• Firstrust Bank a Key Supporter of Philadelphia Youth Basketball as It Opens World-Class Facility in Nicetown

    Firstrust Bank a Key Supporter of Philadelphia Youth Basketball as It Opens World-Class Facility in Nicetown

    Kenny Holdsman, the co-founder and CEO of Philadelphia Youth Basketball, has fond memories of his first meeting with Richard Green, the Executive Chairman and Owner of Firstrust Bank, almost a decade ago. It was the summer of 2015, and Holdsman, a lawyer who was taking his talents to the nonprofit sector, had just launched PYB,…

  • Philadelphia Eagles and Firstrust Bank Award High School Entrepreneurs in Student Business Pitch Competition

    Philadelphia Eagles and Firstrust Bank Award High School Entrepreneurs in Student Business Pitch Competition

    Six teams of students from four high schools in the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regions recently competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by the Philadelphia Eagles and Firstrust Bank. The competition marked the culmination of the Entrepreneurs Game Plan powered by EVERFI program, a digital learning platform implemented in 30 area high…

  • PECO Powers Efforts with Diverse Businesses, Spending a Record $597 Million in 2023

    PECO Powers Efforts with Diverse Businesses, Spending a Record $597 Million in 2023

    PECO is helping to power the economies of local and diverse communities by expanding its commitment to business diversity. In 2023, PECO had its best year ever for spend with diverse businesses, purchasing $597 million in goods and services from diversity-certified businesses, which accounted for 43 percent of its total yearly purchases and marked the…

  • Haverford Systems Introduces All-in-One Telehealth Workstations Through Innovative Partnership

    Haverford Systems Introduces All-in-One Telehealth Workstations Through Innovative Partnership

    Telehealth has emerged as a pivotal tool that offers patients convenient access to specialized care and enables healthcare providers to deliver their expertise remotely. Haverford Systems, a leading audiovisual integration company serving the Philadelphia region, offers a cutting-edge telehealth solution through the partnership between PTZOptics and Strongarm Healthcare. At the heart of this partnership lies…

  • Leonardo Helicopters US Showcases Philadelphia’s Appeal in New Momentum Makers Series

    Leonardo Helicopters US Showcases Philadelphia’s Appeal in New Momentum Makers Series

    The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia is making significant strides in attracting and expanding companies within the region, showcasing its impact on the local and global business landscape. Through a comprehensive regional marketing strategy, the chamber’s Economic Competitiveness team has been pivotal in promoting Greater Philadelphia as a premier global destination for business. This…

  • PECO’s Sabrina Brooks Named to City and State PA’s List of Women Blazing New Trails Across the Commonwealth

    PECO’s Sabrina Brooks Named to City and State PA’s List of Women Blazing New Trails Across the Commonwealth

    Sabrina Brooks, PECO’s Director of Customer Strategy and Governance and a board member at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, has been named to City and State Pennsylvania’s 2024 Above & Beyond list of women blazing new trails across the Commonwealth. “This year’s edition features women whose grassroots arts and cultural organizations have become powerful…

  • Contingent of Holy Family Students, Faculty, Staff Spend Spring Break in Florida with Habitat for Humanity

    Contingent of Holy Family Students, Faculty, Staff Spend Spring Break in Florida with Habitat for Humanity

    Three Holy Family University faculty members and two staff members worked alongside 18 students over Spring Break in Florida at several building sites in Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, North Lauderdale, and Coral Springs as part of a community service project with Habitat for Humanity of Broward County. “This trip was such a rewarding…

  • RKL Achieves Industry Excellence with Best of Accounting Award

    RKL Achieves Industry Excellence with Best of Accounting Award

    For the second straight year, RKL, a CPA and advisory firm with an office in Exton, won a 2024 Best of Accounting Award for client satisfaction. The honor from B2B directory ClearlyRated is based on input and ratings received in the firm’s latest client survey. In the survey, RKL earned a world-class Net Promoter Score…

  • WSFS Mortgage Study Reveals Positive Attitudes Toward Reverse Mortgages but Also Educational Opportunities

    WSFS Mortgage Study Reveals Positive Attitudes Toward Reverse Mortgages but Also Educational Opportunities

