• King of Prussia’s Qlik Shines in G2 Summer Reports for Embedded Business Intelligence Software

    King of Prussia’s Qlik Shines in G2 Summer Reports for Embedded Business Intelligence Software

    Qlik has performed extremely well in peer-based reviews over the years, but one peer-based review organization which sometimes flies under the radar is G2. They shouldn’t — G2 has been around for a decade and published over 1.7 million reviews covering thousands of software products. In G2’s most recent Embedded Business Intelligence software review (Enterprise Summer), gathered from…

  • 30 Montgomery County Businesses Land on Inc. Mag’s 5,000 Fastest Growers List

    30 Montgomery County Businesses Land on Inc. Mag’s 5,000 Fastest Growers List

    A total of 30 Montgomery County companies made the 2022 Inc. 5000, a list of the fastest-growing businesses in the country. Ryan Mulligan compiled the list in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list ranks companies based on their three-year percent revenue growth. Companies must be privately held, independently owned, and have generated revenue of at…

  • King of Prussia Barbecue Chef Had a Media Fan Squealing with Delight on National Bacon Lover’s Day

    King of Prussia Barbecue Chef Had a Media Fan Squealing with Delight on National Bacon Lover’s Day

    Chef Cenobio Canalizo — of Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue, King of Prussia — had FOX29 Philadelphia reporter Bill Anderson salivating during his recent report for National Bacon Lover’s Day, Aug. 20. Canalizo, outside the studio, demonstrated how to make his restaurant’s renown bacon ribs. “I cure these myself for seven days,” Canalizo said. He then listed…

  • Montco’s Eclectic Retailers Help Students Return to Class with Class

    Montco’s Eclectic Retailers Help Students Return to Class with Class

    Many back-to-school shopping guides concentrate on the littles, outfitting elementary school kids for their return to schoolrooms. But in doing so, they miss a larger demographic — the needs of middle-, high-, and college-bound students. The following recommendations from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, should suit students of all ages, as well as…

  • Tracts for Tracks: SEPTA Identifies Properties It Needs to Acquire for the King of Prussia Rail Project

    Tracts for Tracks: SEPTA Identifies Properties It Needs to Acquire for the King of Prussia Rail Project

    SEPTA is preparing to vote on the final list of properties it identifies as targets for acquisition as part of the construction of proposed four-mile King of Prussia Rail line and the accompanying facilities. Natalie Kostelni chugged through the task of bringing the story to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The transit agency will vote on…

  • It’s Time to Loosen Those Belts for the 2022 Main Line Today Restaurant Week, Fall Edition

    It’s Time to Loosen Those Belts for the 2022 Main Line Today Restaurant Week, Fall Edition

    The fall 2022 restaurant week — organized by Main Line Today and Today Media and sponsored by Firstrust Bank — invites area foodies to unfold menus across the Phila. suburbs during its Aug. 22 to Sept. 4 run. Of the 33 participating restaurants, 13 are in Montgomery County: Participating restaurants will offer special three- or…

  • Montgomery County Businesses Lead the Collar Counties on PBJ Soaring 76 List

    Montgomery County Businesses Lead the Collar Counties on PBJ Soaring 76 List

    The Philadelphia Business Journal Soaring 76 spells good news for Montgomery County. Lisa Dukart tallied the reasons for local optimism in the business community this year. A macro view of the area’s fastest-growing companies for 2022 yields a few surprises. Yes, there are perennial qualifiers. But there are also several newcomers, signaling young tycoons making…

  • Not a Stranger to Social Advocacy, Qlik Onboards Interns Who Match Company Passions

    Not a Stranger to Social Advocacy, Qlik Onboards Interns Who Match Company Passions

    Qlik, a data and analytics company based in King of Prussia, is no stranger to social advocacy and bringing on sharp, eco-conscious interns who match the company’s ideologies.  As Emily Koch, a senior Political Science major at Temple University, can attest, Qlik is constantly working to create strategic sustainability initiatives that not only place the…

  • Latest Acquisitions Further King of Prussia-Based InHome Therapy’s Rapid National Expansion

    Latest Acquisitions Further King of Prussia-Based InHome Therapy’s Rapid National Expansion

    King of Prussia-based InHome Therapy has continued its rapid national expansion with the acquisition of two Texas-based therapy providers, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The provider of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to homebound patients has already expanded into eight new markets over the past year. The most recent deals involve North…

  • Sept. 15 Networking Breakfast in KoP Will Onboard Attendees with Commuter Rail Info

