• WSFS Celebrates Grand Opening of 1818 WSFS Bank Place Banking Office and Wiss Fiss Lounge

    WSFS Celebrates Grand Opening of 1818 WSFS Bank Place Banking Office and Wiss Fiss Lounge

    WSFS Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of its banking office and the accompanying Wiss Fiss Lounge, marking another chapter in the bank’s commitment to Philadelphia. The new banking office is located at WSFS’ Philadelphia headquarters at 1818 WSFS Bank Place on Market Street. Located in the heart of Center City, the new banking office…

  • Meridian Bank’s Executive Vice President of SBA Lending is a Team Player Both in and Out of the Workplace

    Meridian Bank’s Executive Vice President of SBA Lending is a Team Player Both in and Out of the Workplace

    Meridian Bank Executive Vice President Rocco Perate is a team player both in and out of the workplace. As the leader of the SBA Lending department, he coaches his team to help small businesses. With a goal to lead Meridian Bank to be the top SBA lender in the region for the fourth year in…

  • Wall Street Journal: Audacy Will Likely File For Bankruptcy in Coming Weeks

    Wall Street Journal: Audacy Will Likely File For Bankruptcy in Coming Weeks

    Audacy is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks as declining advertising revenue has resulted in the Philadelphia-based radio broadcaster being unable to service its nearly $2 billion debt load, writes Alexander Gladstone for The Wall Street Journal.  The senior lenders with whom Audacy has reached an agreement in its bankruptcy plan will…

  • Deadline Nears to Submit Nominations for Citadel Heart of Learning Awards

    Deadline Nears to Submit Nominations for Citadel Heart of Learning Awards

    The Citadel Credit Union’s 23rd Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program is rapidly approaching its nomination deadline of Jan. 15. This urgent call invites nominations for outstanding teachers across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties who go above and beyond for their students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. In addition…

  • Bridging the Knowledge Gap: C&N Partners with ABA for Financial Education

    Bridging the Knowledge Gap: C&N Partners with ABA for Financial Education

    As part of its dedication to community development, C&N has joined forces with the American Bankers Association (ABA) Foundation to cultivate financial literacy and empower individuals across generations. Together, their impactful partnership has already touched the lives of 1,704 individuals, planting seeds of security and harvesting hope for a brighter financial future. This spring, C&N’s passionate teammates…

  • Ambler Savings Bank’s TV Ads Highlights Its Investment in Local Montgomery County Businesses

    Ambler Savings Bank’s TV Ads Highlights Its Investment in Local Montgomery County Businesses

    Ambler Savings Bank has been a fixture in the Ambler community since 1874, but its brand recognition elsewhere in the Philadelphia region hasn’t always been as strong as it is in its hometown, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. That’s why Carolyn Watson, the bank’s marketing director, is trying to raise brand awareness,…

  • Oil And Gas On The Run: Will You Ride The Coattails?

    Oil And Gas On The Run: Will You Ride The Coattails?

    Tax benefits and direct investments in projects are two major kinds of accredited investments. And these investments have potential higher risks and can often turn opportunities into lucrative ones. Oil and gas have a variety of ways in which one can invest as well as a variety of tax benefits. Whether it’s the oil extraction…

  • First Bank: Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit

    First Bank: Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit

    Any successful strategy should start with a plan. As we approach the beginning of another trip around the sun, we find people making resolutions for personal success in the following year.  December is National Write a Business Plan Month, which presents business owners with a great opportunity to form concrete steps for supporting the success…

  • Bryn Mawr Trust’s Elizabeth Wagner Helps Transform Charitable Giving into Impactful Legacies, Offers Tips to Maximize Year-End Giving

    Bryn Mawr Trust’s Elizabeth Wagner Helps Transform Charitable Giving into Impactful Legacies, Offers Tips to Maximize Year-End Giving

    As Senior Vice President and Director of Institutional Wealth Management at Bryn Mawr Trust, Elizabeth Wagner is more than just a financial expert; she’s a visionary who helps transform charitable giving into impactful legacies. A devoted community advocate who has served in a variety of roles at many nonprofits throughout her career, in addition to…

