Banking & Finance
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C&N Bank to Engaged Couples: Cut the Wedding Expenses Along with the Cake
Getting married is a big commitment, emotionally and financially. Wedding expenses in Pa. average $23,025, which can be a significant hit to the newlyweds after they return from the honeymoon. Establishing a budget, sticking to it, and avoiding unexpected charges will therefore help make the day as wonderful as imagined, both long- and short-term. Who’s…
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Why Your Small Business Should Take the Long View on Inflation
When you hear and read about inflation, the attention is typically placed on inflation’s impact on the cost for consumer goods, and for good reason. High inflation hits people where it hurts most — their wallets. But small business owners and operators must deal with inflation’s impacts as well, and as it continues to be…
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Still Strong Foundation to Honor Meridian Bank’s Chris Annas for His Impact Within Pediatric Cancer Community
The Still Strong Foundation, a nonprofit that assists families whose children are battling cancer, will honor Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas with its 2022 Still Strong Corporate Responsibility Award at the sixth annual For Our Children Gala on April 1 at The Lucy in Philadelphia. The bank has been a longtime supporter of the Still…
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C&N to Relocate Its Paoli Office to Chesterbrook
C&N plans to relocate its office at 1500 East Lancaster Avenue in Paoli to 500 Chesterbrook Boulevard in Wayne. The relocation is expected to be complete this summer with an opening tentatively scheduled for mid-June. The 2,400-square-foot, free-standing branch will provide customers with improved convenience and easier accessibility. After renovations, the branch will feature an…
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Women in Banking: WSFS Bank Supports Women as They Climb the Corporate Ladder
Statistics indicate that there’s an almost equal share of men and women working at the entry level of the financial services industry. However, the number of women declines with each rung up the corporate ladder. WSFS Bank fosters an environment where women are supported, and it has an impressive roster of women to prove it.…
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Meridian Bank Exhibits Limited-Edition Artwork from One of Its Customers, a Globetrotting Photographer
Meridian Bank’s Paoli branch is exhibiting limited-edition artwork from one of its customers, a local artist and photographer whose work includes portraits of presidents and celebrities and photo assignments promoting global humanitarian efforts. When Shea Winter Roggio walked into his local Meridian Bank branch, he noticed a 22-foot wall that was stark and empty, and…
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Bucks County Leadership: Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank
Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO.Today about growing up in Blue Bell as the daughter of a World War II veteran; playing multiple sports, which enabled her to spend quality time with her father; and, despite the initial objection of her parents, attending La Salle University, where…
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Thinking About Selling Your Business in 2022? Here Are a Few Ideas to Consider
It remains to be seen if 2022’s unique blend of positive and negative factors will slow down the piping hot mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market that emerged in 2021. On the positive side for potential sellers, strong economic and profit growth plus record amounts of capital remain potent forces. These factors are likely to drive…
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Penn Community Bank’s Message to First-Time Mortgage Applicants: Know Before You Grow
When a new homebuyer reaches the decision point on financing a property through a mortgage, the transaction starts to get real. The homebuying process leading up to this point — run the numbers, set a budget, visit properties — has all been rather standard. But mortgage options and their impact in the long term are…
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The Finances of Fear: Vanguard Projects Little Market Effect from Russian Invasion
As the world continues to tally the tragic human cost of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the belligerence is affecting global financial markets as well. Locally, Vanguard has managed to come out of the military action’s associated Russian market debacle with emerging markets funds largely unscathed, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The investment giant’s…
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Faces of Philanthropy Lauds Penn Community Bank’s Work with Startup Bucks
The partnership between Perkasie-based Penn Community Bank and Startup Bucks is among this year’s Faces of Philanthropy, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The program recognizes philanthropic partnerships between for-profit and nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia region. The honorees were submitted by online nomination and selected by the Philadelphia Business Journal’s editorial team…
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Ambler Savings Bank Adds Financial Fuel to the Fire of STEAM Education in Bucks County
Ambler Savings Bank recently donated to the New Hope-Solebury School District’s STEAM Initiative. The funds will boost the education of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in grades K–12. The donation from the bank, made through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, will help with startup costs to equip a brand-new STEAM lab…
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Penn Community Bank Offers Financial Keys to Help Unlock Your Own Front Door
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to purchase your first home. You’ve run the numbers and gotten all your ducks in a row — now it’s time for you as eager homebuyer to test the market. Finding a house can be relatively easy. Finding a home that fits a budget, the owner’s needs, and his or…
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Penn Community Bank Puts Finishing Touches on New Lansdale Branch
Penn Community Bank’s final preparations on its newest branch signified to staff and customers alike that the financial institution’s expansion from Bucks County into neighboring Montgomery County is moving forward. The bank’s new Lansdale site at 490 Forty Foot Road is the brand’s second toehold across its county border to the south, joining a branch…
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First-time Homeownership Can Be Tough; Penn Community Bank Makes It Easier
Purchasing a home can feel like a daunting task. The legal and financial details can make the buying process seem overwhelming even in a normal housing market. But in a white-hot market like today’s, it’s even more important for homebuyers to have an expert at hand. Penn Community Bank’s team of local residential lending professionals…
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Considering a Second Home or Investment Property? New Fees Could Make It More Expensive; Local Mortgage Lender Says Now’s the Time to Act
Purchasing an investment property or second home will soon cost more due to new upfront fees for second-home loans by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Potential owners looking to finally buy that vacation home in the Poconos, or at the Jersey Shore, are encouraged to seek advice on how the fees will impact their purchases.…
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Longwood Gardens Seeds Its Renovation Plans with Funding from ‘Green’ Bonds
Longwood Gardens is funding its $250 million renovation using a combination of grants, endowment money, and issuance of tax-exempt “green” bonds. These sources will provide $200 million of the targeted sum, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bonds — which are essentially loans from investors who promise to repay the principal and interest —…
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C&N Welcomes Matthew L. Bower as Executive Vice President, Chief Wealth Management Officer
Citizens & Northern Corporation announced that Matthew L. Bower will lead the C&N Wealth Management team as EVP, Chief Wealth Management Officer. With Bower’s 25 years of industry experience, he brings a depth of knowledge and leadership experience to C&N. Most recently, he led PNC’s Wealth Management Group in Atlanta, Ga., as Managing Director, delivering…
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