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Active Protective Technologies’ Tango Belt Reduces Traumatic Fall Risk
Fort Washington’s Active Protective Technologies has received FDA breakthrough device designation for its Tango Belt, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Older adults can wear the Tango Belt to reduce the risk of traumatic fall injuries. This is a major milestone for the company. The Tango Belt has been in development for a…
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Elevating Your Business with the Right A/V System: 6 Key Considerations
Across the Philadelphia region, businesses are focusing on upgrading their technological infrastructure and the quest for a robust audiovisual system is becoming increasingly essential. As audiovisual technology is continuously evolving, navigating the process to upgrade your business’s system can often be overwhelming. Haverford Systems ensures a seamless and effective upgrade process with key factors to…
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Donate Wisely: Be Aware of Holiday Charity Scams
The holidays are an important time of year for nonprofits. According to Charity Navigator, charities receive an average of 41 percent of their donations in December. Unfortunately, scammers ramp up their efforts around the holidays, too. The solution is not to stop giving, but simply to be aware of the way criminals attempt to scam and be diligent about…
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First Bank: Do You Know What Phishing Looks Like?
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission’s report on fraud estimates that American consumers lost a staggering $8.8…
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WSFS Bank’s Partnership with Philadelphia Union a Powerful Alliance That Extends Beyond the Soccer Pitch
A new era of sports fandom and community engagement is emerging in Chester, on the banks of the Delaware River, and spreading throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. WSFS Bank, the area’s oldest and largest locally headquartered bank and trust company, and the Philadelphia Union, our beloved Major League Soccer team, are helping WSFS customers and…
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C&N Donates $15,000 Through EITC Contributions to Main Line Art Center
C&N, a leading financial services company across Pennsylvania and New York, recently donated $15,000 to Main Line Art Center under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program. Main Line Art Center is a nonprofit community arts center with a mission to inspire and engage people of all ages, abilities, and economic means in visual art through…
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Comcast is Using Innovation to Become More Inclusive to Customers with Disabilities
Comcast is expanding its American Sign Language video remote interpreting services pilot to six Philadelphia locations, writes Lizzy McLellan Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In doing so, Comcast would be the first in the industry to provide this kind of service. “It’s really allowing an individual who is deaf or a native sign speaker to…
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Penn Community Bank’s Partnership with Clarifi Helps Philadelphians Achieve Homeownership
Guest post by Steve Gardner, president and executive director of Clarifi. The day she left an abusive relationship in 2016, Fortune had saved just enough money for a deposit on an apartment for her and her two kids. She left with no high school degree, no work experience, and zero savings. At 27, she didn’t…
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How to Stay Resilient During Economic Uncertainty
How do you deal with economic problems? And how do you deal with financial uncertainty? These two questions are related but there’s a significant difference: while there’s not much you can do to change macroeconomic conditions, you do have the power to respond to them strategically and pragmatically as an individual. Ultimately, your financial situation…
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Richard Shupak, Whose Innovations Helped Improve Microsoft Code, Remembered
Richard M. Shupak, formerly of Dresher, a retired research software development engineer whose inventions helped improve existing Microsoft software code, died on September 17 at 60, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Microsoft founder Bill Gates and other executives hailed Shupak as one of the most prolific software engineers in the company from 1988…
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King of Prussia’s Vertex Partnering with Shopify on Global Tax Compliance
Vertex, a global provider of tax technology solutions headquartered in King of Prussia, is partnering with Shopify to streamline global tax compliance. Shopify is a provider of internet infrastructure for commerce. Through the partnership, users of the Shopify Tax Platform for business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales will be able to automate tax calculation and compliance on…
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C&N Announces Winners of 2024 Calendar Photo Contest
C&N’s annual calendar photo contest has concluded with Bernadette Chiaramonte of Wellsboro earning the grand prize spot. Each spring, C&N hosts their annual calendar photo contest for local amateur and professional photographers. The winning photographs are featured in C&N’s upcoming calendar. In August, a panel of employees selected 12 photos for the 2024 Wall Calendar, with all…
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First Bank: How Much Do You Know About Credit?
“Get Smart About Credit Day” is an annual event that promotes financial literacy and education about credit management. The event is organized by the American Bankers Association (ABA) in the United States. The goal of Get Smart About Credit Day is to help individuals, especially young people, understand the importance of good credit habits and…
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Meetings, Philly-Style: Crisp, Clear, and Collaborative
In Philadelphia’s bustling business landscape, outdated AV technology can mean missed opportunities. At Haverford Systems, we’re committed to equipping you with the tools to make every meeting not just a point on the agenda, but a cornerstone of your success. In an era where AI and automation are reshaping the workplace, the value of human…
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C&N Donates $35,000 Through EITC Contributions to Addiction Treatment Center in Bensalem
C&N has donated $35,000 under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program to Libertae, an addiction treatment center in Bensalem. Libertae is one of a very small number of treatment programs in Pennsylvania dedicated to treating and supporting women with substance use disorders. With an emphasis on gender-informed treatment, Libertae strives to create an environment…
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Downingtown’s StreamGeeks Puts Local Tech on the Global Map; Join Their Fifth Annual Summit on Dec. 20
In the heart of Downingtown, in the Trestle Bridge Business Park, a new, state-of-the-art livestreaming studio is being prepared by the StreamGeeks, a division of Haverford Systems, Inc. On Dec. 20, they’re bringing their expertise to a global audience with their Fifth Annual StreamGeeks Summit, showcasing not just their achievements but also Downingtown’s burgeoning status…
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Firstrust Bank Executive Chairman Richard Green Named of the 150 Most Influential Philadelphians
Richard Green, the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and Owner of Firstrust Bank, has been named one of the 150 Most Influential Philadelphians by Philadelphia magazine. Green is the only commercial banker to make the list. He and the other Philadelphians “who are doing amazing things in their field, for our city and…
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Student Loan Repayment Scams Are on the Rise
The U.S. Department of Education ended the three-year pause on student loan payments in August, and starting in October, payments have been due. Scammers are using the resumption of payments and confusion around new student loan forgiveness and repayment programs to try to steal your funds and personal information. How It Works If you’re about to…
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