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Family-Owned Firstrust Bank Celebrates 90 Years of Fostering Trust and Stability Through Generations
The story of Firstrust Bank represents the essence of the American Dream. Founded in the throes of the Great Depression, the bank’s fascinating narrative is one of entrepreneurial risk-taking, resilience in the face of adversity, continual adaptation and growth, community service, and family legacy. Samuel A. Green, a Hungarian immigrant who arrived in the United…
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Is Tax-Exempt Financing Right for Your Nonprofit?
Nonprofit organizations are not immune to the current financial challenges. An often-underutilized tool to help with these challenges is tax-exempt financing. Whether your organization is a health system, residential healthcare or senior housing facility, or another nonprofit organization outside of the healthcare space, there are options to explore that should fit your needs. Bank held…
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The Power of Quiet: How Haverford Systems’ Sound Masking Is Protecting Privacy in Philadelphia Workplaces
In an area where financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and large corporations are headquartered, confidentiality is crucial. Every conversation holds the potential for sensitive information to be exposed. That’s why businesses are turning to innovative solutions like sound masking to safeguard personal privacy in the workplace. “Confidentiality is paramount in industries like healthcare, finance, and government,”…
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Safeguarding Your Golden Years: Financial Tips for Seniors and Caregivers
February is Senior Independence Month, a time to celebrate the autonomy and well-being of older adults, and financial security plays a crucial role in maintaining independence and peace of mind. Whether you’re a senior navigating your own finances or a caregiver supporting a loved one, here are some key tips to keep in mind: 1.…
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DELCO Careers – Firstrust Bank
Founded 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges. Firstrust is looking…
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RKL Names New Leader for Transaction Advisory Practice
RKL, a leading advisory firm with an office in Exton, has named Bryan Redding leader of the firm’s Transaction Advisory Services Practice, which supports clients pursuing buy-side and sell-side middle-market merger and acquisition transactions. “Throughout his tenure with RKL, Bryan has proven himself as an indispensable resource for clients navigating business changes,” said RKL CEO…
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Labor of Love: Veterinarian Couple Shares What It’s Like Working Together and How Firstrust Bank Financed Their Dreams
When Dr. Nick Pope met his future wife, Dr. Elizabeth Pope, they were both students at the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine and traveling down the same career path. Despite their passion for animals and shared dreams of becoming veterinarians, however, it was never their intention to one day work together. “We had…
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These Four Boutique Airlines Promise Not Only Savings but a Better Ride
While most people usually only fly on well-known airline carriers, there are several viable boutique airline options that can change the way you fly, writes Barbara Peterson for The Wall Street Journal. These mostly new operations offer flights to just a few strategic destinations but promise their customers both a better ride and savings. Do…
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ETHOS Treatment Launches Eating Disorder Program to Help Adults Cultivate Healthier Relationships with Food
ETHOS Treatment LLC — which helps adults and teens with mental health issues and substance use disorders through a proven combination of individual counseling and small-group and family therapy — has launched an eating disorder program to help patients cultivate healthy relationships with themselves, their food choices, and their body image. ETHOS treats diagnoses that…
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Bryn Mawr Trust’s Andrew Davis Connects the Macroeconomic Dots to Provide His Outlook for 2024
As the Head of Macroeconomic Research at Bryn Mawr Trust, Andrew Davis takes pride in being responsible for the company’s macroeconomic views. His wisdom in portfolio analysis, economic indicators, and options strategies — gained from a career that includes work at SEI Investments, Moody’s Analytics, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — enables him…
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Meat Bouquet from Manny’s Deli Captures Both the Flavor and Sentiment of Valentine’s Day
Jeremy Thomas, Chase Thomas, and Robert Woloshin — the proprietors of Manny’s Restaurant and Delicatessen in Holland and Manny’s Deli Stop in Willow Grove — have always believed that a meal should be an experience. Well, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, their eateries are offering quite the experience for meat lovers: a Valentine’s Day…
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Alvernia University’s Header School of Business Earns National Distinction
Alvernia University’s Header School of Business, recently named following the university’s largest alumni gift in its history, earned a national endorsement from Colleges of Distinction (COD), an online platform that aids college-bound students in the college decision process and honors colleges and universities for their excellence. “This latest recognition comes on the heels of our business programs now being a…
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Firstrust Bank Expands Q2 Partnership to Strengthen Customer Engagement and Deposit Growth
Firstrust Bank has selected Q2 ClickSWITCH — a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for account switching — to help grow deposits, increase engagement, and provide its customers with a modernized digital account opening experience. The expanded partnership between Q2 and Firstrust, which began in 2019 when Firstrust deployed Q2’s digital banking platform to power its online and…
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Echo Lake Welcomes Michele Sepples as General Manager
Echo Lake, a SageLife senior living community in Malvern, has welcomed Michele Sepples as General Manager. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Sepples will be instrumental in creating and overseeing the senior living community’s annual budget, implementing plans to maintain and grow occupancy, and managing staff. “We are delighted to have Michele join the SageLife team,” said Kelly…
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WSFS CARES Foundation Provided $2.7 Million in Charitable Grants and Contributions in 2023
The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Bank, provided grants and donations totaling more than $2.7 million to more than 390 community organizations located across Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania in 2023. WSFS also made a $2.0 million contribution to the WSFS CARES Foundation in 2023 to support future investments in its…
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Luxury Homes Now Getting Bigger, More Expensive Closets. Here’s What They’re Costing
Luxury homes are now getting bigger and more expensive closets as homeowners look to display their extensive fashion collections in more personalized and opulent spaces, writes Sarah Paynter for The Wall Street Journal. Closets are also serving as entertainment spaces with newly added seating areas and champagne bars. Many are holding closet-reveal parties once the…
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Haverford Systems Takes Pride in Its Commitment to Sustainable A/V Integration
Haverford Systems, an audiovisual integration company based in Downingtown, takes pride in its commitment to sustainability. Recognizing the impact of its operations on the environment, Haverford has undertaken a series of initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote a greener, more sustainable future. Haverford’s journey toward sustainability began more than 10 years ago when…
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American Heritage Credit Union Accepting Applications for 2024 Cecilia B. Grady Scholarship Program
American Heritage Credit Union is awarding 30 high school senior members with a $1,000 scholarship to help ease the financial burden of higher education expenses. American Heritage’s Scholarship Committee will select the 2024 recipients based on their scholarly merits, community and school involvement, a letter of recommendation, credit union eligibility, and a submitted essay describing…
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