  • The Power of Flex CDs in Today’s Economy

    The Power of Flex CDs in Today’s Economy

    In a world where financial stability and growth are paramount, savvy investors are constantly on the lookout for opportunities that can not only protect their hard-earned money but also offer impressive returns. One such avenue that has been gaining traction is the Flex Certificate of Deposit (CD) offered by C&N. Flexibility to Meet Your Needs C&N’s Flex…

  • American Heritage Credit Union Donates Hundreds of Gifts and Essentials to Local Families This Holiday Season

    American Heritage Credit Union Donates Hundreds of Gifts and Essentials to Local Families This Holiday Season

    American Heritage Credit Union is celebrating its annual giving initiatives through its Adopt-A-Family Program and donation drives to embody its “people helping people” philosophy this holiday season. More than $22,800 was raised throughout the year through 23 fundraising programs hosted by the Adopt-A-Family Program. These funds are used to purchase gifts and essentials for over…

  • Cyber Safety Tips from Ambler Savings Bank for Holiday Shopping

    Cyber Safety Tips from Ambler Savings Bank for Holiday Shopping

    By: Barbara Martindell, Network Administrator, Ambler Savings Bank Online shopping remains a popular choice and continues to evolve with layaway options and retargeting ads to increase sales. The same is true of scammers’ tactics, preying on innocent shoppers. Cyber-criminals and scammers find creative ways to steal money and personal information from even the most cautious…

  • Meridian Bank Ranked Top SBA Lender in Pennsylvania

    Meridian Bank Ranked Top SBA Lender in Pennsylvania

    Meridian Bank has been ranked a top lender in the Small Business Administration’s Eastern Pennsylvania District.  Meridian Bank placed first in dollar volume and third in the total number of SBA 7(a) loans in the most recent SBA fiscal year 2023 (10/1/2022-9/30/2023). During that period, Meridian provided $128.8 million in 7(a) lending through 138 loans,…

  • WSFS CARES Foundation Provides $10,000 Grant to Minds Matter of Philadelphia

    WSFS CARES Foundation Provides $10,000 Grant to Minds Matter of Philadelphia

    As part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities, the WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided a $10,000 grant to Minds Matter of Philadelphia. Minds Matter is a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting higher education, with 14 chapters across the country. The Philadelphia chapter was formed in 2011 and…

  • American Heritage Credit Union Kicks Off Annual Grand Illumination with Fireworks, Holiday Performances

    American Heritage Credit Union Kicks Off Annual Grand Illumination with Fireworks, Holiday Performances

    American Heritage Credit Union — which has locations in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Camden counties — recently kicked off its 16th Annual Grand Illumination at its main campus in Northeast Philadelphia. Attended by approximately 25,000 community members, the event featured free holiday performances, a fireworks display, and a grand prize drawing for a 2024…

  • 5 Hidden Costs of the Holiday Season

    5 Hidden Costs of the Holiday Season

    It happens every year. You think you’ve budgeted accurately for the holidays, but somehow you end up spending more — sometimes considerably so — than you intended. You might immediately think of gifts as the biggest issue, but there are hidden costs for items or services you don’t necessarily think about right up front. Come January, the…

  • Nomination Period Opens for 23rd Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards

    Nomination Period Opens for 23rd Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards

    Citadel Credit Union has opened the nomination period for its annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 15, 2024. The program honors local teachers throughout Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties who go above and beyond for their students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Posters will…

  • WSFS Bank Offers Tips for How Small Businesses Can Better Manage Their Expenses

    WSFS Bank Offers Tips for How Small Businesses Can Better Manage Their Expenses

    Small business owners face a number of challenges, the most daunting of which is often expense management. Making accurate and informed financial decisions is critical to the success of any business, but more so for small businesses poised for growth. It is imperative for small business owners to learn effective methods for tracking expenses. A…