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Amidst Declining Enrollments Nationwide, Eastern University’s Soars by ‘Focusing on What Students Need’
It’s no secret that enrollment in higher education has dropped across the country. Initiated by changes in the economy and accelerated by a disruptive pandemic, colleges nationwide have been experiencing disappointing declines. The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported a 7.4 percent decline in college enrollment over the last two years, or nearly 1.3 million…
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As One of the Nation’s Top SBA Lenders, Meridian Bank Helps Music-School Franchisees Hit the Right Notes
Bucks County natives Annie Morton and Michael Morpurgo manage two School of Rock locations that provide music education for all ages. They have been teaching a rock-and-roll curriculum since 2005 and are known for bringing an authentic experience and sense of community, creating a unique learning environment. After successfully growing the business for years, in…
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Citadel Credit Union Helps to Raise More Than $2 Million for Cancer Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Citadel Credit Union, the presenting sponsor of the CHOP Parkway Run & Walk, has announced an additional contribution for CHOP’s Cancer Center. Presented to CHOP at the 20th annual Parkway event, Citadel doubled its annual total to $300,000 to help CHOP raise a record-breaking $2 million to fund critical childhood cancer research and care. Citadel…
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Understanding Current Tax Implications for Real Estate Investing
With stock market volatility continuing, many investors are looking for alternative strategies. Limited supply and Americans looking for more space or new locations during the pandemic led to red-hot housing markets, leading many investors to consider real estate. But increasing headlines of tax reform and tax legislation change can make it hard for ordinary Americans…
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Refresh Your Small Business’ Approach for the Rest of 2022 and Beyond
With the summer vacation and Back to School seasons in the rearview, many small businesses are turning their attention to the upcoming holiday season to close out the year on a high note. However, with inflation stubbornly lingering and supply chains still experiencing ups and downs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the status…
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Small Business Corporate Retirement Plans
In today’s highly competitive recruiting and hiring environment — especially for small and mid-size employers — a retirement plan at work is an indispensable benefit that employees expect. A well-designed plan can help swing a prospective employee’s decision in your favor, and the cost and complexity of company-sponsored retirement plans is decreasing. The IRS provides…
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Warrington Man Tapped to Lead New Healthcare Vertical Within WSFS Bank’s Commercial Banking Division
Warrington resident Kevin McKeown has been named WSFS Bank’s Senior Vice President, Director of Healthcare Banking and will lead the new healthcare vertical within the company’s Commercial Banking Division. McKeown will report to Jim Wechsler, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Banking. The Healthcare Banking group will be focused on providing financial services solutions…
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Citadel Credit Union Discusses the Grants, Loans, and Relief Programs Available to Small Business Owners in PA
Small businesses are essential to the economy, but after the pandemic, some companies may need financial assistance to get back up and running. With small business grants available in Pennsylvania, plus loans and assistance programs dedicated to helping businesses succeed in the post-pandemic era, here are a few opportunities to consider for financial relief this…
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Local CPA & Advisory Firm Ready to Meet Tomorrow’s Leaders at Regional Campus Visits This Fall
Local students are gearing up for their return to campus, and so is RKL. The fast-growing advisory firm, which has an office in Exton, will visit several universities throughout Greater Philadelphia this fall to connect with the problem-solvers and business advisors of the future. Find RKL this fall at: West Chester University on Sept. 8…
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Citadel Credit Union Offers Advice for Getting Your Business Back Up and Running After COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic had a massive impact on our daily lives. The way we shop, do business, and work has changed drastically — and local businesses have been affected the most. Now that we’re settling into the “new normal,” the process of re-establishing your business can appear daunting. However, with the right preparation, this time…
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WSFS Bank’s Capital Markets Team, International Services Provide Local Furniture Importer ‘Peace of Mind’
For companies that do business all over the world, there is seemingly no shortage of challenges to overcome. Currency exchange and inflation rates that vary from country to country are enough to keep an executive tossing and turning at night. And that is to say nothing of language barriers and the nuances of foreign politics…
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Philadelphia Union and WSFS Bank Announce Multi-Year Partnership
The Philadelphia Union has announced a new multi-year partnership agreement with WSFS Bank, the oldest and largest locally headquartered bank and wealth franchise in Delaware and the Greater Philadelphia region, making it the official bank partner and community supporter of the Union and Subaru Park. The agreement marks the first major sports partnership for WSFS.…
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Citadel Credit Union Offers Tips on How to Financially Prepare Your Child for College
The cost of college is often top of mind for parents from the time a child is born, but as your teenager gets closer to their first semester, you may be starting to think beyond the cost of tuition. In addition to scholarships and student loans to cover tuition, room, and board, the first year…
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These Two Montco-Based Companies Awarded for ‘Driving the Region’s Innovation Scene Forward’
Two Montgomery County companies are among the winners of the inaugural Fire Awards presented by The Philadelphia Business Journal, writes Lisa Dukart for the publication. The awards aim to showcase the local businesses, institutions, and individuals who are “driving the region’s innovation scene forward.” Harmony Biosciences in Plymouth Meeting and Ambler-based Phenom People represented Montco…
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Norristown’s Theatre Horizon Receives $25,000 Grant to Bolster Its Fast-Growing Autism Drama Program
Theatre Horizon, a professional theatre company based in Norristown, is the recipient of a $25,000 grant from NBC10, Telemundo62, and Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, writes Alexa Gallo for NBC 10. The grant is part of Project Innovation and will go toward the theatre’s Autism Drama Program, which aims to inspire imagination and social development for people…
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Singapore-Based Real Estate Investment Trust Acquires 400,674-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Pottstown
United Hampshire US REIT, a Singapore-based real estate investment trust, has acquired Upland Square, a 400,674-square-foot, grocery-anchored shopping center in Pottstown for a reported $85.7 million. Upland Square is one of the metro area’s largest and most successful grocery-anchored power centers. Currently 95 percent leased, the property’s wide range of dominant anchors includes Giant, TJ…
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Billionaire Developer from Penn Valley Behind Push to Build New 76ers Arena in Center City
Penn Valley native and billionaire developer David Adelman is the man leading the push to build a new 76ers arena in Center City, writes Jordan Levy for Billy Penn. When the team went public with its plans to build a downtown arena, it also announced the existence of a new development corporation, 76 Devcorp, chaired…
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‘We’re Here to Ensure Prosperity’: Citadel Credit Union Launches Business Banking
Citadel Credit Union has officially launched its new Business Banking division — complete with a full suite of products, a new team, and the kickoff of a multichannel marketing campaign entitled “Better Business Banking Has Arrived.” In January, Citadel, which recently reached $5 billion in assets, onboarded a team of business banking experts to build…
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