Meet Our Members
LeTip of the West Shore boasts a diverse and dedicated group of more than 70 members who represent an array of industries and expertise. From hearing specialists and contractors to financial planners and estheticians, our members are committed to excellence and mutually supporting each other’s businesses. Explore our Members to discover the professionals who make up our thriving LeTip community.
Devin Acito
Category: Hearing Specialist
Integrity Hearing Aid Solutions, Inc. offers the most advanced equipment and technology available today for the hearing impaired. With well over 15 years combined experience, our highly skilled staff is here to serve all your hearing enhancement needs. Our services include routine hearing exams, hearing aid fitting, treatment of sensory neural hearing loss, hearing aid cleaning and repair. We offer FREE hearing evaluation, consultation and listening demonstration.
Charlie Anderson Jr.
Category: Contractor – Roofing
Servicing the Central PA area since 2015, Dreamworx Roofing set out to redefine what people have come to expect from a roofing company. With our commitment to providing the highest quality materials coupled with a customer service experience that is unparalleled in the industry, we believe every customer should feel like family. We have aligned ourselves with top manufacturers like Owens Corning and GAF to give a wide variety of options to suit any style and budget. Being an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor means we are committed to the highest level of quality backed by one of the worlds largest roofing manufacturers.
Doug Anderson
Category: Contractor – Painting
Tip Master
Anderson Pro Painting, Inc. – A locally owned and operated business since its inception, Anderson has been proudly serving South Central PA since 2005. Our core focus on providing superior communication, excellent service, and precision craftmanship distinguishes us from our competitors. Our customers rave about the friendly attitude, cleanliness, and extra attention to detail that our crews provide in their homes and businesses. Check us out at AndersonProPainting.com.
John Anthony
Category: Real Estate/Mortgage Loans
Ethics Chair
Fairway Independent Mortgage Company is in business to help people with the purchase of their new home, the refinance of their current loan into a lower rate or consolidate their debt to save money monthly or to take out equity for almost any reason. We educate you on the options available to you and help you make the best decision you can for you and for your family. We are the local Personal Friendly Mortgage Professional you can trust.
Jonathan Anthony
Category: Insurance – Life Health and Disability
Secretary
New York Life – Working with Jonathan means never having to make life and disability insurance decisions alone. Jonathan is community-focused and works with you to understands your needs and priorities. Together, we’ll protect your family and help you prosper.
Todd Archer
Category: Computer Consultant
President
Archware Computer Solutions was started in 1998 with a focus on excellent service to our clients. Honesty is the foundation on which Archware is based while simplifying the complex world of technology.
Christina Bailey
Category: Residential Real Estate
At CBCrew of Coldwell Banker Realty we pride ourselves in offering a one-stop shop whether buying or selling. We offer years of experience, knowledge, expertise and negotiation skills to get the job done when others give up. We believe that buying or selling your home is one of the more important transactions in your life. We value the trust of our clients. If you are looking for a crew that makes things happen in real estate, look no further than CBCrew!
Ketih Bartol
Category: Janitorial Supplies
Hassinger & Company is a family- and veteran-owned business that has been supplying facility supplies in Central PA since 2001. We pride our selves on providing a wide variety of products to commercial business such as school districts, car dealerships, truck repair shops, churches, preschools, warehouses, restaurants, manufacturing facilities, doctor offices and custodial contract cleaners. Hassinger & Company is your most efficient, reliable and knowledgeable team member to help your facility.
Suzanne Hess-Becker
Category: Salon
Making a Difference Salon & Spa – Suzanne Becker offers a full-service hair salon and day spa. Suzanne has many years of experience in advanced coloring and cutting techniques to personalize your look. If you know someone that wants to look and feel their best with a touch of pizazz, ask for Suzanne when you call.
Mario Billow
Category: Funeral Director
Sullivan Funeral Home’s goal is to provide families we serve with a dignified tribute to their loved ones. We strive to set the industry standard in every aspect. We are the first funeral home in the area to offer free memory videos, memory portrait, and tribute candle to any family that calls on us in their time of need. Moreover, we customize the casket with your loved one’s name embroidered on the interior, and we impression the casket lid with their name.
