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Local Mushroom Industry Digs Up Solutions to Supply Chain Snags and Labor Shortages
The local mushroom businesses have been working steadfastly to overcome the persistent supply chain issues and labor shortages. These snags have challenged the industry nationwide, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News. Overall, the mushroom industry in Pennsylvania is dealing with a labor shortage of around 25 percent. This issue existed before the pandemic,…
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Penn Medicine to Displaced Tower Health Hospital Employees: We May Have a Slot for You Over Here
Nearby Chester County’s Jennersville Hospital employees who were handed their official layoff notice earlier this month got a recent ray of professional hope. They were informed of priority consideration at Penn Medicine for available positions they are qualified for, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. The 293 workers will be displaced from their…
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DJ Pierre Robert Entertains Philadelphia Region at Bala Cynwyd-based WMMR for Decades
Greetings, good citizens! If you know WMMR, you know Pierre’s catchphrase, if you will. Now a Gladwyne resident, Pierre Robert arrived in Philadelphia and started working at rock-and-roll station WMMR in Bala Cynwyd in 1981, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Four decades on, he is the most recognizable DJ in Philadelphia. He moved…
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Join Abington Friends School for a Virtual Open House on November 16 at 6:30 p.m.
AFS is excited to welcome you to their virtual Open House on Tuesday, November 16, at 6:30 p.m. Tune in on Zoom to hear from school leaders and community members. Learn more about the application process to become a ‘Roo in 2022 and hear from teachers and students in grade-level division presentations. It’s a great time…
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Record Crowds Celebrate KOP Beerfest Royale’s 10th Anniversary
After a year and a half of virtual gatherings and Zoom happy hours, beer fanatics from across the region were thirsty for the biggest party in the ‘burbs. On October 7 and 9, nearly 3,000 people joined together to celebrate the triumphant return of King of Prussia District’s KOP Beerfest Royale and toast to the…
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Montgomery County Community College Hosts Gobble Wobble 5K Virtual Fundraiser Nov. 22-28
Burn off those extra Thanksgiving calories while helping students at Montgomery County Community College combat food insecurity at the same time, and join students in the Exercise Science and Wellness (ESW) program for the Gobble Wobble 5K run/1-mile virtual walk fundraiser November 22-28. Community members are invited to walk with ESW students in person on…
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Collegeville Chemist’s Startup Secures Six-figure Investment in Local Inventors’ Production
Collegeville-based Naturaz landed a six-figure investment in growth capital from The Lion’s Den, PACT’s production in the style of popular “Shark Tank” hosted by local investors, writes Kennedy Rose for The Business Journals. The hair care company was founded by Mumbi Dunjwa, a Carnegie Mellon University graduate and chemist. The company develops three-part hair care…
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More Than 70% of Bryn Mawr Bank Employees Receive Job Offers from WSFS Financial Ahead of Merger
WSFS Financial has extended offers to over 70 percent of Bryn Mawr Bank employees to remain with the combined company once the proposed $976 million merger goes through, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The majority of bank employees have accepted their new roles, which are mostly comparable to the ones they had…
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King of Prussia-based GVF’s My School in Motion Program Elevating Bike Encouragement at Valley Forge
King of Prussia-based GVF, a winner of the Bicycle Friendly Business award, is elevating bike encouragement at Valley Forge through its My School in Motion program, writes Raven Wells for the Bike League. Thanks to its participation, Valley Forge Middle School was also recognized in the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Business awards. GVF started…
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Chestnut Hill College Students Gain Business Expertise From Vanguard’s Former CEO
Chestnut Hill College offers for its Business Students, both traditional (SUS) and nontraditional (Accelerated Adult Degree Program) the ability to participate in the Business Lecture Series. Recently, Bill McNabb, former CEO, Vanguard, spoke to a packed room of business students and discussed financial literacy and the ABCs of investing. “He discussed leadership skills and the…
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Former QVC CEO Puts Georgian-Style Estate on the Market for $2.95M
Last week Doug Briggs, former CEO of Chester County-based QVC, put his estate on the market, with an asking price of $2.95 million. Kennedy Rose, for the Philadelphia Business Journal, profiled the Malvern property, with its movie theater, huge wine cellar, and stately exterior. The home, built in 1990, features five bedrooms and seven full…
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See Which Montgomery County ZIP Code is Among Hottest in the Philadelphia Region
Zillow recently published its list of the most popular ZIP codes in the Greater Philadelphia area. The hottest places were determined by analyzing viewership data on the real estate marketplace listings to find the median number of views per ZIP code. ZIP Code 19001 (Abington and Willow Grove) is one of the hottest ZIP Codes…
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Normandy Farm Thanksgiving Dinners To-Go Are Perfect to Celebrate the Holiday with Family
As we roll into the holiday season, we are aware of just how excited we are for Thanksgiving this year. Start with Normandy Farm’s Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go. You can choose from Whole Roasted Turkey, Turkey Breast, or Filet with green beans, mashed potatoes, and au jus, plus all the trimmings like with traditional stuffing, mashed…
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King of Prussia Business Community Comes Together to Feed Neighbors This Holiday Season
As our region begins to recover from the far-reaching effects of the global pandemic, coupled with the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida, more families than ever are struggling with the impossible decision to either pay their bills or feed their families. Food pantries across the country are experiencing a tremendous demand this year, including Upper…
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King of Prussia Mall’s Teen CEO of Spergo Streetwear Brand Appears on ‘Shark Tank’
Trey Brown, the 15-year-old CEO of streetwear brand Spergo with a location in King of Prussia Mall, appeared on Friday’s episode of the hit ABC show “Shark Tank,” writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brown got his start in February 2018, after using $178 in birthday money to buy 16 T-shirts, which officially…
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Join Jenkintown’s Manor College Virtual Gala Honoring Leslie Turner, Esq.
Join Jenkintown’s Manor College for an Evening with Manor, Virtual Gala as they honor Leslie Turner, Esq. You won’t want to miss this exciting virtual event that includes fabulous entertainment; a cocktail-making demonstration; a chance to win fabulous raffle baskets, and more! Follow the live-streaming event here. Leslie Turner, Esq., is the honoree, as she is a…
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King of Prussia-based Morgan Properties Purchase Two Large Apartment Portfolios for $780.5M
King of Prussia-based Morgan Properties, which focuses on Class B multifamily properties, has acquired two large apartment portfolios throughout the South for $780.5 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This has increased the company’s total number of apartment units nationwide to 95,000. Morgan Properties purchased the Middle Street Partners and Northland portfolios,…
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Plymouth Meeting Sushi Restaurant Prides Itself on Making Guests Feel at Home
This popular spot in a strip mall on East Germantown Pike takes special pride in making its guests feel at home. “The three pillars that we actually align our business with is food, family, and happiness which is what we really try to embody all the time,” said owner Jung Kim. For the past nine…
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