Commerce
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Robert Hart: King of Prussia Mall Will Evolve as Customers’ Tastes Change
The King of Prussia Mall has pretty much finished its massive expansion, with every aspect overseen by its general manger, Robert Hart, according to a feature in the first edition of Greater Philadelphia Business magazine. It was not a new experience for Hart, who had already gone through one major expansion during his past 12…
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Lower Merion Poised for Massive Infusion of New Apartments
Six new projects are poised to bring an influx of around 1,000 new apartments to Lower Merion over the next three to five years, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Already on the drawing board is a $54 million, 206-unit project from Roseland Property in partnership with Keystone Property Group at 150 Monument…
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Two Montco Execs Honored at Minority Business Leader Awards
The leaders of King of Prussia’s Spectrum and Montgomeryville’s Electro Soft were among those honored by the Philadelphia Business Journal at its Fifth Annual Minority Business Leader Awards ceremony. The evening cocktail reception at the Loews Hotel celebrated leaders and rising stars who have managed to overcome numerous obstacles and displayed rare talents that have…
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Price of Real Estate in King of Prussia Soars
With an increasing demand for housing and soaring property prices, King of Prussia seems like the place to be these days, writes Candy Woodall for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. A 744-square-foot home that has not been updated in six decades is currently listed for $205,000, even though the same property elsewhere in Pennsylvania would barely fetch…
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‘Solid Economy and Employment Picture’ Benefits Horsham’s Toll Brothers
Horsham’s Toll Brothers is feeling the benefits of a recovering housing market by reporting growth in both profits and revenue for the third quarter, writes Austen Hufford for The Wall Street Journal. The company revealed that, in general, homeowners have been building up home equity since the financial crisis, and could soon move to newer…
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Forbes Rates Bryn Mawr as One of America’s Most Affluent Suburbs
After examining the fringes of the country’s biggest cities, real estate firm Engel & Völkers has listed the most affluent suburbs, with Bryn Mawr coming out on top for the Philadelphia region, writes Kristin Tablang for Forbes. Bryn Mawr is well known for its distinguished schools, high-end boutiques, and fine-dining restaurants. It has also been…
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Family Finds Sanctuary with Schwenksville Villa
Sharon and Armen DiFilippo found the perfect home for them and their three children eight years ago in a family-style villa in Schwenksville, writes Sally Downey for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The family moved into the house when they relocated from Collegeville to Ashbourne Estates in Schwenksville, and have since turned it into a home filled…
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Abington Resident Chosen for Best Lawyers for Work in Immigration Law
The Klasko Immigration Law Partners of Philadelphia has announced that William A. Stock, an Abington resident, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017 in the area of Immigration Law. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to…
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Blue Bell’s CoreDial Hires 72 Employees in Just 18 Months to Support Rapid Growth
CoreDial, a leading cloud communications software and services provider based in Blue Bell, has announced that its partner community has reached more than 500 Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Value Added Resellers (VARs), and IT Solution Providers. As a result of this tremendous growth, CoreDial has hired 72 employees in just 18 months, including three key…
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Horsham Recruiting Firm Helps Fill Need for Bioscience Experts
Klein Hersh, a Horsham-based recruiting firm, is helping bioscience companies find the experts they desperately need, writes Jane Von Bergen for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “Talent is being incubated here, and then it’s leaving,” said Jason Hersh, managing partner at Klein Hersh. Specialty recruiters like Klein Hersh focus on employment trends in biosciences, covering the front…
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Greater Valley Forge Wins Top Honor at International Transportation Conference
Now in its 26th year, the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association recently received international recognition for its innovation at the Association for Commuter Transportation conference in Portland, Ore. GVF, a not-for-profit organization created to advocate and promote a viable transportation network for the region’s economic vitality, was named Outstanding TMA of the Year. ACT represents organizations working to reduce…
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After Restoration, Historic Trolley to Offer Snacks at Pottstown Carousel
Pottstown’s nearly finished carousel on King Street is getting another attraction, a restored, 19th-century trolley to offer snacks to visitors, writes Gabbie O’Grady for the Reading Eagle. “We thought about putting the trolley outside of the building as a snack bar, but inside is a nice way to get out of the weather,” said Beverly…
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Aqua America Partners with Villanova to Improve Water Quality in Developing Countries
Water treatment experts from Aqua America will be lending their knowledge to developing countries through a new partnership with Villanova, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Bryn Mawr utility is linking its experts with students as it tries to improve access to better-quality water in countries that are struggling to overcome the…
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Success of King of Prussia Mall Not Accidental
Flying in the face of the growing trend in mall closures, the King of Prussia Mall has been thriving, using a combination of technology and providing a complete customer experience, writes Candy Woodall for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Digital screens located throughout the King of Prussia Mall enhance the shopping experience. KOP’s success is not accidental,…
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Pottstown’s American Keg Company Keeps American Tradition Alive
Pottstown’s American Keg Company is keeping an American tradition alive by preserving domestic production of the iconic steel keg, writes Anita Oh for CBS Philly. “Everyone’s very proud of being able to make kegs here in the U.S.,” said Paul Czachor, the company’s CEO. The 30,000-square-foot factory is now the only location in the country…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Fort Washington Zip Ramp Marks Start of $2.6-Million Project
State and township officials recently took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for a zip ramp from the Fort Washington exit of the Turnpike into Fort Washington Office Park, writes Linda Finarelli for Montgomery Media. The ceremony marked the approval of the $2.037-million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the $2.6-million…
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President of Hatboro Federal Savings Recalls Climb from Bank Teller to CEO
Linda Roehner started work as a teller at Hatboro Federal Savings two days after graduating from high school and has worked her way up to become the President and Chief Executive of the bank, writes Jane Von Bergen for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “You name it. I did it,” said Roehner. “Teller, accounting, loan servicing.” Roehner…
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Norristown Hopes for “If You Build It, They Will Come” Effect from Highway Construction
A recently approved major highway construction project is expected to help Norristown – often plagued by issues like high crime, poverty, and property tax rates – on the road to recovery, writes Daniel Block for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In May, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved funding for the construction of a new exit off I-276…
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