Amanda Bradley
Category: Signs
Business Mixer Co-Chair
Keystone Sign Service is a full-service sign company that was established in 1987. We manufacture, install, and maintain signs of all types and sizes. This includes illuminated and digital signage, along with fleet graphics and partial wraps.
Ray Brown
Category: Accountant/CPA
Treasurer
Boyer & Ritter, LLC offers personalized, timely and professional accounting, tax, auditing, management consulting and data processing services. Our clients include a wide range of small-to-medium size businesses, professionals, government entities, and non-profit organizations. Tax services are provided to businesses and individuals and include planning and preparation. We serve as consultants for Peachtree, QuickBooks, and One-Write Plus accounting software programs.
Jeremy Brown
Category: Contractor – Remodeling
Briggson Building Co. was started in 2010 with the intent of providing a well communicated and reliable remodeling service to its community. Since then, we’ve grown to a full-service design/remodeling company servicing Cumberland County where we’ve held customer satisfaction and our craftmanship to the highest level of expectation. Whether building award winning kitchens, outdoor spaces or bathrooms, we have the team in place to help you through the entire process and add you to the list of satisfied customers.
Rick Campomizzi
Category: Assisted Living
Rick Campomizzi is the owner and Senior Living Advisor with Assisted Living Locators. Rick purchased the Assisted Living Locators franchise in 2020 and serves all of South Central PA. Prior to buying this franchise, Rick spent 30 years in the advertising industry working for two fortune fifty companies, Bell Atlantic/Verizon and Comcast in which he was a Director of Sales for Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Ed Carabin
Category: Business Forms Distribution
Carabin & Associates – We are a business forms distributorship specializing in security documents: checks and coupons. We provide a minimum of 5 security features on each negotiable document. We also provide software compatible invoices, statements, notices, stock and custom labels. If you have a need for special window envelopes, both commercial and catalogue, presentation folders or presentation binders, we can help.
Chris Coller
Category: Janitorial Services – Commercial
Member Mentor
CleanTeam Building Services, Inc. is one of the largest janitorial companies in Central PA. We offer a full range of janitorial services to commercial, industrial, and institutional markets. We offer service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We have two divisions to better our clients: Larger facilities – where services are provided under contract on a daily basis. Smaller facilities – where services are on a less than daily basis, but demand quality.
Tony Conte
Category: Financial Planner
Conte Wealth Advisors, LLC provides innovative planning strategies and wealth management through its team of independent, educated professionals who empower their clients to affect positive and lasting change in their financial, professional, and personal lives. We are proud to be a third generation firm servicing our clients, their children, and grandchildren. Our goal is to provide you with guidance that can help you understand and better define your financial goals.
Matt Dishner
Category: Insurance – Property/Casualty
Gunn-Mowery is a leading insurance firm for businesses and individuals. Over 60 experienced professionals in four offices across PA, we offer a reliable local service and a depth of solutions to meet their needs today & the future. Gunn-Mowery can handle business risk management strategies including workers’ comp, general liability, commercial auto/property and E&O. We can help individuals with homeowners, auto, recreational and vehicle/boat protection.
Norleen Morton Duncan
Category: Skin Care/Cosmetics
Mary Kay Cosmetics expert team of scientists uses the most advanced skin care technology available to ensure that consumers get what they want: innovative products they can believe in, age-fighting skin care for men and women, and excellent skin care for teens. Mary Kay also offers custom glamour makeovers with our brand new mineral line, a full line of body care, and fragrances for men and women.
Mike Gaffney
Category: Electrician
Gaffney’s Electrical Contracting Inc. is a local business committed to providing excellence in the electrical contracting field. We provide electrical services for both residential and commercial applications. We are happy to work for the home owner, contractor, tenant, land lord, etc.
Serina Gaston
Category: Non Profit
Unwilling to accept the fact that thousands of families live without adequate shelter, Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area challenges and invites individuals, religious organizations of all faiths, companies, foundations, and other organizations to join with us to improve the living conditions of people existing in inadequate housing.
Cass Gibson
Category: Cost Segregation
I help property owners reduce their near-term tax liability by providing engineering-based studies of their buildings. This data is provided to their accountants. I also help these owners and their accountants save taxes on future repairs and renovations.
Joe Glitz
Category: Advertising Direct Mail
The Town Planner Community Calendar direct mails nearly 71,000 FREE community calendars to communities on the west shore of Harrisburg. The free print calendar along with the website, weekly e-newsletter and mobile app promotions help local businesses compete and get measurable results. We do offer exclusivity.
