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RKL Achieves Industry Excellence with Best of Accounting Award
For the second straight year, RKL, a CPA and advisory firm with an office in Exton, won a 2024 Best of Accounting Award for client satisfaction. The honor from B2B directory ClearlyRated is based on input and ratings received in the firm’s latest client survey. In the survey, RKL earned a world-class Net Promoter Score…
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WSFS Mortgage Study Reveals Positive Attitudes Toward Reverse Mortgages but Also Educational Opportunities
Reverse mortgages are gaining traction as a viable financial strategy for retirees seeking to enhance their cash flow and maintain their lifestyle in their golden years, according to a recent study by WSFS Mortgage, a division of WSFS Bank. The study, which surveyed 750 homeowners aged 60 and older, sheds light on the potential benefits…
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Community Health & Dental Care Shares a Patient’s Story About Perseverance
Read about Sherry, a Community Health & Dental Care patient who was struggling to get her diabetes under control, and Lauren, one of CHDC’s Nurse Care Managers who was able to help change her life for the better. ______________________ What CHDC services have you used? Sherry: Medical, Care Management, Diabetes and You! classes with PMSI, and…
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Volunteers, Participants Asked to Dig into Spring Restoration Efforts at Edgewood Historic Cemetery
There’s been a lot of activity at Edgewood Historic Cemetery in Pottstown as volunteers from various organizations prepare for the “Women of Edgewood” living history tours with costumed re-enactors and interpreters who will share fascinating stories about some of Edgewood’s very influential women residents, dating back to the 1700s. Kelly Fenstermacher, the volunteer who has…
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Three Keys to Prepping a Family-Owned Business for a Successful Transition
Deciding to sell your family-owned business isn’t just a financial decision; it’s an emotional journey that involves your colleagues, your loved ones, and in many cases, your family’s legacy. As you prepare the company for new ownership, the three to five years leading up to the transition require considerable planning. A recent study noted that 75 percent…
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‘A Major Narrative Change’: Exxon’s Surge Points to Market Shift Not to Be Ignored by Investors
Exxon Mobil’s surge throughout the year put the oil company on par with the leading tech stocks, pointing to an important shift in the market that should not be ignored by investors, in case the narrative changes again, writes James Mackintosh for The Wall Street Journal. When compared to the four top tech stocks, Exxon…
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Holy Family University’s Graduate and Adult Admissions to Host Evening with the School of Education on April 17
Holy Family University’s Department of Graduate and Adult Admissions invites area educators and those considering a career in education to an Evening with the School of Education on Wednesday, April 17 at 5 PM in the Education & Technology Center Auditorium on the Philadelphia campus. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with Holy Family’s…
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DunlapSLK Explains New, Game-Changing Option for Unused Funds in a 529 College Savings Plan
In the face of soaring college costs, many parents opt for 529 plans early on, hoping to give their children a financial head start on higher education. These plans, while not offering tax-deductible contributions, do allow for tax-deferred growth, with the sweetener that earnings used for qualified education expenses can be withdrawn tax-free. However, should…
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PECO Goes Dark for Earth Hour
PECO is dedicated to reducing its operations-driven emissions and supporting cleaner energy efforts throughout the region. As part of its goal to educate customers and make a positive impact on the planet, PECO joined hundreds of thousands of participants around the world in recognizing Earth Hour on March 23. From 8:30-9:30 PM, PECO powered down the iconic…
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Holy Family University Graduate Oversees Quality of Life in Philadelphia with a Catholic Conscience
The view from Bridget Collins-Greenwald’s seventh-floor office in Philadelphia’s City Hall — a stunning one that overlooks Dilworth Plaza and provides a clear sightline down the beautiful Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the iconic Art Museum — is drastically different from the vantage point of the Marsden Street apartment and Ditman Street rowhouse in Tacony that…
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RKL’s 2023 Regional Transaction Report Tracks M&A Activity
Regional and national mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continued a downward trend in 2023 following the high-water mark set in 2021 for deal activity, according to a new report from advisory firm RKL, which has an office in Exton. The number of transactions in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania decreased 18 percent versus 2022. When comparing 2023…
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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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U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Final Rule on Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has introduced a new final rule that changes how workers are classified as either independent contractors or employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), advises DunlapSLK, a CPA and business advisory firm based in Chalfont. This new rule, which went into effect March 11, 2024, replaces the previous…
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North Montco Technical Career Center Student Pens Children’s Book
In a world where creativity knows no bounds, young minds often find innovative ways to express themselves. For North Montco Technical Career Center high school senior Leah Monastra, her artistic journey has culminated into a children’s book titled Tony and the Lively Garden. This charming tale invites readers into a world of insects, brought to life…
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Female Veteran and Entrepreneur Who Empowers Women to Live Healthy Lives Receives Payment-Free Car
Former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Erica Liermann, a Philadelphia native, has received a payment-free 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE through the Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Transportation4Heroes program, in collaboration with Wells Fargo and the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association. Liermann was presented with the car during a key ceremony last week at Dub Fitness, a women’s-only small…
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C&N Celebrates ‘the Magnitude of Its History’: 160 Years of Building Relationships, Empowering Communities
C&N recently commemorated its 160th anniversary with a week-long celebration throughout the bank that culminated with ringing the NASDAQ opening bell on March 22. “I have reflected on what 160 years of banking has meant to the customers and communities that C&N has served and thought about the relationships we’ve built with generations of families,…
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Decisions, Decisions: How AI Helps HR Leaders Use Data to Empower Better Decision-Making
It’s said that the average person makes 35,000 decisions every day — a staggering number for anyone in any profession. Perhaps no one understands this better than the HR leader. Whether it’s identifying a competitive benefits package, making critical hiring decisions, or identifying the right retention strategies in an ultra-competitive employment environment, HR leaders can’t…
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WSFS CARES Foundation Provides More Than $185,000 in First-Quarter Grants to Community Organizations
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to five organizations as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities. The grants will support the following organizations: “The mission of the WSFS CARES Foundation is to support nonprofits that are invested in improving communities and fostering a spirit of…
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