Business
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The Secrets Behind Montgomery County’s Longest-Running Family Businesses
In 1917, a Philadelphia man named John E. Kieffer Sr. started a tire business. To make ends meet, he also delivered blocks of ice to neighbors who needed to keep their iceboxes cold. It was unglamorous work, but it paid. Then electric refrigerators arrived, and the ice trade evaporated almost overnight. Kieffer had a choice:…
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Building a Stronger Internal Audit Partnership for Your Bank
If you lead audit, risk, compliance, or finance at a bank, you know that the pressure on your institution goes beyond simply closing findings or preparing for the next examination. Banks are operating in an environment where changes in products, technology, customer expectations, and regulatory expectations can move faster than traditional oversight processes. In that…
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Main Line Jewelry Brand Jane Win Attracts Two Investment Deals to Drive Growth
From Lilly Pulitzer to her own label, Jane Winchester Paradis has spent decades building a career in fashion. Now, she’s found some powerful partners to help take her jewelry brand to the next level. Jane Win, Paradis’s Wayne company, has closed two investment deals designed to fuel its next stage of growth, reports Nishanth Bhargava…
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Weld Wire, Firstrust Bank Highlight the Power of Partnership on National Family Owned & Operated Businesses Day
“When a family owns a business, they treat it like it’s their child,” said Brent Saul, Vice President of Weld Wire. “They protect it at all costs.” With today, June 23, being National Family Owned & Operated Businesses Day, that belief sits at the center of how Saul approaches leadership, growth, and the future of…
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How Strategic Impact Advisory Helped American Community Journals Focus on What Matters Most
As the founder of American Community Journals, I’ve spent the better part of the last decade building something many people told me couldn’t work. The idea was simple: create local news publications focused on positive stories about the communities we serve. No crime. No politics. No paywalls. Just stories that celebrate what’s working in Philadelphia…
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When to Bring in Marketing Consulting vs. Fractional Marketing Leadership
Founders of growing businesses take extra care that everything is done right – after all, the company is your baby. You have loyal customers, a proven product, “WOW” service and steady referrals. But what happens when growth is stunted? After careful analysis, perhaps every marketing initiative feels like a one-off experiment: a social campaign here,…
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15 Sustainability Tips That Are Good for the Planet — and the Bottom Line
Now more than ever, green business is good business. In recent surveys of young consumers, a large majority of respondents said that business innovation would play a key role in solving the urgent environmental challenges we face today. There is substantial public pressure on major corporations to reduce waste, pollution, and nonrenewable energy use —…
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How to Safeguard Your Identity: 3 Practical Tips From First Bank
Protecting your identity is more important than ever in today’s digital world. When fraudsters steal personal information, the consequences can be serious — including financial loss, credit card debt, compromised health insurance, and even legal trouble. First Bank breaks down what identity theft is, the risks involved, and practical steps anyone can take to stay…
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Malvern-Based 2X Expands AI Capabilities With Acquisition of Knownwell
Malvern-based 2X has made a major move in the artificial intelligence space, acquiring Virginia startup Knownwell in a deal that values the combined company at $400 million, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The transaction marks the sixth acquisition 2X has completed in three years. Founded in 2017, 2X built its reputation on go-to-market services, helping businesses…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Chris Godshall, Senior Vice President, Meridian Bank
Chris Godshall, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at Meridian Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Hatfield Township as the son of a Hairdresser and an Electrician, sharing in his father’s love of cars, and working in a retirement home to afford a vehicle of his own. While pursuing his finance degree…
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MLB and Phillies Commit $5 Million to Philadelphia Legacy Projects Ahead of 2026 All-Star Game
Philadelphia is about to get a major facelift courtesy of America’s pastime. Major League Baseball and the Philadelphia Phillies are pouring more than $5 million into legacy projects across the city ahead of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, writes Lena Tillett for NBC10 Philadelphia. The investments signal that All-Star Week is meant to be more…
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Orion’s New King of Prussia Hub Comes With a Beehive, Herb Garden and Big AI Ambitions
Orion, the wealthtech giant whose platforms power 17 of the top 20 Barron’s RIA firms, has opened a striking new office hub in King of Prussia, writes Andrew Cohen for Investment News. This marks a major leap from its humble local beginnings and signals deeper investment in the region. The 24,000-square-foot space on Continental Drive…
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A Voice for Every Neighbor: Level Flat Association Awarded $12,000 Grant to Put the Power of Connection in Pottstown’s Hands
For too many families in our region, being heard shouldn’t depend on whether you have the right technology, the right access, or the right room to speak in. Level Flat Association has spent years working to change that — and now, with a $12,000 grant from the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation, that work is about to…
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A North Philly Developer Built an App to Help World Cup Visitors Experience Philadelphia Like a Local
When Zaire Harris thinks about the million-plus visitors descending on Philadelphia this summer for the FIFA World Cup and the nation’s 250th anniversary, he doesn’t see tourists, he sees people who deserve better than a generic travel app. So the North Philadelphia native and indie game developer built his own, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly.…
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Error or Theft? First Bank Shares How Business Owners Can Recognize and Prevent Inventory Fraud
A company’s inventory is often one of the largest assets on its balance sheet. Unfortunately, inventory doesn’t always receive the careful monitoring it deserves — often at the expense of a company’s bottom line. First Bank takes a closer look at physical inventory theft and inventory accounting fraud, and the steps business owners can take…
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Strengthening Cash Management: ACH and Check Positive Pay for Modern Fraud Defense
In an era where financial fraud is both sophisticated and relentless, businesses need tools that do more than react. With 21 percent of businesses falling victim to payment fraud, equally sophisticated tools are needed to mitigate this rampant threat. At Penn Community Bank, our focus is on empowering clients with proactive, intelligent solutions to safeguard…
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5 Dischell Bartle Dooley Attorneys Named to 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Lists
For the attorneys at Dischell Bartle Dooley, success is measured not only by legal victories, but by the trust clients place in them during some of life’s most important and challenging moments. That commitment to service and excellence has once again earned statewide recognition, with five members of the firm’s legal team named to the…
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Firstrust Bank Launches America250-Themed Checking Promotion with Chance to Win Philadelphia Getaway
As excitement continues to build around America’s 250th anniversary, Firstrust Bank is giving locals another way to connect with the historic milestone through a new America250-themed FirstPay Checking promotion. The limited-time promotion, called Philadelphia Hometown Checking and available through July 31, encourages customers to open a FirstPay Checking account while celebrating the city’s role as…
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