• BUCKSCO Today Contributor Recognized as One of Top 15 LinkedIn Experts in Philadelphia

    BUCKSCO Today Contributor Recognized as One of Top 15 LinkedIn Experts in Philadelphia

    Influence Digest, an online publication that provides high-level knowledge on LinkedIn marketing strategies while highlighting the best tips for a healthy lifestyle, has named BUCKSCO Today contributor Lynne Williams as one of the Top 15 LinkedIn Experts in Philadelphia in 2023. “Philadelphia is a historic city … known for its rich cultural heritage, street art…

  • BUCKSCO Careers – Penn State Great Valley

    BUCKSCO Careers – Penn State Great Valley

    Located in Malvern, Penn State Great Valley is a special mission campus and graduate school of the Pennsylvania State University. Its academic programs include engineering, information science, MBA, data analytics, finance, and leadership. Director of Business Development, Corporate Engagement, and Conference Planning This position will oversee business development and corporate engagement initiatives and will also be responsible…

  • CLIMB Health & Wellness in Lafayette Hill Treats the Whole Person, Represents the ‘Future of Medicine’

    CLIMB Health & Wellness in Lafayette Hill Treats the Whole Person, Represents the ‘Future of Medicine’

    When you call CLIMB Health & Wellness, you might be surprised at who answers the phone — Dr. Jessie Fields. Along with co-founder Amy Kempe, she wants her members to be able to have direct access to care providers. So she’s the one taking calls to schedule appointments and answer questions. This is just one…

  • Why the Right Banking Partner Is Key When Growing Your Business

    Why the Right Banking Partner Is Key When Growing Your Business

    S. Walter Packaging is a true legacy brand — a custom packaging solutions company founded in Philadelphia in 1904 by Simon Walter with a focus on kraft paper bags and wrappings. Over the years, the company has weathered significant events from the Great Depression to COVID, but more than 119 years later, the company’s resilience…

  • Center School Receives EITC Donation from Republic Bank

    Center School Receives EITC Donation from Republic Bank

    Center School has received a $2,500 donation from Republic Bank through the state’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. The funds will support the Abington-based private school’s scholarship program. Republic Bank’s Anthony Cavaliere, Vice President and Retail Market Manager, and Jill Clegg, Assistant Vice President and Store Manager, recently visited Center School’s campus to present…

  • Why It’s Important to Differentiate Your Brand

    Why It’s Important to Differentiate Your Brand

    A crucial part of branding is differentiating your brand from your competitors, so you stand out. Color Differentiation Although consistency is super important, so is differentiating yourself from your competitors. Consumers need to be able to see a brand and identify who’s talking to them and what they are saying. Otherwise, you could quite literally…

  • Citadel Credit Union Hires Sheri Perkins to Lead Its Retirement & Wealth Management Division

    Citadel Credit Union Hires Sheri Perkins to Lead Its Retirement & Wealth Management Division

    Sheri Perkins has joined Citadel Credit Union’s executive leadership team as the Senior Vice President and Head of Citadel’s Retirement & Wealth Management division and as the Program Manager for CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (CFS). This is a senior leadership role for the company in which Perkins will provide guidance and oversight for the award-winning…

  • Former Bucks County DA — a Skilled Prosecutor, Not a Politician — Named the State’s New Attorney General

    Former Bucks County DA — a Skilled Prosecutor, Not a Politician — Named the State’s New Attorney General

    Former Bucks County District Attorney Michelle Henry is Pennsylvania’s new Attorney General, writes Jon Delano for CBS Pittsburgh. Gov. Josh Shapiro has named Henry as his replacement. The position requires confirmation by the state Senate. Henry said that if she is confirmed, she does not plan to run for election in 2024. “Even if they…

  • Citadel Credit Union Earns High Praise from Fortune Magazine

    Citadel Credit Union Earns High Praise from Fortune Magazine

    Citadel Credit Union has earned some high praise from Fortune this month. Not only has Citadel been named one of the nation’s 10 best banks and credit unions for February 2023 by Fortune Recommends, the global media organization’s independent arm dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions about the financial and business-related products they use…

  • Are You Ready for the Recent Retirement Enhancements from the Secure Act 2.0?