Jack Greenawalt
Category: Business Broker
Murphy Business of Greater Harrisburg is a Business Broker specializing in facilitating the sale or purchase of a business. We work with sellers to help them determine a reasonable asking price. We then list the business for sale and implement various marketing methods. We work with buyers to help them find a business that is a good fit. This greatly increases the chances of success and, more importantly, enjoyment.
Rich Gribble
Category: Architect
Seminar Chair
By Design Consultants, Inc. was founded in 1992 as a full-service architectural design firm. We specialize in commercial architecture, including office space, education facilities, health care, restaurants, retail, entertainment, government, and multi-family design. Our design philosophy is based on careful attention to our client’s needs, a respect for our client’s budgets, and the development of strong design ideas. We are experts in building code compliance, ADA regulations, and energy efficient design strategies.
Chris Haverstick
Category: Payroll Services
Sergeant At Arms
isolved is a premier provider of payroll services, timekeeping, human resource systems and much more. Large enough to service any size client but small enough to offer one-on-one personal customer service. Contact me today for a complete evaluation and allow me to show you how isolved can save you a lot of time and money.
Chad Hopple
Category: Contractor – Decks
West Shire Decks LLC is the premier deck builder in the Harrisburg area. A Timbertech Platinum installer and recognized as Simply The Best, West Shire Decks aims to complete your project on budget in a timely manner and have an outstanding final product. At West Shire Decks we aren’t special, but we are different.
Rich Horn
Category: Payment Processing
Horn Payment Solutions is a local merchant service provider offering the most competitive rates to companies of all sizes and industries throughout Central PA. Rich offers a wide range of hardware, software applications, terminal-based systems, wireless products and gateways. ACH, check verification, and gift card services are also available. Utilizing an outstanding technology/merchant platform, Rich focuses on making accepting payments as simple as possible.
Daniel Jameson
Category: Attorney – Real Estate
Inspector
Jameson Stone, LLC focuses on transactional work as it relates to real estate, both commercial and residential. I represent both companies, large/small, and individuals in dealing with any type of real estate transaction. This includes drafting lease agreements, reviewing lease agreements, handling landlord/tenant disputes, negotiating leases, title insurance work and drafting/reviewing contracts associated with the purchase or sale of real estate.
Meredith Kaminek
Category: Photography
Weekly Email/Publicity
Through Meredith’s Eyes specializes in studio, outdoor and location photography. Portraits: children, families, pets, singles, couples, graduating seniors, newborns, groups. Business Portraits: headshots for websites, business cards, promotional materials, brochures, staffing portraits, employee of the month programs. Commercial Photography: products, brochures and promotional materials, automobiles, real estate, aerial. Gift certificates available.
Dale Kaplan
Category: Dry Cleaner
Kaplan’s Careful Cleaners was created in April 1978. Our goal is to help men, women and children with clothing care. We provide dry cleaning services in an eco-friendly environment. We are green based technology oriented. We provide laundry services wash and press men’s and women’s shirts for the same price, also tablecloths and bedspreads. Our tailor shop has three full-time people, recommended by many of the best bridal and prom stores as we understand how to make a garment fit the body. Shoe, purse and luggage repair are a service that we have provided for 40 years. Give us a call or just stop in.
Lisa Kilpatrick
Category: Printer
PrintWorks On Demand, Inc. is a full-service printing company and copy center. By offering low prices we can help save you money and become the printer for all your office needs. Our state-of-the-art high speed digital networked equipment produces high quality copies from your electronic file or standard originals. Wide format printing is also not a problem for us. By emailing your document we can produce it quickly, saving you time and money.
Brian Klemz
Category: Auto Glass Windshield Repair
Established in 1998, Capital Auto Glass is the premiere auto glass repair/replacement company in central Pennsylvania. We are your one-stop shop for all things auto glass. We specialize in windshield repair, auto glass replacement, fleet vehicles, heavy equipment glass, side view mirror replacement, windshield camera calibration (ADAS) and lot more. Have an insurance claim? Call us first. We can walk you through the insurance claims process.
