• Prestigious Award for PTZOptics Underscores Chester County’s Growing Influence in the Tech Industry

    Prestigious Award for PTZOptics Underscores Chester County’s Growing Influence in the Tech Industry

    Downingtown-based PTZOptics has marked another milestone in the technology sector by winning the prestigious Product of the Year Award at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Recognized for its revolutionary remote production system, PTZOptics Hive, the company is putting Chester County on the map in the global broadcast and media technology industry. A Testament…

  • Firstrust Bank Expands Access for First-Time Homebuyers

    Firstrust Bank Expands Access for First-Time Homebuyers

    Philadelphia’s Hometown Bank is opening doors for first-time homebuyers. The First Front Door program is now available at Firstrust Bank. The First Front Door program, administered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, provides down-payment and closing-cost assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers. Borrowers can qualify for up to $15,000 in assistance to make the…

  • Brumbaugh Wealth Management Enhances Operational Efficiency with West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps

    Brumbaugh Wealth Management Enhances Operational Efficiency with West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps

    For small business owners like Kim Brumbaugh, the CEO of Brumbaugh Wealth Management, every second spent on administrative tasks like bookkeeping and payroll is time that can’t be spent in the trenches, doing the critical work that drives revenue for her Exton-based firm. “Running a business can be daunting and requires a lot of work…

  • PECO Rewards Local Elementary Schools for Their Creativity with Natural Gas Safety

    PECO Rewards Local Elementary Schools for Their Creativity with Natural Gas Safety

    PECO recently recognized two Bucks County elementary schools with $5,000 grants for their student-created videos bringing PECO’s natural gas safety messaging to life. Part of PECO’s Natural Gas Safety Challenge, these winning videos highlighted important steps to take when smelling the distinctive rotten-egg odor of a potential natural gas leak. PECO piloted the safety video…

  • Amidst Continued Growth, Citadel Credit Union Reinforces Commitment to the Communities It Serves

    Amidst Continued Growth, Citadel Credit Union Reinforces Commitment to the Communities It Serves

    Citadel Credit Union is reinforcing its dedication to supporting the communities it serves across Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster, and Philadelphia counties through ongoing community initiatives. Corporate Responsibility In July 2023, Citadel formalized its corporate giving and volunteer program, Citadel Cares, with a commitment of more than $2 million in the next four years and…

  • Experts at The Heritage of Green Hills Help Navigate the Move to Senior Living

    Experts at The Heritage of Green Hills Help Navigate the Move to Senior Living

    Moving to a senior living community is a big decision, with lots of questions and several moving parts. The staff at The Heritage of Green Hills in Berks County understands this can be overwhelming and are there to help seniors and their families navigate this often-daunting process, which often includes selling the family home, wills, estates, power…

  • WSFS Bank Launches Early Pay, Enabling Customers to Receive Eligible Direct Deposits Early

    WSFS Bank Launches Early Pay, Enabling Customers to Receive Eligible Direct Deposits Early

    WSFS Bank has launched Early Pay, which allows customers to receive eligible direct deposits from their employers up to two days early. Early Pay is also available for recurring government benefits, such as Social Security payments. “We’re thrilled to be able to offer Early Pay to our customers to help streamline their eligible direct deposits…

  • Delaware Valley Mourns Loss of One of Its Faces of Philanthropy, Plymouth Meeting Native Robert McNeil

    Delaware Valley Mourns Loss of One of Its Faces of Philanthropy, Plymouth Meeting Native Robert McNeil

    One of the faces of philanthropy in Chester County and the Delaware Valley has died. Highland Township’s Robert McNeil, who founded the Chester County Food Bank in 2009 and whose impact extends well beyond the four million pounds of food that the CCFB annually distributes, died on April 13 at the age of 74 after…

  • First Quarter Brings Hope for Private-Equity Exits

    First Quarter Brings Hope for Private-Equity Exits

    While the number of private-equity exits is still stunted compared to a couple of years ago, first-quarter activity has shown some hints of improvement, writes Maria Armental for The Wall Street Journal. Thanks to The Home Depot’s soon-to-be-completed acquisition of building-materials supplier SRS Distribution, the overall value of U.S. private-equity exits rose to $62.77 billion…

  • ETHOS Treatment Expands Programs to Include Services for Adolescent Patients at Its Reading-Area Location

