TCF Team Member Highlight: Lori 

At TCF, a women-owned and operated coworking space in Lancaster, PA, we celebrate the amazing women who make our community thrive. This month, we shine a light on Lori, our Community Outreach Coordinator.

Learn more about Lori, our Community Outreach Coordinator.

Lori’s journey in the automotive industry spans over three decades, showcasing a diverse set of skills from her start as a technician to her leadership as a service manager. Her rich experience is now channeled into engaging with the Lancaster community on behalf of TCF. Lori is also the founder of Ladies Start Your Engines, an innovative class that demystifies automotive maintenance and knowledge for women and girls of all ages, empowering them through education. Be sure to follow her and attend a workshop; they are fantastic! 

Fun fact about Lori

In her twenties, she spent three seasons living and working in Yellowstone, soaking in the beauty of nature and the spirit of adventure. This experience shaped her worldview and instilled in her a deep appreciation for exploration and discovery.

In her free time

When she’s not revolutionizing the automotive industry, Lori indulges in her passions. Whether she’s meeting new people, rehearsing with Barbershop choruses, tending to her garden, or whipping up delicious treats in the kitchen, her zest for life is contagious.

Favorite Spot at TCF

The main hall is more than just a physical space—it’s a hub of connection and camaraderie. It’s where she welcomes everyone with open arms, eager to learn from their experiences and forge meaningful connections.

Interested in meeting Lori? She actively represents TCF at a variety of local events. Keep an eye out for her at Lancaster Chamber mixers, Lancaster City Alliance Merchant Meetings, Discover Lancaster networking events, or Southern Lancaster Chamber gatherings. Lori welcomes introductions, so don’t hesitate to approach her and say hello!

 

Meet you at TCF!

Whether it's a casual coffee chat, a brainstorming session, or just a friendly hello, every encounter at TCF is an opportunity to network, learn, and grow together.

Don't need a tour? Apply online for membership, or stop in for a day pass, which is only $25.

The TCF Team Welcomes You!

Anne Kirby founded The Candy Factory (TCF) in 2010 with a simple belief: work is better (and life is saner) when you’re not doing it alone. After building her design and marketing company in 1999 and launching The Creative House of Lancaster in 2006, she saw firsthand how isolating working from home can be—and how powerful shared space and real community can be.

Today, TCF is a thriving coworking campus built for small business owners, remote workers, teams, nonprofits, and anyone who wants a place to do great work alongside great people.

We now have two locations in Lancaster:

  • 342 North Queen Street (inside the historic Lancaster Storage building), home to coworking + studios, Sweet Health Fitness, and Jelly Bellies, our uniquely supportive childcare/coworking option.

  • TCF Hub 812 North Prince Street, offering additional private offices, flex space, and an elevated media studio for members.

What makes TCF different is the people behind the scenes. The TCF team is welcoming, approachable, and genuinely invested in your success, whether you need help getting settled, making connections, or finding the right membership fit.

Beyond TCF, Anne is active in growing community across the industry, founding the PA Coworking Alliance, leading the Kick-Ass Female Entrepreneurs group, and speaking nationally on coworking and community building. She’s been recognized as a Central Penn Woman of Influence and a recipient of the 2018 SCORE Small Business Award.

Together, Anne and the TCF team support a community of 340+ professionals who come here to connect, collaborate, and build what’s next, without having to do it alone.

Anne Kirby

Anne Kirby

Founder

Jason Mundok

Jason Mundok

Partner | Media Studio

Francis Claudio

Francis Claudio

Community Operations

 

 

Jaina Mundok

Jaina Mundok

812 Community Facilitator

 

 

Yessica Longart Malave

Yessica Longart Malave

Facility Coordinator

Alani

Alani

Jelly Bellies Facilitator

Michele Marouchoc

Michele Marouchoc

Closer

Lori Johnson

Lori Johnson

Community Outreach

Joely Rosa

Joely Rosa

Main Campus TCF Community Facilitator

Trinity Tuno

Trinity Tuno

Studios TCF Community Facilitator

Davaun Dorsey

Davaun Dorsey

812 Community Facilitator

Olivia Tuno

Olivia Tuno

Saturday Community Facilitator

Ali Garcia

Ali Garcia

Rowan House Club Host

THE CANDY FACTORY
Lancaster City CoWork + Social Club

A Place To Work & Socialize With Other People. 

We think outside of the traditional office space:
We Share, We Gather, We Imagine, We Create, We Thrive, We COWORK!

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ADDRESS

The Candy Factory
Warehouse D
342 N. Queen St.
Lancaster, PA 17603

PHONE

717-945-6380

HOURS

Monday – Thursday 8 AM – 7 PM
Friday – 8 AM – 5 PM
(Happy Hour for members every Friday at 4 PM)
Saturday 9 AM – 12 PM
Sundays – Closed