    Are You Ready for the Recent Retirement Enhancements from the Secure Act 2.0?

    In December 2022, Congress passed the $1.7 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act to avert a shutdown and fund the federal government for fiscal year 2023. Attached to this 4,126-page bill is the Secure Act 2.0, which changes retirement planning as we know it. The Secure Act 2.0 builds on the original Secure Act passed in 2019…

  • State Small Business Credit Initiative Provides Funding to Entrepreneurs

    State Small Business Credit Initiative Provides Funding to Entrepreneurs

    The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), which was originally introduced in 2010 after the Great Recession of 2008-2009, has been reinstated. The program offers funding to small business owners and entrepreneurs and is administrated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. As part of the program, $10 billion is given to states, territories, the…

  • Center School Knocks the Socks Off Community Philanthropy

    Center School Knocks the Socks Off Community Philanthropy

    Center School, an independent school in Abington, holds a not-for-profit status, and teaching students about philanthropy and paying it forward is woven into the fabric of the school. Center School’s student council recently asked the school community to help it collect socks and other much-needed items for the local organization For Love of Socks. The…

  • BUCKSCO Careers – Penn State Great Valley

    BUCKSCO Careers – Penn State Great Valley

    Located in Malvern, Penn State Great Valley is a special mission campus and graduate school of the Pennsylvania State University. Its academic programs include engineering, information science, MBA, data analytics, finance, and leadership. Administrative Support Coordinator This position will serve as a point of contact for student questions and concerns; maintain responsibility for the admissions process within…

  • Sports Agent from Chester County Brokered Contract of Chiefs QB, the Richest in American Sports

    Sports Agent from Chester County Brokered Contract of Chiefs QB, the Richest in American Sports

    Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed the richest contract for an athlete in the history of American sports. And a Coatesville native helped broker the deal. Mahomes, the 2018 NFL MVP who led the Chiefs to their first championship in 50 years with a victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV…

  • WSFS CARES Foundation’s $2.4 Million in Donations Last Year Bring Us Closer to ‘a Day When Everyone Will Thrive’

    WSFS CARES Foundation’s $2.4 Million in Donations Last Year Bring Us Closer to ‘a Day When Everyone Will Thrive’

    The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, provided grants and donations totaling more than $2.4 million to community organizations located across Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania in 2022. In addition to the grants, Team WSFS, the WSFS corporate volunteer program, saw associates volunteer more than 17,000 hours in 2022 through community…

  • Keystone Racing Supports Elite-Level Cyclists, Helps to Make the Sport ‘Fun Again’

    Keystone Racing Supports Elite-Level Cyclists, Helps to Make the Sport ‘Fun Again’

    Berks County native and accomplished cyclist Jeff Schaeffer has long been aware of the stress involved in elite-level racing. Not only has he been riding bikes for more than 20 years, but his son, 27-year-old Dakota Schaeffer, was once a professional in the sport. Watching Dakota juggle his training with his college studies and part-time…

  • Gov. Shapiro Signs Executive Order, Creating New State Office to Spur Economic Growth and Foster Innovation

    Gov. Shapiro Signs Executive Order, Creating New State Office to Spur Economic Growth and Foster Innovation

    Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order establishing the Pennsylvania Office of Transformation and Opportunity within the Governor’s Office and the Economic Development Strategy Group. This newly created office will be a one-stop-shop for businesses looking to grow and will work to aggressively reignite Pennsylvania’s economy — fostering innovation, supporting transformational economic development, and…

  • Invest in a CD to Maximize Your Savings as Interest Rates Rise

    Invest in a CD to Maximize Your Savings as Interest Rates Rise

    As the Federal Reserve continues to raise its benchmark interest rate to fight inflation, many consumers are looking for ways to boost their savings for a variety of reasons. While some are simply looking for ways to save money on everyday expenses, others are considering what they should do with their current savings nest egg.…