    ETHOS Treatment Expands Programs to Include Services for Adolescent Patients at Its Reading-Area Location

    ETHOS Treatment LLC, a leading provider of care for individuals and families who struggle with substance use disorder and/or mental health issues, is expanding its programs to include services for adolescent patients at its Reading-area location in Wyomissing.   “There is a pressing need for specialized care tailored for individuals aged 13-18,” said Dan Appel, the…

  • Philadelphia Eagles and Firstrust Bank Award High School Entrepreneurs in Student Business Pitch Competition

    Philadelphia Eagles and Firstrust Bank Award High School Entrepreneurs in Student Business Pitch Competition

    Six teams of students from four high schools in the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regions recently competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles and Firstrust Bank. The competition marked the culmination of the Entrepreneurs Game Plan powered by EVERFI program, a digital learning platform implemented in 30 area high…

  • PECO Powers Efforts with Diverse Businesses, Spending a Record $597 Million in 2023

    PECO Powers Efforts with Diverse Businesses, Spending a Record $597 Million in 2023

    PECO is helping to power the economies of local and diverse communities by expanding its commitment to business diversity. In 2023, PECO had its best year ever for spend with diverse businesses, purchasing $597 million in goods and services from diversity-certified businesses, which accounted for 43 percent of its total yearly purchases and marked the…

  • Haverford Systems Introduces All-in-One Telehealth Workstations Through Innovative Partnership

    Haverford Systems Introduces All-in-One Telehealth Workstations Through Innovative Partnership

    Telehealth has emerged as a pivotal tool that offers patients convenient access to specialized care and enables healthcare providers to deliver their expertise remotely. Haverford Systems, a leading audiovisual integration company serving the Philadelphia region, offers a cutting-edge telehealth solution through the partnership between PTZOptics and Strongarm Healthcare. At the heart of this partnership lies…

  • Leonardo Helicopters US Showcases Philadelphia’s Appeal in New Momentum Makers Series

    Leonardo Helicopters US Showcases Philadelphia’s Appeal in New Momentum Makers Series

    The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia is making significant strides in attracting and expanding companies within the region, showcasing its impact on the local and global business landscape. Through a comprehensive regional marketing strategy, the chamber’s Economic Competitiveness team has been pivotal in promoting Greater Philadelphia as a premier global destination for business. This…

  • Church Farm School Names Longtime Administrator Tiffany Scott as Interim Head of School

    Church Farm School Names Longtime Administrator Tiffany Scott as Interim Head of School

    Church Farm School has appointed Tiffany Scott as Interim Head of School, effective July 1. Scott will replace Head of School The Rev. Edmund K. Sherrill II, who is leaving at the end of this year after 15 years of service to CFS. CFS’s Board of Directors considered several qualified candidates both internally and externally,…

  • PECO’s Sabrina Brooks Named to City and State PA’s List of Women Blazing New Trails Across the Commonwealth

    PECO’s Sabrina Brooks Named to City and State PA’s List of Women Blazing New Trails Across the Commonwealth

    Sabrina Brooks, PECO’s Director of Customer Strategy and Governance and a board member at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, has been named to City and State Pennsylvania’s 2024 Above & Beyond list of women blazing new trails across the Commonwealth. “This year’s edition features women whose grassroots arts and cultural organizations have become powerful…

  • Community Health & Dental Care Welcomes Family Physician Sharon Fleischer

    Community Health & Dental Care Welcomes Family Physician Sharon Fleischer

    Community Health & Dental Care has welcomed Dr. Sharon Fleischer, a board-certified family physician, to its Pottstown health center at 351 West Schuylkill Road. Appointments for adults 18 and older are now available with Dr. Fleischer. To schedule, please call 610-326-9460 and a member of CHDC’s friendly staff will assist you. Fluent in Spanish, Dr.…

  • Contingent of Holy Family Students, Faculty, Staff Spend Spring Break in Florida with Habitat for Humanity

    Contingent of Holy Family Students, Faculty, Staff Spend Spring Break in Florida with Habitat for Humanity

    Three Holy Family University faculty members and two staff members worked alongside 18 students over Spring Break in Florida at several building sites in Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, North Lauderdale, and Coral Springs as part of a community service project with Habitat for Humanity of Broward County. “This trip was such a rewarding…