On the Menu by Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoorCategory: Business Management
Welcome to On the Menu!
As I travel the commonwealth, I make time to support local businesses and talk with Pennsylvania leaders about their journey, their passion and financial literacy. Each On the Menu blog outlines their story—read each post to learn more.
Enjoy!
Tim DeFoor
Generations of Comfort Food, Featuring Miller’s Smorgasbord
Miller’s Smorgasbord, a first-of-its kind restaurant in Lancaster County, has been serving patrons with homemade Pennsylvania Dutch-inspired foods for nearly 100 years. I was invited by Tom Neely, CEO of Thomas Strauss Hospitality Group and Dan Strauss, managing partner of Miller’s, to visit the restaurant and learn more about the history and operations of the […]
Building A Business, Featuring Waffles INCaffeinated
I recently met Gordon Sheffer, owner of Waffles, INCaffeinated, at his restaurant’s Pittsburgh location on Fifth Avenue. As we walked in, we were greeted by Gordon and his staff, but what really stood out was the captivating orange walls in the space, giving the room a bright and inviting feel. As a University of Pittsburgh […]
Brewing Student Success, featuring Saxbys at the Community College of Philadelphia
During a recent visit to the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP), I sat down with Margo Coleman, a theatre major and the current student CEO of the campus’ Saxbys, to learn about their experience running a business and hear how financial literacy skills help them be successful. Saxbys is a national education company where every […]
Coffee and Collaboration, featuring Cornerstone Coffeehouse and Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC represents about 900 businesses in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses and non-profits. I sat down with Ryan Unger, President and CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC at Cornerstone Coffeehouse in Camp Hill, one of the small businesses they represent, […]