We're out a week early since Christmas falls onn our normal release day. This episode Mark is joined by PA House Representative Elect - Nikki Rivera and Professor Marian Pontz of Millersville University. We are discussing the costs of education, budgets, taxes and more about education. We also cover Rep. Rivera's goals for her first term.

In this episode, Mark, Shannon, Steve & Vihn of The Twelve tackle the subject of the expense of raising children. Do you buy them a car? Do you pay for college? Can you employ a baby?? All these and many more subjects will be adddressed.

This week we are discussing the things we are grateful for, in business! Somehow dogs get in the mix? Listen to find out how. Happy Thanksgiving!

In this episode founding member's Karyn Miller & Mark Pontz speak with the Executive Director of Anchor Lancaster. The annual $5,000 donation from The Twelve will be made to Anchor. Find out why they were chosen and the amazing work Anchor is doing for Lancaster's homeless.

In this episode, four of the female members of The Twelve discuss the help, hurdles and hope they experienced when launching their own businesses. Great insights from four very successful women.

In this episode, members of The Twelve discuss their first jobs and how the experience shaped them for their lives in business. We delve into waterparks, donuts, fast food and even (legal) child labor! Share your thoughts about your first job at www.12Lanc.com

As we are just barely a month from the Presidential election, members of The Twelve tackle the subject: "Does a President Actually Control the Economy?" Varied opinions abound and absolutely no partisan talk. Does the President control the economy? Give a listen and let us know your thoughts at www.12Lanc.com

Have you heard about the National Association of Realtors lawsuit and don't understand what it all means to you? Well... you are in luck, because the premier episode of Talking Business with The Twelve addresses that very subject. Will it make homes cheaper to buy? Will it make homes cheaper to sell? Raise prices or costs? Will it change anytihng at all?!? Find out wnat Twelve members, Mark Pontz, Ian Hey, Karyn Miller and Rich Weeber have to say on the subject. You'll end the episode much enlightened!