Changing Gears

One thing many businesses and individuals learned from the COVID pandemic is that it’s sometimes necessary to switch things up. That could mean allowing employees to work from home or expanding online offerings to customers. Some people faced the reality of being laid off or having a position they worked being eliminated. Others just realized that their “job” wasn’t really what they wanted to be doing with their life…that work should be enjoyable, too.

In this month’s business- and finance-themed issue, we meet three people who took the leap and switched things up professionally, and they've achieved great success (page 24). And on page 28, we take a look at four local businesses that are one-of-a-kind in our area. If you don’t know about them, maybe you should!

With inflation being a nagging reality now more than ever, budgeting is essential. On page 34, we aim to inspire you to make a plan to suit your income, or to at least get you pointed in the right direction.

Not ready to say goodbye to summer quite yet? Head to a local eatery that’s also made a comeback of sorts: Craft 2700 at Freymoyer’s in Muhlenberg Township. They recently opened an outdoor deck that’s the perfect place to enjoy one of their fabulous creative cocktails. Learn more on page 46.

Cheers!

NIKKI M. MURRY NMurry@BerksCountyLiving.com She/Her/Hers Editor-in-Chief