    Reverse mortgages are gaining traction as a viable financial strategy for retirees seeking to enhance their cash flow and maintain their lifestyle in their golden years, according to a recent study by WSFS Mortgage, a division of WSFS Bank. The study, which surveyed 750 homeowners aged 60 and older, sheds light on the potential benefits…

  • ‘A Major Narrative Change’: Exxon’s Surge Points to Market Shift Not to Be Ignored by Investors

    ‘A Major Narrative Change’: Exxon’s Surge Points to Market Shift Not to Be Ignored by Investors

    Exxon Mobil’s surge throughout the year put the oil company on par with the leading tech stocks, pointing to an important shift in the market that should not be ignored by investors, in case the narrative changes again, writes James Mackintosh for The Wall Street Journal. When compared to the four top tech stocks, Exxon…

  • Three Keys to Prepping a Family-Owned Business for a Successful Transition

    Three Keys to Prepping a Family-Owned Business for a Successful Transition

    Deciding to sell your family-owned business isn’t just a financial decision; it’s an emotional journey that involves your colleagues, your loved ones, and in many cases, your family’s legacy. As you prepare the company for new ownership, the three to five years leading up to the transition require considerable planning. A recent study noted that 75 percent…

  • Holy Family University’s Graduate and Adult Admissions to Host Evening with the School of Education on April 17

    Holy Family University’s Graduate and Adult Admissions to Host Evening with the School of Education on April 17

    Holy Family University’s Department of Graduate and Adult Admissions invites area educators and those considering a career in education to an Evening with the School of Education on Wednesday, April 17 at 5 PM in the Education & Technology Center Auditorium on the Philadelphia campus. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet with Holy Family’s…

  • Holy Family University Graduate Oversees Quality of Life in Philadelphia with a Catholic Conscience

    Holy Family University Graduate Oversees Quality of Life in Philadelphia with a Catholic Conscience

    The view from Bridget Collins-Greenwald’s seventh-floor office in Philadelphia’s City Hall — a stunning one that overlooks Dilworth Plaza and provides a clear sightline down the beautiful Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the iconic Art Museum — is drastically different from the vantage point of the Marsden Street apartment and Ditman Street rowhouse in Tacony that…

  • PECO Goes Dark for Earth Hour

    PECO Goes Dark for Earth Hour

    PECO is dedicated to reducing its operations-driven emissions and supporting cleaner energy efforts throughout the region. As part of its goal to educate customers and make a positive impact on the planet, PECO joined hundreds of thousands of participants around the world in recognizing Earth Hour on March 23. From 8:30-9:30 PM, PECO powered down the iconic…

  • RKL’s 2023 Regional Transaction Report Tracks M&A Activity

    RKL’s 2023 Regional Transaction Report Tracks M&A Activity

    Regional and national mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continued a downward trend in 2023 following the high-water mark set in 2021 for deal activity, according to a new report from advisory firm RKL, which has an office in Exton. The number of transactions in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania decreased 18 percent versus 2022. When comparing 2023…

  • PHILADELPHIA Careers – Firstrust Bank

    PHILADELPHIA Careers – Firstrust Bank

    Founded 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. Firstrust is looking…

  • Female Veteran and Entrepreneur Who Empowers Women to Live Healthy Lives Receives Payment-Free Car

    Female Veteran and Entrepreneur Who Empowers Women to Live Healthy Lives Receives Payment-Free Car

    Former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Erica Liermann, a Philadelphia native, has received a payment-free 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE through the Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Transportation4Heroes program, in collaboration with Wells Fargo and the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association.  Liermann was presented with the car during a key ceremony last week at Dub Fitness, a women’s-only small…

  • C&N Celebrates ‘the Magnitude of Its History’: 160 Years of Building Relationships, Empowering Communities

    C&N Celebrates ‘the Magnitude of Its History’: 160 Years of Building Relationships, Empowering Communities

    C&N recently commemorated its 160th anniversary with a week-long celebration throughout the bank that culminated with ringing the NASDAQ opening bell on March 22. “I have reflected on what 160 years of banking has meant to the customers and communities that C&N has served and thought about the relationships we’ve built with generations of families,…