Downs & Co.

Schneider Downs & Co., Inc.is a Top 60 independent Certified...

MyAdvisor

MyAdvisor

Founded in 2007, MyAdvisor, provides care coordination services and support...

H.F. Lenz Co.

H.F. Lenz Co.

Headquartered in Johnstown, Pennsylvania for 78 years, the H.F. Lenz...

Marion Center Bank

Marion Center Bank

Marion Center Bank was established in 1905 and over 100...

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology

Located in the geographic center of the commonwealth, the Central...

Mount Aloysius College

Mount Aloysius College

Tracing its roots back to 1853 and the Sisters of...

Pennsylvania American Water

Pennsylvania American Water

Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK),...

Stuckey Automotive

Stuckey Automotive

The story of Stuckey Automotive dates to 1959 with founding...

Central Pennsylvania Benefit Solutions LLC (DBA 1Benefit Solutions)

Central Pennsylvania Benefit Solutions LLC (DBA 1Benefit Solutions)

Our parent company, Logical Planning Solutions was started in 2004...

AmeriServ Financial, Inc.

AmeriServ Financial, Inc.

Local communities and area businesses have been relying on AmeriServ...

RedefinED Advisors LLC

RedefinED Advisors LLC

RedefinED Advisors LLC is a strategic partner for non-public and...

Stahl Sheaffer Engineering

Stahl Sheaffer Engineering

Stahl Sheaffer Engineering has been a trusted partner in building,...

Veteran Community Initiatives, Inc.

Veteran Community Initiatives, Inc.

VCI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that strives to enhance...

Reliance Bank

Reliance Bank

Since 1940, Reliance Bank has been an integral part of...

Central PA Chamber of Commerce

Central PA Chamber of Commerce

The mission statement of the Central PA Chamber of Commerce...

Aspire Wealth Group

Aspire Wealth Group

Aspire Wealth Group was founded in 2011 with a simple...

Centre Care Rehabilitation and Wellness Services

Centre Care Rehabilitation and Wellness Services

Centre Care Rehabilitation and Wellness Services is honored to be...

Wessel & Company

Wessel & Company

Wessel & Company is a Western Pennsylvania CPA firm committed...

Restek

Restek

Restek provides chromatography solutions that touch people’s lives every day....

Mutual Benefit Group

Mutual Benefit Group

For 115 years, Mutual Benefit has weathered the many cycles...

NPC, Inc.

NPC, Inc.

Since its beginnings as a local newspaper publisher in 1954,...

Skills of Central Pa

Skills of Central Pa

For 64 years, Skills of Central Pa has been enhancing...

Jana Marie Foundation

Jana Marie Foundation

Through the power of creative expression and dialogue, Jana Marie...

Seltzer Financial Strategies

Seltzer Financial Strategies

Since 2004, Seltzer Financial Strategies has been an important part...

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is the 535-bed flagship hospital of...

Universal Settlement Services of PA, LLC.

Universal Settlement Services of PA, LLC.

A trusted industry leader, Universal Settlement Services of PA, LLC....

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA

With offices in State College, Harrisburg, Erie, and Johnstown, Ben...

Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak

Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak

Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak is an elder care and special...

CNB Financial Corporation

CNB Financial Corporation

CNB Financial Corporation provides a full range of banking activities...

State College Regional Airport

State College Regional Airport

State College Regional Airport (SCE) is located in Central Pennsylvania,...

Providence Engineering

Providence Engineering

Providence Engineering is a structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering...

Catanese Group

Catanese Group

Established in 1946, Catanese Group is a regional Certified Public...

PennTerra Engineering, Inc.

PennTerra Engineering, Inc.

PennTerra Engineering, Inc. is an employee- owned firm of land...

S&T Bank

S&T Bank

Making people our purpose. It’s what we’ve done for more...

Visit Potter-Tioga

Visit Potter-Tioga

Launched in July 2017, Visit Potter-Tioga was formed by a...

Select Specialty Hospital – Johnstown

Select Specialty Hospital – Johnstown

Select Specialty Hospital – Johnstown is part of Select Medical’s...

Penn State Federal Credit Union

Penn State Federal Credit Union

Penn State Federal Credit Union has been serving the Penn...

Baker Tilly

Baker Tilly

Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory...

Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania is a growing science center...