Conshohocken
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IKEA Plans Major Pivots to New Production as Tariffs Bite
IKEA is preparing for a significant shift in how it supplies American stores, reports Reuters. The Swedish company, with its US headquarters in Conshohocken, plans to source far more products from US factories. The move comes as rising tariffs continue to drive up the cost of importing furniture like bookcases, sofas, and mattresses. Global Supply…
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How Joining Conshohocken-Based East Coast Power Propelled Jocelyn Nathan’s Volleyball Career
Moving to a volleyball club in Conshohocken propelled Delaware native Jocelyn Nathan’s career to levels beyond she had dreamed possible, writes Greg Finberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nathan, now a defensive specialist entering her third season with Penn State women’s volleyball, has played since childhood. She did not receive early recruiting attention because she was…
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Travel Magazine Names Conshohocken a Secret Food Destination
Conshohocken is gaining national attention for its culinary delights, writes Emily Cappiello for Condé Nast Traveler. She gave the town a nod as one of the seven small towns across the country that are secret food destinations. The indie restaurants on Fayette Street are popular dining hotspots. If you love brunch every day, not just…
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Conshohocken’s Blackfish BYOB Bids Farewell After Nearly Two Decades
Blackfish BYOB, one of Conshohocken’s most acclaimed restaurants, will close on New Year’s Eve, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chef-owner Chip Roman says the decision isn’t driven by finances or burnout, but by a feeling that his life is moving in a new direction. Roman opened Blackfish in 2006 after training under Marc…
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Morgan Properties Marks 40th Anniversary With Massive $354M REIT Deal
Morgan Properties has officially completed its landmark acquisition of Dream Residential Real Estate Investment Trust for $354 million, the company announced in a press release. The cross-border transaction privatizes the Canadian REIT and adds 15 communities totaling 3,300 units across Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, and Oklahoma. The deal reflects the aggressive, high-capacity acquisition strategy long championed…
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Organizers Celebrate Small Win in Fight Against Conshohocken Data Center
A plan to turn the former Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill into a massive 2-million-square-foot AI data center hit a major setback this week, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Main Line developer Brian O’Neil withdrew the application during a packed Plymouth Township zoning hearing. O’Neill had sought a zoning exception to build on the 66-acre…
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Boomi Expands Global Footprint With New Partnership in the Pet Care Sector
Conshohocken’s Boomi continues to expand its global reach, according to Business Wire. The company announced that Australia-based Greencross Pet Wellness Company, the nation’s largest pet care network, has adopted the Boomi Enterprise Platform to streamline its digital ecosystem. With more than 6,000 employees and hundreds of retail, veterinary, and grooming locations, GPWC sought a unified…
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Bipartisan Bill Inspired By Conshohocken Veteran Honors Families Of Suicide Loss
The newly introduced bipartisan Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act provides recognition and support to families of veterans who died by suicide. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and Congressman Rob Bresnahan, Jr. sponsor the bill. The bill calls on the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a Green Star flag for next of…
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Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Gives Veterans a Renewed Mission
At Conshohocken’s historic Spring Mill complex, ZeroEyes is proving that military service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. The AI gun-detection company was co-founded by former Navy SEALs and is powered by roughly 75 percent veterans. The team is all united by a familiar mission: protect others before tragedy strikes. The idea was born…
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Conshohocken’s Cencora To Expand US Pharmaceutical Distribution With $1B Investment
Conshohocken-based Cencora is planning to expand its pharmaceutical distribution network across the United States with a $1 billion investment through 2030, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plans include opening a second national distribution center in Ohio and increasing the company’s presence in both Alabama and California. “This investment underscores our commitment…
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Keeping History Alive: Former Technician Embodies Revolutionary War Soldier Ned Hector
Three decades after first portraying Edward “Ned” Hector, a free Black man and Revolutionary War soldier, Noah Lewis, formerly an electronic repair technician, is now one of the nation’s most engaging and respected historical educator-reenactors, writes Kim Andrews for the County Lines Magazine. Lewis first discovered Hector, who spent much of his civilian life in…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Expands Affordable Housing Impact
Morgan Properties, the Conshohocken-based real estate powerhouse, is expanding its footprint in the affordable housing space, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Their NewPoint Impact Fund I is a national financing initiative supporting new and preserved affordable communities. The fund has already backed $600 million in municipal bonds across 17 transactions, resulting in…
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Cencora to Open Automated Distribution Hub in Ohio, Adding $14M Payroll
Conshohocken’s Cencora is expanding its reach with a major investment in the Cincinnati region, writes Brian Planalp for the Cincinnati Business Courier. The global Pharmaceutical company announced plans to open a highly automated distribution center with cold storage in Harrison, Ohio. Cencora expects the expansion to generate 140 full-time jobs. Each position will pay an…
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Conshohocken Residents Stand Against Shapiro-Pushed Data Centers
A plan to build a large-scale data center at the former Cleveland-Cliffs steel site in Conshohocken is facing growing backlash, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Both residents and local officials express concerns about its environmental and community impact. Developer Brian O’Neill has yet to reveal which tech company would occupy the 66-acre facility. Critics say…
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Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Takes AI Threat Detection to the Skies
Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes, a national leader in AI-powered security technology, is taking its gun-detection platform to the skies, reports Keely Quinlan for StateScoop. The company announced the launch of its ZeroEyes Aerial Detection Kit (ZAD). It’s their drone-integrated software designed to identify firearms and other potential threats in real time. The system allows law enforcement agencies…
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Developer Plans $50M Five-Story Mixed-Use Project in Conshohocken
Buccini Pollin Group is planning to build a $50 million, five-story mixed-use development near Conshohocken transit hub, adding apartments and retail to the area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proposed development would feature 115 apartments and 5,400 square feet of retail space, replacing part of the parking lot that now serves…
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American Real Estate Partners Sells Conshohocken Office Tower for $83.1M
Eight Tower Bridge, a 16-story office tower in Conshohocken, has been sold to the FLD Group and New York’s Adjmi family partnership for $83.1 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The price represents a 23 percent drop from when the property was last traded. The then seller, American Real Estate Partners of…
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Conshohocken Entrepreneurs Honored at Duquesne University
Duquesne University is recognizing Conshohocken entrepreneurs Jim and Celeste Nasuti by renaming its College of Osteopathic Medicine in their honor, writes Mike Larson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine represents one of the two largest gifts in the university’s history. While the amount remains undisclosed at the family’s request, Duquesne…
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