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A.M. Fleet and Apex Commercial Capital: Pioneering Small-Business Solutions in Commercial Truck Services
A.M. Truck & Auto Repair Inc., commonly known as A.M. Fleet, is a family-owned business that buys and sells new and used trucks and offers repair services for commercial trucks. Founded in 1985 by the late Angelo Matarazzo Jr. in Northeast Philadelphia, A.M. Fleet is now run by his sons Mike and Angelo. As part…
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Church Farm School Names Vincent Napoleon Its Board Chair and President
Church Farm School has named Vincent J. Napoleon the Chair and President of its Board of Directors. Napoleon joined the board in 2018 and, for the past year, has been serving as Vice Chair alongside Matthew J. Burns, whose three-year term as Chair and President recently expired. Napoleon is a seasoned C-suite business leader, legal…
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These Small Business Success Stories Illustrate How WSFS Bank Fuels Community Growth, Prosperity
Small businesses are often hailed as the lifeblood of communities, and for good reason. They generate jobs, foster innovation, create unique local character, and generally ensure that the economic benefits they produce stay within their communities. For nearly 200 years, WSFS Bank has been a trusted partner to myriad small businesses in the Greater Philadelphia…
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9 Reasons Your Employee Handbook Deserves an Annual Review
As a human resources or organizational leader, you know that your employee handbook is the cornerstone of your company’s HR framework, serving as a vital tool for communicating company policies and expectations to your team. Your handbook is essential for ensuring that staff and management are aligned on company and legal guidelines, which in turn…
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Treasury Yield Curve, One of Wall Street’s Favorite Recession Indicators, Seems Broken
The Treasury yield curve is one of Wall Street’s favorite recession indicators, but it seems to be broken, write Sam Goldfarb and Peter Santilli for The Wall Street Journal. Investors have long taken an anomaly known as an inverted yield curve, where yields on short-term Treasurys are higher than those of longer-term government debt, as…
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MONTCO Careers – Firstrust Bank
Founded 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. Firstrust is looking…
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Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 to 18 High School Seniors
For 55 years, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank have provided a pathway to achieving higher education for civic-minded high school seniors in the Greater Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley regions through the Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program. During a recent celebration at the Firstrust Bank Club at the Philadelphia Eagles stadium, the Green Family…
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Pottstown GoFourth! Street Fest and Fireworks Party to Show Off the Best of Pottstown
This year’s Pottstown GoFourth! Festival Independence Day celebration will have a retro festival vibe with plenty of Grateful Dead/bohemian-inspired merchandise featuring vintage style graphics with a local twist to show off your Pottstown pride. The day will begin with the Rotary Club of Pottstown July 4 parade on High Street from Adams Street to York…
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5 Unique Outdoor Venues in Philadelphia
From the top of the Rocky Steps to the mosaic labyrinthine of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, Philadelphia is a city with a trove of outdoor treasures. If you’re seeking the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable event, the city has plenty of al fresco options. Whether it’s a picturesque patio, a panoramic rooftop, or a charming lounge, these…
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PECO Celebrates 20 Years of Green Region Open Space Program with Nearly $3 Million to 400 Organizations
For the last 20 years, PECO, in partnership with Natural Lands, has supported local municipalities and nonprofits across Greater Philadelphia that are doing their part to positively impact our regional landscape through innovative green projects through the PECO Green Region Open Space Program. PECO has provided nearly $3 million in Green Region Open Space grants…
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Psychologist and Church Farm School Graduate Henry Prempeh Works for the Common Good
Henry Prempeh, a member of Church Farm School’s Class of 1999, eagerly returned to his alma mater last fall for Convocation. Prempeh said he was most impressed by the use and optimization of space at CFS since he graduated, as well as the diversity of the faculty and staff. And he was happy that a…
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Student Philanthropists Touch Pottstown-Area Nonprofits
The Hill School’s Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) recently awarded a total of $28,000 to 11 Pottstown-area nonprofits, including several operating in the Hobart’s Run neighborhood. An awards ceremony was held earlier this month in Hill’s Center For The Arts. The following organizations received grants from the SPC: The SPC was created in 2008 through a…
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Risky Bonds May Not Be So Risky Anymore
Risky bonds are now joining the rally of everything, as the premium that investors are demanding so they could hold debt from sub-investment-grade companies instead of the much-safer Treasurys has dropped to near pandemic-era lows, writes Vicky Ge Huang for The Wall Street Journal. The rally shows that worries about an economic slowdown that would…
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Church Farm School Students Serve as Ethical Agents for the Common Good
When the Church Farm School faculty started working on its “Profile of a CFS Graduate” a few years ago, it was important to identify the soft — but critical — skills that would serve our students well not only at CFS but in the larger world. The six characteristics that rose to the top portray…
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Enjoy a Day of Fun and Fishing on the Circuit Trails at Fish Fest, June 1
The Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey region is filled with wonderful places, spaces, and experiences off the beaten path. From unique spots to eat and shop to public art installations and multi-use trails that weave through urban, suburban, and rural areas, there’s adventure to uncover around the region. Tucked behind a couple of warehouses,…
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History Again Brought to Life During Edgewood Historic Cemetery Tour
Several interesting — and even famous — women of Pottstown were recently portrayed in a living history tour at Edgewood Historic Cemetery, to the delight of 41 visitors who attended during one of three afternoon time slots. This event, the second such excursion featuring costumed reenactors, was planned by Pottstown resident Kelly Fenstermacher as a…
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Haverford Systems: 5 Ways Digital Wayfinding Systems Lead the Way in Guest Navigation
Imagine stepping into a vast, unfamiliar building, trying to find where you need to go amidst a crowd of people and endless hallways. Just as frustration begins to set in, you spot a digital kiosk, and a friendly virtual guide pops up, showing you exactly how to get there with turn-by-turn directions. Welcome to the…
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5 Financial Decisions to Make With Your Long-Term Partner
Money worries are the leading cause of stress in relationships, but simply having open, in-depth conversations along the way can help reduce some of the pressure. Whether you’re thinking about moving in with your partner, getting married, or you’ve already been together for a while and haven’t had detailed discussions about money, here are five major financial…
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