Professional Services
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West Chester-Based Danny Apex Productions Blends Art with Strategy, Elevates Visual Storytelling for Clients
In a fast-paced digital world where attention spans are scarce, visuals often speak louder than words and instantly shape first impressions. Strong imagery, therefore, has never been more essential for businesses. It can make their brands memorable, credible, and emotionally resonant. That’s the creative space where Danny Apex Productions, founded by West Chester native Daniel…
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RKL Claims Spot on List of America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms
RKL, a leading advisory firm focused on delivering next-level solutions to help organizations and their leaders move forward and succeed, has again been named one of America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms by USA TODAY. The national publication, in partnership with Statista, rates the top 100 tax firms in the United States based on recommendations from…
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Willistown Family Thanks 911 Operator Who Saved A Life Over the Phone
Chester County 911 operator Kayla Wettlaufer is receiving due recognition for her remote lifesaving emergency services, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. Wettlaufer, a 911 operator with the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES), received call from resident Terri Borzillo after her husband Robert suddenly collapsed last December. By guiding Borzillo on…
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America’s Largest Privately Held Real Estate Brokerage Enters Philadelphia Market
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, the largest privately held real estate brokerage in the nation, is now in the Philadelphia market and is already looking ahead to expanding, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The brokerage firm entered in Philadelphia by bringing on the team at Long & Foster Real Estate. This one…
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Regional Fire Company Proposed for Swarthmore, Nether Providence
A report recommends creating a regional fire department that would come from a merger of the South Media and Garden City fire companies in Nether Providence with the Swarthmore Fire and Protective Association. The new fire department would cover Swarthmore, Nether Providence, and Rose Valley. A drop in volunteers, aging equipment, and “financial limitations” have…
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Data-Driven HR Insights for 2026
HR teams should leverage data and predictive analytics using historical and real-time data to forecast future workforce outcomes. This enables a holistic talent view, risk identification (such as turnover or skills gaps), and proactive decision-making. What Can Employers Do? Adopt Advanced HR Analytics Platforms or Services Platforms/Services with predictive and prescriptive analytics can forecast attrition,…
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RKL Honored by Graphic Design USA for Creative Excellence
RKL has been named a winner in the 62nd American Graphic Design Awards, hosted by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA). This year, RKL earned honors for two outstanding creative projects: the RKL Annual Review and the RKL Advanced Pricing Methodology Mailer. Out of more than 6,000 entries from across the nation, only the top 10 percent are selected…
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RKL Welcomes New Partners, Practice Leader
RKL has admitted Joel Harnly, Gregory Harp, Lindsey Marchant, and Nolan Myers to the firm’s partnership. Matt Piatt has also been named a Practice Leader for RKL’s State and Local Tax (SALT) Practice. Harnly, CPA, joins the partnership in RKL’s Tax Services Group. He works with companies and their owners to identify tax savings opportunities…
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Avondale and West Grove Fire Companies to Merge into One Regionalized Department
Avondale and West Grove fire companies voted to launch a new chapter as a unified regional fire department, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. The merger received strong support on Nov. 22, with 71 percent of Avondale members and 73 percent of West Grove members voting “yes.” Once implemented, the change will impact ten municipalities. “Any member that…
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Why Resolutions Fail — and What Actually Works
Every January, millions of people declare resolutions with the best of intentions. “This year, I’ll get organized.” “I’ll stop procrastinating.” “I’ll exercise every day.” The energy is real, the desire for change is sincere, and the commitment feels strong. Yet by February, most resolutions have quietly dissolved. People blame themselves for lacking discipline, motivation, or…
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Understanding the New IRS Electronic Payment and Refund Mandate for Trusts and Estates
On March 25, 2025, Executive Order 14247 was issued, requiring that all federal payments, including tax payments to the IRS, be made via electronic funds transfer (EFT). This mandate is part of a broader government initiative to modernize payment systems and reduce reliance on paper checks. The IRS is required to cease issuing paper checks…
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IRS Announces 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments
The IRS recently released a list of 2026 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) that include increases to qualified transportation fringes, increases in contribution limits for multiple types of health savings accounts, and more. These changes fall under Revenue Procedure 2025-32, 10-9-25 and also include changes made for tax year 2025 by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act…
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Greystone Hall in West Chester Sold for $6.5 Million
New York-based Mirbeau Hospitality Services has purchased the 44-acre Greystone Hall in West Chester for $6.5 million, and intends to transform it into a luxury boutique resort and spa, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Earlier this month, the company finalized the purchase of the property, which features a three-story mansion, a garage,…
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Chester County Earns International Recognition for Homelessness Reduction Efforts
The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) has received international recognition from Built for Zero for its progress in reducing and preventing homelessness. The honor was recently presented at Built for Zero’s international conference in Denver, Colorado. DCD was recognized for achieving Quality Data for the Chronic Population, a milestone that reflects the county’s strong infrastructure for addressing…
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West Chester’s Thomas Lambert, Pennsylvania’s First African American Chrysler Auto Dealer, Retires
Thomas Lambert of West Chester, the first African American Chrysler auto dealer in Pennsylvania and owner of Lambert Auto Body Shop, has retired, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Lambert launched his career in 1967 following his graduation from Morgan State University with a degree in business. He joined Girard Bank’s management program for three years…
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MyOfficeOps Helps Power Kind Human Foundation’s Efforts to Deliver Clean Water to Underserved Regions
Chat with Nick Schwartz for even a minute, and you’ll immediately notice a pattern — that the conversation always circles back to the same thing. The families the Kind Human Foundation serves and the simple belief that clean water should never be out of reach. Schwartz is the Director of Kind Human, a nonprofit organization…
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Maximizing Opportunities in a Season of Donor Giving
The holiday season can often revitalize your nonprofit’s entire fundraising landscape. For nonprofits, this infusion of generosity arrives at the perfect time. It fuels programs, lifts staff morale, and inspires teams to push toward year-end goals with renewed energy. While your team is focused on year-end program deliverables and financial reports, your donors are making…
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Six Ways Your Organization Can Become AI-Enabled
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the business landscape, driving innovation, efficiency and new opportunities. However, becoming truly AI-enabled requires more than just adopting new technologies — it demands a holistic transformation in organizational structure, culture, and mindset. New technology is foundational to adopting AI, but that’s just the beginning for your organization to be AI-ready. Six…
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