Daily news business headlines from earlier this week:

Is A Third Comcast Tower In The Works?

Liberty Property Trust (NYSE: LPT) of Malvern, according to a report in Philadelphia Business Journal, acquired a surface lot at 19th and Arch streets in Philadelphia. The property is part of a block the company has been assembling for some time for what many believe will be the site for a third tower for Comcast Corp.

Liberty paid $2.45 million to buy what is a 10,720-square-foot surface parking lot at 1931-1937 Arch Street from a the Cherry Hill-based owner.

PBJ stated its sources in the commercial real estate market, “have said that a third Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) tower is in the works and that bidding on the project is in the initial stages.”

More on the Liberty Property Trust’s Center City property buying spree and a rumored third Comcast tower on Philadelphia Business Journal here.

Chester County Small Businesses Receive State Energy Grants

State Senator Andy Dinniman announced Wednesday that seven Chester County companies have been awarded $50,340 in total state funding to invest in energy-efficiency projects.

The grants, which come through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Small Business Advantage Grant Program, help small businesses cut costs and increase profitability while benefiting the environment.

The Chester County Companies receiving the state grants include:

• Casmos Liquor LLC will receive $9,500 to replace and upgrade its HVAC system.

• Deer Creek Malthouse LLC will receive $9,500 to replace and upgrade its HVAC system.

• 243 World Domination LLC will receive $9,500 to replace and upgrade its HVAC system.

• Paoli Cleaners Inc. will receive $9,500 to replace its oil-fired burner with a high efficiency gas-fired burner.

• Swann’s Pantry Inc. will receive $6,902 for energy efficient lighting upgrades.

• Greg A. Vietri Inc. will receive $3,841 to upgrade its warehouse lighting.

• The Clean Store LLC will receive $1,597 to install a tankless water heater.

More on the Small Business Advantage Grant Program on Senator Dinniman’s homepage here.

New England Medical Network Signs On With Evolve IP

Evolve IP, The Cloud Services Company™, today announced that ClearChoice MD has deployed Evolve IP’s Cloud Connect network bonding solution and unified communications services at 10 of its state-of-the-art urgent care facilities.

ClearChoiceMD’s network of neighborhood health centers offer expert, affordable treatment for a wide range of medical needs in a facility equipped with X-ray capabilities, laboratory and pharmacy.

According to a statement released by Evolve IP Monday, ClearChoiceMD’s implementation of Evolve IP’s services has provided the company with significantly improved reliability and resulted in a 30% return on investment based on improved productivity and service levels.

Exton Bank CEO Goes Virtual

Glenn Marshall, President & CEO of First Resource Bank (OTCQX: FRSB) will present an overview of First Resources performance and growth plans live on June 4th at VirtualInvestorConferences.com.

First Resource Bank is a locally owned and operated Pennsylvania state-chartered bank, serving the banking needs of businesses, professionals and individuals in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

The presentation will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time – both in the presentation hall as well as the association’s “virtual trade booth.”

DATE: Thursday, June 4, 2015
TIME:   9:15 AM ET
LINK: http://VirtualInvestorConferences.com > click the red “register/ watch event now” button

 Individuals not able to join the event live on Thursday, an on-demand archive will be available for 90 days.

West Goes “On The Road”

West Pharmacueticals (NYSE: WST) launched the first of three “West On The Road” video series showcasing West’s commitment to quality and innovation on Monday. The series features West facilities around the world and offers a rare look inside West’s walls and at the team members who drive continuous-improvement initiatives.

The first video (below) goes inside West’s Jersey Shore, PA plant. Despite the familiar name, there’s no beach or boardwalk here. Jersey Shore is a town nestled Pennsylvania’s Allegheny foothills where, employees create numerous West components, including FluroTec® and Teflon® laminated 13- and 20mm stoppers. It’s the only West facility that includes two steam sterilizers to process sterile Westar® RU (ready-to-use) components.

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