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Devon-Based Nonprofit Renowned for Animal-Assisted Therapy Appoints New Executive Director
Pals For Life, a Devon-based nonprofit that transforms lives through pet visits, has appointed Arthur Silverman as its new Executive Director. Serving local communities since 1984, Pals For Life is dedicated to meeting the mental health and emotional needs of children, teens, adults, and seniors by offering an array of pet visitation programs with Animal-Assisted…
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It’s Academic: Malvern Bank Explains the Type of Insurance Independent, Private Schools Need
Independent or private schools present unique challenges to finding the right school insurance coverage because the risks go beyond what a typical business faces. With that in mind, what kind of insurance do these schools need? I talked with Sally Lawson, Senior Vice President of Malvern Bank’s Investment Management & Insurance Division, about the importance…
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RKL Shares Six Indicators That You’ve Outgrown Your Accounting System
Accounting software often receives little attention when a business or nonprofit is just getting started, as buyers usually choose something basic to meet the limited needs of the new organization, writes Victoria N. Pritchard, a Senior Consultant in RKL’s Business Consulting Services Group. It’s fine for a while if bookkeeping and accounting are little more…
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Penn State Great Valley Maintains Its Accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Penn State Great Valley’s management division has maintained its business accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The management division at Penn State Great Valley offers master’s degrees in accounting, business administration, finance, and leadership development. AACSB accreditation helps to ensure a school is providing its students with a challenging, relevant…
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MONTCO Careers – Neumann University
Located in Aston, Neumann University is a Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition, which emphasizes respect for individuals, concern for the environment, and social responsibility. Neumann offers undergraduate degrees in a broad variety of subjects, three doctoral programs, six master’s degree programs, and an accelerated bachelor’s degree program for adults. Director of Alumni & Parent…
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King of Prussia’s Qlik a Key Partner in Australia’s Well-Regarded Approach to Fighting COVID-19
The Australian government is leveraging Qlik’s technology to deliver data analytics capabilities in support of the Department of Health’s reporting of COVID-19-related information to key stakeholders. Since the outbreak of the pandemic in Australia in early 2020, the Department of Health has been using King of Prussia-based Qlik to provide health officials a clear perspective on COVID-19-related…
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Malvern Hospitality Firm Plans Family-friendly Hooters Spinoff, ‘Hoot Wings,’ Across Philadelphia Region
Malvern-based ANZ Hospitality plans to open 16 locations of family-friendly Hooters spinoff across the Philadelphia region by 2026, writes Leanna Tilitei for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The hospitality company hopes to have the first of these planned franchises up and running by the end of this year. Hoots Wings is a quick-service restaurant. It currently…
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After a Difficult Year, West Chester’s Restaurants Prepared to Meet the Demand of a Busy Summer
The restaurants that populate downtown West Chester, one of the region’s most renowned dining destinations, are prepared to meet the demand of a busy summer season, writes Edwin Malet for County Lines Magazine. According to John O’Brien, Executive Director of the West Chester Business Improvement District, the restaurants in the borough are “finding their way…
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Local Business Leaders Join C&N in Fight Against Hunger
C&N is recognizing local businesses for their support of its Giving Back, Giving Together (GBGT) program, which aids food banks located near C&N’s headquarters in Wellsboro. Each year, through its GBGT program, C&N partners with local organizations to support different causes. Recently, GBGT turned its focus to fighting hunger. Millions of people now face financial…
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Beloved First Dog Champ Started His Life in Spring City and Spent Final Months at White House
Champ, a German Shepherd bought by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden from a breeder in Spring City in 2008, led a happy life with his family. He spent his final months as the First Dog at the White House, writes Maura Judkis for The Washington Post. The president announced on Twitter that…
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Face the Future of Technology with WilmU’s Cybersecurity Education
Editor’s Note: Ransomware attacks, data breaches, and other highly publicized e-crimes are highlighting a nationwide demand for cybersecurity experts. As businesses, healthcare providers, and government agencies seek skilled technicians to assess their operational risks and defend their computer networks, Wilmington University’s College of Technology prepares job-seekers to enter or advance in one of today’s fastest-growing career fields. “Cybersecurity is a frontline issue for business,” said Dr. Mark Hufe, director of WilmU’s Center for…
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Explore All Valley Forge Military Academy Has to Offer at Open House on June 18
Valley Forge Military Academy – a leadership institution comprised of a middle school and high school – invites prospective families to visit its sprawling, 100-acre campus in Wayne for an Open House on Friday, June 18 from 10 AM-12 PM. Educating boys in grades 7-12, VFMA boasts a tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence…
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WilmU’s College of Arts & Sciences Unveils a Redesigned Communication Degree
Wilmington University students majoring in Communication now have a choice of one of three concentrations: Digital Journalism, Public Relations & Strategic Communication, and Visual Communication. All are offered face-to-face and online. “We are really excited to offer this redesign,” said Dr. Janice Colvin, chair of Communication. “We researched the possible directions of the future economy and…
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Lenape Burial Site in Chester County Seeks to Donate the Land, but It’s Complicated
Carol McCloskey wants to donate the Lenape burial ground on her property to ensure its preservation, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since 1987, McCloskey has owned the knoll in Newlin Township with a metal sign erected in 1908 by the Chester County Historical Society to commemorate the Lenape people buried there. Now, she…
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Local Business Consultant Known for Helping Companies Reach Their Next Level Joins MONTCO Today as COO
John Durso—an experienced businessman whose consulting company, Brilliant Sales Strategies, specializes in culture building, leadership training, and sales strategies—has joined American Community Journals as its Chief Operating Officer. American Community Journals is the parent company of VISTA Today, MONTCO Today, DELCO Today, and BUCKSCO Today. With more than 100,000 subscribers in the Delaware Valley, these…
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Harcum College’s Diverse Men’s Soccer Team Punches Ticket to National Championship
The Harcum College men’s soccer team is a testament that soccer truly is the world’s game. With a roster that features players from four different continents and a coach from across the pond, the Bears made program history last weekend with a 2-1 upset of Monroe College, the defending national champions and fourth-ranked team in…
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MONTCO Careers – Christian Heating & Air Conditioning
Christian Heating & Air Conditioning started in the spring of 1989 and has been a leader in the HVAC industry for more than 32 years. Throughout that time, Christian Heating & Air Conditioning has not only served thousands of clients throughout Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks and Montgomery counties, but has served as a pillar in…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music to Stage Drive-In Opera
Wells School of Music opera students at West Chester University are up for a new challenge this year – performing a drive-in opera. On Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1 at 8:30 PM, Wells School of Music’s Opera Theatre presents Gaetano Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love (L’elixir d’amore.) The performance will be staged in…
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