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Fort Washington-based ActiveProactive out to protect the ‘hip’
No, we’re not talking about really cool people. When we were young, we’d often hear, ‘You’ll put your eye out’ if you kept doing whatever it was you may have been engaged in at the time. Fast forward several decades and the fear is no longer putting your eye out, but breaking a hip, one…
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New life for historic office park in Fort Washington
It was more than 50 years ago that Philip and Nathan Seltzer, broke ground at what was one of the first office parks in the country. The stretch of land was located in Fort Washington, just off the PA Turnpike, and was considered revolutionary in its premise. But over the years, the Fort Washington Office…
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Commercial real estate investments continue to grow
Commercial real estate continues to be a hot commodity, and now where is that more the case than right here in Montgomery County, where Fort Washington led the region last year in commercial real estate leasing. In fact, according to a recent CBRE survey, commercial property investors are bullish about the industry’s performance this year…
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Fort Washington leads region in office leasing market
The office market in Fort Washington experienced the highest amount of net absorption in the entire Philadelphia region in 2017, according to market statistics published by Jones Lang LaSalle, a global real estate brokerage and investment firm. In 2017, 214,783 s.f. of office space was absorbed in the Fort Washington office submarket, representing 42 percent…
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Fort Washington-based Nutrisystem going head to head with rival Weightwatcher
As the weight loss industry turns its attention to the growing men’s marketshare, two celebrities are leading the charge for rival companies looking to dominate the space. It’s time for Dan Marino to tap gloves with DJ Khaled and come out fighting. The Hall of Fame quarterback and social-media celebrity are on opposing sides in…
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Fort Washington-based Wilco Electronic Systems cable assets sold to Comcast
Comcast will take over cable TV service for 9,000 residents of the Philadelphia Housing Authority after announcing it’s purchased Fort Washington-based Wilco Electronic Systems’ cable assets. The deal will also bring broadband internet to many of those residents for the first time, the Philadelphia-based media giant said Friday. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, writes Michelle Caffrey…
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Fort Washington’s Impax Laboratories agrees to merger
Impax Laboratories, with a location in Fort Washington, and Amneal Pharmaceuticals, based in Bridgewater, N.J., announced Tuesday they have agreed to merge in an all-stock deal that would create the nation’s fifth-largest generics drug business by revenue, writes Linda Loyd for philly.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Impax shareholders will own 25 percent of the new publicly-traded company,…
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Aon Affinity finds new home in Fort Washington
Aon Affinity, which specializes in developing, marketing and administering customized insurance programs, moved its 500 employees into 78,000 square feet of office space at 1100 Virginia Drive Oct. 16. With more than 200 clients, the firm offers a variety of personal and professional insurance coverage, including a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions,…
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The Highlands to host a working dog demonstration
The Highlands Mansion & Gardens, 7001 Sheaff Lane, Ft Washington, will host a Working Dog Demonstration on October 22, from 1 – 4:00 pm. This program will give an understanding of the important jobs done by canines in today’s world. The dedication and focus of both dogs and their handlers, and the teamwork and trust…
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TruMark Financial opens student branch on La Salle University campus
LaSalle students now have the opportunity to learn about finance without having to pay for credit hours. Pennsylvania state representatives Michael Driscoll, Kate Harper, Joanna McClinton and Madeline Dean, La Salle University President Colleen M. Hanycz, La Salle Board of Trustee Chair Stephen Zarrilli, TruMark Financial Board of Directors, and representatives from both organizations attended…
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MONTCO Careers – Teva Pharmaceuticals
With its North American headquarters in North Wales, Teva Pharmaceuticals is the number one producer of generic drugs in the world, manufacturing 120 billion tablets and capsules a year from its operations in 80 different countries. Manager, New Products This position assists in new product launch execution and analysis, maintains and updates related databases for…
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MONTCO Careers – Nutrisystem
Headquartered in Fort Washington, Nutrisystem is a commercial provider of weight loss products and services through a direct-to-consumer business model, selling its products and programs on the Internet and through a call center. Lead Facilitator, Weight Loss Counseling This position conducts new hire training and on boarding programs, schedules and administers monthly training and coaching for current…
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Flourtown’s Stable Tables Creates Unique Furniture from Reclaimed Wood
After getting burned out working in telecommunications, John Duffy founded Flourtown’s Stable Tables and began his true calling, creating unique tables from reclaimed wood, writes Lew Larason for Montco Homes, Gardens & Lifestyle. The idea for his business came when Duffy returned to the Philadelphia area and went into real estate with his friend Chris…
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Vacant Fort Washington Gas Station Candidate for Medical Marijuana Dispensary Site
The closed Exxon station at 475 Pennsylvania Ave in Fort Washington has been targeted by Cure Pennsylvania as a potential medical marijuana dispensary site, writes Linda Finarelli for Montgomery Media. However, the flooding that has affected the site in the past, may put this plan on hold. On July 29, the state health department issued…
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Nutrisystem Gets New Life Under Dawn Zier’s Leadership
Fort Washington’s Nutrisystem is enjoying resurgence thanks to the efforts of its CEO, Dawn Zier, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. Since she took over the reins of Nutrisystem five years ago, Zier has used technology and data to turnaround the weight loss products and services company, creating 16 successive quarters of growth. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The…
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Montco Careers – Bayview Loan Servicing
With a location in Fort Washington, Bayview Loan Servicing is recognized nationally as a premier servicer of both residential and commercial mortgage loans, delivering the highest level of customer experience in the mortgage servicing. Instructional Designer This position creates engaging learning activities and compelling course content, works with subject matter experts to identify the target audience’s training…
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MONTCO Careers – GMH Mortgage Services
Based in Conshohocken, GMH Mortgage Services is a direct-lending company supplying Retail, Wholesale, Direct, and Specialty Product loan options with a hands-on approach that produces outstanding results for clients and partners. Producing Branch Manager This position develops and fosters long-term relationships with borrowers and sources of referrals, mentors and coaches the sales team, and collaborates on staff…
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TruMark Financial’s Investigator of Fraud Crimes Recognized for Work with Elderly
The Philadelphia Financial Exploitation Prevention Taskforce recently recognized Linda Johnson, fraud crimes investigator at Fort Washington-based TruMark Financial Credit Union, for her work in the fight against elder abuse. Johnson, a member of the Philadelphia Financial Exploitation Task Force, conducts and participates in workshops for older adults that provide methods for: keeping seniors’ money and…
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