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MONTCO County Careers – Henkels & McCoy
Headquartered in Blue Bell, Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the Power, Communications, Oil & Gas Pipeline, and Gas Distribution markets throughout North America. Fleet Coordinator – Power This position establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with operations, staff, and regional fleet teams; schedules equipment within the business units;…
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Director of Hog Procurement at Hatfield-Based Clemens Food Group Talks Complexities of Her Job
Melissa Boess, Director of Hog Procurement at Hatfield-based Clemens Food Group, knows there is much more to the procurement process than simply getting supplies, writes Ann Hess for the National Hog Farmer. “You have the markets, there’s a huge economic piece to it,” she explained. “Then you have to factor in how hog prices work…
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Washington Post Details How Much the Spotted Lanternfly Is Costing Pennsylvania’s Economy
A Penn State study has found that the spotted lanternfly is costing Pennsylvania’s economy around $50 million and eliminating close to 500 jobs each year, writes Michael Rubinkam for The Washington Post. The study is the first attempt by researchers to quantify the damage caused by the invasive pest from Asia that was first detected…
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Despite Drop in Grain-Based Foods Sales Consumption, Horsham-Based Bimbo Bakeries USA Remains Largest Baker in Nation
Despite an overall drop in the sales volume of grain-based food products, Horsham-based Bimbo Bakeries USA is still the largest baker in the nation, writes Eric Schroeder for the Supermarket Perimeter. The grain-based food industry has been losing market share to other food categories for years. But the most recent data indicates an acceleration in…
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Sweet Aloha Bowls in Royersford Offers Taste of Hawaii with Feel-Good Superfoods
Sweet Aloha Bowls in Royersford offers a little taste of Hawaii throughout the entire year with bowls and plates filled with fell-good superfoods, writes Vittoria Woodill for CBS Philly. The idea for the eatery came to Janeen Algeo while she was visiting Hawaii with her husband. “The food was so life-changing to me because I…
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One Tower Bridge in West Conshohocken Put On Market
One Tower Bridge office building in West Conshohocken, owned by an Oliver Tyrone Pulver and the AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust partnership, has been put on the market. The 15-story, 271,138-square-foot property opened thirty-one years ago and is currently 89 percent leased. Among the tenants is Morgan Stanley, which leases around 37 percent of the buildings…
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Norristown Native Ready to Fulfill His Dream by Opening Barber School
After using barbary to lift himself into a successful career after several years in prison and rehab, Norristown native Ron Curtis is ready to fulfill his lifelong dream of opening a barber school, writes Michaela Winberg for the Billy Penn. He is planning to launch Final Touch Barber Academy in Philadelphia in late January in…
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Malvern Bank’s Annual Food Drive Collects 284 Pounds of Food for West Chester Food Cupboard
Malvern Bank, National Association recently donated 284 pounds of food to the West Chester Food Cupboard. The donation was the result of the bank’s winter Food Drive, during which customers and employees donated non-perishable food items at the bank’s branch offices from Nov. 15 to Dec. 20. Also, Malvern Bank presented a check for $518…
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Montgomery County Community College Holds Ceremony to Celebrate Accomplishments of Gateway to College Program Students
On Friday, Montgomery County Community College held a special ceremony at Parkhouse Hall atrium of the Central Campus in Blue Bell to celebrate the achievements of students from the Fall 2019 class of its Gateway to College Program. The program helps students stay on track to complete the requirements necessary to graduate. Since the launch…
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MONTCO Careers – President & CEO at Surrey Services for Seniors
Headquartered in Devon, Surrey Services for Seniors is recognized as an innovative leader in the delivery of services and programs to help older adults live with independence, purpose, and dignity as active members of the community. Founded on the principle of “neighbor helping neighbor,” Surrey builds its strength and impact by bringing an active and…
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MONTCO Careers – Toll Brothers
Currently based in Horsham, Toll Brothers is the nation’s premier builder of luxury homes and developer of master-planned communities, golf courses, and other land holdings in affluent suburban neighborhoods and major metro markets across the U.S. Risk Manager This position supports company-wide visibility of risk management and loss control programs and initiatives; negotiates policy renewals, premium, and…
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Ursinus College Receives Largest Single Gift in Its History for ‘Stackable’ Student Scholarships
Ursinus College has received an $11 million donation from its alumnus Will Abele and his wife Joan to support “stackable” student scholarships, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The largest single gift in Ursinus’ history will go toward the Abele Scholars Program. This provides students with additional funding on top of existing scholarships…
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Why Counting Everybody in 2020 Census Is of Crucial Importance for Pennsylvania
In addition to determining the state’s representation in Congress, the 2020 Census will also affect Pennsylvanians in other important ways, including the amount of federal funding received per capita, writes Cassie Miller for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Through the current census count, Pennsylvania receives $26.8 billion for federally funded programs each year. That is around $2,000…
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In Hope of Securing Pennsylvania Votes in Democratic Primaries, Mike Bloomberg Invests Big in TV Ads, Local Staff
Mike Bloomberg is looking to gain an early advantage in Pennsylvania over other candidates in the Democratic presidential primaries by investing big in television advertising and local staff, writes Jonathan Tamari for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bloomberg has already invested $6.6 million on television in Pennsylvania. The only two other candidates who have so far bought…
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Main Line Health to Create ‘Fabric of the Community’ Tapestry Project at New KOP Health Center
Main Line Health is collecting pieces of fabric from community members to contribute to a “Fabric of the Community” tapestry art project that will be installed at Main Line Health King of Prussia, opening in March 2020. The work of art, which will feature a wall of fabric arranged in a floral display, will enhance…
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro Running for Re-Election
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, a former Montgomery County commissioner and state lawmaker, is running for re-election, writes Ron Southwick for the Penn Live. Shapiro, a Democrat, announced his bid for reelection earlier this week on social media. “Four years ago, I asked for your support when I announced my decision to run for Attorney…
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Work on Madison Lansdale Station Is Done, Restaurants and Stores On Their Way
The Madison Apartment Group has finished construction on the luxury mixed-use complex Madison Lansdale Station that includes high-end housing and retail, writes Katie Park for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The group, which is under the umbrella of Equus Capital Partners, bought the 6.7-acre lot next to Lansdale train station three years ago from the Lansdale Parking…
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Ardmore Native, ‘Survivor’ Winner Going Back for Champions Round
Wendell Holland, an Ardmore native who emerged victorious in the 36th season of “Survivor,” is going back for an all champions round in the latest season of the popular show, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Titled “Survivor: Winners at War,” the season will pit 20 previous winners of the program against each other…
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