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Immersive Hybrid Meetings with 360-Degree Cameras: Philly Tech Trends with Haverford Systems
Imagine being able to capture every angle of a meeting room, with every participant included equally, regardless of their physical location. This is precisely what 360-degree cameras offer —a panoramic view that eliminates blind spots and creates a more immersive meeting experience. Haverford Systems, an audiovisual integration company based in Downingtown, provides insight into how…
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USA Today, Philadelphia Inquirer Recognize Firstrust Bank as a Top Workplace for 2024
The hard-earned reputation that Firstrust Bank has for treating its customers well starts with the way it treats its employees. After all, they’re the most important assets the bank has for serving its customers. One might even say that Firstrust employees are like a family, which seems appropriate for a 90-year-old, family-owned enterprise. As an…
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Citadel Credit Union to Host Webinar on Tax Planning Throughout the Wealth Cycle on May 8
Citadel Credit Union will host a webinar, entitled “The Tax Journey: Accumulation to Wealth Transfer,” on Wednesday, May 8 from 12-1 PM. Seth Borders, Senior Financial Advisor, will discuss: A Certified Financial Planner with more than 10 years in the industry, Borders works one-on-one with Citadel members and the local community to design and implement…
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Top 10 Pennsylvania Trail Gap Closed; Officials Celebrate Opening of Crossing on D&L Trail in Morrisville
Officials recently cut the ribbon on the 0.1-mile Bridge Street Crossing along the D&L Trail in Morrisville. The new segment, which consists of two ramps and a street crossing, forges an ADA-accessible connection on the D&L Trail that was previously impassable due to the bridge abutment at Bridge Street; creates a more-than-75-mile section of uninterrupted…
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Celebrate Trails at Eight Greater Philadelphia Events on the Circuit Trails This Saturday
This Saturday, April 27, is Celebrate Trails Day, an annual spring celebration of America’s trails. Started by Rails to Trails Conservancy in 2013, the celebration encourages people across the country to get outside and enjoy the nation’s exceptional trails and trail systems. How you choose to participate in Celebrate Trails Day is entirely up to…
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What to Know About PECO’s Default Service Plan
As an electric distribution company, PECO is focused on the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to area homes and businesses. While we are focused on the poles and wires, we do not own power plants or generate electricity, so we need to purchase energy for our customers through competitive market-based contracts. Specifically, we do…
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How WSFS Bank Is Making Foreign Exchange a Less Foreign Concept for Its Customers
Touchstone Home Products has roots that originated 38 years ago and has since grown to be an industry leader in electric fireplaces, patio heaters, TV lift cabinets, and other home goods. The company has continually exceeded customer expectations and, as the business evolved, took an interest in electric fireplaces — a product that was only…
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Investors’ Concerns About America’s Bonds Intensify
Following a string of weak auctions for U.S. Treasurys, investors are becoming increasingly concerned that the market will not be able to absorb an incoming influx of government debt, writes Eric Wallerstein for The Wall Street Journal. A hotter-than-expected inflation report triggered a selloff that worsened last week, following weak demand for a $39 billion…
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Prestigious Award for PTZOptics Underscores Chester County’s Growing Influence in the Tech Industry
Downingtown-based PTZOptics has marked another milestone in the technology sector by winning the prestigious Product of the Year Award at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Recognized for its revolutionary remote production system, PTZOptics Hive, the company is putting Chester County on the map in the global broadcast and media technology industry. A Testament…
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PECO Rewards Two Bucks County Elementary Schools for Their Creativity with Natural Gas Safety
PECO recently recognized two Bucks County elementary schools with $5,000 grants for their student-created videos bringing PECO’s natural gas safety messaging to life. Part of PECO’s Natural Gas Safety Challenge, these winning videos highlighted important steps to take when smelling the distinctive rotten-egg odor of a potential natural gas leak. PECO piloted the safety video…
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Firstrust Bank Expands Access for First-Time Homebuyers
Philadelphia’s Hometown Bank is opening doors for first-time homebuyers. The First Front Door program is now available at Firstrust Bank. The First Front Door program, administered by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, provides down-payment and closing-cost assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers. Borrowers can qualify for up to $15,000 in assistance to make the…
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Brumbaugh Wealth Management Enhances Operational Efficiency with West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps
For small business owners like Kim Brumbaugh, the CEO of Brumbaugh Wealth Management, every second spent on administrative tasks like bookkeeping and payroll is time that can’t be spent in the trenches, doing the critical work that drives revenue for her Exton-based firm. “Running a business can be daunting and requires a lot of work…
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Amidst Continued Growth, Citadel Credit Union Reinforces Commitment to the Communities It Serves
Citadel Credit Union is reinforcing its dedication to supporting the communities it serves across Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster, and Philadelphia counties through ongoing community initiatives. Corporate Responsibility In July 2023, Citadel formalized its corporate giving and volunteer program, Citadel Cares, with a commitment of more than $2 million in the next four years and…
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WSFS Bank Launches Early Pay, Enabling Customers to Receive Eligible Direct Deposits Early
WSFS Bank has launched Early Pay, which allows customers to receive eligible direct deposits from their employers up to two days early. Early Pay is also available for recurring government benefits, such as Social Security payments. “We’re thrilled to be able to offer Early Pay to our customers to help streamline their eligible direct deposits…
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Chester County Mourns Loss of One of Its Faces of Philanthropy, Highland Township’s Robert McNeil
One of the faces of philanthropy in Chester County has died. Highland Township’s Robert McNeil, who founded the Chester County Food Bank in 2009 and whose impact extends well beyond the four million pounds of food that the CCFB annually distributes, died on April 13 at the age of 74 after a decade-long bout with…
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First Quarter Brings Hope for Private-Equity Exits
While the number of private-equity exits is still stunted compared to a couple of years ago, first-quarter activity has shown some hints of improvement, writes Maria Armental for The Wall Street Journal. Thanks to The Home Depot’s soon-to-be-completed acquisition of building-materials supplier SRS Distribution, the overall value of U.S. private-equity exits rose to $62.77 billion…
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PECO Powers Efforts with Diverse Businesses, Spending a Record $597 Million in 2023
PECO is helping to power the economies of local and diverse communities by expanding its commitment to business diversity. In 2023, PECO had its best year ever for spend with diverse businesses, purchasing $597 million in goods and services from diversity-certified businesses, which accounted for 43 percent of its total yearly purchases and marked the…
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Leonardo Helicopters US Showcases Philadelphia’s Appeal in New Momentum Makers Series
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia is making significant strides in attracting and expanding companies within the region, showcasing its impact on the local and global business landscape. Through a comprehensive regional marketing strategy, the chamber’s Economic Competitiveness team has been pivotal in promoting Greater Philadelphia as a premier global destination for business. This…
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