Tom Lazzara
Category: Telecommunications
Communications/Publicity Chair
Intelecom Consulting Services, Inc. has been assisting businesses in developing customized voice/data solutions since 1993. We deliver voice/data solutions including: VoIP business class internet, enabling/migrating to cloud computing with desktop and server virtualization, hosting/managed IT solutions, (WAN) connectivity, and MPLS. Our expertise will keep your business in line with the best practices of current voice/data technology.
Seth Lewis
Category: Contractor Landscape
With over 18 years of experience, Team Lewis Landscaping is your trusted partner for all your exterior landscape and hardscape projects. From maintenance services, fencing, patios, pavers, and retaining walls to complete landscape design we can handle your project in a professional efficient manner. You will receive daily communication on project work from our technician, always focused on your complete satisfaction.
Millie Liberatore
Category: Trade Show Displays
Purpose 1 is a boutique agency that creates extraordinary exhibits. We offer design, construction, rentals, management, distribution services and onsite installation support that consistently exceed our clients’ expectations.
Our team is passionate about what we do, and our years of experience provide us with knowledge and access to resources to meet the many challenges that arise with trade shows. Our customers agree that our exhibits deliver impact on the show floor.
Mike McKay
Category: Contractor – General
With over 25 years in operation, Pyramid Construction Services has built a reputation on superior customer service, quality construction, and community involvement in the Central PA marketplace. Building on the principles of a strong work ethic, teamwork, and commitment to excellence, has allowed Pyramid to realize more than 82% of our workload annually being from repeat customers or referrals. Pyramid is equally proud of our passion for giving back to the community as we are of our firm’s construction expertise. Pyramid has a rich legacy of service and in local community initiatives.
Whitney Mills
Category: Advertising Specialties
Business Mixer Co-Chair
From concept to delivery, Envision Group is a leading provider of printing, creative services, branded merchandise, and custom branded apparel. We know where to get the coolest items and find the right apparel, plus offer invaluable insight for which items work best toward your marketing goals.
Chris Munn
Category: Jeweler
Program Director
Munn’s Diamond Gallery is a full-service jewelry store featuring unique bridal jewelry including hand-engraved platinum designs and the finest quality diamonds. Heirloom quality craftsmanship and many one-of-a-kind styles.
Justin Myers
Category: Ice Cream Parlor
Rakestraw’s Ice Cream Company Store is a long-time running classic ice cream parlor with over 32 flavors of hand-dipped ice cream. Shakes, sundaes, floats, and soft serve round out the menu for this Mechanicsburg staple!
Art Nelson
Category: Plumber
Mr. Rooter Plumbing, a Greater Harrisburg area company provides 24-hour plumbing and emergency services. Full wastewater services—commercial and residential. Repair/replace plumbing fixtures such as faucets, hot water heaters, pumps. Emergency services. Portable restroom rentals, luxury bathroom trailers. Replacement of pipes without major excavation, trenchless relining. Drainfield restoration. Restaurant grease trap service.
Steve Nutting
Category: Security Systems
2nd Vice President
Electronic System Installers specializes in the design, installation, and monitoring of today’s critical electrical systems for private homes and businesses across countless counties for security, fire, video surveillance, and access control. We maintain a 24-7 monitoring center equipped with the industry’s latest advancements in technology, surveillance, and rapid communication. Our team is ready to discuss your property’s access control needs and implement solutions that allow for smarter, safer accessibility and restriction throughout your facility.
Lyn O’Neal
Category: Artist
I am a fine artist specializing in custom oil and watercolor paintings. I work with my clients directly to paint portraits, landscapes, pets, homes or anything of meaning they want to capture forever in a painting.
Larry Oakes
Category: Massage Therapist
Vice President
The fundamental core of Elements Massage™ is to provide a truly customized therapeutic massage to every client, every session. By taking the time to listen and communicate with you prior to every session, Elements Massage therapists can tailor your session to meet your needs. Our studios’ therapists combine their skills and abilities to perform the massage that you want. That’s The Elements Way®.
Jason Ohrum
Category: Solar Energy Systems
GoSolarToday LLC – I help homeowners and businesses control electric costs with custom solar panel systems.
Bob Pease Jr.