    Sept. 15 Networking Breakfast in KoP Will Onboard Attendees with Commuter Rail Info

    A Sept. 15 event — titled “Together We Ride: King of Prussia Rail” — will be a must-attend for area commuters looking for easier access to/from the county’s still-growing residential-commercial core. The business networking event is being hosted by the King of Prussia District, which is partnering with the King of Prussia Rail Coalition. Together,…

  • Two County Businesses Connect in Rattled-Off List of Nationwide Supply-Chain Excellence

    Two County Businesses Connect in Rattled-Off List of Nationwide Supply-Chain Excellence

    In an era where supply chain has almost taken on pejorative overtones, one Montco firm recognized another for its ongoing success at developing and delivering products. In the 2022 edition of the Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Awards from ECRI (Plymouth Meeting), one went to Universal Health Services, Inc., King of Prussia. The program was established…

  • King of Prussia Pharma Company Enters Phase Three for Easy-to-Consume Prostate Treatment

    King of Prussia Pharma Company Enters Phase Three for Easy-to-Consume Prostate Treatment

    Tavanta Therapeutics, King of Prussia, has reached phase three of clinical trials associated with TAVT-45, a pipeline of specialty drugs to treat prostate cancer in men who also have difficulty swallowing. The new suspension formula is intended to work despite patient experience of dysphagia, a labored effort to move any solid substance (food, medications) from…

  • Arts Montco Week, Returns for 2022 and Includes First-Ever Montco Jazz Fest

    Arts Montco Week, Returns for 2022 and Includes First-Ever Montco Jazz Fest

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board announces the return of Arts Montco Week, a celebratory initiative that supports Montgomery County’s over 200 arts, culture, and entertainment venues. The festivities will highlight artists, entertainers, makers, and attractions in the region, which normally represent $100 million in positive economic impact, not to mention hundreds, if not…

  • Yes, You Can Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve, But This King of Prussia Firm Enables You to Wear Your Coffee on Your Wrist

    Yes, You Can Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve, But This King of Prussia Firm Enables You to Wear Your Coffee on Your Wrist

    A German watch manufacturer whose U.S. headquarters is in King of Prussia is making wristwatches out of recycled coffee grounds. Franki Rudnesky filtered through the details in PhillyVoice. The offshore maker, Lilienthal Berlin, developed the product with $90,000 in Kickstarter funds, donated to develop an eco-friendly timepiece. Coffee grounds were targeted for usage by factors…

  • Montco Is Home to 23 Least Budget-Friendly Communities in the State, Including Number One

    Montco Is Home to 23 Least Budget-Friendly Communities in the State, Including Number One

    A Seattle software company’s national and statewide analyses of household expenses reveals Montgomery County communities in which monthly bill paying takes the least — and largest — bites. The study by fintech firm doxo shows that nationwide, the monthly outlay for bills is $2,003, which goes to the following: Mortgage Rent Auto loans Utilities Auto…

  • Backup Generators — Helpful for Summer Power Outages — Can Run on Gas That’s Not Gasoline

    Backup Generators — Helpful for Summer Power Outages — Can Run on Gas That’s Not Gasoline

    Summer is propane season in Montgomery County. But not just for grilling brats and deep-frying chicken wings. Many users find this time of year ideal for a propane generator. They offer numerous advantages. Heatwave and hurricane season can play havoc with power grids, plunged communities into darkness for days. When the lights go out for…

  • Qlik Lands $46 Million Contract with Navy to Provide a Business Intelligence Solution for Ship Maintenance

    Qlik Lands $46 Million Contract with Navy to Provide a Business Intelligence Solution for Ship Maintenance

    King of Prussia-based Qlik and Grey Matters Defense Solutions have been awarded a contract to implement the Naval Maritime Maintenance Enterprise Solution Business Intelligence Platform (NMMES-BIP) for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) ship maintenance mission. The five-year, $46 million contract is through the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic’s Information Warfare Research Project (IWRP). Qlik and Grey…

  • Perfume, Lingerie, Esports, Corn Dogs … What King of Prussia Commonality Do They Share?

    Perfume, Lingerie, Esports, Corn Dogs … What King of Prussia Commonality Do They Share?

    The ever-evolving commercial entities housed within the King of Prussia Mall are a retail kaleidoscope of shops, restaurants, and service providers. And as reported by the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Natalie Kostelni, more gems are being added to the mix, including Belong Gaming, an esports arena. Six new retailers are now occupying storefronts at the shopping…