Economic Development
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Global Business Advisory Board Helps Delaware Valley Companies With an International Footprint Weather COVID-19 Pandemic
By Komeil Nasrollahi While it may come as no surprise that the Covid-19 pandemic has created a devastating impact on companies across the region; it has created especially unique challenges for those with an international footprint. Their supply chains and ability to serve their clients have been disrupted. Their international strategies have been completely turned…
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Local Businesses Run Into Major Issues with SBA’s EIDL, PPP Loan Programs
Many small business owners in Montgomery County are not having much luck with either SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program or the Paycheck Protection Program, which are designed to help businesses weather the unprecedented crisis of the coronavirus, write Erin Arvedlund, Joseph N. DiStefano, Jonathan Tamari, and Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Some, like…
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Small Businesses Across Montgomery County Finding New Ways to Cope with Different Kind of Reality
Many small businesses in Montgomery County are being forced to find new ways to cope with the new normal of mandatory shutdowns and shelter-in-place rules, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But while many have seen a slowdown in business, very few have stopped operating altogether. Randi Siegel, the president of DocuBank in Narberth,…
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Keep MONTCO Today Vibrant: Contribute, Subscribe, or Hire Us
Like many small businesses, nonprofits, schools, and colleges, we too are feeling the impact of coronavirus in Montgomery County. We’re still plugging away and will continue to provide twice-daily updates on efforts to beat back the coronavirus across the county and region. As so many businesses shift their focus to keeping their lights on and…
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Business & Marketing Strategies for Uncertain Times
By Brandon Steiger This is written to the business owner, the C-Suite, and marketing professionals that are struggling to keep their businesses in front of prospects and clients while navigating the unknown of what is happening in our world. They’re being bombarded with continually changing information from our government, our employees, our clients, and even…
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Montgomery County’s Businesses Need You
By Emily Keel of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board As our local, regional, national and global community makes the necessary adjustments to navigate this period of uncertainty, Montgomery County’s hospitality industry is working tirelessly to provide our community with every available resource and opportunity to support one another. Amidst government-mandated closures of restaurants and…
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Springfield Husband and Wife among Philadelphia Suburbs’ Power Couples
Tom and Rachel Ammon of Springfield are high school sweethearts whose relationship has grown over the years to make them one of Philadelphia suburbs’ power couples, writes Melissa Jacobs for the Main Line Today. Tom works as a senior manager of lifestyle production at QVC, while Rachel works as the director of marketing and communications…
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Chamber Introduces Gift Card Program to Bring Much Needed Cash Flow to Local Small Businesses and Restaurants
Small businesses, restaurants and nonprofits are being hit very hard as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County (CCGMC) has developed an economic stimulus initiative to help support businesses and charitable organizations through a gift card match program. Purchasing a gift card today will help businesses with some much…
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Pennsylvania Releases Unemployment Compensation Guidelines During Coronavirus Outbreak
By Jon Young These are challenging times for all of us. In addition to protecting ourselves and our loved ones, some are having their livelihoods interrupted as businesses close or reduce activity. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has announced Unemployment Compensation guidelines for any Pennsylvania resident who was employed and is now unable…
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Coronavirus Crisis Management Sources and for Montgomery County’s Business Community
By David Zellers While we work to understand the full impact of the coronavirus and help all those impacted, communication and awareness are key. It is more important than ever for everyone to work together in our organizations, our communities, and beyond to come through this united in purpose and strength. Updates on just some…
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Coronavirus Threat, Business Closures Along the Main Line Left Streets Eerily Empty Over Weekend
The business closures mandated by Governor Tom Wolf in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus left Main Line streets eerily empty over the weekend, writes Ellie Rushing for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Originally, all “nonessential” businesses were asked to close to prevent COVID-19 spread. However on Sunday, Wolf also instructed restaurants and bars to…
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Gladwyne is Pennsylvania’s Second Most Expensive ZIP Code
Gladwyne is the second most expensive ZIP Code in Pennsylvania according to median home sale prices, with five more Montgomery County ZIP Codes making the top twenty, writes Eliza Theiss for PropertyShark. The increase in house prices is a direct result of high demand and low inventory. This is especially true for the Greater Philadelphia…
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More ‘Superheros’ Needed for Pottstown Community Clean-Up Challenge
Hobart’s Run is looking for more “superheroes” to help answer the call from Reading’s South of Penn Task Force to engage in a friendly “clean-up competition” on March 28. To meet the challenge, Hobart’s Run needs 500 volunteers. To make things more interesting and fun, volunteers are invited to wear the superhero costume of their…
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Concerns Over Coronavirus Lead To Postponement of MONTCO Millennial Superstar Event
By Ken Knickerbocker Given the spread and heightened awareness of the coronavirus over the past several months, as well as the uncertain global economic headwinds, I am postponing the MONTCO Millennial Superstar Award Reception and Celebration scheduled for May 19 at Arcadia University in Glenside. Like everyone, I’m hopeful the decisive actions by the County…
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Main Line Today: See Which Montgomery County Towns Are among Main Line and Its Western Suburbs Best
Six Montgomery County towns are among the twenty-nine best towns in Main Line and its western suburbs, writes Tara Behan for the Main Line Today. Each town has a distinct personality and reputation with something different and unique to offer to its residents and visitors. Ardmore is home to Ardmore Farmers Market, Trader Joe’s, and…
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Top Montgomery County Cultural, Historic and Entertainment March Events
Spring is just around the corner and Valley Forge and Montgomery County are already alive with some of the biggest events of the year. In March, kids can Join the Continental Army at Valley Forge Park, foodies can taste the best that Montco has to offer during Restaurant Weeks in King of Prussia and Hatboro,…
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New Report Finds That a Family of Four In Montgomery County Needs More Than $86K To Survive
A new report by the University of Washington-Seattle has found that a family of four needs over $70,000 a year just to survive in Philadelphia, while those living in Montgomery County need nearly $16,000 more, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To survive without help in Montgomery County, a household of two adults, a…
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Invest: Philadelphia 2020 Presents Blueprint of Montgomery County’s Economic Future
Invest: Philadelphia 2020 offers an in-depth review of key issues facing the economies of Philadelphia-area counties and features exclusive insights of prominent industry leaders. In addition to looking at the history of Montgomery County, the review shows that the county’s economy is the fastest-growing economy in the greater Philadelphia area. A look at the future…
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