• MONTCO Careers – Knoll

    MONTCO Careers – Knoll

    With a location in East Greenville, Knoll is a global office furnishings manufacturer committed to innovation and modern design with a comprehensive portfolio of office systems, seating, files and storage, tables and desks, wood case goods, textiles, and accessories. Financial Analyst – Continuous Improvement This position drives process improvement through effective problem-solving techniques, design, and management…

  • Study: Eliminating Property Tax Puts More Burden on Middle-Class Households

    Study: Eliminating Property Tax Puts More Burden on Middle-Class Households

    An independent analysis entitled “Who Pays for Property Tax Elimination?” by the Keystone Research Center has found that middle-class households will end up paying more in taxes if the proposed bill on property tax elimination passes, writes Evan Brandt for the Daily Local News. The bill proposes to compensate for revenue lost from eliminating property…

  • Home Sales in Montgomery County Continue to Grow

    Home Sales in Montgomery County Continue to Grow

    Home sales in Montgomery County and the surrounding area are not showing any signs of slowing down according to the latest figures published by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The number of properties sold in Montgomery County in the first quarter of 2017 was 1,951, compared to 1,924…

  • Upper Merion Divorce Lawyer Puts Love Ahead of Profit

    Upper Merion Divorce Lawyer Puts Love Ahead of Profit

    One of the nation’s most formidable divorce lawyers, Norristown’s Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin, has adorned her Norristown office for decades with a collection of wedding memorabilia to remind her clients that love is not a lost cause, writes Kristin E. Holmes for Philly.com. Her collection includes antique marriage licenses and certificates together with hundreds of wedding…

  • Malvern Bancorp Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Driven by Loan Growth, Higher Net Interest Income

    Malvern Bancorp Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Driven by Loan Growth, Higher Net Interest Income

    The Paoli-based Malvern Bancorp, parent company of Malvern Federal Savings Bank, has reported operating results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017. Net income amounted to $1.4 million, or $0.22 per fully diluted common share, for the quarter, an increase of $143,000, or 11.3 percent, as compared with net income of $1.3 million,…

  • PECO Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Giveaway in Montgomery County

    PECO Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Giveaway in Montgomery County

    In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, PECO will recognize Arbor Day by giving away 100 trees to residents in Montgomery County, and donating an additional 20 trees to organizations across the county. The Montgomery County Commissioners will join PECO officials today at Norristown Farm Park – 500 Upper Farm Road in Norristown – at…

  • MONTCO Careers – Penn Mutual

    MONTCO Careers – Penn Mutual

    Headquartered in Horsham, Penn Mutual is dedicated to helping people do more in life by creating solutions that deliver the complete value of life insurance across life’s stages, complemented by annuities and investment products. Information Protection Engineer This position responds to server and infrastructure alerts and determines the appropriate response, remediates issues through automation or…

  • MONTCO Careers – Toll Brothers

    MONTCO Careers – Toll Brothers

    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. HR Communications Manager This position is builds and executes an internal HR communications strategy, enhances communication of compensation and benefits programs…

  • Malvern-Based First Priority Bank Reports Dramatic Increases in First-Quarter Results

    Malvern-Based First Priority Bank Reports Dramatic Increases in First-Quarter Results

    The Malvern-based First Priority Financial Corp. has reported net income for the first quarter of 2017 totaling $782,000 or $0.11 per basic and fully diluted share, a 47 percent increase compared to $531,000 or $0.05 per basic and fully diluted share in the first quarter of 2016. It also reports a six percent increase compared…

  • CNN’s Jake Tapper Discusses Journalistic Stakes and Philly Area Roots

    CNN’s Jake Tapper Discusses Journalistic Stakes and Philly Area Roots

    Known for his aggressive coverage of the Trump administration, CNN’s chief Washington correspondent and Barack Hebrew Academy graduate, Jake Tapper, has become a media sensation, writes Tom McGrath for Philadelphia Magazine. In addition to his appearances on talk shows, Tapper has been immortalized as a Saturday Night character. This character is now the subject of…

  • MONTCO Careers – Hajoca Corporation

    MONTCO Careers – Hajoca Corporation

    Headquartered in Ardmore, Hajoca Corporation was founded in 1858 as a business grinding key stops for plumbers in Philadelphia and has since grown into a large plumbing, heating, and industrial supply company with independent outlets located across the country. Staff Accountant I This position assists in the preparation of financial data and the preparation and…

  • President of KoP’s Tozour Energy Systems Discusses Baase Acquisition

    President of KoP’s Tozour Energy Systems Discusses Baase Acquisition

    Kevin Duffy Tozour Energy Systems, the Trane equipment franchise in King of Prussia has recently acquired Baase, a manufacturer’s representative for several plumbing and HVAC companies, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. Before the acquisition, Tozour was Baase’s biggest customer, said Kevin Duffy, Tozour Energy Systems’ President, in an interview with Philadelphia business Journal,…

  • From Chesco: Phoenixville’s Sly Fox Brewery Releases This Year’s Schuylkill River Trail Ale

    From Chesco: Phoenixville’s Sly Fox Brewery Releases This Year’s Schuylkill River Trail Ale

    The moment lovers of good ale have been anticipating is finally here, as Phoenixville’s Sly Fox Brewery released its seasonal SRT Ale on Earth Day, writes Donna Rovins for The Phoenix Reporter & Item. Originally launched two years ago, SRT ale is only available until the end of summer. Sales from this golden, lower-alcohol ale…

  • Montco Housing Market Surges; Median Sales Price Increases 2.9 Percent from Prior Year

    Montco Housing Market Surges; Median Sales Price Increases 2.9 Percent from Prior Year

    The latest report on housing prices in Montgomery County provides a strong argument that the housing market has recovered from the housing bubble that began to burst in 2007. The report, released by the Montgomery County Planning Commission, shows that the overall median sales price of $278,500 reflected an increase of 2.9 percent in 2016.…

  • MONTCO Careers – David’s Bridal

    MONTCO Careers – David’s Bridal

    David’s Bridal, headquartered in Conshohocken, is the number one bridal retailer in the world, continually adding new product lines from top designers, with more sizes and selection than anyone else can offer. Consumer Insights Analyst This position programs and conducts sample management for quantitative research projects, generates monthly reports that track omni-channel customer satisfaction, and…

  • High-Profile Sports Weekend to Spark Huge Economic Impact in Montco

    High-Profile Sports Weekend to Spark Huge Economic Impact in Montco

    Between the Penn Relays and the NFL Draft, an estimated 300,000 sports fans will rush into the area for the weekend of April 27-30. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board whipped out a playbook of strategic marketing and sales efforts to get them to consider a stay in Montgomery County. The VFTCB cited a…

  • King of Prussia District to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for Phase One of Revitalized Business Park

    King of Prussia District to Hold Ribbon-Cutting for Phase One of Revitalized Business Park

    On Wednesday, May 17 at 11 AM, the King of Prussia District (KOP-BID) will gather local officials, industry partners, and members of the community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open Phase One of THE PARK at 650 Park Avenue in King of Prussia. THE PARK is a 450-Foot Linear Park Demonstration Project, located in…

  • Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education to Speak at Manor College’s Commencement

    Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education to Speak at Manor College’s Commencement

    Pedro A. Rivera, Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education, will be the speaker at Manor College’s commencement this spring. Raised nearby in the Huntington Park section of North Philadelphia, Rivera is a lifelong educator and, from 2008-15, served as the superintendent of the School District of Lancaster. “Secretary Rivera has to be among Pennsylvania’s most dedicated Secretaries…