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Pennsylvania’s College Students, Graduates Nearly the Most Indebted in America
A college education can unlock opportunities, but too much college debt can shackle a student’s future. And Pennsylvania borrowers are some of the most burdened by student loans in the entire nation, as a new WalletHub analysis of student debt found the state to be the third-most indebted in America. “Where you live doesn’t just…
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First Priority Bank Elects Joel Frank to Board of Directors
First Priority Financial Corp. has announced that Joel L. Frank has been elected to its Board of Directors. Frank is the Managing Partner and Executive Committee Chairman of Lamb McErlane. His practice concentrates in commercial and civil litigation in state and federal courts, election law, as well as attorney and judicial discipline and ethical matters.…
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Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health Recognized for Technology Use in Partnering with Patients
Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health is a recipient of the 2016 Most Wired award, which recognizes excellence in technology. Most Wired hospitals make it easier for patients and providers to interact, improving communication, safety, and patient-provider relationships. Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health has achieved this designation for the fifth year in a row. [uam_ad id=”54865″] New tools are helping…
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Main Line Chamber Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Firefighters, Medial Techs
The Main Line Chamber Foundation has set the date for the 20th annual GIANT Main Line 5K Run/Walk for Sunday, Sept. 10. The nonprofit also kicked off sponsor recruitment by announcing a $10,000 donation from GIANT Food Stores. The event, which features a 5K run and 1.5-mile walk, is the primary fundraiser for The Main…
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Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits, Round Guys Brewing Debut Collaboration Beer
Boardroom Spirits, the award-winning craft distillery in Lansdale, has unveiled a new, local collaboration with its neighbor-in-fermentation, Round Guy Brewing Company. Sun Bear, a farmhouse style ale, is available on draft for $6 at RGBC’s brewpub, located at 324 West Main Street. Boardroom Spirits is selling the 16 oz. cans for $8 in its tasting…
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Third Annual Ambler Bike Race to Join PA State Masters Criterium Championship
After two very successful events, the third annual Ambler Bike Race has been selected for the 2017 PA State Masters Criterium Championship, writes Linda Finarelli for The Ambler Gazette. The inaugural race was organized two years ago by the local nonprofit amateur cycling team Zen Masters Racing, along with Ambler Main Street, and the Borough…
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Audubon’s Globus Medical Completes KB Medical Acquisition
Audubon’s Globus Medical has completed its acquisition of KB Medical, the Swiss developer of robotic surgical devices, for an undisclosed amount, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The acquisition will help the Montgomery County company that specializes in devices used to treat musculoskeletal disorders, to diversify its portfolio. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “The addition of KB…
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MONTCO Careers – Aetna
With a location in Blue Bell, The Aetna Life Insurance Company sells traditional and consumer-directed health care insurance plans and related services, such as medical, pharmaceutical, dental, behavioral health, long-term care, and disability plans. Director of Sales This position identifies and evaluates strategic sales opportunities in order to build a high quality pipeline, develops and implements…
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Janney Utility Stock Analyst Sees Lucrative Investments in the Philadelphia Area
Michael Gaugler, the utilities stock analyst who recently rejoined Janney Montgomery Scott, feels that water and gas companies in the Philadelphia area are a potentially lucrative investment option, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for Philly.com. Gaugler predicts that despite the current low price of natural gas, the Marcellus Shale gas boom combined with neighboring fuel and…
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Opinion: Refocusing the Healthcare Debate
Rep. Ryan Costello (R-PA) It is time to refocus the healthcare debate on patient-centered solutions that can achieve bipartisan consensus in Congress. Aware of the distinct possibility that the Senate might not pass a healthcare bill, a bipartisan group of House members called the Problem Solvers Caucus set out to find agreement on a set…
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Fox Rothschild’s Blue Bell Office Collects Donations for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Building on a tradition of giving back to the communities where its attorneys and staff live and work, Fox Rothschild has launched FoxCares – a nationwide series of charity drives that will benefit a different cause every month in the summer of 2017. The drive supports three nationwide nonprofits: June – Feeding America July –…
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David’s Bridal is Helping Brides Affected by Closure of Alfred Angelo’s
Brides and bridesmaids who were caught off guard by the closure of Alfred Angelo have been given a lifeline by Conshohocken’s David’s Bridal with offers of discounts and alterations. The nation’s top wedding and special occasion retailer is giving a 30 percent discount on all its gowns including those on sale, to brides whose purchases…
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Knoll Facing Difficulties but Expects Turnaround from New Initiatives
Upper Hanover’s Knoll has seen a drop in its revenue and earnings particularly in office furniture sales, but the company is expecting to rebound with several new initiatives, writes Gregory Purcell for WFMZ-TV. The company reported second quarter net sales of $153 million for the office segment which is a 14.6 percent decrease compared to…
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Check Out Each Montco Town’s Average Credit Score
Besides Pennsylvania’s vital role in U.S. history, the state’s economy has become one of the most crucial pillars of the financial health of the country, writes Mike Brown for LendEDU, a marketplace for private student loans, student loan refinancing, credit cards, and personal loans. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are home to a combined 15 Fortune 500 companies, and…
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National Landscaping Business Struggles to Meet Demand Following Restrictions on Guest Worker Visas
The new restriction on seasonal workers is impacting landscaping businesses across Montgomery County are losing them contracts, writes Laura Benshoff for NewsWorks. Under the new rules, there is no longer a guarantee that a business applying for H-2B visas can get them. Now, before even submitting an application, a business first has to prove that…
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Royersford Makes Realtor.com’s Top Ten Affordable Towns with Best Elementary Schools List
Royersford has made it onto the Realtor.com nationwide list of the Top 10 Affordable Towns with the Best Elementary Schools. The Montgomery county town’s ZIP code of 19468 ranked fourth on the list that analyzes the top metropolitan areas across the country that have at least one public school with a rating of 8 or…
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Merck Posts Excellent Quarterly Results But Issues Profit Warning from June’s Cyber Attack
Merck has reported excellent quarterly results with profits beating analysts’ estimates, but the company qualified the good news with a future profits warning, write Michael Erman and Jim Finkle for Reuters. Merck was forced to stop production when it was the target of an international cyber-attack last month. The drug and vaccine maker which has…
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Upper Gwynedd Business Owner Recognized for $50,000 Donation to Police Department
Local entrepreneur Dr. Allan Xu was presented with a formal township proclamation by Police Chief David Duffy in recognition of his $50,000 donation to the Upper Gwynedd Police Department, writes Dan Sokil for North Penn Life. The founder of Keystone Bioanalytica made the donation after the police department solved a financial fraud case that cost…
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