There are remarkable business men and women here in Northeast and North Central Pennsylvania. Their stories can change lives. For a new year of the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal, WVIA convinced 32 regional business women and men, low profile people who preferred privacy that what they did and what they learned is too important a gift to deny future generations. This season features stories of success, sacrifice and risk-taking, mistakes and bouncing back, family and gratitude.

Disc 1
Nicholas DeBenedicitis, Aqua America, Inc.William Gruver, Bucknell University/Goldman Sachs
Bob and Shirley Fortinsky and Jill Fortinsky Schwartz, Fortune Fabrics

Disc 2
Tom Twardzik, Mrs. T’s Pierogies
Peter Bohlin, Bohlin, Cywiniski, JacksonEric Lee, Peking Chef
Ruth K. Smith, Century 21 Smith Hourigan RE

Disc 3
Dick and Ron Knoebel, Knoebel’s Amusement Resort
Bill & Gus Genetti, Genetti HotelsPete and Carol Sides, Robert M. Sides Music Center

Disc 4
Len Cornish, Pocono Soil and Environmental Consulting Inc.Charles “Chuck” Parente, Businessman/Entrepreneur
Andrew Cornell, Cornell Iron WorksJoe Nardone Sr., Gallery of Sound

Disc 5
Noble “Bud” Quandel, Quandel EnterprisesJohn R. Lenahan, Jr., Esq., Lenahan and Dempsey
Ed Carr, Scranton Label Inc.Roger Haddon, Sunbury Broadcasting

Disc 6
Larry Sarno, Sarno and SonEd Deets, Auto-Bus
Larry Cohen, Benco DentalQuentin, Ruth and Greg Heller, Heller’s Orchard

Disc 7
Mario and Tom Nardone, Nardone Brothers PizzaCliff Melberger, Diversified Information Technologies
Kris Jones, Pepperjam

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