Superintendents From Area Schools To Speak At Chamber Event

Superintendents From Area Schools To Speak At Chamber Event

The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to feature tri-county area school district superintendents as the keynote presentation at the first Membership Breakfast of the 2010-2011 program year. Presentations will focus on education plans and strategies within the tri-county area.  The Membership Breakfast will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 7 –...
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Robert L. Pratter Named Acting Insurance Commissioner

Robert L. Pratter Named Acting Insurance Commissioner

Governor Edward G. Rendell has named Robert L. Pratter to serve as acting Insurance Commissioner for the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. Pratter has served as the executive deputy general counsel for litigation with the state’s Office of General Counsel since 2008. During his extensive legal career, Pratter has specialized in regulatory, corporate and judicial proceedings affecting...
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Local Actress plays Abigail Adams in this year’s Philly Fringe

Local Actress plays Abigail Adams in this year’s Philly Fringe

Colleen O’Brien of Pottstown is cast in the role of the extraordinary Abigail Adams in this year’s Philly Fringe show The Play “Ben” opening September 12th. Colleen O’Brien is a professional on-camera actress, voice over artist, and fit model typically working in the Greater Philadelphia and New York Metro areas, but she does have a...
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Area Banker Elected To Board Of Directors For Statewide Association

Area Banker Elected To Board Of Directors For Statewide Association

Joseph W. Major of The Victory Bank in Limerick, Pennsylvania, has been recently elected to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA) Board of Directors.  Joseph W. Major represents the Deposit Category “A” Representative on the Board. The Board of Directors, which includes PBA’s officers, will meet at least quarterly to determine the policies and administration of the...
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KNBT Names Stephanie Weitzman Manager of its Hellertown Locations

KNBT Names Stephanie Weitzman Manager of its Hellertown Locations

KNBT, the largest division of National Penn Bank, announced today that *Stephanie Weitzman* has joined the company as assistant vice president and manager of its Hellertown Main Street and Hellertown GIANT community offices, effective immediately. Prior to joining KNBT, Weitzman served as a personal banker at Wachovia and holds both investment and insurance licenses. She has...
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National Penn Bancshares, Inc. Reports Second Quarter

National Penn Bancshares, Inc. Reports Second Quarter

National Penn Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:NPBC) reported adjusted net income of $9.8 million or $0.08 per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2010 compared to adjusted net income of $4.0 million or $0.03 per diluted common share for the first quarter 2010. Adjusted net income excludes the impact of the previously announced charges related...
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Tri-County Commerce Park Adds 250,000 SF of Tenants

Tri-County Commerce Park Adds 250,000 SF of Tenants

BCW Associates (BCW) has filled more than 250,000 SF of space at at the Tri-County Commerce Park, a 750,000 SF warehouse/distribution facility at 1000 Armand Hammer Boulevard in Pottstown. The CB Richard Ellis brokerage team of First Vice President Len Redeyoff and Vice President Paul Touhey represent BCW at the park, which has been repositioned...
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Local Companies Allegedly Hiring Undocumented Workers

Local Companies Allegedly Hiring Undocumented Workers

With so many Americans out of work right now, it is more important than ever that employers are playing by the rules and ensuring that the jobs they have are going to Americans who do the same. In recent discussions with members of the Building Trades community, Manan Trivedi, the Democratic candidate for PA’s 6th...
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CORTIVA INSTITUTE GRADUATE OPENS NEW VISIONS MASSAGE IN PHOENIXVILLE

CORTIVA INSTITUTE GRADUATE OPENS NEW VISIONS MASSAGE IN PHOENIXVILLE

As an active member of AMTA and ABMP, Wendy Kauff will offer Swedish, relaxation, therapeutic, reiki, salt glow and chair massage at New Visions. In addition to services for adults, she’s a firm believer in massage for children with autism and spectrum disorders, helping them relax and focus. Wendy recently said,  “I became aware not too...
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