Building stronger business.
Together.

supporting local business
developing individual professionals
impacting our community

What We Do

Our Vision

Diversa Business Alliance's vision is to support local businesses through positive and personal relationships, develop individual professionals in structured and educational meetings, and impact the community with intentional outreach initiatives.

Our Values

At Diversa Business Alliance, we are doing business as…

Honest allies - Our members strive for truthfulness and integrity in all interactions with one another. From business deals to personal conversations, we seek to be open, sincere, and genuine with each other at all times. In order for our alliance to help each individual thrive, we have to know we can trust one another. At Diversa Business Alliance, we are doing business as HONEST allies.

Professional allies - As a group focused on business, all our members are local professionals or business owners offering products or services to the public. We also seek to act professionally and appropriately in all our interactions with one another and the community at large.

Informal allies - While our weekly meetings are structured and we hold each other accountable to certain expectations, we strive to do so in a relaxed manner. Our members warmly welcome guests and take the time to get to know one another on a deeper level. We believe personal connections are more important than focusing on adhering to a strict set of by-laws or formality.

Supportive allies - Our members have dedicated themselves to a common vision of building stronger business together. We are committed to the group as a whole, but only to the extent that the group builds up each individual. This can be through doing business with one another, helping to make effective introductions, professional mentoring, or just offering encouragement.

Diverse allies - The Latin root of “diverse” is literally in our name. We seek to be different by representing a wide array of industries and professions as well as celebrating what makes each individual unique. Our members are never a lost voice in a crowd of competitors.

Intentional allies - Developing trust takes time, effort, and patience. Never going through the motions blindly, we are deliberate in all of our interactions with one another. We seek to support one another and impact our community at large in positive ways and with purpose.



Our Members

Chris Daub
717 Mortgage Group
Rich McKee
Northwestern Mutual
Dave Ranck
DWR Consultants
Shannon Shenberger
Harding Yost Insurance
Casey Tommasi
Restoration Relief
David M. Witmer, CPA
Hershey Advisors
Vincent Youndt
Vertex Mechanical
Burnell Zeiset
BHHS Homesale Realty

Visit Us

What to Expect

We gather every week with the goal of building stronger business together. Guests are always welcome.

  • Come on Time. Meetings begin at 7:45am and wrap up by 9am.
  • Come to Share. Take 1-2 minutes to introduce yourself & your business.
  • Come to Learn. A featured speaker will present on a relevant topic.
  • Come to Enjoy. Coffee is provided. Mingling is encouraged.
  • Come as You are. Meetings are structured but relaxed.

Monthly Schedule

To keep our meetings fresh, we cycle through a monthly schedule.

  • First Wednesday -- An open forum discussion across a variety of topics.
  • Second Wednesday -- A problem solving session where each member jots down a current frustration in business, we select one, and then brainstorm potential solutions as a group.
  • Third Wednesday -- A current member leads a 20-30-minute conversation on a professional or personal development topic of his or her choosing.
  • Fourth Wednesday -- A current member presents a 20-30-minute update on his or her own business or industry.
  • Fifth Wednesday -- An open planning meeting

Holiday Schedule -- We typically do not meet the weeks of July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. Additionally, the first Wednesday in December is our annual business meeting. If you plan to visit around any major holiday, please contact us to ensure our schedule has not changed.

Winter Weather Policy -- In case of inclement weather, our weekly meeting is cancelled if either Ephrata Area School District or Cocalico School District has announced a delay or closure. Check local listings before venturing out.

We'd Love to Hear From You!