Banking & Finance
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Why Your Small Business Should Take the Long View on Inflation
When you hear and read about inflation, the attention is typically placed on inflation’s impact on the cost for consumer goods, and for good reason. High inflation hits people where it hurts most — their wallets. But small business owners and operators must deal with inflation’s impacts as well, and as it continues to be…
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C&N Bank to Engaged Couples: Cut the Wedding Expenses Along with the Cake
Getting married is a big commitment, emotionally and financially. Wedding expenses in Pa. average $23,025, which can be a big hit to the newlyweds after they return from the honeymoon. Establishing a budget, sticking to it, and avoiding unexpected charges will therefore help make the day as wonderful as imagined, both long- and short-term. Who’s…
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Still Strong Foundation to Honor Meridian Bank’s Chris Annas for His Impact Within Pediatric Cancer Community
The Still Strong Foundation, a nonprofit that assists families whose children are battling cancer, will honor Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas with its 2022 Still Strong Corporate Responsibility Award at the sixth annual For Our Children Gala on April 1 at The Lucy in Philadelphia. The bank has been a longtime supporter of the Still…
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C&N to Relocate Its Paoli Office to Chesterbrook
C&N plans to relocate its office at 1500 East Lancaster Avenue in Paoli to 500 Chesterbrook Boulevard in Wayne. The relocation is expected to be complete this summer with an opening tentatively scheduled for mid-June. The 2,400-square-foot, free-standing branch will provide customers with improved convenience and easier accessibility. After renovations, the branch will feature an…
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Women in Banking: WSFS Bank Supports Women as They Climb the Corporate Ladder
Statistics indicate that there’s an almost equal share of men and women working at the entry level of the financial services industry. However, the number of women declines with each rung up the corporate ladder. WSFS Bank fosters an environment where women are supported, and it has an impressive roster of women to prove it.…
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Meridian Bank Exhibits Limited-Edition Artwork from One of Its Customers, a Globetrotting Photographer
Meridian Bank’s Paoli branch is exhibiting limited-edition artwork from one of its customers, a local artist and photographer whose work includes portraits of presidents and celebrities and photo assignments promoting global humanitarian efforts. When Shea Winter Roggio walked into his local Meridian Bank branch, he noticed a 22-foot wall that was stark and empty, and…
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Montgomery County Residents Have More Than $230M of Unclaimed Cash in Pennsylvania Treasurer’s Office Vault
There are $4 billion in valuables, priceless artifacts, and cash among unclaimed property stored in a vault under the Pennsylvania treasurer’s office, and some of it belongs to Montgomery County residents, writes Matt Petrillo for CBS3 Philly. Among the treasures are numerous military medals that need to be returned to the families of Pennsylvania veterans.…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank
Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Blue Bell as the daughter of a World War II veteran; playing multiple sports, which enabled her to spend quality time with her father; and, despite the initial objection of her parents, attending La Salle University,…
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Thinking About Selling Your Business in 2022? Here Are a Few Ideas to Consider
It remains to be seen if 2022’s unique blend of positive and negative factors will slow down the piping hot mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market that emerged in 2021. On the positive side for potential sellers, strong economic and profit growth plus record amounts of capital remain potent forces. These factors are likely to drive…
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Vanguard Escapes Russia’s Market Debacle Mostly Unaffected
Malvern-based Vanguard has managed to come out of the Russian market debacle with its emerging markets funds largely unscathed, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The investment giant’s Emerging Markets Select Stock fund is the one with the most exposure to Russia, and it only has 5 percent of assets in Russian equities. The…
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Malvern Bank Appoints Two New Executives, ‘Both Perfect Fits’ for Its Culture of Providing High-Level Service
Malvern Bank, National Association has appointed Sandra G.M. Selzer as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Susan Marshall as Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources. As General Counsel, Selzer will provide legal advice and strategies to Malvern’s Board of Directors and executive team. She has nearly two decades of experience as a corporate attorney,…
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Ambler Savings Bank Adds Financial Fuel to the Fire of STEAM Education in Bucks County
Ambler Savings Bank recently donated to the New Hope-Solebury School District’s STEAM Initiative. The funds will boost the education of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in grades K–12. The donation from the bank, made through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, will help with startup costs to equip a brand-new STEAM lab…
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Faces of Philanthropy Lauds Penn Community Bank’s Work with Startup Bucks
The partnership between Perkasie-based Penn Community Bank and Startup Bucks is among this year’s Faces of Philanthropy, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The program recognizes philanthropic partnerships between for-profit and nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia region. The honorees were submitted by online nomination and selected by the Philadelphia Business Journal’s editorial team…
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Penn Community Bank Offers Financial Keys to Help Unlock Your Own Front Door
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to purchase your first home. You’ve run the numbers and gotten all your ducks in a row — now it’s time for you as eager homebuyer to test the market. Finding a house can be relatively easy. Finding a home that fits a budget, the owner’s needs, and his or…
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Ambler Savings Bank Proudly Cites 2021 Investment in Community
Ambler Savings Bank has been connected to its Montgomery County neighbors since it began as a building and loan in 1874. Although it has grown in depositors, borrowers, and branches since then, the financial institution hews closely to be a positive force in the communities it serves. In 2021, the bank donated six percent of…
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Penn Community Bank Puts Finishing Touches on New Lansdale Branch
Penn Community Bank’s final preparations on its newest branch signified to staff and customers alike that the financial institution’s expansion from Bucks County into neighboring Montgomery County is moving forward. The bank’s new Lansdale site at 490 Forty Foot Road is the brand’s second toehold across its county border to the south, joining a branch…
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First-time Homeownership Can Be Tough; Penn Community Bank Makes It Easier
Purchasing a home can feel like a daunting task. The legal and financial details can make the buying process seem overwhelming even in a normal housing market. But in a white-hot market like today’s, it’s even more important for homebuyers to have an expert at hand. Penn Community Bank’s team of local residential lending professionals…
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Malvern Bank Supports the Manufacturing Industry, Where Careers Are Not Just Rewarding but Also Cool
A study from Deloitte, the multinational professional services network, revealed that less than 5 in 10 Americans believe manufacturing jobs are rewarding, stable, safe, or secure. Only 3 in 10 would encourage their children to pursue a career in manufacturing. The truth is that the manufacturing industry is making significant technological advances and steadily becoming more…
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