Professional Services
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Here’s What’s Coming to the New Upper Darby Community College Campus at Prendie
In September 2019, Delaware County Community College agreed to buy the former Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School to create a new Upper Darby full-service campus. The Prendergast building at Garrett Road and Lansdowne Avenue will provide 30 classrooms with chemistry and biology labs, according to a release from the college. The Upper Darby campus will…
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Local CPA & Advisory Firm Ready to Meet Tomorrow’s Leaders at Regional Campus Visits This Fall
Local students are gearing up for their return to campus, and so is RKL. The fast-growing advisory firm, which has an office in Exton, will visit several universities throughout Greater Philadelphia this fall to connect with the problem-solvers and business advisors of the future. Find RKL this fall at: West Chester University on Sept. 8…
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Richard Ashby Brings ‘Mirrors’ and ‘Windows’ to Sharon Hill Library
Richard Ashby, Jr. likes the serenity of a small town library, so being the director of the Sharon Hill Public Library is his “dream job,” writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. But there’s a lot more going on than the appeal of a quaint library. Ashby also thinks a library director should reflect the people in…
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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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2nd Grader Wants to be a Police Officer 1 Day. Radnor Police Made Him Chief
Dominic Glenn is only 8, but the Ithan Elementary School student already knows he wants to be a police officer one day. The Radnor Police gave him a sense of what that might be like when they recently made him honorary police chief for the day, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Dominic’s swearing-in was followed…
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How a Third-Party Survey Provider Can Help Employers Address Workplace Concerns, Foster Buy-In, Drive Change
Employees are happier when they feel their ideas and feedback are being heard, which is especially important in today’s labor market reset. The best way to hold onto top talent is to understand what your employees want – and the best way to do that is to ask them directly. Employee surveys are a great…
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RKL: Three Ways Your Organization Can Benefit from Outsourced HR
No matter the type of organization, there are always people-related tasks to complete. While a human resources department typically takes care of these, not every organization has the need for a full, in-house HR team. If that’s the case for your organization, you may want to consider working with an outsourced HR consultant or team…
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RKL: When to Turn to Outsourced Human Resources
A growing business has a growing list of needs, especially with regard to human resources. More employees means more responsibilities, and not every organization has a full HR team to manage these essential tasks. An external HR resource can help companies facing this situation by taking on a number of responsibilities, from critical payroll and…
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Xanitos in Newtown Square Expands Hospital Cleaning Service With South Jersey Buy
Dave Crothall, CEO of a Newtown Square company that focuses on hospital services, announces the company has acquired a South Jersey company providing similar services, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Xanitos, which offers housekeeping, patient transport, and linen and laundry services, has acquired Legion Building Services of Cherry Hill as a way to…
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State Trooper Killed in I-95 Crash was a Bonner High Graduate
Pennsylvania State Trooper Martin Mack III, killed in a crash on I-95 early Monday, was a Monsignor Bonner High School graduate, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. A funeral mass for Mack is set March 31 at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Levittown to accommodate an expected large contingent of law enforcement from…
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RKL’s 2021 Regional Transaction Report Tracks Surge in M&A Activity
Regional and national merger and acquisition (M&A) activity surged in 2021 following a pandemic-driven depression in 2020, according to a new report from advisory firm RKL LLP, which has an office in Exton. The number of transactions in central and southeastern Pennsylvania increased 55 percent over 2020. The RKL 2021 Regional Transaction Report found this…
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11 Delaware County Venues Win 2022 WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards
WeddingWire, a global marketplace that connects engaged couples with local vendors to make nuptial dreams come true, has announced its 2022 Couples Choice Awards for wedding sites. In the category of wedding sites, 11 Delaware County venues received recognition for overall excellence. WeddingWire provides access to more than 500,000 vendors, enabling brides- and grooms-to-be to compare…
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RKL: Follow These Steps to Mitigate the Loss of a Key Accounting Professional
Amid the so-called Great Resignation, many employers are experiencing the disruption and shock of losing employees. A two-week notice can be especially challenging when it comes from a team member in your accounting or finance department. Before searching for a replacement, make sure to prioritize these internal housekeeping items and procedures. We created this guide…
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Professional Collaboration Between Two Local Businesses and the Philadelphia Eagles Gives Players a Reason to Smile
Philadelphia Eagles fans hear the phrase repeatedly during game coverage: “Business X is the official [car dealer, airline, power drink, etc.] of the Philadelphia Eagles. But does anyone have a clear idea of what that means? Two local businesses do. Firstrust Bank is the team’s official bank. And Advanced Dental Esthetics is its sole dental…
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Local CPA and Advisory Firm RKL Remains One of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania
RKL remains one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania, according to an annual ranking of the commonwealth’s Top 100 employers. 2021 marks the fifth straight year the CPA and advisory firm, which is the largest based in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania and has an office in Exton, earned this statewide accolade. RKL CEO…
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RKL Supports CEOs on the Journey from Success to Significance
Most CEOs have achieved some level of success in their business and finances and their personal lives. Beyond that, many seek something more – a bigger meaning, purpose or legacy. Finding that significance is a very personal journey; however, most successful people discover that aligning all the components of their lives (personal finances, business success…
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Springfield Police Officers Save Life of 11-Year-Old Whose Heart Stopped Beating
Two Springfield policemen saved an 11-year-old Delaware County boy’s life after his heart stopped beating, writes Joe Holden for CBS3 Philly. Des Carter and his family thanked Officer Kyle Cutcliff and Sgt. Dave Welsh Tuesday. They responded to the call in late August of a boy with no heartbeat, not breathing. “Des,” as he’s known,…
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Crozer Health Tackles EMT Shortage With New Training Opportunities
Crozer Health is working to reduce a critical shortage of EMTs nationwide with a new training facility, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County health system opened the Emergency Medical Services Training Institute at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland. “There is a critical shortage of EMTs, not only in our region but…







































