KATIE ROBINETTE
Vocalist | Entertainer | Bandleader | Entrepreneur
PRESS
Women Who Lead Q & A
Central Penn Business Journal
What advice would you give to the next generation of female leaders?
"Dream big and set high expectations. Find your niche. Stop questioning yourself. If it’s scary, you’re likely on to something; be afraid and do it anyway. You got this."
Women Who Lead Q & A
Central Penn Business Journal
"I’ve met many industry leaders over the course of my life who have taught me incredible things about the business; about work ethic and how to handle myself in what many declare “one of the toughest businesses in the world.” I’ve also worked in all facets of the music industry, but there is one thing that has always been a part of my life… the PERFORMING."
Innovator Award: Katie Robinette & Amy Banks
Fine Living Lancaster
Robin-Banks Entertainment, LLC is a women-owned production company that offers two high-end live music options: Downtown Sound, our 7 piece ensemble and our premier, 10 piece Central City Orchestra.
The Central City Orchestra
Fine Living Lancaster
The kinship between the Central City Orchestra’s founders is clear in how Banks and Robinette talk about each other and their partnership, and their passion for their work is undeniable. “Katie works full time on this endeavor, and has done a lot of work to close those contracts,” Banks says, shining a spotlight on her partner’s dedication. “We’re beyond our target, our initial financial projections. So, I guess we’re doing something right.