Economic Development
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Spotted Lanternfly Trap Nabs Local Teen National Science Fair Award
Fourteen-year-old Rachel Bergey from Harleysville has won the Broadcom MASTERS $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention with her spotted lanternfly trap, writes Bob Keeler for the Souderton Independent. Bergey got an idea for her trap after noticing the invasive pest while climbing a tree at home. At the time, the available options were to use a…
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beMarketing Makes Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies Second Year in a Row
For the second straight year, Trooper PA based Advertising Agency beMarketing received the exciting news that they made Inc. Magazine’s annual list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. This honor comes in the same week that the firm received news that they have also been shortlisted by the prestigious US Search Awards, a competition celebrating the…
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Members of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County Are Back in Business, and In Need Community Support
Montgomery County businesses who have been anxious to begin serving their community once again are back open and dedicated to following CDC safety guidelines, writes President and CEO of The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County Pam A. Kelly. Small businesses are the backbone of the Montgomery County economy and many have been serving…
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39 Montco-Based Companies Make Inc. 5000 List of Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Thirty-nine Montgomery County-based companies have earned a spot on this year’s Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list ranks U.S. companies based on their three-year revenue growth. “This year’s set of winners places the bar very high indeed,” said Scott Omelianuk, Editor in Chief of Inc. Media. “Companies that made the…
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With ‘Let’s Go, KOP!’ Rallying Cry, District Invites Everybody to Return to Everything They Love in KOP
With a “Let’s go, KOP!” rallying cry, King of Prussia District is inviting residents and visitors to return to everything they love in King of Prussia, writes Rachel Ammon, Director of Marketing & Communications at King of Prussia District, for the Times Herald. King of Prussia never fully closed. Healthcare workers and employees at essential…
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5 Montco Companies Included in top Half of Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies
Five Montgomery County businesses made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the nation in 2020, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list ranks U.S. companies annually based on their three-year revenue growth. The highest-ranked Montgomery County business is Lansdale -based Xeenius, which managed to crack the top 500 at No.…
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Wynnewood Received Highest Amount of Rain in Region from Tropical Storm Isaias
Wynnewood received the highest amount of rain it the region – 8.59 inches – from Tropical Storm Isaias, most of which found its way to Philadelphia through the interconnected local waterways, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stormwater from Wynnewood made its way into Cobbs Creek watershed and from there to Darby Creek in…
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New County Initiative Wants to ‘RESTART Montco’ by Helping Communities Bounce Back
RESTART Montco, a new initiative developed by Montgomery County Planning Commission, is focusing on determining how planning can best help local communities recover from the effects of pandemic-related shutdowns and adjust to current reopening guidance. “Responsibly restarting our economy is a top priority across Montgomery County,” said Dr. Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County Board of…
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#MontCoStrong T-Shirt Fundraiser Brings In $18K For Montco Response Fund
Thanks to the community’s support, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has managed to raise more than $18,000 through the #MontCoStrong t-shirt fundraiser for the Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Response Fund. The initiative has so far sold over 500 t-shirts at $25 apiece. The VFTCB has decided to continue the fundraiser throughout the summer to…
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Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Approves $10M for Round 3 of MontcoStrong Small Business Grant Program
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has approved $10 million in economic development funds for Round 3 of the MontcoStrong Small Business Grant Program. The third round will be administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Montgomery County together with Montgomery County Board of Commissioners and Montgomery County Commerce Department. Eligible small businesses can apply for…
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Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Recovery Still Among Quickest in Nation
Pennsylvania’s workforce is continuing to experience one of the quickest recoveries in unemployment in the nation in sixth place, according to a newly released WalletHub report. To determine which states are recovering from COVID-19 the fastest, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across three metrics based on changes in unemployment claims…
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Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Recovery Second Quickest in Nation
Pennsylvania’s workforce is experiencing the second quickest recovery in unemployment claims in the nation, according to a newly released WalletHub report. To determine which states are recovering from COVID-19 the fastest, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across three metrics based on changes in unemployment claims over three different periods. The…
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MCCC-Hosted Virtual Roundtable Discussion to Focus on Resources for Local Businesses
A no-cost Business & Industry Virtual Roundtable Discussion hosted by Montgomery County Community College’s Workforce Development Division will focus on resources available to local businesses in these challenging times. The interactive roundtable discussion will take place on June 25 from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The event, which will be led by MCCC’s Workforce Development…
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We Are All Susceptible to Conspiracy Theories, But Critical Thinking Can Help Us Move Beyond
Scientists have determined that while everyone is susceptible to believing in conspiracy theories, critical thinking is something that can help us move beyond this, writes Sarah Sloat for the Pocket. The human brain is a predictive organ which is always on the lookout for patterns that can help explain the world and help us survive…
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New Report on Rental and Multifamily Housing in King of Prussia Finds Strong Demand, Low Impact on Area Schools
A newly released King of Prussia District report, The State of Rental and Owner-Occupied Multifamily Housing in King of Prussia, shows a robust multifamily housing market in Upper Merion Township/King of Prussia for the first quarter of 2020 and strong demand for the inventory added to the area over the last five years. The key…
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Bloomberg: Don’t Kiss That Handshake Goodbye Just Yet
Many people believe that the handshake as a form of greeting will be gone forever due to the coronavirus pandemic, writes Devon Pendleton for Bloomberg. But history shows that several forms of greetings that involve human touch have always returned after short periods of decline, suggesting that the handshake will most likely survive this latest…
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Washington Post: A Look Back at an Overlooked Chapter of Philadelphia’s Segregation History
Nearly eight decades ago, African Americans in the Philadelphia area rallied to support eight black transit workers after their white colleagues staged a walkout due to their promotion to positions that were previously considered reserved for whites, writes Dustin Waters for The Washington Post. With nearly 4,500 white transit workers striking, trolleys and buses sat…
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Discover Black-Owned Businesses Offering Many Great Products and Services in Montgomery County
Black-owned businesses in Montgomery County offer a variety of great products and services ranging from restaurants to bookstores to so much more, writes the Main Line Today. The Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale offers literature and comics by Black authors, as well as clothing, jewelry, art, and more. BTC Envelopes & Printing in Plymouth Meeting…
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