Category: Insurance – Medicare
AIA Alera Group – As we age, quality healthcare is more important than ever. Making insurance coverage decisions while planning for your retirement or if you continue to work after you become eligible for Medicare can be overwhelming. Understanding your Medicare options can be confusing if you do it on your own. Bob Pease, a Medicare consultant with AIA Alera Group can help you with understanding all your options, how and when to enroll, and what plans best fit your individual situation.
Gennifer Richie
Category: Marketing
Website Manager
Odessa Design, Inc. builds Smart Brands that WOW! Whether your website and marketing materials lack luster or you’re struggling to attract ideal clients who value your expertise and pay you what you’re worth, let Odessa Design bring the Wow! factor to your branding. We use a proven process that identifies your unique essence and produces compelling tools to propel your business forward. And the best part? The experience is smart, straightforward, and stress-free.
Peter Russo
Category: Attorney Business
Membership Chair
The legal team at Law Offices of Peter J. Russo, P.C. is at your service. We offer reliable advice and representation in legal matters concerning a variety of disciplines. Success born of experience: Our attorneys offer legal assistance with a high degree of knowledge with a personal touch.
Erin Ryan
Category: Event Planning
Business Mixer Co-Chair
Ryan Planning Plus is passionate about customizing celebrations that bring your vision to life! We know that the rest of your life doesn’t pause just because you’re planning a wedding, and we understand how overwhelming all the details can be. RP+ gladly takes over the heavy lifting and brings all the pieces together to create an event you’ll cherish for years to come. We make the process enjoyable and the celebration unforgettable!
Nick Sallack
Category: Real Estate – Commercial
Landmark Commercial Realty, established in 1988, is a full-service commercial/industrial brokerage firm headquartered in Harrisburg, PA with a focus on the South Central PA region. Landmark is a member of TCN Worldwide with more than 1,500 brokers and salespeople serving more than 200 markets globally.
Karl Schweitzer
Category: Bowling Center
Trindle Bowl Inc. – Central PA’s only 100% smoke and alcohol-free bowling center. Our goal is to provide a place for family gatherings, entertainment and exercise where both young and old can join for some competition and fun. We currently have bowling lanes with a slide friendly wood approach. We offer automatic scoring. We feature the Laneside Café, a complete pro shop, Fun Factory Arcade, ticket-to-prize redemption, birthday/corporate parties, fundraisers, Friday/Saturday Rock & Bowl, automatic bumpers and free Wi-Fi.
Bryan Sibbach
Category: Health and Fitness
I have been in the strength and fitness industry for over 40 years. I own and operate, along with my wife Patty, Precision Training Concepts and Perry Strength & Fitness Center. PTC is a one-on-one personal training studio with locations in both Harrisburg and Enola. Our clients’ well-being along with helping them to meet their health and fitness goals is our number one objective. All training is private and by appointment.
Jamie Stahl
Category: Auto and Tire Services
AutoCamp is the auto shop you can depend on to keep your vehicle road-ready. We provide honest customer service, clear communication, and a family-like culture. There are no surprises when you choose AutoCamp! AutoCamp has a long and proud history of building relationships with our customers. And it shows—more than 80 percent of our customers are return guests, because they know they can depend on the care and service they receive. The rest of our customers are referrals or walk-ins, and our goal is to welcome them to the AutoCamp family as soon as possible.
Mike Stahl
Category: Floor Covering
Lucky Devil Chair
Commercial Flooring Professionals, Inc. serves commercial clients in Central Pennsylvania. We are a local, family-owned company who has become one of the area’s most respected names in flooring. We offer a comprehensive selection of national brands and products to meet every need for every flooring situation. CFP strives to uphold its reputation for careful, thorough service with the highest standards of craftsmanship.
Justin Stine
Category: Contractor – Drywall
At Artisan Drywall, we prioritize our trade partners, whether it’s new home builders or general contractors, with our exceptional drywall installation services. Our dedicated team collaborates seamlessly with contractors, providing tailored solutions for each project. With attention to detail and top-grade materials, we ensure smooth and efficient installations, leaving builders impressed with the impeccable results we deliver.
Ethan Stone
Category: Attorney – Wills Trusts and Estates
In 2018, Jameson Stone, LLC was formed with long-time friend, Daniel R. Jameson. Ethan represents clients in estate planning and estate administration matters. He drafts wills, financial power of attorney, and healthcare power of attorney/living wills. He helps families handle the often difficult process of administering the estate of a loved one when they pass including the probate process and filing the appropriate inheritance taxes.
