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Collecting Luxury Spirits as an Investment
Collecting luxury spirits has exploded in the last 10 years, driving up scarcity and prices. Demand for luxury spirits has skyrocketed in the last several years, creating a great investment opportunity that is not just for the wealthy, writes Debbie Carlson for The Wall Street Journal. The Luxury Brand Index...
Beyond HR: Why HRIS Technology and Outsourced Advisory Needs to Be a Discussion in the C-Suite
When HRIS technology is paired with outsourced HR advisory services, organizations can expect a synergistic effect that amplifies the advantages of each approach. With labor and inventory costs rising and the continual pressures from an inflationary economic environment, nearly every business owner can relate to the need to reduce costs and drive greater efficiency in their business operations.
Holy Family University Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Athletic Fieldhouse
President Anne Prisco, Ph. D., along with trustees, alumni, and student-athletes at the groundbreaking for Holy Family University’s new athletic fieldhouse. Holy Family University (HFU) held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new Athletic Fieldhouse on Jul. 11, as construction is set to begin on the University’s Northeast Philadelphia campus. The project is slated for completion in December 2024.
Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy Helps Radnor Township in Its Efforts to Transition to 100-Percent Clean Energy
Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy is helping Radnor Township to cost-effectively improve the energy and environmental performance of its facilities. Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy developed a plan to achieve The Green Team of Radnor Township’s Ready for 100 commitments to transition township-wide to 100-percent clean energy for electricity by 2030 and for heat and transportation by 2050.
Wilmington University Law Students Celebrate First-Year Successes
WilmU School of Law’s first Barristers Ball marked a new tradition for future law students to enjoy and unwind from the rigors law school. Completing the first year of law school calls for a celebration, and that accomplishment feels even sweeter for Wilmington University School of Law’s inaugural class. To mark the occasion, students organized WilmU’s first Barristers Ball, an end-of-year tradition at law schools around the country.
Farmer Who Grows Potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham Finally Knows What Destroyed Crops in 2016
Thousands of potatoes were lost to disease in 2016, impacting businesses like Herr's, and researches now know what caused it. Michael Brooks, a South Jersey farmer who grows potatoes for Herr’s in Nottingham, finally knows what destroyed his crop eight years ago, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. Like hundreds...
Berwyn-based Fintech Envestnet Believes Proposed $4.5B Sale to Bain Capital Could Turbo Boost Its Growth Plans
The proposed $4.5 billion sale to private equity giant Bain Capital could serve as a catalyst for the accelerated growth of Berwyn-based fintech Envestnet, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal also includes minority investments from Reverence Capital, BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, Franklin Templeton, and State Street Global...
Get Your Dink On at These Pickleball Courts in Chester County
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation and there is no indication that its popularity is going to wane anytime soon, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. The game often described as the lovechild of tennis and ping-pong is played using special paddles and a pickleball....
Following Online Harassment Campaign Against Its Teachers, Great Valley School District Looks for Way Forward
Following an online harassment campaign against many of its teachers, the Great Valley School District is looking for a way to move forward. Following an online harassment campaign against many of its teachers, the Great Valley School District is looking to education as a way to move forward, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY.
Casey Schaum is a Pillar of the Skateboarding Community in Chester County
Casey Schaum is a passionate skateboarder who grew up in West Chester, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Coached by his father, Andy Schaum, he was a West Side Little League All-Star until he was 12, always wanting to be involved in team sports. He graduated from Penn State in 2017 with a degree in recreation, parks, and tourism management. However, his true passion lay in skateboarding.
Proposed West Vincent Ordinance Will Try to Ban Single-Use Plastic
The West Vincent board of supervisors will meet on July 17 to propose a new ordinance about banning plastic. The West Vincent board of supervisors has a public hearing scheduled for July 17, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. The proposed ordinance will ban businesses from providing plastic...
Make-A-Wish Foundation Gifts Epic New Playground to Oxford Girl with Rare Condition
Make-A-Wish Foundation gifted an epic new playground to a brave Oxford girl born without a ribcage who continues to defy the odds, writes Kelly Rule for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Four-year-old London Thompson has Cerebrocostomandibular Syndrome. When she was born, an X-ray showed that she did not have a ribcage. However, now her ribcage has started forming, said her mother, Kristy Thompson.
Meet SCORE Award Winner: Pivot Mindset
SCORE is profiling Pivot Mindset as one of its 2024 Small Business Achievement Award winners. Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. Congratulations to the six small businesses...
Strategies for Managing a Financial Windfall
Many people think managing a financial windfall is as rare as winning the lottery. However, these windfalls are more common than many anticipate. They can come from various sources, such as life insurance policy payouts, profits from selling a home or business, or inheriting assets. In this guide to managing...
Small Businesses Save Big with PECO Small Business Solutions
Small businesses of all kinds can find ways to save big by reducing their energy use with help from PECO. PECO helps small businesses like yours reduce energy expenses and save big. Energy efficiency solutions can help your business cut costs, save money, and improve the overall productivity of your...
Aqua Pennsylvania Getting the Lead Out in Chester County
Aqua Pennsylvania replaced lead and galvanized service lines in Chester County, completing 150 replacements in just a few months. In just a few short months since kicking off a major project to replace customer-owned lead and galvanized service lines in several Chester County communities, Aqua Pennsylvania has now completed replacements at 150 homes and businesses.
WilmU Law Professor Talks Bankruptcy, College Admissions, and RBG
WilmU explores the remarkable journey of Law Professor Lawrence Ponoroff, from Tuscany to the Supreme Court. If you’ve ever been to Tuscany, chances are you brought home treasured memories of the Italian countryside, and for Lawrence Ponoroff, a Professor at Wilmington University School of Law, those memories include the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Making the Most of the Next Six Months
The next six months are pivotal for shaping not only your achievements for this year but also for laying the groundwork for making next year great, too. July marks the halfway point of the year. Are you making progress toward the goals you set at the beginning of this year?
Partnership with American Community Journals a Cornerstone of Church Farm School’s Marketing Efforts
American Community Journals tells the story of its affiliate partners, like Church Farm School, every day to the Delaware Valley’s most influential and engaged residents. Donors are vital to ensuring that Church Farm School can carry out its mission — which runs in stark contrast to that of most private schools — to make a college preparatory education financially accessible to a diverse group of young men with academic ability and good character.
Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot
Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the Philadelphia region, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. One of the more recent additions to the city’s growing restaurant scene is Kings Tavern. Owners Phil...
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