Montgomery County
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro Discusses Public Service, Solving Problems
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who made history when he was elected as the first Democratic chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners in 150 years, hoped to be a doctor before life led him down a different path, writes Ajay Raju for 6abc. During his freshman year at the University of Rochester, three…
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Recently Announced Macy’s Closures Could Affect Region’s Mall Owners Significantly
With several Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s department stores in their malls across the region, Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust and Simon Property Group have the most local exposure to the recently announced round of closures by Macy’s Inc., writes Natalie Kostelni for the WHYY. The company said it planned to close 125 of its least productive…
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MONTCO Today Launches New Initiative to Honor Montgomery County’s Millennial Superstars
Rarely a week goes by when there is not an important event – a dinner gala, networking luncheon, speaker series, workshop, seminar, golf outing, or some other cool fundraiser – being held in Montgomery County. The calendar, no doubt, is packed with important events, but none have ever shone a spotlight on the young, often-overlooked…
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Montgomery County Leadership – Ed Welburn, Retired Vice President of Global Design at General Motors
Berwyn native Ed Welburn, the retired Vice President of Global Design at General Motors, spoke with MONTCO Today about his most prominent memories of his hometown, his passion for cars, graduating from Conestoga High School, and his choice to attend Howard University, where during his junior year he secured an internship at G.M. Ed Welburn…
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MONTCO Careers – Valley Forge Military Academy and College
Valley Forge Military Academy and College boasts a long tradition of fostering personal growth through a unique system built on five cornerstones: academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical development, and leadership. Athletic Trainer This position aids in the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of all athletic injuries; designs and supervises athlete rehabilitation programs; maintains appropriate injury…
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Football, Philly, and LinkedIn
By Lynne Williams “Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing”, according to Vince Lombardi. Do you have a winning LinkedIn profile and how do you even know? What are some metrics that tell you if you are a winner? One way is to get your SSI (Social Selling Index) Score on Linkedin, which is kind…
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Sale of LA Fitness in Fort Washington Helped Propel Net-Lease Deals For Last Year
An LA Fitness in Fort Washington was among the sales last year that helped propel CBRE to nearly $329 million in net-lease deals for 2019, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 41,000-square-foot facility at 1175 Virginia Drive sold to Dallas-based investor Spirit Realty LP for $9 million. The fitness center has been…
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MONTCO Careers – Manor College
Located in Jenkintown, Manor College is a Catholic institution of higher learning founded by the Byzantine Ukrainian Sisters of Saint Basil the Great, offering transfer and career-oriented programs to traditional age and adult students. Academic Adviser and Student Accessibility Coordinator This position provides academic advising to assigned students while assessing their needs and making appropriate professional referrals;…
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GlaxoSmithKline and Merck Shift Focus to High Profit Cancer Drugs and Vaccines, Spin Off Part Of Their Businesses
GlaxoSmithKline and Merck, both with significant operations in Montgomery County, are spinning off some of their businesses as they shift focus to high-profit cancer drugs and vaccines, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Both companies announced their plans to split some of their slower-growing segments during their year-end earnings reports. The news caused…
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Merck To Spin Off New Firm Focused on Women’s Health, Legacy Brands, and Biosimilars Products
Merck, the pharmaceutical giant which has more than 10,000 employees in Montgomery County, is spinning off a new firm from its Women’s Health, trusted Legacy Brands, and Biosimilars businesses. The newly created company has $6.5 billion in annual sales, which represents around 14 percent of Merck’s sales. The separation will make it easier for both…
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MONTCO Careers – Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, Universal Health Services is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation, operating more than 240 hospitals and facilities in the US, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and the UK. Supervisor – Desktop Support This position supervises one to three desktop support technicians and acts as…
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Rents for Premium Apartments and Condo Rentals in Montgomery County, Delaware Valley Continue to Rise
Prices for premium apartments and condo rentals in the area are continuing to rise, forcing many transient workers who come to the Philadelphia region to opt for renting single-family homes instead, writes Katie Park for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Barry Ludwig, principal of Conshohocken-based Ludwig Corp., prices have consistently increased in Montgomery, Delaware, Chester,…
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Five Montgomery County Schools among Philadelphia-Area High Schools That Send Most Students to Elite Universities
Five Montgomery County schools are among the high schools in the Philadelphia area that place the most graduates at Harvard, Princeton, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To compile the ranking and determine which high schools and preparatory schools sent the most students, matriculation data aggregator PolarisList pulled…
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Montgomery County Republican Committee Endorses First African-American Woman Candidate for Congress
Montgomery County Republican Committee and the 4th Congressional District have endorsed Kathy Barnette for Congress. Barnette is the first African-American woman candidate to be nominated by the Republicans for the district. She is also the author of Nothing To Lose, Everything To Gain – Being Black and Conservative In America book. Barnette grew up in…
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Hold a Financial ‘State of the Union’ with Your Partner
Navigating and managing finances can be difficult and becomes even more challenging as you begin to share major life events with a significant other. When planning the future with your partner, finances should be a top priority. But how do you approach this tricky and potentially uncomfortable discussion? I suggest that couples hold a financial…
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See How Montgomery County Companies Did On Forbes’ Best Employers For Diversity 2020 List
Three Montgomery County companies are among the best employers in the country for diversity for 2020, according to a new ranking recently published by Forbes. The highest rated company from Montgomery County is IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, at No. 171. Next is King of Prussia-based CSL at…
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Be Secure And Check Your Retirement Plans After Passage of SECURE Act
By Jack Dooley While shoppers filled area malls as part of the last minute holiday rush, the most significant piece of retirement legislation since 1997 was being signed into law. The Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement (SECURE Act) will have a major impact on estate planning. The legislation was signed into law by…
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The General in Lafayette Hill Closed Its Doors for Good over Weekend
The General restaurant in Lafayette Hill, which opened three years ago in the building that was home to the General Lafayette Inn for decades, closed its doors for good over the weekend, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The closure was confirmed by the establishment’s co-owner Bob Devine. He said that those who still…
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