BRET MICHAELS

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‘nothing but a good time’” to those in need in a whole range of causes, from childhood cancer to breast cancer to pet charities. “I live for two things,” he says, “I have a great time, and you have a great time.”

All of which brings us to Michaels’ music. Though currently on tour as a solo act, his years fronting the band Poison led to record sales of over 25 million and 15 songs hitting the Top 40. So, it goes without saying that, just as Michaels was influenced by other musicians and styles of music as a teenager (“I’d be listening to Aerosmith, KISS, AC/DC, but then I would also flip around and listen to James Taylor and Jim Croce,” he recalls) he and his bandmates have also influenced – and been influential to – contemporary bands.

But providing everyone a “great time” goes well beyond strumming a guitar and singing. To borrow a phrase from the vacation resort industry, Michaels aims to make every performance an “all-inclusive” experience –and none more so than the experience he has planned on August 26th at Hollywood Casino.

“It’s some of the most beautiful grounds there in the world,” he explains, “and when I asked them [Hollywood Casino] and Live Nation about doing a show there, and we got it approved, it was an amazing day.” Michaels continues: “I did a press conference there, and I went out and walked the grounds and figured out how I’m gonna build this little ‘inner city,’ like a carnival of awesomeness, I called it. We’re going to make an entrance, we’re going to bring everything, including the food and taste of central PA, and make this much more than a concert, just a great experience.” For those still in need of tickets for the show, visit www.hollywoodpnrc.com.

Finally, just to reinforce how philanthropic Michaels is: without hesitation, he recently agreed to donate a custom guitar that will be auctioned off at Harrisburg Magazine’s annual Simply the Best Gala, August 31st at the Penn Harris in Camp Hill, with proceeds benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Save the date, everyone … because as Michaels teased himself, “I will be there, if time allows.” 7

Glossner & McElwee Comprehensive Dental Care prioritizes teamwork and community-driven service - guiding factors that earn them the distinction of serving as one of Central P.A.’s most influential businesses. The doctors, Dr. Tad Glossner, Dr. Patrick McElwee, and Dr. Rebecca French, work together to provide the kind of service that has built their respected 30+ yearrunning practice, which prides itself on treating patients like family. Glossner and McElwee, who not only work together but boast a longstanding friendship, bonded through coaching baseball and enjoying the game similarly. Their experience in sports has taught them to work with the rest of the staff as a team, emphasizing the role of each member complementing and supporting one another. From their friendship they also have refined their active listening and communication skills – some of the most crucial qualities to seek in a dentist. These qualities have cemented Glossner & McElwee as one of the most highly recommended dental practices in the local community.

Frank & Barbara Pinto, Harrisburg's Love Couple!

Back in 2018, Harrisburg Magazine proclaimed Frank and Barbara to be “the un-official couple of love for Dauphin County,” and with five more years of hosting dozens of weddings at the historic Peter Allen House,they have only solidified that position. It’s for good reason that they’ve been Voted “Simply the Best” Wedding Venue (and hosts) for 21 consecutive years, and two-time winners of the WeddingWire’s Couples’Choice awards: no one in Central PA does a better job at weaving the majesty and elegance of the past with the magic and romance of the present, providing the kind of all-inclusive experience – from decor, centerpieces, decorations, tables, chairs, and trellises,to use of their vintage Rolls-Royce – that makes brides blush with joy and grooms beam with confidence. Married this year for 44 years, and with 25 of those years devoted to making everyone’s most special day spectacular, it goes without saying that Frank and Barbara are truly two of Central PA’s most loved and influential people.

A community’s strength is demonstrated in the ways in which it cares for its most vulnerable. Terese M. DeLaPlaine, JD, is a passionate person working in our community today to help provide life-changing care for those most in need. Recently instated as CEO of Harrisburg’s Hamilton Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC) that has been providing a range of low-cost, accessible healthcare services since 1969, DeLaPlaine brings years of leadership experience at organizations serving the medical needs of the disadvantaged. With her Juris Doctorate (JD) from Syracuse University, she previously served eight years as the Chief Compliance Officer for Hamilton Health, preceded by her work as Chapter Executive to two Northeastern PA chapters of the American Red Cross and as CEO to NEPA Community Healthcare, another FQHC. DeLaPlaine is a behind-the-scenes hero ensuring the organization continues to provide crucial, quality healthcare services to those in need at their locations in Harrisburg, Union Deposit, Newport (Perry County), Millersburg, and soon Steelton, and as such certainly deserving a shot at the title of “Most Influential Person.”

She is the first African American woman to own and operate an internal medicine & wellness practice in Harrisburg, but Dr. Jatto’s efforts to help patients achieve a balanced, healthy lifestyle extend beyond the capital’s city limits. A multi awardwinning aesthetic physician and mental health leader, with advanced training from the Esthetic Skin Institute in the areas of Injector Botox, Filler, PDO Threads, Body Contouring Treatment, Integrative Weight Loss Management and Wellness, Dr. Jatto continuously strives to utilize lifestyle medicine as the core of every treatment protocol and makes wellness achievable for every Central Pennsylvanian. Dr. Jatto is truly one of PA’s Most Influential People!

The history of Zimmerman Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is one of hard work, integrity, and community involvement. Founder Earnie Zimmerman has long prided himself on being a support for his faithful customers, who have learned that they’ve been able to rely on him for more than 40 years, and his dedicated team, of nearly 50-strong. And that strength shines day after day, in the uncompromising way the Zimmerman team strives to make homes throughout Central PA safer and more comfortable. Earnie, along with his established management team, Jason Koons, Chris Murk, and Tim Kortze, and skilled team of experts showcase their award-winning work ethic. It’s no surprise, they’ve been winners of “Simply the Best” honors for 16 years since 2005! As members of 3 Chambers of Commerce, the Mechanicsburg Rotary Club, multiple professional organizations, and supporters of many area nonprofits, it’s clearly about being “local” for Zimmerman, one of Central PA’s most influential businesses.

JATTO WELLNESS CENTER

Phone: (717) 553-2474

JATTO INTERNAL MEDICINE

Phone: (717) 327-4448

2205 Forest Hills Dr Ste 12 Harrisburg, PA 17112