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Qlik CEO Mike Capone Recognized as Most Admired CEO of 2022 By Philadelphia Business Journal
The Philadelphia Business Journal has declared this years honorees for the 2022 Most Admired CEO Awards, a class of 26 individuals from 25 companies, including a Lifetime Achievement Award winner. CEO Mike Capone of King of Prussia-based Qlik was among those recognized, writes Lisa Dukart. Capone was named CEO in 2018. He recalls his most…
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Gaming Conference Attendee Cites Competitive Threat Seen Nationwide, But Not in Valley Forge
A meeting of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) united gaming industry leaders from across the U.S. They discussed taxation rates, illegal sportsbooks, and the competition between brick-and-mortar and virtual sites. Trend analyses, including a competitively advantageous local anomaly, were covered by Howard Stutz for Indy Gaming. On the topic of online…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Recommends a Dash of History in Holiday Celebrations
This weekend, the last full two-day stretch before the 2022 holidays climax on Christmas day, may find Montgomery County residents scrambling on those last errands and preparations. A break to one of the area’s many historic seasonal sights (and sounds) may be just the thing to ensure a holiday in which “all is calm, all…
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Flyers Fandom, Kids’ Meets, Their Own Pickleball Play — All Bond Sporty Huntingdon Valley Couple
Barnett and Janet Ellis of Huntingdon Valley connected through a dating app that revealed their common interest in the Philadelphia Flyers. From there, they built a relationship that led to a multigenerational home and a life of love. Kellie Patrick Gates profiled their story in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Janet was test-driving a dating app when…
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King of Prussia District: 2022 Marketing and Events Initiatives Yielded Solid Results
The King of Prussia’s recently released 2022 Year in Review recapped some of the organization’s successful marketing and events efforts. Particularly notable were: More on last year’s King of Prussia District marketing and event initiatives is in its 2022 Year in Review. _____ This 2020 video celebrating ten years of support from the King of…
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Fans of TV’s ‘Friends’ Can Explore Its Sets Firsthand in King of Prussia in February
An upcoming exhibit of sets and props from the NBC hit Friends is coming to the King of Prussia Mall in Feb. 2023. Richard C. Kraus covered the event for WBRE/WYOU, Scranton, Wilkes Barre. The traveling sets are in honor of the 25th anniversary of the show, which ran on NBC from September 1994 to…
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Valley Forge Remembers the December Arrival of Gen. Washington and the Continental Army
The event that cemented Valley Forge’s notoriety in American history, the December 1777 arrival of the Continental Army, is being recalled this weekend. Valley Forge National Historical Park’s commemoration of the arrival of the colonial troops is commonly known as “march-in.” The name encompasses the estimated 10,000–12,000 soldiers (and hundreds of camp followers) who spent…
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Hatboro School Board OKs Bids on New Middle School to Replace Its ‘Duck-and-Cover’ Eisenhower-Era One
The Hatboro-Horsham School Board voted unanimously to award bids for the construction of a new Keith Valley Middle School. Dino Ciliberti sharpened his No. 2 pencil to write the story for the Hatboro-Horsham Patch. Discussion on a new education building has been ongoing in the area since 2008. Further studies made it an unavoidable priority…
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Green Lane Fifth Grader Has School Bestie Who Is 130 Miles Away
Devin and Isabella, fellow fifth graders, connected in class three years ago. Unlike other elementary school friends, however, these two live 130 miles apart. Their special bond was enabled by their enrollments in Agora Cyber Charter School, headquartered in King of Prussia. Despite her home in Green Lane and his in Newville, Pa. (near Shippensburg),…
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Merry Menus: Montgomery County Restaurants Supply Much More than Milk and Cookies
It takes a lot of energy to navigate the Dec. timeframe, given the calorie burn involved with shopping, wrapping, mailing cards, hosting meals, and decorating. They’re tasks best not tackled on an empty stomach. The following restaurant recommendations from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board are not only fortifying, they’re convenient and delicious. Capital…
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Biopharma Ingredients Manufacturing Plant Opens in King of Prussia: ‘There Are Customers Waiting’
Ecolab, Inc., a St. Paul. Minn., pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturing plant, cut the ribbon recently on a new factory in King of Prussia. Harold Brubaker covered the venture in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $3.7 billion Ecolab acquisition of Purolite was a strategic decision to spur growth in both the traditional-drug and faster-growing pharmaceutical industries. Ecolab intends…
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CHOP IT Team Keeps Healthcare Tech Running, Even through a King of Prussia Relocation
The COVID-19 pandemic understandably highlighted the work of frontline CHOP doctors and nurses. But as Giles Bruce reported for Becker’s Health IT, another set of healthcare professionals was also diligently meeting patient needs: the CHOP health IT team. In fact, with COVID cases having ebbed, the health system’s tech professionals have gotten no real respite…
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Montgomery County’s Array of 2022 Holiday Displays will Dazzle and Delight
The holiday season in Montgomery County is an immersive experience, engaging the eyes, ears, and heart of residents and visitors. The following list of 2022 holiday displays will wrap attendees in a 360-degree blanket of Yuletide cheer. American Treasure Tour, Oaks This eclectic museum comprises pop-culture icons from the past in a collection so massive,…
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KoP Firm’s 2022 Holiday Shopping Survey Contains Data on Both the Good and the Bad List
King of Prussia e-marketing firm Radial has released national survey results measuring consumer intentions for the 2022 holiday shopping season. The study asked 1,000 adults nationwide about plans and expectations. Results show retailers facing yet another season of uphill battles with supply-chain concerns and inflation. In response to the latter, retailers are being advised to…
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Ho-Ho-Holy Mackerel! Area’s 2022 Holiday Calendar Is a Stuffed Stocking of Seasonal Splendor
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Montgomery County, with special events, displays, dining, and libation opportunities stretching from northeast Bryn Athyn to southwest Pottstown — and everywhere in between. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has made a festive list (a very extensive one), checked it twice, and compiled this guide…
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FDA Approves CSL Behring Marketing of Hemophilia B Gene Therapy; Its $3.5M List Price Is a Record
The Food and Drug Administration has awarded King of Prussia-based CSL Behring marketing approval for Hemgenix, the first hemophilia B gene therapy to treat adults, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The one-time gene therapy that has been approved to treat the chronic bleeding disorder will have a list price of $3.5 million.…
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Refreshed, Free, Mobile Passport Links Montgomery County Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has relaunched Montco Makers, a mobile passport that aims to support local craft beverage producers. Montco Makers, a 2018 initiative, showcases the area’s breweries, wineries, and distilleries; its latest edition now has a more gamified look and feel to increase its appeal. Celebration of Local Excellence The…
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King of Prussia Technology Pioneer Proposes High-Tech Solution to Increased Firearm Safety
Local tech firm LodeStar, which also operates out of Tenn., has developed what could be an accidental or unauthorized use of a gun. Norfolk’s Matt Gregory, WUSA 9 reporter (Washington, D.C.), got a first-hand demonstration in King of Prussia. LodeStar is positioning its solution as a “smart gun.” It uses fingerprint technology to lock and…
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