“I’ve always loved the vibe and the people at The Candy Factory! And having to be away during the shelter at home period made me realize just how special it is. So glad to be back!“
Mark Smelzer
Mark Smelzer, LLC –Principal
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I’m a 30-year magazine ad sales and management exec who hung up a consulting shingle in 2018. In 2016, my husband Eric, our son Nolen, and I moved from Brooklyn to Eric’s home town of Lancaster to raise Nolen with Gram and Pop-Pop, aunts, uncles, and cousins!
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The Candy Factory is a coworking space established in 2010 and located in the heart of Downtown Lancaster PA. We are a community of professionals who have found a new way to work. Coworking and shared workspaces help promote business growth, creative thinking, shared brilliance and collaboration while offering an affordable office solution for small businesses, freelancers, remote workers, and non-profits.
Member Highlight: Meet Allie Hardy of Pennsylvania Nutrition Services
TCF Member, Allie Hardy, is on a mission to make nutrition more accessible for families, professionals, and everyone in between. Whether she’s creating content for Today’s Dietitian or building tools that demystify healthy eating, her goal is simple: feeding ourselves and our families shouldn’t feel like a full-time job.
Private Offices At TCF
Private Offices at TCF: Your Space, Our Community If you love the energy of coworking but need a door you can close, a private office at The Candy Factory (TCF) might be your sweet spot. At TCF, our private offices give you the best of both worlds: a dedicated,...
More Than a Workspace -The Candy Factory (TCF) is Where Lancaster’s Professionals Connect, Create & Thrive
Finding your people as an adult can be tough — especially when you’re running a small business, freelancing, or working remotely. At The Candy Factory (TCF), we believe work shouldn’t be lonely. Our coworking community in Lancaster, PA brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and remote workers who crave both productivity and connection.






