Banking & Finance
-
Philadelphia’s Big Banks Subject of Two New Books That Look at Their Rise and Fall, and Survivor That Has Grown in Vacuum They Created
Philadelphia’s big banks, including Girard and Fidelity, Provident and PSFS, and PNB and First Pennsylvania, thrived for generations and financed factories, transportation, and trade in the region, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But all of them vanished in the merger craze of the 1980s and 1990s, with many employees losing their jobs…
-
CCWMG’s Fred Hubler Shares Stock Market Expertise During Financial News Appearance
Fred Hubler Jr., the President and founder of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group in Chester Springs, was recently featured on a network to share his expertise on the stock market. Hubler noted on Ameritrade Network about the coming of a new regime of greater macro and market volatility. In addition to this appearance, he has…
-
Penn Community Bank, Bucks County Community College Partner to Support Local Workforce Development
Penn Community Bank is investing in local workforce development with $140,000 donation to support Bucks County Community College’s (BCCC) new, state-of-the-art Center for Advanced Technologies building and programs. The center is located at BCCC’s Gene & Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks in Bristol, Pa. The bank’s contribution will support scholarships and workforce development programs…
-
WSFS CARES Foundation Provides Fourth-Quarter Grants to Local Community Organizations
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, has provided grants to two community organizations located in Delaware and New Jersey as part of its continuing series of philanthropic activities. The grants will support the following organizations: “For nearly 200 years, WSFS has been committed to providing vital support to our communities,”…
-
Giving the Gift of Donations: A Guide to Maximize Year-End Charitable Giving and Tax Deductions
Six out of 10 American households are charitable, according to The Philanthropy Roundtable, and December is the month Americans make more charitable gifts than any other.* So how to make the most of your generosity? Here’s what to consider as giving season draws near. Check Your List Most people give to the same charities annually.…
-
Renowned Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas Featured in Online Investment Guide
Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas, who has been a prominent leader and positive force in Chester County for years, was recently featured in Capital Analytics: Invest Philadelphia magazine. The annual business guide covers metro areas through data, in-depth analysis, and interviews with local business and political leaders like Annas. Labeled in the article as a…
-
Bucks County Commissioners Award $5.5 Million To Struggling Local Rescue Squads
Emergency medical services in Bucks County were just given a significant helping hand after being awarded millions of dollars in aid. Jeff Werner wrote about the recent donation in the Doylestown Patch. The Bucks County Commissioners voted unanimously to allocate $5.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act money to 13 county squads on Dec. 7.…
-
C&N Banked on Community Creativity for 2023 Calendar Images; Result Was an Artistic Windfall
The 2023 C&N calendar, whose stunning monthly images were taken by amateur photographers in the communities it serves, is now available at branches throughout the region. Submitting and Judging The competition launches in the spring, giving local shutterbugs the opportunity to submit for judging their best shots. The 12 best would serve as the highlighted…
-
Meridian Bank Appoints Christine Helmig to Board of Directors
Meridian Corporation has appointed Christine M. Helmig, CPA, to an open position on the Board of Directors of Meridian Corporation and its principal subsidiary, Meridian Bank, effective immediately. “Ms. Helmig is a great addition to our Board of Directors,” said Chris Annas, Chairman. “Chrissy has been a long-standing friend of Meridian. Her experience and dedication…
-
CEO of Bucks County Bank Named “Credit Union Executive of the Year” for Efforts in Aiding Ukrainians
The head of a bank with several locations in Bucks County was recently recognized for his contributions to those affected by war. Bruce K. Foulke, American Heritage Credit Union’s President and CEO, has been named “Credit Union Executive of the Year” by American Banker for both his leadership at American Heritage as well as his year-long efforts…
-
Bryn Mawr Trust Exec Explains How to Maximize Your Generosity, What to Consider as Giving Season Arrives
Six out of 10 American households are charitable, according to The Philanthropy Roundtable, and December is the month Americans make more charitable gifts than any other. Elizabeth B. Wagner, the Director of Institutional Wealth Management at Bryn Mawr Trust, a WSFS company, explains how to make the most of your generosity and what to consider as…
-
Bucks County Leadership: Denise Lindsay, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Meridian Bank
Denise Lindsay, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Meridian Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Carmel, N.Y., her love of sports and her close-knit Italian family that gathered for Sunday dinner every week. Lindsay also discussed her first job at a bank as a teenager and how Villanova University’s internship…
-
Firstrust Evaluators of Credit Risk Undertake Risky Venture for Charity: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Post-Thanksgiving, Firstrust Bank professionals are getting back to work after a long weekend. Two, however, are still away from their desks. And they’re about to get farther, as they depart today for a fundraising trek up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. The intrepid adventurers are Michael Dinda, executive vice president and commercial banking division manager,…
-
Wealth Management Exec at WSFS Bank Subsidiary Offers Tips to Ensure You Have a Solid Plan for Financial Success
Even the most ardent savers question whether they are doing enough to achieve financial success. Regardless of where you are on the spectrum of planning and saving for your financial future, now is a great time to focus on your finances. According to Garrett Spangler, the Director of Wealth Planning at West Capital Management, a…
-
Thankful for Teachers? Nominate a Local Teacher for the Citadel Heart of Learning Award
Now through Jan. 15, Citadel Credit Union is accepting nominations for its prestigious teaching excellence award, the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. If you know a teacher who goes above and beyond the call of duty and truly makes a difference in the lives of students, please submit a nomination. Nominate a few ways: Citadel Credit…
-
A Big Tax Write-Off for Small Business: What Is IRS Section 179?
Today’s economy is creating challenges for many small businesses. Many things seem to be changing quickly. But one important thing has not changed: Section 179 of the IRS Tax Code. When small businesses use financing to reinvest in their business by purchasing certain categories of equipment or software, they can take advantage of a powerful…
-
C&N Donates $20,000 Through EITC Contributions to YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties
C&N recently donated $20,000 to YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening its communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all. This donation will be used…
-
Penn Community Bank Helps Community College Apprentices MAP Out Their Professional Futures
Penn Community Bank has contributed $25,000 to Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) in support of its Workforce Development Division’s new MontcoWorks Apprenticeship Program (MAP). MAP is an earn-while-you-learn program that offers MCCC students the opportunity to gain in-demand workforce skills and college credits at no cost. Apprentice-students train alongside experienced professionals, receiving mentorship and guidance…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
