TCF Team Member Highlight: Starr

We’re proud to shine a light on our woman-owned and woman-run community. Dive into the stories, dreams, and the remarkable dedication of the women who make TCF a beacon of creativity, collaboration, and community in Lancaster, PA. Join us as we highlight their contributions and get to know the faces that bring our coworking space to life!

Learn more about Starr, our Community Facilitator over in our Studios building.

Bio: My day-to-day involves providing support for anyone who has a private office or coworks over in the Studios building. I love running clubs at TCF ( my favorite of which being Beer Buddies) and getting to write copy for our social media and blog posts.

How do you spend your time when you’re not at TCF?
I love to support the local arts and music scene in downtown Lancaster, from attending the Red Rose Film Fest to visiting the Lancaster Art Museum. Also, you can occasionally find me at the planetarium learning more about our Solar System.

What do you like most about TCF/Coworking? How much I learn here. Every day I swear the free knowledge that our community shares is priceless, and I feel so grateful to receive it.

Fun Fact: I have a tattoo on my right arm of a plum & sage leaves for my two sweet cats. (Plum & Sage!)

Fav Event to Attend: TCF’s Open Mic Variety Nights are a magical experience. It’s so special to see the community come together and support each other in the vulnerable space that is being in the spotlight. I have seen people break out of their shells and be given opportunities to express themselves. Plus, it’s free for members to attend, and you cannot beat that.

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.