• Mid Penn Bank Donates $100,000 to Penn Medicine’s Basser Center for BRCA

    Mid Penn Bank Donates $100,000 to Penn Medicine’s Basser Center for BRCA

    Mid Penn Bank has continued its support of the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn Medicine with a $100,000 donation. Mid Penn Bank CEO Rory Ritrievi recently presented the check to Basser Center representatives Kevin Mahoney and Dr. Payal Shah. The contribution was made possible through funds raised during the 2025 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity…

  • C&N Announces 2026 Calendar Contest Winners

    C&N Announces 2026 Calendar Contest Winners

    C&N has announced the winners of its 2026 calendar photo contest. The beloved annual tradition showcases the inspiring beauty of our region and the extraordinary talent of local amateur and professional photographers. Bernadette Chiaramonte, a photographer from Wellsboro, was named the grand-prize winner. Her photograph, a breathtaking snap of Hills Creek State Park in Tioga…

  • Government Shutdown: Short-Term Disruption, Limited Financial Long-Term Impact

    Government Shutdown: Short-Term Disruption, Limited Financial Long-Term Impact

    Washington is once again in a government shutdown. Investors may be asking, does this really matter for the economy and markets? History provides a valuable perspective. What History Shows Shutdowns occur when Congress fails to pass appropriation bills or a temporary funding extension. When that happens, federal agencies close, hundreds of thousands of workers are…

  • Tyler Schiele Turns Childhood Passion into Thriving Business with Help from Apex Commercial Capital

    Tyler Schiele Turns Childhood Passion into Thriving Business with Help from Apex Commercial Capital

    When he was just six years old, Tyler Schiele was already captivated by the hum of lawnmowers and the beautiful symmetry of neatly striped grass. “I always had a fascination for the zero-turn mowers,” Schiele said. “I’d sit by the window at home just watching landscapers work.” By age 10, he was cutting lawns in…

  • Tax-Smart Retirement Income Planning Strategies

    Tax-Smart Retirement Income Planning Strategies

    Retirement is a goal we set with dreams of traveling abroad, playing golf, relaxing on the beach, pursuing a passion project, spending more time with family and friends, or ticking off items on our personal bucket list. As retirement comes into view, the most common question is, “Will you be financially secure when you take…

  • Penn Community Bank Launches ‘Operation Greater Good Food Drive’ to Help Combat Food Insecurity Across the Region

    Penn Community Bank Launches ‘Operation Greater Good Food Drive’ to Help Combat Food Insecurity Across the Region

    Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to launch the Operation Greater Good Food Drive, a community-wide effort running from Nov. 5 through Dec. 17 to address the growing issue of food insecurity across the region. Developed and mobilized quickly in response to an immediate and heightened community need, the…

  • TD Bank Closing 51 Branches Nationwide, Including One in Chester County 

    TD Bank Closing 51 Branches Nationwide, Including One in Chester County 

    As part of a move toward a digital-centric retail model, TD Bank intends to close 51 branches across 12 states, including one that is in Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  These closures are part of the bank’s broader plan to eliminate or relocate ten percent of its locations.  All of…

  • Setting the Groundwork to Build Your Child’s Credit History

    Setting the Groundwork to Build Your Child’s Credit History

    As you prepare your child for the future, it’s important to include their finances in the equation. Raising financially savvy children is an important part of the bigger picture, and one of the best ways you can set them up for success is by building their credit. While there is no one “right age” to start, it’s…

  • Citadel Credit Union Donates $30K, Launches Food Drive to Support Families Impacted by Government Shutdown

    Citadel Credit Union Donates $30K, Launches Food Drive to Support Families Impacted by Government Shutdown

    In response to the federal government shutdown and the resulting reduction in SNAP food assistance, Citadel Credit Union is donating $30,000 to area food banks and launching a month-long food drive to support families and neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Throughout November, all Citadel branches, along with its headquarters and wealth management and mortgage office locations,…

  • Venture for America, Comcast Roles Help Cheltenham Woman Pivot Into Dream Job Investing in Startups

    Venture for America, Comcast Roles Help Cheltenham Woman Pivot Into Dream Job Investing in Startups

