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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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Haverford Systems Introduces All-in-One Telehealth Workstations Through Innovative Partnership
Telehealth has emerged as a pivotal tool that offers patients convenient access to specialized care and enables healthcare providers to deliver their expertise remotely. Haverford Systems, a leading audiovisual integration company serving the Philadelphia region, offers a cutting-edge telehealth solution through the partnership between PTZOptics and Strongarm Healthcare. At the heart of this partnership lies…
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Philadelphia Eagles and Firstrust Bank Award High School Entrepreneurs in Student Business Pitch Competition
Six teams of students from four high schools in the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regions recently competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles and Firstrust Bank. The competition marked the culmination of the Entrepreneurs Game Plan powered by EVERFI program, a digital learning platform implemented in 30 area high…
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PECO’s Sabrina Brooks Named to City and State PA’s List of Women Blazing New Trails Across the Commonwealth
Sabrina Brooks, PECO’s Director of Customer Strategy and Governance and a board member at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, has been named to City and State Pennsylvania’s 2024 Above & Beyond list of women blazing new trails across the Commonwealth. “This year’s edition features women whose grassroots arts and cultural organizations have become powerful…
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Contingent of Holy Family Students, Faculty, Staff Spend Spring Break in Florida with Habitat for Humanity
Three Holy Family University faculty members and two staff members worked alongside 18 students over Spring Break in Florida at several building sites in Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, North Lauderdale, and Coral Springs as part of a community service project with Habitat for Humanity of Broward County. “This trip was such a rewarding…
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WSFS Mortgage Study Reveals Positive Attitudes Toward Reverse Mortgages but Also Educational Opportunities
Reverse mortgages are gaining traction as a viable financial strategy for retirees seeking to enhance their cash flow and maintain their lifestyle in their golden years, according to a recent study by WSFS Mortgage, a division of WSFS Bank. The study, which surveyed 750 homeowners aged 60 and older, sheds light on the potential benefits…
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‘A Major Narrative Change’: Exxon’s Surge Points to Market Shift Not to Be Ignored by Investors
Exxon Mobil’s surge throughout the year put the oil company on par with the leading tech stocks, pointing to an important shift in the market that should not be ignored by investors, in case the narrative changes again, writes James Mackintosh for The Wall Street Journal. When compared to the four top tech stocks, Exxon…
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Holy Family University’s Graduate and Adult Admissions to Host Evening with the School of Education on April 17
Holy Family University’s Department of Graduate and Adult Admissions invites area educators and those considering a career in education to an Evening with the School of Education on Wednesday, April 17 at 5 PM in the Education & Technology Center Auditorium on the Philadelphia campus. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with Holy Family’s…
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DunlapSLK Explains New, Game-Changing Option for Unused Funds in a 529 College Savings Plan
In the face of soaring college costs, many parents opt for 529 plans early on, hoping to give their children a financial head start on higher education. These plans, while not offering tax-deductible contributions, do allow for tax-deferred growth, with the sweetener that earnings used for qualified education expenses can be withdrawn tax-free. However, should…
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Holy Family University Graduate Oversees Quality of Life in Philadelphia with a Catholic Conscience
The view from Bridget Collins-Greenwald’s seventh-floor office in Philadelphia’s City Hall — a stunning one that overlooks Dilworth Plaza and provides a clear sightline down the beautiful Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the iconic Art Museum — is drastically different from the vantage point of the Marsden Street apartment and Ditman Street rowhouse in Tacony that…
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PECO Goes Dark for Earth Hour
PECO is dedicated to reducing its operations-driven emissions and supporting cleaner energy efforts throughout the region. As part of its goal to educate customers and make a positive impact on the planet, PECO joined hundreds of thousands of participants around the world in recognizing Earth Hour on March 23. From 8:30-9:30 PM, PECO powered down the iconic…
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BUCKSCO Careers – Firstrust Bank
Founded 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. Firstrust is looking…
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U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Final Rule on Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has introduced a new final rule that changes how workers are classified as either independent contractors or employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), advises DunlapSLK, a CPA and business advisory firm based in Chalfont. This new rule, which went into effect March 11, 2024, replaces the previous…
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Female Veteran and Entrepreneur Who Empowers Women to Live Healthy Lives Receives Payment-Free Car
Former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Erica Liermann, a Philadelphia native, has received a payment-free 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE through the Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Transportation4Heroes program, in collaboration with Wells Fargo and the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association. Liermann was presented with the car during a key ceremony last week at Dub Fitness, a women’s-only small…
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C&N Celebrates ‘the Magnitude of Its History’: 160 Years of Building Relationships, Empowering Communities
C&N recently commemorated its 160th anniversary with a week-long celebration throughout the bank that culminated with ringing the NASDAQ opening bell on March 22. “I have reflected on what 160 years of banking has meant to the customers and communities that C&N has served and thought about the relationships we’ve built with generations of families,…
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Your Second Home Can Turn into a Tax Trap; Here’s How to Avoid It
While owning homes in several states is becoming more common, especially since the pandemic, it is important to be careful not to break state tax laws, writes Cheryl Winokur Munk for The Wall Street Journal. People often buy their second home in a lower-tax state with the intent of living there and saving on taxes.…
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WSFS CARES Foundation Provides More Than $185,000 in First-Quarter Grants to Community Organizations
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to five organizations as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities. The grants will support the following organizations: “The mission of the WSFS CARES Foundation is to support nonprofits that are invested in improving communities and fostering a spirit of…
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