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Several Familiar Montco Names on Fortune’s List of World’s Most Admired Companies
Fortune recently published its annual World’s Most Admired Companies list, with three Montgomery County companies making the list. To determine the ranking, Fortune partnered with Korn Ferry to conduct the 2020 survey of 680 of the highest-revenue companies in the world across 52 industries and 30 countries. Executives, directors, and analysts were asked to rate…
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MONTCO Careers – Qlik
Headquartered in King of Prussia, Qlik delivers intuitive platform solutions for self-service data visualization, guided analytics applications, embedded analytics, and reporting to approximately 40,000 customers worldwide. Application Specialist This position assists with ERP setups, customizations, and configurations; helps other team members to design and test procedures; enhances, maintains, and supports the ERP system along with other sub-systems;…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Gracious Stone Manor in Haverford
A gracious stone manor on a 0.71-acre lot with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. This attractive hillside home sits in the heart of the Main Line and perfectly blends English country charm with understated elegance. It was designed in…
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Malvern Bank Donates Monthly ATM Fees to Local Nonprofits
Malvern Bank, National Association has begun donating revenue from monthly ATM fees to local nonprofits on a quarterly basis. Based upon last year’s fourth-quarter ATM revenues, the bank made its first donations totaling $1,220 to the following nonprofits: The Timothy School in Berwyn received $579 from the Berwyn branch office’s ATM receipts. Royer-Greaves School for…
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Football Hall of Famer, Who Spent a Year at Valley Forge Military College, Dies at 58
Pro Football Hall of Famer Chris Doleman, who spent a postgrad year at Valley Forge Military College, has died at 58 after a prolonged battle with a brain tumor, according to a report from 6ABC. Doleman, who graduated from William Penn High School in York, was one of the most feared pass rushers during his…
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LinkedIn Factoids
Did you know there was a LinkedIn directory where you can look yourself up? When I discovered this little factoid recently, I was on L Page 1463 and now am on L page 1469. Why? Because every second, 2 people join LinkedIn. If you want to see what page you are on, here is the…
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Local Expert in Positive Psychology to Connect Character Strengths, Well-Being in Lecture at Harcum
The awareness and application of personal character strengths valued across time and around the world can dramatically increase one’s well-being, sense of purpose, and overall happiness in work and personal life. That’s according to Positive Psychologist and Psychology Today blogger Elizabeth Elizardi, who will present an informative lecture at Harcum College on Thursday, Feb. 20…
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Learn More About Abington Friends School’s Dynamic Academic Program at Open House on Feb. 4
Abington Friends School – a vibrant, joyful, and ambitious Quaker school in Jenkintown that serves students from age 3 to grade 12 – will host an Admission Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 9-11 AM. Registration begins at 8:30 AM. This is a great opportunity to observe classes and see how students and teachers…
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Glenside Sculptor Who Created Controversial Frank Rizzo Statue Thinks It Should Stay Where It Is – With Major Additions
The controversial Frank Rizzo statue that was created by Glenside sculptor Zenos Frudakis has been slated for removal sometime in 2021, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. And while many want to see the statue go, some staunchly declare that it should stay exactly where it is. Meanwhile, Frudakis has his own idea about…
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Montgomery County Community College’s ‘Replication’ Magazine Earns Two Top National Awards
“Replication,” Montgomery County Community College’s art and literature magazine, has been recognized with two awards in the 2019 American Scholastic Press Association Annual Contest, Most Outstanding College Literary-Art Magazine and First Place with Special Merit. The magazine which features a collection of artwork, poetry, and prose created by students was one of just eight colleges…
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24+ Awesome Things to Do This Week in Montco
By The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board As we roll into February, here are 24 exciting and creative things to do this weekend in Montgomery County Special Events Lunar New Year CelebrationOpens in New Window – Saturday, February 1 David Brighton’s Space Oddity: The Ultimate David Bowie – Saturday, February 1 AMH & Ripplewood…
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Philadelphia Area Superintendents Call for Charter Law Reform, Hope to Push Issue to Forefront of Gov. Wolf’s Budget Address Next Week
Nearly 30 superintendents from the Philadelphia area stood together earlier this week as they demanded changes to Pennsylvania’s charter law which is forcing their school districts to send increasingly larger shares of their budgets to charter schools, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They called on Governor Tom Wolf, who pledged changes to the…
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MONTCO Careers – IKEA
With its U.S. headquarters located in Conshohocken, IKEA is a multinational group of companies that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture (such as beds, chairs, and desks), appliances, and home accessories. Public Affairs Leader This position leads the development and delivery of the public affairs strategy and agenda for the market; provides passionate advocacy and leadership for strategically…
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Bala Cynwyd WWII Veteran Remembers Liberating Dachau Concentration Camp 75 Years After
Don Greenbaum, a Bala Cynwyd veteran, was among the United States troops that liberated Dachau concentration camp 75 years ago, writes Hadas Kuznits for the KYW Newsradio. Greenbaum, who was 20 at the time, and his unit thought they were attacking a German supply depo when they approached Dachau. But when they reached the gated…
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After More Than Year of Training, Gladwyne Scoutmaster Conquers Mount Everest
After preparing for the climb for more than a year, Bruce Terry, Scoutmaster of Troop 181 in Gladwyne, conquered Mount Everest and completed his Seven Summits quest, writes Bruce Terry for the Scouting Magazine. During his twenty minutes at the top – as it is not safe to linger longer due to lack of oxygen…
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Australia Baby Animals Get Assist from The Handwork Studio in Narberth
Baby koalas, wombats, and other animals native to Australia that were burned or orphaned in devastating wildfires received an assist from The Handwork Studio in Narberth, writes Mari A. Schaefer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The studio teaches various crafts to children, including knitting and sewing. Earlier this month, it hosted two workshops where volunteers of…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Grad Challenges Cadets to Achieve Honor in Everything They Do
As the inaugural speaker of the 2019-2020 academic year, Valley Forge Military Academy graduate Emmanuel Ahoua challenged the 92nd Corps of Cadets to understand and achieve honor in everything they do, writes Mary Brown for Main Line Media News. Ahoua, who is now a member of the Class of 2021 at the U.S. Military Academy,…
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King of Prussia’s Qlik Acquires London-Based Startup to Help Improve How Customers Interact with Its Software
King of Prussia-based Qlik has acquired London-based RoxAI, a small startup that developed a tool to help Qlik customers improve how they interact with the company’s software, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, Qlik Chief Product Officer James Fisher said that RoxAI has a…
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