    Antonia Dean, a Cheltenham resident, secured her dream role after gaining experience at Venture for America and Comcast, where she developed programs to support local startups, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Today, Dean is a partner at Black Operator Ventures, a seed-stage venture firm where she focuses on investing in companies others might overlook. Dean,…

  • TruMark Financial Credit Union Hosts Annual Golf Outing to Support TruMark Financial Cares Foundation

    TruMark Financial Credit Union Hosts Annual Golf Outing to Support TruMark Financial Cares Foundation

    TruMark Financial Credit Union recently held its annual golf outing at Talamore Country Club in Ambler and raised $25,000 in support of the TruMark Financial Cares Foundation. More than 100 golfers participated in the event, which brought together team members, business partners, and community supporters to help advance the foundation’s mission to increase financial education,…

  • Mid Penn Bank Hires Jennifer Kipe as Commercial Loan Officer

    Mid Penn Bank Hires Jennifer Kipe as Commercial Loan Officer

    Jennifer Kipe has joined Mid Penn Bank as First Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. She will support the bank’s commercial lending efforts in the south-central New Jersey region and will be based in the bank’s Mount Laurel office, reporting to Jeannine Cimino, Senior Vice President and Regional President. Kipe brings extensive experience in commercial…

  • Wayne-Based SEMCAP AI Leads $8 Million Series A Investment In Lula Commerce 

    Wayne-Based SEMCAP AI Leads $8 Million Series A Investment In Lula Commerce 

    Wayne-based SEMCAP AI led an $8 million Series A round for Lula Commerce, a Philadelphia startup that is planning to accelerate the growth of its e-commerce platform aimed at the convenience store industry, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Along with SEMCAP AI, Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ GO PA Fund and several out-of-town…

  • Fueling Franchise Growth: The WSFS Business Banking and StriveWell Partnership

    Fueling Franchise Growth: The WSFS Business Banking and StriveWell Partnership

    Every thriving business begins with a bold vision, a truth that the WSFS Business Banking team knows well, having helped hundreds of entrepreneurs bring their dreams to life. For Rico Macaraeg and Steven Schnelle, that vision centered on building a community around health and fitness. Their entrepreneurial vision led them into franchising with SWTHZ, a cold plunge and infrared sauna studio…

  • Veteran-Led Advisory and Investment Firm Finds Strong Support from Firstrust’s Relationship Banking

    Veteran-Led Advisory and Investment Firm Finds Strong Support from Firstrust’s Relationship Banking

    It was early 2016, when Jake Weston was nearing the end of his five years of service as an Army Ranger, when he quickly learned that the transition process from military to civilian life was “pretty terrible.” “Having such a close relationship with the guys you’re serving with and spending so much time with to…

  • TruMark Financial Credit Union Honored with Aetna Workplace Well-Being Award

    TruMark Financial Credit Union Honored with Aetna Workplace Well-Being Award

    TruMark Financial Credit Union has been recognized with Aetna’s prestigious Workplace Well-Being Award, a distinction that honors organizations for their exceptional commitment to improving team member health, well-being, and vitality. The award reflects TruMark Financial’s comprehensive approach to wellness, which prioritizes mental, physical, and financial well-being through thoughtfully designed programs and resources. One of the…

  • Amid Government Shutdown, Citadel Credit Union Offers Loan and Payment Relief to Local Families

    Amid Government Shutdown, Citadel Credit Union Offers Loan and Payment Relief to Local Families

    As the federal government shutdown stretches on, thousands of local families across the Greater Philadelphia region are feeling the financial strain from delayed paychecks to mounting bills. In response, Citadel Credit Union has rolled out a Government Shutdown Relief Program to help members weather this uncertain time. The program provides immediate financial flexibility for furloughed federal employees…

  • Future Leaders Present Big Ideas at TruMark Financial Credit Union’s ‘Making My Mark’ Celebration

    Future Leaders Present Big Ideas at TruMark Financial Credit Union’s ‘Making My Mark’ Celebration

    TruMark Financial Credit Union recently celebrated the successful completion of the Making My Mark program with a student showcase held at the credit union’s headquarters in Fort Washington. The event marked the culmination of a 12-week financial education and entrepreneurship initiative designed to equip high school students with real-world knowledge and skills. The program was…