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Is Relationship Banking Right for Your Business?
As a business owner, you likely understand the value of building loyalty and trust. It’s not just beneficial for your business — it can also enhance your customers’ experience and perception of value. Cultivating a deeper connection can benefit you and your customers long-term. The same is true for your relationship with your financial institution.…
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Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and Sustainability to be Presented to Renowned Cardiologist, Dr. Mian A. Jan
The Dinniman Together Fund at West Chester University has established the Drs. Christopher and Susan Fiorentino Award for Diversity and Sustainability in honor of the couple’s inspiring efforts to incorporate inclusive and sustainable practices in the university setting, as well as within the Chester County community. Dr. Mian A. Jan, President of West Chester Cardiology,…
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End of Summer Metro Esports Camp at Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) is offering a four-week Esports & Gaming Summer Camp in partnership with Metro Esports this summer for students in grades three to seven. The camp will focus on Fortnite and Roblox and offered on the following weeks, with the option to register for one, two, three, or all four weeks: The…
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First Bank Recognizes Top Performers Following Year of Record Growth in 2023
First Bank has promoted 38 employees who played key roles in supporting customers and communities while helping the bank thrive and grow amid a record 2023. Some notable promotions within senior leadership include Darleen Gillespie, Chief Retail Banking Officer, promoted to Executive Vice President; Michael Smith, Director of Small Business and Corporate Development, promoted to…
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West Chester University’s Wells School of Music Presents the 7th Annual Concert on the Quad on Apr. 25
West Chester University’s Symphony Orchestra (WCUSO) and the Latin Jazz and Steel Drum ensembles from West Chester University’s Wells School of Music will perform free for the public at the seventh annual Concert on the Quad on Thursday, Apr. 25, from 4:30-6:30 PM. The concert will be held on West Chester University’s Academic Quad, located…
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West Chester University Names Jasmine H. Buxton as Vice President for Student Affairs
Following a national search and effective Jul. 1, Jasmine H. Buxton, Ed.D., has been named Vice President for Student Affairs at West Chester University (WCU). West Chester University President-Elect Laurie Bernotsky announced the appointment on Apr. 16. Buxton, who will report directly to the president and serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet, comes…
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Protecting Your Finances: First Bank’s Best Practices Against Check Washing and Theft Scams
The United States Postal Inspection Service recovers over $1 billion in fraudulent checks and money orders yearly. If you mailed a paid check, but the recipient never received it, criminals may have stolen it. Fraudsters are targeting paper checks sent through the mail. Once they have a check you mailed, they use chemicals to “wash”…
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Eastern University Launches New BS in Health and Physical Education
Eastern University now offers a Bachelor’s degree in Health & Physical Education. This program equips graduates with the knowledge and resources they need for careers teaching lifelong habits of physical activity and healthy living to students from preschool to 12th grade. The degree program offers theory courses merged with hands-on teaching assistant experience in various settings.…
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West Chester University Explores Environmental Heritage: ‘A Botanical Blueprint’ Exhibition Now on Display at Francis Harvey Green Library
A fitting exhibition for the month in which we celebrate Earth Day (Apr. 22), “A Botanical Blueprint: Sustainable Roots & Environmentalism at West Chester University” is on display on the sixth floor of Francis Harvey Green Library (25 West Rosedale Avenue) now until early 2025. The display cases at the entrance to the library’s Special…
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Wells School of Music To Host the West Chester University Pre-Collegiate Piano Competition’s Winner’s Recital on Apr. 21
For 34 years, the West Chester University Annual Pre-Collegiate Piano Competition, established and chaired by WCU Assistant Professor of Organ and Harpsichord Anita Greenlee, has offered young pianists a stage to showcase their talents. While the competition is private, a winner’s recital and awards presentation is set for Sunday, Apr. 21, from 3-4:30 PM in the Ware…
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Understanding EBITDA as A Key Metric in Obtaining SBA Financing
Within SBA financing, EBITDA is a crucial metric used by SBA Lenders. It’s an acronym for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization and measures a company’s operating performance without factoring in certain non-operational expenses. EBITDA highlights the exclusion of these specific expenses to provide a clearer picture of a business’s operational efficiency. EBITDA provides…
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Homebuying in 2024: Are Discount Points Worth the Cost?
When compared to previous years, 2023 mortgage rates skyrocketed, making homebuying difficult or even out of reach for some. In an attempt to alleviate this challenge, many homebuyers turned to discount points, which essentially means they paid extra money upfront to lower their interest rate. Think of it like a VIP pass to a lower…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation’s Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit: Uniting for Positive Change
On May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation will present its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit. This groundbreaking summit brings together a diverse array of stakeholders committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities it serves. From nonprofit leaders to philanthropists, community funders, and local businesses, this summit aims…
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Patrick Hart Joins Meridian Bank as SVP, Commercial Lending
Meridian Bank has appointed Patrick Hart to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. As part of the bank’s Chester County team, he’ll partner with commercial and industrial organizations throughout that community. Hart received his undergraduate degree in accounting from Drexel University, followed by an MBA in finance from Drexel. He has spent his…
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Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Pulls Out of Apartment Development in Ardmore
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has decided to part ways with King of Prussia-based Piazza Auto Group on an apartment project in Ardmore, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development, which is slated to be Ardmore’s largest apartment building, would replace the Acura and Volkswagen dealerships owned by Piazza. The auto group does not…
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Eastern University Alum Named School Nurse of the Year
Eastern graduate Emily Hunter, M.Ed., BS, RN, CSN, has been named the Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year by the National Association of School Nurses for 2024. Hunter received her Master of Education in School Health Services from Eastern in 2021. The previous Eastern Eagle currently works at Rhawnhurst School in Philadelphia, where she has…
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Wilmington University Opens the Door to a New Health Career With the Interdisciplinary Care Management Certificate
While working toward her bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Jhovana Preciado wondered, “How can I make myself stand out?” She found the answer in Wilmington University’s Interdisciplinary Care Management Certificate. “I don’t think many people realize how certificates play an important role when you graduate,” she said. “This one’s specially designed for management, so it’s…
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West Chester University Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month in April
From sensory-friendly classes in yoga and Zumba® to a silent disco with headphones to a sensory-friendly planetarium show and everything in between, Autism Acceptance Month on West Chester University’s campus is all about spreading awareness and acceptance of autism. D-CAP, which provides support to degree-seeking West Chester University students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is…
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