• Riding Impressive Wave of Growth, MyOfficeOps Expands Services and Launches New Website

    Riding Impressive Wave of Growth, MyOfficeOps Expands Services and Launches New Website

    MyOfficeOps, a leading outsourced accounting and back-office solutions provider, is riding an impressive wave of growth and expanding its service offerings, increasing headcount, and launching a revamped website to better serve its growing client base. The West Chester-based company saw a 35 percent growth in revenue in 2024, fueled by a rising demand for its…

  • Independence Health Group CEO Gregory Deavens Announces Plan to Retire at End of 2025

    Independence Health Group CEO Gregory Deavens Announces Plan to Retire at End of 2025

    Gregory Deavens, the President and CEO of Independence Health Group, the parent company of Independence Blue Cross, will retire at the end of 2025. Deavens became CEO in January 2021 and has led Independence with unwavering dedication and vision, playing a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth, success, and innovation. It was also announced that…

  • PECO Named Employer of Choice by the City of Philadelphia

    PECO Named Employer of Choice by the City of Philadelphia

    PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas energy delivery company, has been named an Employer of Choice by the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce.  As one of 14 companies named to the list, PECO stands among the top companies in the region demonstrating excellence in workforce development, inclusivity, and career advancement. This award highlights PECO’s…

  • Eastern University’s Seminary Launches 100-Percent-Online Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership

    Eastern University’s Seminary Launches 100-Percent-Online Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership

    Eastern University’s Palmer Theological Seminary has announced that its Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership (DMin) will now be available in a 100-percent-online LifeFlex format. The full degree costs only $11,880, making it an accessible and affordable option for anyone seeking a doctoral-level education in ministry. The program is designed for professional church and parachurch leaders interested…

  • PECO President Dave Velazquez to Headline Smart Energy Initiative’s 13th Annual Energy Briefing on Feb. 11

    PECO President Dave Velazquez to Headline Smart Energy Initiative’s 13th Annual Energy Briefing on Feb. 11

    PECO President and CEO Dave Velazquez will be one of the featured speakers when the Smart Energy Initiative (SEI) of Southeastern Pennsylvania brings together top leaders in the field to address the evolving energy landscape at its 13th Annual Energy Briefing. Taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 8-10 AM at the Chester County Economic…

  • ‘Teacher Shortage Demands Bold Solutions’: GMercyU Launches Three-Year Education Degree

    ‘Teacher Shortage Demands Bold Solutions’: GMercyU Launches Three-Year Education Degree

    Gwynedd Mercy University is launching a three-year Bachelor of Science degree program with certification in either Early Education or Special Education. The new program, beginning in the fall semester of 2025, will fast-track highly skilled, compassionate educators into a workforce facing significant shortages. This innovative option will save future teachers an estimated $26,000 in tuition…

  • PECO Powers Through Wicked Winter Cold Snap

    PECO Powers Through Wicked Winter Cold Snap

    Extreme cold gripped the region last week, with temperatures dipping as low as 10 degrees and wind chills making it feel even colder. Overall, residents across the region experienced the coldest January in the past 10 years. In advance of winter, PECO employees worked hard to ensure the company’s natural gas and electric systems were…

  • Bucks County Business Leader Introduces Sluggball to Bring Former Ballplayers Back to the Batter’s Box

    Bucks County Business Leader Introduces Sluggball to Bring Former Ballplayers Back to the Batter’s Box

    For former baseball players, something was missing. “So many alternatives exist for fans and former players of a lot of different sports,” said Greg Olenski Sr., the founder of Group G Marketing Partners, an award-winning agency in Ivyland, and a baseball coach for 25 years. “Basketball has 3-on-3, football has flag football, tennis has pickleball,…

  • DelVal’s Dr. Broc Sandelin and Chris Becker Appointed to Key Positions in Pennsylvania Agricultural Organizations

    DelVal’s Dr. Broc Sandelin and Chris Becker Appointed to Key Positions in Pennsylvania Agricultural Organizations

