Blog - North Group Consultants

Sep 7, 2022

Story 17 of 25: John F. Martin & Sons

By Roger North

Four generations of Martin's have been making ham, sausage, hot dogs, and lots of bacon(!) since 1932. If you didn’t have a John F. Martin & Sons, ham on Easter, you made a serious mistake! Pro...

Aug 23, 2022

Story 16 of 25: Worship Center

By Roger North

Did you know that in their early days, the congregation of the Worship Center gathered in the Lititz Rec Center, which - at the time - was located in the very building North Group welcomes our clients...

Aug 4, 2022

Story 15 of 25: EGStoltzfus

By Roger North

Business family or family business? Is that a real question? Yes, it is and a very important one at that. EGStoltzfus is a family business. The values and philosophy of the family are deeply engrai...

Jul 8, 2022

Story 13 of 25: Wengers of Myerstown

By Roger North

If you were to look up the definition of family business, you would do well to skip the academic descriptions and simply visit Wengers of Myerstown. Incorporated by Carl and Margaret Wenger in 1958, W...

Jun 21, 2022

Story 12 of 25: Brubacher Excavating, Inc.

By John Zeswitz

Safety. Initiative. Integrity. Teamwork. These words may sound familiar, serving as core values for many. However, as John shares in this story about Brubacher Excavating, the difference in whether va...

Jun 7, 2022

Story 11 of 25: McClarigan CPAs & Advisors

By Roger North

“Quiet in the land” – You may have heard this phrase applied to people of the Amish and plain Mennonite faiths. Comprising nearly 10% of the population of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the impact of...

May 10, 2022

Story 9 of 25: Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc.

By Roger North

What does it look like for a business organization to be intertwined with a community? What is the value for a community to fully embrace what a business has to offer? What is the benefit for a busine...

Apr 12, 2022

Story 7 of 25: Master’s Advisors

By Jerry Murray

Sometimes you want to go...where everybody knows your name...and they're always glad you came. And while you won't find Sam Malone or any of the Cheers cast members at Master's Advisors, you will cert...

Mar 17, 2022

Story 5 of 25: Speedwell Construction

By Roger North

The renovation of a Lancaster County chicken house. The construction of 200 CVS Stores throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The growth of a top tier professional general contractor. Not to mention, two...