One of the nation’s first and largest centers dedicated to family and privately held businesses, The High Center has been a pillar of the business community since its founding in 1995 by S. Dale High and a group of visionary local business leaders. Celebrating 30 years of transformative impact, The High Center is Central Pennsylvania’s premier resource for executive peer groups, best practice education, leadership development and legacy planning.
Trusted for its expertise and commitment to partnering for success, the Center continues to shape the future of family businesses across the region. When you join The High Center, you learn from the nation’s best speakers, get access to resources and planning tools, and gain the insights and support of your peers to solve issues, learn and grow.
Fostering Awareness
Planning Tools
Partner with The High Center to complete an annual survey that offers a snapshot of your business’s critical issues and strengths.
Connect with hundreds of regional executives at The High Center Leadership Speaker Series to learn from the nation’s top speakers and authors on topics relevant to today’s workplace challenges.
Join a supportive cohort of your peers to process issues, discuss challenges and share insights in a confidential setting. The High Center has been providing Executive Peer Groups to the region’s family businesses for more than 20 years.
“The knowledge we have gained from the Leadership Speaker Series and our involvement in the Executive Peer Groups has been extremely instrumental in how we now manage the business to not only avoid those dangerous rocks but to use best practices for excelling in the future.”
Steve Vogel
Conestoga Tile
“Being involved in a peer group has definitely delivered. I’ve also gained valuable business connections through my group. They’ve helped me see what I’m good at and what I can do better. The breakfast meetings, annual forum, and IBIS report have all been quite helpful in keeping fresh ideas flowing.”
John Esh
Joyland Roofing
“My peer group has been invaluable to me. They have guided me through assuming ownership of the business, maneuvering the pandemic, daily operations, and now implementing strategic growth initiatives for the future. Their insights and varied perspectives ensure I consider all options. They have connected me with great people and resources for our business.”
Hope Roadcap
Phillips Workplace Interiors
“From the moment we engaged with the High Center whether it be a speaker series, my Peer Group, or gleaning guidance from one of the experienced leaders on the High Center team, the relationship has proven to be well worth the cost of being a member.”
Will Rothenberger
Bomberger’s Store
“The High Center has been and is invaluable for me. The speakers at our bimonthly meetings are outstanding. The CEO Peer group for me, provides valuable issue resolution and counsel from fellow business owners. Best practices we review at our meetings are a great value.”
Clark Tomlinson
Tomlinson Bomberger
“I am in a peer group. The advice I have received in it has been used to make measurable, significant improvements to my company.”
Seth Weaver
Weaver’s of Wellsville
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Learn how The High Center will advance your business and personal growth. Reach out today!
