• Independence Blue Cross and Benefits Data Trust Form First-of-Its-Kind Collaboration in Philadelphia Region

    Independence Blue Cross and Benefits Data Trust Form First-of-Its-Kind Collaboration in Philadelphia Region

    Independence Blue Cross and Benefits Data Trust have formed the first collaboration of its kind in the Philadelphia region to help certain commercially insured members enroll in public benefit programs. These public benefit programs can help members pay for vital resources like food, childcare, health services, housing, and utilities. Despite the positive impact of these programs, many…

  • Church Farm School Grads Bound for Some of the Most Prestigious Colleges, Universities in the Country

    Church Farm School Grads Bound for Some of the Most Prestigious Colleges, Universities in the Country

    At Church Farm School’s Alumni Weekend Career Panel last month, current students were inspired by more than 20 graduates — ranging from the Class of 2018 all the way back to the Class of 1974 — who spoke about how their alma mater set them on paths for success in careers as varied as aerospace…

  • SageLife Recognized as Great Place to Work for Sixth Consecutive Year

    SageLife Recognized as Great Place to Work for Sixth Consecutive Year

    SageLife has been recognized as a Great Place to Work, a global authority on workplace culture, for the sixth sixth consecutive year. The Great Place to Work certification process includes a comprehensive survey, culture audit, and assessment, all aimed at measuring the level of trust in an organization and the consistency of the employee experience.…

  • PECO Ready to Meet Customer Energy Demands, Extreme Summer Weather

    PECO Ready to Meet Customer Energy Demands, Extreme Summer Weather

    With the official start of summer just around the corner, PECO has been hard at work ensuring the company’s critical electric infrastructure is prepared to handle increased demand as temperatures heat up and as the seasons change. This proactive effort also includes infrastructure work to strengthen the local energy grid to help prevent those outages…

  • IBX’s Friendly Farm Stands Help Seniors Make Healthy Food Choices, Build Strong Connections with Neighbors

    IBX’s Friendly Farm Stands Help Seniors Make Healthy Food Choices, Build Strong Connections with Neighbors

    Independence Blue Cross has been helping seniors in the Philadelphia region make healthy food choices and connect with their neighbors through Friendly Farm Stands. These stands provide seniors with a variety of locally sourced fruits and vegetables, tote bags, recipe cards, and flowers and plants at no cost. The events also feature a photo booth…

  • In Honor of Pride Month, Citadel Credit Union Offers List of Resources for LGBTQ Business Professionals/Entrepreneurs

    In Honor of Pride Month, Citadel Credit Union Offers List of Resources for LGBTQ Business Professionals/Entrepreneurs

    In today’s increasingly diverse workforce, members of the LGBTQ community hold more leadership positions than ever before and LGBTQ entrepreneurs play a vital role in driving innovation and economic growth. However, members of the LGBTQ community can face unique challenges on their journey to success. Fortunately, there are a variety of resources available to assist…

  • Firstrust Bank Releases New SAFE 1NK Pens to Help Customers Avoid Falling Victim to Check Fraud

    Firstrust Bank Releases New SAFE 1NK Pens to Help Customers Avoid Falling Victim to Check Fraud

    Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking a 14 percent increase over reported losses in 2022. Fraud, simply put, is surging across the country, leaving massive financial losses and headaches for individuals and businesses in its wake. Check fraud, one of the more…

  • Eastern University’s Christine Mahan Selected as a Top Trailblazer in Higher Education

    Eastern University’s Christine Mahan Selected as a Top Trailblazer in Higher Education

    Dr. Christine Mahan, the Chief of Staff and Vice President for Planning and Effectiveness at Eastern University, has been selected by City & State Pennsylvania as one its 2024 Trailblazers in Higher Education. Mahan serves as the principal advisor to Eastern’s president and provides leadership for the university’s strategic planning, institutional research, accreditation, risk management, and institutional…

  • Why You Need A.I.-Powered Onboarding

    Why You Need A.I.-Powered Onboarding

    A well-structured onboarding program can be a game-changer for your new hires, setting them up for long-term success. However, as many business owners and HR managers have learned, building and executing these programs manually can be tedious and time-consuming. Thankfully, technology has come to the rescue with A.I. and automation-powered HRIS tech platforms. By utilizing…

