“The Candy Factory not only gets me out of the house, but I love my coworkers. It’s a great way to collaborate with like-minded people, socialize and have access to creative ideas to help you be successful in your business. A win win in my book!”

- Lori Johnson

Owner , Ladies Start Your Engines!

Lori Johnson

Ladies Start Your Engines! – Owner

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Lori has been in the automotive industry for over 30 years. Her classes offer women the opportunity of hands-on instruction in a non-threatening learning environment. Empowering women in automotive knowledge helps them to become savvy and confident to make informed choices for all of their automotive needs. Lori has worked as a technician, a college automotive instructor an automotive editor and has a AAS degree in Automotive Technology.

Join our coworking community!

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. 

TCF: Coworking for a Healthy Summer, and Healthy You!

TCF: Coworking for a Healthy Summer, and Healthy You!

We hope you're all enjoying the warm weather, spending time with loved ones, and making the most of your vacation days. We know that with workplace flexibility, you have the freedom to balance work and play, which can be great, but the lack of structure can also be...

Pride Month Member Feature: Steph Frysinger

Pride Month Member Feature: Steph Frysinger

This June, we are honoring Pride and highlighting our LGBTQ+ members! Meet Steph! "Steph Frysinger is a realtor on the Andy Esbenshade Team with Berkshire Hathaway. She finds immense fulfillment in her work as a realtor as it allows her to meet and interact with new...

Pride Month Member Feature: Lori Johnson

Pride Month Member Feature: Lori Johnson

This June, we are honoring Pride and highlighting our LGBTQ+ members! Meet Lori! "Owner of Ladies Start Your Engines! With over 30 years in the automotive industry helping women become empowered by teaching a hands-on light maintenance class about their vehicle....

Jelly Bellies NOW OPEN

 We love our little munchkins, but we also understand the struggle all parents feel trying to juggle work and childcare. Sometimes you need a place to get work done, meet with a client, network, or just take a deep breath. That is why we are excited to announce jelly bellies, a supervised play facility located at The Candy Factory. Schedule a tour today!

Welcome Arianna

We’d like to welcome Arianna to The Candy Factory and The Sweet Core team as our Jelly Bellies supervisor and facilitator of fun!

She will be responsible for watching over and organizing fun activities for your kiddos.