    Two of Delaware Valley University’s leaders have been appointed to key positions in agricultural organizations. Dr. Broc Sandelin, Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at DelVal, was recently appointed as a State Commissioner for the Pennsylvania Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence. Chris Becker, DelVal’s Director of Agricultural Operations, was recently appointed to the Pennsylvania Farm…

  • A Century-Long Industry Innovator, Hatboro’s Acme Corrugated Box Finds a Kindred Spirit in Firstrust Bank

    A Century-Long Industry Innovator, Hatboro’s Acme Corrugated Box Finds a Kindred Spirit in Firstrust Bank

    For more than a century, Acme Corrugated Box — a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of corrugated packaging — has led its industry in product customization and technology adoption with top-of-the-line customer care and just-in-time solutions. An integral part of its customers’ supply chains, Hatboro-based Acme gets to know their exact packaging and business needs — then…

  • Local Author Pioneers a New Era in Sports Video and Analysis

    Local Author Pioneers a New Era in Sports Video and Analysis

    Sports video is rapidly transforming the world of athletics, empowering coaches, athletes, and analysts to elevate their performance and engagement through cutting-edge technology. From game-day recordings to live streaming and performance analytics, video has become an indispensable tool for teams at every level. Leading this revolution is Paul Richards, a lifelong resident of Chester County…

  • WilmU to Host Virtual Open House on Feb. 5

    WilmU to Host Virtual Open House on Feb. 5

    Learn about Wilmington University’s personalized academics in a caring community at a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 7 AM-7 PM. In addition to having the application fee waived at this event, you can: Ready to elevate your career? At 1 PM, join an informational session on WilmU’s doctoral programs to explore life-changing…

  • C&N Partners with ZSuite to Deliver Smarter Solutions for Local Businesses

    C&N Partners with ZSuite to Deliver Smarter Solutions for Local Businesses

    C&N, a trusted financial institution committed to supporting local businesses, has entered into a strategic partnership with ZSuite Tech, a leading provider of cutting-edge digital escrow and sub-accounting solutions to more than 100 banks across the U.S. This collaboration will equip businesses in the community with the tools they need to streamline their financial operations…

  • Associate Dean at GMercyU the President-Elect of New Jersey State Nurses Association

    Associate Dean at GMercyU the President-Elect of New Jersey State Nurses Association

    Dr. Kristin Sagedy, Associate Dean of The Frances M. Maguire College of Nursing and Health Professions at Gwynedd Mercy University, was recently elected as the new President-Elect of the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA). Prior to her appointment, Dr. Sagedy served as President of Region 5 of the NJSNA. She was nominated as President-Elect…

  • Federal Disaster Tax Relief: New Opportunities for Taxpayers

    Federal Disaster Tax Relief: New Opportunities for Taxpayers

    On Dec. 12, 2024, then-President Joe Biden signed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023 into law, introducing significant tax relief measures for individuals and families impacted by disasters. This long-anticipated legislation provides a variety of benefits, including expanded deductions and exclusions from gross income for qualified disaster-related expenses. Below, we outline the key…

  • DELCO Careers – Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy

    DELCO Careers – Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy

    Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy — which is headquartered in Reading with offices in Lancaster, West Chester, and the Lehigh Valley — is a regional engineering, environmental, and surveying firm that serves both local and global clients. SSM makes the world a better place today and for future generations by helping clients plan, design, build, operate,…

  • DT Investment Partners Announces Transition to 100-Percent-Employee-Owned Structure

    DT Investment Partners Announces Transition to 100-Percent-Employee-Owned Structure

    DT Investment Partners LLC, a $2.3 billion wealth management firm founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chadds Ford, has a new ownership structure that took effect at the beginning of the year. Now 100-percent-employee-owned, DTIP has also launched a new branding strategy that emphasizes its focus on asset allocation and customized investment solutions for clients.…

  • Facility Paging Systems Keep Your Whole Team Informed

    Facility Paging Systems Keep Your Whole Team Informed

    Anyone who’s worked in a manufacturing or warehouse environment knows communication in large spaces, often among loud machinery and vehicles, differs significantly from what their front-office counterparts experience. A message that might simply be delivered via a messaging app or email is often lost on these team members. That’s why an effective and efficient overhead…