Banking & Finance
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Mid Penn Bank Hires Christina Dinger as Director of Enterprise-Wide Project Management
Christina Dinger has joined Mid Penn Bank as Senior Vice President and Director of Enterprise-Wide Project Management. In this role, she will lead the bank’s enterprise project management function to ensure strategic initiatives are carried out effectively. She will report to Justin Webb, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Executive Vice President. Dinger brings more than…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jeff Bierlein, Director of Commercial Real Estate Banking, S&T Bank
Jeff Bierlein, Director of Commercial Real Estate Banking at S&T Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sports were the focus of his childhood, from traveling for Little League games to learning leadership as a basketball camp instructor. After establishing a banking career for himself at PNC Bank, Bierlein transitioned to…
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This Change Agent Built Her Business with Tenacity — and a Bank that Understood the Journey
Maria Frizelle Roberts launched MFR Consultants, a Philadelphia-based “public sector” consulting firm, with a simple but powerful mission. To fix systems that weren’t working and create lasting change. With tenacity and vision, she applied strategies — like process optimization, data-driven insights, and innovative technology solutions — to deliver results. By combining mission with method, her…
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TruMark Financial Credit Union Now Accepting Applications for Difference Makers Scholarship Program
TruMark Financial Credit Union is once again celebrating high school seniors who are transforming compassion into community impact. Applications are now open for TruMark Financial’s Third Annual Difference Makers Scholarship, which rewards students whose volunteer work is making a measurable difference in their communities. The scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to attend…
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Mid Penn Bank Donates $100,000 to PA Breast Cancer Coalition
Mid Penn Bank President and CEO Rory Ritrievi recently spoke at the PA Breast Cancer Coalition’s annual Pink Fountain Event at the Pennsylvania State Capitol and presented the coalition with a $100,000 donation from funds raised through the 2025 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Classic. The event marked the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month…
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After Closing All Locations, Including West Chester and Exton, Iron Hill Officially Files for Bankruptcy
After closing all its locations last month, including West Chester and Exton, and after nearly three decades in business, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has officially filed for bankruptcy, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company filed under Chapter 7, allowing the chain to liquidate. This is different from Chapter 11, which permits…
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C&N Completes Acquisition of Susquehanna Community Bank
C&N — which operates 35 banking offices in Pennsylvania, including in Paoli, Doylestown, and Newtown — has announced the completion of its acquisition of Susquehanna Community Bank. “We are pleased to welcome Susquehanna’s shareholders, customers, and employees to our C&N family,” said C&N President and CEO Brad Scovill. “Susquehanna’s relationship-based, community-focused culture aligns well with…
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TruMark Financial Credit Union Supports One House at a Time with Donations, Volunteerism
As part of its ongoing commitment to community involvement, TruMark Financial Credit Union recently supported One House at a Time (OHAAT) with donations, financial assistance, and hands-on volunteer efforts. TruMark Financial team members collected several boxes of stuffed animals, toothbrushes, bed sheets, comforters, and books at the credit union’s headquarters in Fort Washington and delivered…
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Chase Bank to Open Seven New Branches Across Region, Including Two in Chester County
Chase Bank will open seven new branches across the Philadelphia region over the next three months, with two located in Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bank has already opened three retail branches in the area earlier this year, bringing the total number of new openings to ten and the…
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Mid Penn Bank Hires Abe Ibrahim as Regional President of Central Philadelphia Region
Abe Ibrahim has joined Mid Penn Bank as First Senior Vice President and Regional President of the Central Philadelphia region. In this role, he will lead the bank’s growth and expansion throughout the Greater Philadelphia market. He will be based in Philadelphia and report to Scott Micklewright, President of Commercial and Consumer Banking and Chief…
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More Than 1,600 WSFS Associates Volunteer Across the Region for We Stand for Service Day
More than 1,600 WSFS Bank associates recently volunteered at more than 130 community organizations across the region as part of the bank’s third annual We Stand for Service Day. Associates volunteered more than 5,500 hours across the bank’s footprint in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey during the company-wide day of giving back through volunteerism. “At…
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Credit Confessions: True Stories of Debt, Regret, and Second Chances
Credit can feel overwhelming with countless card options, tricky jargon, and plenty of room for missteps. The truth is, almost everyone makes mistakes along the way, including us. That’s why, for October, Get Smart About Credit Month, we’re sharing “Credit Confessions” — real stories from C&N teammates about early credit mishaps and the lessons we’ve…
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Quakertown-Based QNB Corp. Pays $41M for Montgomery County Bank
Quakertown-based QNB Corp., the parent company of QNB Bank, has agreed to pay nearly $41 million to complete the acquisition of Limerick’s The Victory Bank, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The all-stock transaction will expand QNB’s presence in Montgomery County and extend it into Berks County, creating a bank that will have…
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Newtown Bank Partners with Comcast to Deliver Reliable Connectivity Across its Branches
The First National Bank & Trust Company of Newtown has expanded its partnership with Comcast Business to deliver reliable connectivity across all of its branches. Comcast Business technology, featuring Ethernet Network Services and Dedicated Internet, connects all eleven branches to the main office. It facilitates real-time communication, encrypted transactions, and rapid data transfers supporting modern…
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Mid Penn Bank to Acquire 1st Colonial Community Bank, Further Expand Presence in Philadelphia Area
Mid Penn Bank plans to acquire Mount Laurel, N.J.-based 1st Colonial Community Bank for $101 million in a cash and stock deal, marking its second local bank acquisition in under a year. The transaction is expected to close in the first or second quarter of next year and will further expand Mid Penn’s presence in…
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Mid Penn Bank Hires Brian Floyd as Employee Benefits Producer
Brian Floyd has joined MPB Insurance and Risk Management as Vice President and Employee Benefits Producer. In this role, Floyd will provide insurance clients with customized employee benefits solutions and will be based in Harrisburg at Mid Penn Bank’s administrative office, reporting to Matt Snavely, Managing Director of MPB Insurance and Risk Management. Floyd brings…
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The Tradeoffs of Passing Rising Costs to Customers Amid Tariffs
As talks of tariffs turn into increased prices for consumers, many U.S. businesses are experiencing declining profit margins. Business owners are now weighing the pros and cons of passing these costs along to the consumer versus absorbing the hit to their bottom line. Before raising the cost outright, some businesses are choosing to eliminate perks like free shipping to…
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Three Types of Scams Every Growing Business Should Watch For
Growing your business requires dedication, strategy, and smart financial management. Unfortunately, it can also make you a target for sophisticated scams. Fraudsters are not only looking to target your personal finances but also your employees’ and customers’ financial information. According to the Better Business Bureau, more than 60 percent of businesses dealt with scammers in 2024. Popular scams included…
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