Brown Plus Receives Best Places to Work in PA and America’s Best Workplaces Awards

Camp Hill, Lancaster and Hanover, PA: Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is thrilled to announce that it has been named both the #3 Best Place to Work in PA in 2025 in the medium-sized company category by Central Penn Business Journal (CPBJ), as well as the #7 best medium-sized workplace in 2026 via the America’s Best Workplaces Award, presented by Best Companies Group and BridgeTower Media.

“Being recognized as both a 2025 Best Place to Work in PA and one of America’s Best Workplaces in 2026 is an incredible honor,” said Ken Wolfe, CPA, CGMA, President and Managing Principal. “These continued acknowledgments reflect the drive, dedication and everyday excellence of our professionals, each of whom plays a meaningful role in shaping our workplace culture. I’m truly proud to work alongside each and every Brown Plus team member, whose commitment and teamwork drive our continued success.”

This year marks the 22nd time the Firm has been recognized on the list of the top 100 organizations to work for in Pennsylvania via the Best Places to Work in PA award. Brown Plus’ #3 ranking for 2025 was revealed at the Best Places to Work in PA Awards Celebration on December 4 at the Lancaster Marriott.

The annual Best Places to Work in PA program is a partnership between BridgeTower Media/CPBJ, Lehigh Valley Business and Best Companies Group. The award recognizes the top 100 organizations across the Commonwealth based on workplace practices and employee survey feedback, which is the most heavily weighted segment of the two-part process. To be considered, an employer must be a publicly or privately held business; be a for-profit business, nonprofit organization or governmental entity; have a facility within the state of Pennsylvania; have at least 15 full- or part-time employees working in Pennsylvania; and be in business a minimum of one year. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process and analyzed the data to determine the final rankings.

This year also marks the second consecutive year the Firm has been recognized as one of America’s Best Workplaces after the award’s inauguration in 2025. Brown Plus’ #7 ranking for 2026 in the Medium Companies (50 to 249 employees) category was announced virtually via The Best Workplace Summit on December 10.

The America’s Best Workplaces Awards identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment across the United States. The award is a celebration of excellence in company culture that honors numerous employers and ranks the Top 10 workplaces in small, medium, large and enterprise business categories. Winners were previously recognized by Best Companies Group in at least one other data-driven recognition program, based on data from each company’s workplace policies, practices and demographics, as well as data from an employee survey that measured the employee experience.

“The 2026 America’s Best Workplaces are the best of the best in the United States,” said Jaime Raul Zepeda, Executive Vice President of Best Companies Group. “These businesses know that the people in their organizations are the key to their success, and they create environments that result in teamwork and excellence. At Best Companies Group, we are pleased to join with BridgeTower Media in celebrating these outstanding employers.”

Brown Plus exists to help people achieve extraordinary outcomes, including its team members. To that end, one of the Firm’s core values is life balance. Brown Plus is proud to provide numerous policies, programs and other perks to help its team members maintain a strong life balance and achieve extraordinary outcomes, including:

  • Remote work arrangements
  • Flex time
  • Summer hours
  • CPA exam reimbursement
  • Development bonuses
  • Dress for your day policy
  • Emerging young professionals group
  • Paid week off the week of July 4
  • Paid time for community volunteering
  • Paid parental leave
  • Fun events for team members and their families

To learn more about Central Penn Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in PA program, please visit www.cpbj.com/event/best-places-work-pa/.

To learn more about the America’s Best Workplaces Award, please visit https://bestcompaniesgroup.com/americas-best-workplaces/.

For more information about The Best Workplace Summit, please visit:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bK-d8kwzSiSIAUp_oJKVyw#/registration.

ABOUT BROWN PLUS

Since our founding in 1990, Brown Plus has grown to become a leading accounting and advisory firm providing attest, tax and advisory services to clients across the United States. The Firm has offices located in Camp Hill, Hanover and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as well as Frederick and Westminster, Maryland. Brown Plus is nationally ranked the 202nd largest accounting firm in the United States in 2025 and a Top Regional Firm in the Mid-Atlantic in 2025. The Firm has also been named a recipient of the 2026 America’s Best Workplaces Award in the medium company category and is ranked the #13 Best Accounting Firm to Work For in the mid-sized category. Learn more at www.brownplus.com

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In Hanover, Pennsylvania, history enthusiasts can enjoy a journey through time with visits to the Hanover Area Historical Society Museum, which showcases the town’s rich past; the Warehime-Myers Mansion, a beautifully preserved example of early 20th-century architecture; and the Neas House, one of the oldest surviving structures in Hanover, offering a glimpse into the life of the 18th-century Pennsylvania German settlers. These historical landmarks provide a captivating window into Hanover’s heritage and are a must-visit for those looking to experience the town’s historical charm.

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In addition to Codorus State Park and Hickory Falls, Hanover is also known for the Snack Town Street Fair, a vibrant festival celebrating the town’s snack food heritage with craft vendors, food, and entertainment, created in partnership between the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce and Utz Brands

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Dolphin & Anchor Pub: Located in the heart of Hanover, they offer traditional beer styles with a twist.

Fat Bat Brewing Company: A local brewery started by a beer-loving brother and sister team, known for their craft beer selections.

Sign of the Horse Brewery: A contemporary brewery catering to craft brew enthusiasts with a range of house taps.

Lydian Stone Brewing Company: A nano brewery offering a variety of craft beers, from the light or malty to the hoppy or stouts; and, plenty of conversation.

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