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First Resource Bank Scores Four Best Awards in Main Line Times Readers’ Choice Survey
First Resource Bank was voted “Best” in four categories by voters in the 2022 Main Line Times Readers’ Choice survey. These categories include Best Community Bank, Best Commercial Bank, Best Customer Service, and Best Manager, Joe DiTommaso at the Wayne branch. The 17-year-old financial institution is not only pleased with this unsolicited recognition, but is…
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King of Prussia’s Qlik Reaches Milestone with Security Compliance in the Automotive Industry
Qlik has achieved Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX) compliance, the standard for information security in the automobile industry, for all Qlik products and services, including Qlik Cloud, Qlik Sense, and Qlik Data Integration. Developed exclusively for the requirements of the automotive industry by the VDA (Association of the German Automotive Industry) and the governance…
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WCU to Host Free Jazz Concert on July 21
Alumni of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble, out of West Chester University’s Wells School of Music, will take the stage for a free concert on Thursday, July 21 at 7:30 PM in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located in the Philips Memorial Building on 700 South High Street. The concert will also be available via…
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With Scrum Methodology Growing in Popularity, Penn State Great Valley Brings Back Certification Course
Penn State Great Valley has reintroduced the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) course, becoming the only Penn State campus to offer the certification. Scrum methodology can increase team productivity and innovation, as well as produce major components of an application in a fraction of the time that it would take using traditional methods, reducing waste and improving efficiency.…
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West Chester-Based Partnership Is Making Waves in Southeastern Pa.
IT Edge, a West Chester-based tech company that offers everything from website design to IT support, helps numerous start-ups and small businesses stand out in the wide market of the online world. As a strategic partner of West Chester University’s Dr. Edwin Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center, IT Edge is dedicated to the successful growth of…
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Drive, Professionalism Help Cardinal O’Hara Grad Receive Scholarship from Immaculata
Isabella Carey ’25 of Carneys Point, N.J., is the recipient of a scholarship from the Immaculata University Business, Fashion, and Leadership Department’s Business Advisory Board. The scholarship provides $2,000 each year until graduation. As a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, Pa., Carey is majoring in accounting and finance. She is an active student, holding…
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Meridian Bank Among Nation’s 200 Top-Performing Community Banks
Malvern-based Meridian Bank has been named a top-performing publicly traded community bank by American Banker, a leading industry organization. Its list of the Top 200 publicly traded community banks under $2 billion in assets ranked Meridian No. 13 in the U.S. and first among banks headquartered in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland. “(This list)…
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With ‘Modern Perspective on How to Engage Customers,’ Chris Powell Named Qlik’s Chief Marketing Officer
Qlik has named Chris Powell as its new Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Powell will lead Qlik’s worldwide marketing and communications organization, managing a multi-disciplinary team responsible for brand awareness, messaging, demand management, and communications. “Chris is a proven technology marketing leader with a track record of success at multiple public companies,” said Qlik…
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DELCO Careers — Qlik
Based in King of Prussia and operating in more than 100 countries, Qlik helps enterprises around the world move faster, work smarter, and lead the way forward with an end-to-end solution for getting value out of data. Its platform is the only one on the market that allows for open-ended, curiosity-driven exploration, giving everyone — at any…
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Videography Business Heads to ‘Apex’ of the Production Industry
The story of Danny Apex Productions began at Rustin High School, where West Chester native Dan Diggin and his friends ran the morning announcements. Although it was years before he started his company, Diggin knew he had found a lifelong passion for producing. “My whole life I have seen through video,” said Diggin. “It’s my…
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Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Open House on June 25
Immaculata University’s College of Undergraduate Studies will hold an open house on Saturday, June 25, from 9 AM-12 PM for high school students and college students interested in transferring. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics, and student services. RSVP here. For more information the Immaculata open house, contact [email protected]. Immaculata…
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WCU Earns Silver STARS Rating for Sustainability Achievements
In recognition of its sustainability achievements, West Chester University has earned a STARS Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) measures and encourages sustainability in all educational and operational aspects of higher education. With more than 900 participants in 40 countries,…
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Penn State Great Valley Student Finds Niche in Professional Development, Leverages Real-World Course Knowledge
Penn State Great Valley’s lean six sigma certificate program first caught Chris Bradley’s eye a little over two years ago. He looked into similar programs at other Philadelphia-area universities, but Great Valley’s program was the best fit. As an added bonus, Bradley has some deep connections to Penn State. He finished his undergraduate degree at University Park…
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Immaculata Receives Grant to ‘Fully Engage Next Generation’ of Special Education Teachers
Immaculata University has received the Special Education Performance Grant 2022-2024: Developing Future Special Educators from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The grant provides $25,000 funding through the 2024 academic year. The goal of the grant is to recruit future special education professionals. “The teaching shortage affects all areas, including special education,” said Dr. Melissa Reed, chair of the Immaculata…
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Immaculata to Host Info Session on Accelerated, Second-Degree B.S.N. on June 18
Immaculata University will host an information session on Saturday, June 18 for college graduates interested in earning a second bachelor’s degree in nursing. The session will be held from 10 AM to 12 PM in Loyola Hall, Room 18. Nursing faculty members will present information about the program, and attendees will have opportunities to talk with…
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As Sponsor of Devon Horse Show, Malvern Bank Combines Knowledge of Horses and Financial Services
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair in Devon returned, as did one of its most consistent supporters. Malvern Bank sponsored the equestrian fan favorite 2022 Devon Arena Eventing. “We were proud to once again be a major sponsor of the Devon Horse Show,” said Malvern Bank…
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Penn State Great Valley Names Interim Chancellor
Colin Neill, professor of software and systems engineering and director of engineering programs at Penn State Great Valley, has been named the school’s interim chancellor, dean, and chief academic officer. He will take over for James Nemes, who will retire on July 1. Neill has served as director of engineering programs for over a decade, overseeing the…
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Upper Darby Woman Studying at Immaculata Wins Scholarship While Balancing Work and Home Life
Ayana N. Williams-Smith of Upper Darby has received the American Association of University Women (AAUW) West Chester-Chester County Branch’s 2022 Alice Lawson Scholarship in the amount of $3,000. Williams-Smith is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management from Immaculata University’s College of Adult Professional Studies. Having earned a Surgical Technician diploma from Harrison Career Institute…







































