Business
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Weld Wire, Firstrust Bank Highlight the Power of Partnership on National Family Owned & Operated Businesses Day
“When a family owns a business, they treat it like it’s their child,” said Brent Saul, Vice President of Weld Wire. “They protect it at all costs.” With today, June 23, being National Family Owned & Operated Businesses Day, that belief sits at the center of how Saul approaches leadership, growth, and the future of…
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How Strategic Impact Advisory Helped American Community Journals Focus on What Matters Most
As the founder of American Community Journals, I’ve spent the better part of the last decade building something many people told me couldn’t work. The idea was simple: create local news publications focused on positive stories about the communities we serve. No crime. No politics. No paywalls. Just stories that celebrate what’s working in Philadelphia…
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When to Bring in Marketing Consulting vs. Fractional Marketing Leadership
Founders of growing businesses take extra care that everything is done right – after all, the company is your baby. You have loyal customers, a proven product, “WOW” service and steady referrals. But what happens when growth is stunted? After careful analysis, perhaps every marketing initiative feels like a one-off experiment: a social campaign here,…
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Bucks County Leadership: Chris Godshall, Senior Vice President, Meridian Bank
Chris Godshall, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Hatfield Township as the son of a hairdresser and an electrician, sharing in his father’s love of cars, and working in a retirement home to afford a vehicle of his own. While pursuing his finance degree…
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Mid Penn Bank Strengthens Private Banking Services for High-Net-Worth Clients with Hire of Mark Kessler
As financial decisions become increasingly complex, many high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners are looking for more than a traditional banking relationship. They want a trusted advisor who understands their goals, anticipates their needs, and can provide customized solutions that evolve with their lives. To meet that growing demand, Mid Penn Bank has expanded its…
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SpaceX, Largest IPO in History, Is Coming to Vanguard Portfolios
SpaceX just completed the largest IPO in history, and investors who own Vanguard Group index funds are along for the ride. The Malvern investment giant’s massive passive index funds and exchange-traded funds are expected to automatically begin purchasing shares of Elon Musk’s aerospace company as SpaceX is added to major market indexes, reports Jeff Blumenthal for the…
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MLB and Phillies Commit $5 Million to Philadelphia Legacy Projects Ahead of 2026 All-Star Game
Philadelphia is about to get a major facelift courtesy of America’s pastime. Major League Baseball and the Philadelphia Phillies are pouring more than $5 million into legacy projects across the city ahead of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, writes Lena Tillett for NBC10 Philadelphia. The investments signal that All-Star Week is meant to be more…
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A North Philly Developer Built an App to Help World Cup Visitors Experience Philadelphia Like a Local
When Zaire Harris thinks about the million-plus visitors descending on Philadelphia this summer for the FIFA World Cup and the nation’s 250th anniversary, he doesn’t see tourists, he sees people who deserve better than a generic travel app. So the North Philadelphia native and indie game developer built his own, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly.…
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Strengthening Cash Management: ACH and Check Positive Pay for Modern Fraud Defense
In an era where financial fraud is both sophisticated and relentless, businesses need tools that do more than react. With 21 percent of businesses falling victim to payment fraud, equally sophisticated tools are needed to mitigate this rampant threat. At Penn Community Bank, our focus is on empowering clients with proactive, intelligent solutions to safeguard…
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New Hope’s Roots to River Farm Expands With New Kitchen, Tasting Room, and Gathering Space
When Malaika Spencer and Ian Knauer finally opened the doors to their new kitchen and tasting room at Roots to River Farm in New Hope, it marked the end of a multi-year journey and the beginning of something much larger. The couple’s vision goes well beyond a farm stand, writes Seth Siditsky for MercerMe. At…
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Firstrust Bank Launches America250-Themed Checking Promotion with Chance to Win Philadelphia Getaway
As excitement continues to build around America’s 250th anniversary, Firstrust Bank is giving locals another way to connect with the historic milestone through a new America250-themed FirstPay Checking promotion. The limited-time promotion, called Philadelphia Hometown Checking and available through July 31, encourages customers to open a FirstPay Checking account while celebrating the city’s role as…
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Veteran Wealth Management Executive Bill Van Sant Joins C&N as Chief Wealth Officer
Behind every financial plan is a personal story. A retirement years in the making. A business owner’s succession strategy. A family’s goal of creating a lasting legacy. Helping clients navigate those moments is what has defined Bill Van Sant’s career, and it’s the experience he now brings to C&N as Executive Vice President and Chief…
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Common Summer Scams: Citadel Credit Union Explains How to Spot Three Major Financial Threats
The warm, carefree air of summer is finally here. And while the season brings plenty of fun sunny days and warm serene nights, it’s also the ideal time for scammers looking to catch you with your guard down. As always, the best way to keep your accounts secure is to stay alert and know what…
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Mid Penn Bank Donates $100,000 to Community Revitalization Efforts in New Brunswick
Community banks often measure success by more than balance sheets. They measure it by the strength of the neighborhoods they serve. That’s the thinking behind Mid Penn Bank’s recent $100,000 contribution to New Brunswick Tomorrow (NBT) through the New Jersey Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program. The funds will support NBT’s Livingston Avenue South revitalization initiative…
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Montgomery County Leads the Region on the 2026 Fortune 500 List
Montgomery County has three companies on the 2026 Fortune 500, and one of them ranks among the ten largest corporations in the entire country, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. That is not a small thing. Fortune released their list last week. Conshohocken’s Cencora, King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services, and Fort Washington’s…









