Mark Sussman
Category: Coach – Business
Strategic Business Group (SBG) collaborates with business owners on their path to reaching their goals. This starts with intently listening to formulate plans to achieve these goals, and then regularly meeting to continually renew your perspective and hold you accountable to yourself and your goals. SBG established the Small Business Forum, a community of growth minded owners who work together to make better decisions for themselves and their businesses.
Eric Swidler
Category: Advertising – Radio
WIOO/WEEO RADIO 93.9 FM/97.9 FM offers a refreshing blend of recognizable classic country artists and time-tested songs most other Country stations stopped playing years ago making us the freshest sounding station on the dial. Our audience is composed of 35-64 year old men and women who started listening to country music in the 70s and 80s. We broadcast on 97.9FM, 93.9FM, 1000AM and 1480AM.
Maria Theodoratos
Category: Banker
I have over 17 years of experience in banking. I’m the Branch Manager of the First National Bank on Simpson Ferry Road in Mechanicsburg. I specialize in small business lending from vehicle loans, equipment, and commercial properties. I love building relationships with my customers and assisting with their financial goals.
Adam Tomasetti
Category: Chiropractor
Legacy Health – We take a holistic approach to true healthcare. For each patient, we consider the structure, chemistry and stress/emotion that is affecting your life and come up with a custom plan to help you improve and get more of your life back.
Troy Tremellen
Category: Restaurant – Casual Dining
Shermans Creek Inn is more than just bar food! We host live music, offer homemade food, salads, specialty burgers, and amazing quesadillas! Come try our award winning wings! We offer smoking and non-smoking areas, welcoming adults over the age of 21. Our outdoor area is happy to host children and well behaved critters of all types! We pride ourselves in our custom drinks, liquor selection and 50+ beers to choose from! We are just over the mountain ready to make you smile!
David Truitt
Category: Furniture
At Mattress by Appointment Mechanicsburg, you get more than just a mattress—you get an exclusive and individualized shopping experience in a friendly, relaxed, no-pressure environment. We deliver great value on an ever-changing selection of top brand mattresses, at prices generally 50%–80% below full-price retailers. We stock new brand name mattresses! Each and every delivery contains a select assortment of brand new, name brand products to fit every budget. Contact me to schedule an appointment to find the perfect mattress for you.
Scott Wallick
Category: Heating and Air Conditioning
George Westfall
Category: Pest Control
West Wind Pest Control specializes in removing all your unwanted pests like pesky bugs like ants and roaches, small mammals like mice and skunks, and flying nuisances like bats and pigeons. We understand how to efficiently and effectively get rid of your unwanted visitors. Every situation is different which is why we develop a customized plan to fit your exact needs.
Adam Whary
Category: Auto Sales and Leasing
At Lawrence Chevrolet, we’re dedicated to treating our customers with respect and kindness. You won’t find any shady sales tactics at our family-owned and -operated Chevy dealership, because we’re fully committed to providing every customer who walks through our doors with an easy and enjoyable car-buying experience. We strive to create a friendly environment where every customer receives the VIP treatment, no matter your background, credit score or level of interest in purchasing immediately.
Bill Wurster
Category: Copiers Fax
Immediate Past President
Quality Digital Office Technology’s primary function is to provide its customers with top-notch office products—copiers, fax machines, and printers—and first-rate service and support. Our eclectic product line features wide format copiers for CAD, color printers/copiers, network/internet faxes, and various other need-specific products. To fulfill our customers complete office needs, we also service and sell folding machines and shredders.
Karen Young
Category: Human Resources
Visitation Chair
HR Resolutions strengthens companies through expert HR strategy and services. We are committed to working side-by-side with clients to create workplaces that are strong, drama-free, and productive. HR Resolutions saves you time and money. We help you reduce risks and increase your effectiveness by delivering savvy human resource strategy that produces real results. From hiring to firing, from policies to payroll, from coaching to recruiting, if it has to do with HR, we can help.
Cody Zimmerman
Category: Handyman
At Zimmerman’s Services LLC, we pride ourselves on being your trusted partner for all your handyman needs. We offer a high-quality professional services in multiple trades whether for repairs, maintenance, preservation, improvements or new construction.