  • This Tax Break Could Help Many Couples Increase Their Retirement Savings

    This Tax Break Could Help Many Couples Increase Their Retirement Savings

    A spousal IRA is a tax break offered by the Internal Revenue Service that can help many married couples increase their retirement savings, writes Lori Ioannou for The Wall Street Journal. Spousal individual retirement accounts make it possible for a working spouse to contribute to the retirement savings of their non-working or low-earning spouse. These…

  • As ‘a Pillar of the Philadelphia Community,’ IBX Now the Please Touch Museum’s Official Health & Wellness Partner

    As ‘a Pillar of the Philadelphia Community,’ IBX Now the Please Touch Museum’s Official Health & Wellness Partner

    Independence Blue Cross, showcasing its longstanding commitment to children and families of Philadelphia, is now the Official Health and Wellness Partner of the iconic Please Touch Museum. IBX’s multiyear partnership includes the renaming of the museum’s beloved Carousel House, home to the historic Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel, to the Independence Blue Cross Carousel House —…

  • CFS Board Member Views Education as Avenue to Help People Transcend Socio-Economic Barriers

    CFS Board Member Views Education as Avenue to Help People Transcend Socio-Economic Barriers

    Mani Sabapathi, a member of Church Farm School’s Board of Directors, has a great passion and interest in education, which is how he became associated with CFS. Sabapathi’s friend, former board member Mehul Trivedi, introduced him to the school, and he quickly became involved with the Finance committee, helping with asset allocation ideas. “I really…

  • Citadel Credit Union Celebrates Milestone $500,000 in Grants to Teachers Through Citadel Heart of Learning

    Citadel Credit Union Celebrates Milestone $500,000 in Grants to Teachers Through Citadel Heart of Learning

    Citadel Credit Union has recognized 35 teachers in Greater Philadelphia for going above and beyond and truly “building strength in education” as part of the company’s Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. Since the program’s inception, Citadel has awarded the winners more than $500,000 in grants, enabling them to enhance their classrooms with new resources aimed at fostering educational…

  • Behind the Scenes with Haverford Systems: Building a Professional-Grade Green Screen Studio

    Behind the Scenes with Haverford Systems: Building a Professional-Grade Green Screen Studio

    Virtual backgrounds make it possible to transport viewers anywhere — from a professional setting to a dynamic digital landscape. Green screens are one of the most powerful tools to captivate audiences through video communications. This capability is especially valuable for producing high-quality videos and immersive livestreamed events. It provides greater control over production quality, reduces…

  • Unlocking the Digital Vault: A Guide to Digital Estate Planning for Small Business Owners

    Unlocking the Digital Vault: A Guide to Digital Estate Planning for Small Business Owners

    In the digital age, our lives and businesses are intricately woven into the fabric of the online world. From financial transactions to client communications, much of our business activity now takes place in the digital realm. Yet, many small business owners overlook a crucial aspect of estate planning: the digital estate. Anne Rhodes, Chief Legal…

  • Firstrust Bank Helps to Send Local Children with Disabilities to Summer Camp

    Firstrust Bank Helps to Send Local Children with Disabilities to Summer Camp

    The experience of going to summer camp is one that all children should have access to. This summer, your savings can be the key to unlocking this formative experience for children and young adults with disabilities. Firstrust Bank has launched “Make Camp Happen,” a summer-long promotion with Variety — The Children’s Charity of Delaware Valley’s…

  • Independence Blue Cross Deepens Support of Philadelphia Union Foundation Program Aimed at Youth Mental Fitness

    Independence Blue Cross Deepens Support of Philadelphia Union Foundation Program Aimed at Youth Mental Fitness

    Independence Blue Cross is extending its support of HeadFirst, an initiative of the Philadelphia Union Foundation focused on enhancing mental fitness for youth soccer players. HeadFirst is one of the foundation’s signature programs and is designed to give players, parents, and coaches the tools and resources they need to positively impact players’ mental health —…

  • The Mystery of the Shrinking Pay Gap: Strategies to Combat Wage Compression

    The Mystery of the Shrinking Pay Gap: Strategies to Combat Wage Compression

    In most cases, a shrinking pay gap is a cause for celebration, except in the context of wage compression. Much like a magician’s subtle sleight of hand, wage compression baffles the audience with a mysteriously vanishing pay gap between new hires and seasoned staff, leaving businesses and HR professionals grappling with the trick of restoring…