Banking & Finance
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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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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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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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Philadelphia 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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Firstrust Bank Launches New Mortgage Program to Improve Access to Homeownership
The dream of homeownership is often out of reach for many, but Firstrust Bank’s new Home Prosper Mortgage Program is helping to make that dream a reality. The Home Prosper Mortgage Program, a Special Purpose Credit Program unique to Firstrust, is for borrowers purchasing homes in majority Black and Hispanic census tracts (MBHCT), where more…
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Citadel Credit Union’s New Partnership to Power Wealth Management Programs, Enhance Member Experience
Citadel Credit Union’s wealth management team is transitioning from its broker-dealer relationship to Cetera Investment Services, a leading broker-dealer known for its expertise in supporting credit unions and banks. This collaboration represents a significant step in Citadel’s commitment to delivering unparalleled financial health and growth opportunities to its members. Following consolidation that impacted its prior broker-dealer,…
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Why Digital Asset Management Matters More Than Ever
In a world where technology drives our daily lives, it is no surprise that we have increasingly placed more value on our digital identities and belongings, also known as digital assets. Digital assets encompass everything from personal records, videos, and social media content to passwords, biometric data, and financial information such as bank accounts and…
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C&N Boosts Efficiency for Businesses with Clover’s Point of Sale Technology
C&N has partnered with Clover, a leader in point of sale (POS) technology aimed at providing local businesses with powerful, integrated POS solutions. This collaboration helps businesses streamline everyday operations, improve customer service, and deliver better overall efficiency. “Because we know the challenges that local businesses face, C&N adopts the best tools available to help…
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Penn Community Bank Once Again Among America’s Best Regional Banks
Penn Community Bank has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The annual ranking recognized top regional banks and credit unions in the United States based on a large-scale study of over 9,000 institutions, more than 70,000 customer surveys, and millions of social media reviews. “Being named one of America’s…
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Bryn Mawr Trust Survey Reveals Gaps Exist in Americans’ Digital Asset Awareness, Estate Planning
According to a new survey from Bryn Mawr Trust, Americans have little awareness about the importance of digital estate planning, despite placing a high monetary value on their digital assets. The survey found that Americans estimate a value of $191,516 on average for digital assets; however, 76 percent reported having little or no knowledge of…
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Penn Community Bank Matches $10,000 in Donations to Support Local Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank recently completed a successful matched-giving campaign with Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties (HFHMDC), providing the organization with a total contribution of $18,359 to support affordable housing initiatives. The bank’s contribution includes a $10,000 match to $8,359 raised during HFHMDC’s World Habitat Day Giving Week Campaign held earlier this fall.…
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Penn Community Bank Exec Named as ‘City & State Pennsylvania’ Impact Award Winner
Bernard Tynes, Penn Community Bank’s Executive Vice President and Chief Experience and Impact Officer, has been named as a recipient of City & State Pennsylvania’s 2024 Impact Award. The Impact Awards recognize Pennsylvania’s premier changemakers who are transforming their communities and the commonwealth for the greater good. Honorees represent diverse sectors including business, nonprofit, government, and advocacy,…
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Penn Community Bank Survey Reveals Rising Service Needs, Debuts Giving Tuesday Grants
Penn Community Bank recently released findings from its community needs assessment which surveyed dozens of nonprofit organizations across its five-county footprint. The assessment reveals significant increases in service demands, with over 70 percent of organizations reporting higher needs in 2024 and 42 percent citing “significant” increases — straining budgets and volunteers. Key findings highlight critical…
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S&T Bank Continues You Give-We Give Tradition
While it may be better to give than receive, participants in S&T Bank’s You Give-We Give sweepstakes can enjoy doing both! For the second consecutive year, S&T Bank is celebrating December as the month of giving by offering an Instagram video/photo contest, which launched Dec. 2 and continues through the end of the year. Entrants…
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On a Wing and a Prayer, Oliver Heating & Cooling Wins Firstrust Bank’s Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
When the folks at Oliver Heating & Cooling submitted their entry into the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a new contest from Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles aimed at supporting and promoting local businesses, they did so on a wing and a prayer. Both literally and figuratively. “The deadline to enter was Oct. 15, but…
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Nonprofits Invited to Join in Penn Community Bank Survey for a Chance to Receive $2,500 Contribution
As the area’s largest mutual bank, Penn Community Bank’s commitment to Greater Good Banking drives its mission of building healthier, more resilient communities. To advance this mission, the Bank is launching a community research study on corporate social responsibility in our region and invites you to share your expertise in this important initiative. By collecting…
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Nomination Period Opens for 24th Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards
Citadel Credit Union has officially opened the nomination period for its 24-year Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. It will remain open through Jan. 15. 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…
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