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Penn Community Bank Releases 2024 Impact Report
Penn Community Bank has released its 2024 Impact Report. This annual report details the bank and its charitable arm, Penn Community Bank Foundation’s, strategic investments in area programming and initiatives centered on financial education, housing, and strengthening the local economy. “As we enter 2025, Penn Community Bank stands stronger than ever – not only in…
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Citadel Credit Union Deepens Commitment to Commercial Banking with New Leadership, Enhanced Vision
Citadel Credit Union has taken a significant step forward in its long-term growth strategy, introducing new leadership for its Commercial Banking team and a reinforced commitment to providing cutting-edge financial solutions for businesses across the Greater Philadelphia region. To lead the Commercial Banking team, Citadel has appointed Thomas Sebok as Chief Commercial Banking Officer. Citadel’s enhanced Commercial Banking…
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Tax Checklist: 5 Things to Remember
No matter who you are or how much experience you have, tax season can feel daunting. There’s a lot to remember and a lot of factors to consider while filing. The American tax system, for instance, involves around 800 forms — some with convoluted rules and requirements. Luckily, there are plenty of resources, like this tax…
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Meridian Bank and Lenape Valley Foundation Partnered for Successful Evening of Community Impact
On Jan. 23, Meridian Bank partnered with Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) for an evening dedicated to community impact and meaningful conversations. “Cocktails & Conversations for a Cause” was more than just an event but also an opportunity to support mental health initiatives and critical services that benefit thousands of individuals in Bucks County. Lenape Valley…
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Bucks County Opportunity Council Receives $400,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation
Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) has received a $400,000 Community Impact Grant from KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank, aimed to increase food resources and improve health equity in Bucks County. The funding will be used to expand BCOC’s network of food distribution sites, advocate for more collaboration on community efforts to address food…
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Local Business Owner Revitalizes Nicholas Sebastian Salon & Spa with Meridian Bank’s Support
When Nick Scamuffa decided to pursue a Small Business Loan to revitalize his salon in Newtown Square, he expected to be met with skepticism. The West Chester Resident and Owner of Nicholas Sebastian Salon & Spa knew all too well that banks can show hesitation due to several factors, including dependency on key staff, limited…
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A Century-Long Industry Innovator, Hatboro’s Acme Corrugated Box Finds a Kindred Spirit in Firstrust Bank
For more than a century, Acme Corrugated Box — a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of corrugated packaging — has led its industry in product customization and technology adoption with top-of-the-line customer care and just-in-time solutions. An integral part of its customers’ supply chains, Hatboro-based Acme gets to know their exact packaging and business needs — then…
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Here You Grow: Discover Your Career Path at Penn Community Bank
Penn Community Bank is searching for talent to fill several open positions. Headquartered in Bucks County, for 150 years Penn Community Bank has worked to grow the local economy and surrounding communities and has grown to become the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania. Become part of something bigger and join Penn Community Bank’s…
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C&N Partners with ZSuite to Deliver Smarter Solutions for Local Businesses
C&N, a trusted financial institution committed to supporting local businesses, has entered into a strategic partnership with ZSuite Tech, a leading provider of cutting-edge digital escrow and sub-accounting solutions to more than 100 banks across the U.S. This collaboration will equip businesses in the community with the tools they need to streamline their financial operations…
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Penn Community Bank Recognized for Safe, Affordable Bank Account
Penn Community Bank’s Access Checking account has been recertified by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards (2025-2026). These national safe account standards, co-created by consumer advocates, leading national nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, and other financial institutions, recognize banking products with low cost, high functionality, and built-in consumer safety.…
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From Stress to Success: Penn Community Bank Shares the Benefits of Debt Consolidation
Managing multiple debts can feel like juggling too many balls at once. From credit card balances to personal loans and other financial obligations, keeping track of various due dates and interest rates can be overwhelming. Don’t worry: There’s a solution to turn all this stress into success. Debt consolidation offers a solution to this challenge,…
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C&N Prioritizes Small Business Success in Southeastern PA
C&N recognizes the importance of small businesses as the backbone of our local economies and communities. With a dedicated team of local experts, along with innovative products and modern banking services, C&N is taking big steps to build upon its strengths and reaffirm its role as a trusted partner for local businesses. Introducing Will Kadri…
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Meridian Bank Ranked a Top SBA Lender Nationwide
Meridian Bank, headquartered in Malvern, has once again been recognized as a top SBA lender nationwide by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Meridian ranked in the top 10 percent of SBA lenders nationwide for the total dollar value lent and the number of loans approved. Meridian was the top Pennsylvania-based lender in Greater Philadelphia ranked…
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Nominate Your Favorite Teacher for Citadel Heart of Learning Award Before Tomorrow’s Deadline
Tomorrow, Jan. 15, is the deadline to nominate a teacher for Citadel Credit Union’s prestigious Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. The program honors local teachers throughout the region in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties who go above and beyond for their students at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Nominations are accepted…
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Dallas Firm Takes Majority Stake in Bensalem’s Rita’s Italian Ice to Drive Growth
Bensalem staple Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has received a majority investment from Maple Park Capital Partners, a newly formed Dallas firm, to fuel its continued growth, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In the four decades since being founded, Rita’s has become…
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WSFS CARES Foundation’s Fourth-Quarter Grants to ‘Transform the Lives of Hundreds of Youth’
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to the following four organizations in the fourth quarter of 2024 as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities: Additionally, WSFS Bank provided $5,000 to Literacy Delaware in a year-end grant. The bank also provided $5,000 grants to the Chester…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President, Mid Penn Bank
Jeffrey Steigerwalt, Regional President at Mid Penn Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Havertown, where the Catholic community shaped his life, including childhood sports and his first job after college. Steigerwalt began working summers in construction at age 12 and credits his father with instilling in him a strong work ethic. He…
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New Year, New Finances: 5 Practical Tips to Boost Your Financial Health
The end of one year and beginning of another is an opportunity for a fresh start, including for your finances. After a year filled with economic headwinds, many consumers are taking action, including the 33 percent in the region who are cutting back on non-essential spending, according to a WSFS Bank Money Trends Survey. Here…
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