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Ambler-based Phenom Scoops Up Its Third HR and Recruiting Company in Six Months
Phenom, the Ambler-based HR tech company, has finalized its third acquisition of HR and recruiting companies in the last six months, writes Paige Gross for the Technical.ly. After scooping up My Ally and Endouble last year, Phenom has now added Talentcube, a Germany-based experience-driven video technology company, to the list. This latest acquisition will accelerate Phenom’s…
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One of Region’s Most Prominent SBA Lenders Starts New Venture with Ambler-based MultiFunding
Lynn Ozer, one of the most prominent Small Business Administration lenders in the region, is starting a new venture with Ambler-based MultiFunding, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The aim of the SBA Ignite is to educate one million small business owners and entrepreneurs on loans backed by the SBA in 2021. The…
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Original Mural Painted for Lukens Family Still Graces Wall of 1815 Ambler Home
An 1815 Federal-style farmhouse in Ambler still boasts a mural painted by an itinerant artist for the Lukens family – which built the residence – in its center hall, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There are many other stunning details throughout the house, including the original staircase, chair rails, and window moldings, as…
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Forest & Main Brewing Company in Ambler Goes With the Flow, Offers Beer To-Go
In 2020, a year that won’t soon be forgotten, Forest & Main Brewing Company in Ambler is putting a slight twist on the phrase: “bloom where you are planted,” as quoted by Saint Francis de Sales, the Bishop of Geneva in the sixteenth century. This brewing company is brewing where they are planted, writes Katie…
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Cluck Yeah! Where to Find Excellent Fried Chicken Sandwiches in the Montco Area
You might think if you’ve had a fried chicken sandwich, you’ve had them all, but that’s simply not true in the Montco area. Here’s the latest on fried chicken sandwiches, as discovered by Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fast food joints like Chick-Fil-A have been touting fried chicken sandwiches as an alternative to their…
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Ambler-based Phenom Continues to Grow, Expands in Europe with Endouble Acquisition
Ambler-based Phenom is continuing its rapid growth with the acquisition of Amsterdam-based Endouble, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The human resources tech company’s second acquisition in three months is in line with its plans to expand in European markets. Endouble builds career websites for companies such as Dutch Railway and Driscoll’s. “With…
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Lansdale’s Backyard Beans Coffee Company Expands to Ambler
Lansdale’s Backyard Beans Coffee Company, owned by Matt and Laura Adams, has expanded its operations with a newly opened coffee shop in downtown Ambler, writes Rachel Ravina for the Montgomery Media. The original Lansdale location has both a coffee packaging operation and a coffee shop. The pair tested the waters in Ambler for the first…
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See Which Montco Company Made Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500 List
Seven Philadelphia region companies have found their place on Deloitte’s 2020 Technology Fast 500 list, with Ambler-based Phenom People among them, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The provider of Talent Relationship Marketing platform came highest in the entire region at No. 168. The list ranks the top 500 tech and life sciences…
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Ambler Welcomes New Korean Restaurant, Ardmore Gets Ready for Holiday Season with Boyds Pop-Up
Even with the pandemic, Montgomery County is seeing a growing number of new businesses opening their doors within both the restaurant and retail industries, according to a staff report from 6abc. In Ambler, the new eatery Mokja brings modern Korean to the table. Chef Daniel An offers a unique approach to Asian cuisine with a…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Contemporary Masterpiece in Ambler
A striking contemporary home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Ambler. Located next to a scenic pond and surrounded by gorgeous mature trees, this residence offers much-coveted privacy combined with all the luxuries of modern living. The home boasts a cozy yet sophisticated open concept living space…
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New York Times: Montco Residents Celebrate As Philly Suburbs Deliver Votes Needed to Flip PA to Biden
Many Montgomery County residents joined in celebration after the Philadelphia suburbs delivered votes needed to flip Pennsylvania from President Donald Trump to former Vice-President Joe Biden which essentially cemented his victory in the election, write Shane Goldmacher, Nick Corasaniti and Trip Gabriel for The New York Times. Kristyn LaBarge of Ambler, a 48-year-old mother of…
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Ambler Company Developing Vaccine That Could Provide Long-Lasting COVID Immunity
Ambler-based MBF Therapeutics, an animal health company that develops gene-based vaccines for pets, is working on a vaccine that could provide a longer-lasting immunity to COVID-19, writes Queen Muse for Philadelphia Magazine. The company was started twelve years ago by Tom Tillett and Lorraine Keller, who wanted to make an impact in the study and…
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WholeFoods Magazine Names Ambler Co-op Year’s Best Retailer
Weavers Way Co-op in Ambler has been recognized by WholeFoods Magazine as the best retailer of 2020, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. The oldest and largest co-op in the Philadelphia area was recognized for going above and beyond by implementing positive changes and supporting the communities where its stores are located. It achieved this…
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‘Forest Bathing’ Raising in Popularity Thanks to Local Wellness Entrepreneurs
The practice of forest bathing is gaining in popularity thanks to Tami Astorino and Rachel Rubin, two local entrepreneurs who started Rise Gatherings health and wellness business, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Forest bathing is a practice that originated in Japan. Proponents of shinrin-yoku believe that spending time truly immersed in nature is…
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Ambler-based Phenom Continues Growth with Acquisition of Silicon Valley Company
Ambler-based Phenom, a hiring-software maker, is continuing to grow through the acquisition of My Ally, a Silicon Valley software firm that automates the scheduling of job interviews, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Their curious, energetic culture fits well with our own,” said Phenom CEO Mahe Bayireddi. The financial details of the deal…
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Buutchiis Grille Brings Authentic African and Caribbean Cuisine to Ambler Patrons
Kwabena Buatchi, owner of Buutchiis Grille in Ambler, has been introducing authentic African and Caribbean cuisine to eager local patrons for more than two years, writes Len Lear for the Chestnut Hill Local. Buatchi is a Ghana native who arrived to the United States in 2002 when he was 19. While he lived in Yeadon,…
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Ambler Biotech Company Working on COVID-19 Vaccine Raises $604K in Private Stock Sale
Ambler-based MBF Therapeutics, an animal health firm that recently began working on a potential COVID-19 vaccine for humans, has raised $604,000 from a private stock sale, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The biotechnology company is looking to raise a total of $3 million from its Series B round. According to Tom Tillett,…
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Wissahickon High School, Shipley School Star and Son of Basketball Legend Billy Owens Joins Syracuse
Chaz Owens, Wissahickon High School and The Shipley School star and son of basketball legend and All-American Billy Owens, will join Syracuse this season, writes Neil Adler for the Inside the Loud House. Owens, who suited up for two stanzas each at the two schools, is unranked by 247Sports and Rivals.com but is considered to…
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