Montgomery County
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DeSales U Professor Reminds Us of Minding Mindfulness for Mental Health
We aim to bring awareness to mental health all year long. This is not a new development; in fact, it’s an annual designation although many of us probably don’t give a moment of thought to, assuming we are even aware that it’s ‘a thing.’ One difference this year is that mental health is becoming a…
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No Pretzels in One of the Most Sophisticated Cities in the World? Local Company Exports American Snacks Abroad
Hatboro-based Pretzel Pete has managed to quadruple its business over the last five years by focusing primarily on exporting American snacks around the globe, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Karl Brown founded SB Global Foods after visiting London and realizing that he was unable to find any hard pretzels in one of…
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Aqua-Tots Swim School of Horsham Shares Water Safety Facts During National Water Safety Month
During National Water Safety Month, Co-Owners of Aqua-Tots of Horsham, Andrea and Brad Sahl, are sharing important facts and information about water safety. Believe it or not, the number one cause of accidental death of children five years of age and younger is drowning, a statistic that the couple is passionate about helping to combat.…
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Topgolf Ready to Start Construction on King of Prussia Location
As it readies to open its Northeast Philadelphia location, Topgolf is preparing to start its next project in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The construction of this 48.5-acre development located at 588 North Gulph Road (the site of the former headquarters of the American Baptist Churches USA) is scheduled…
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On National Caterer Appreciation Day, Celebrate One of the Best Around: Curds & Whey
Davida Berger learned everything about owning your own business from her mother Asna, an entrepreneur long before the term took on today’s current meaning, who founded Curds & Whey over 45 years ago as a cheese shop in Jenkintown. After Davida joined the business in the 1990’s, the once cheese shop grew into a restaurant…
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Hobart’s Run Hosts Successful Pottstown Neighborhood Summit
Entire communities benefit when organizations work together to create affordable housing such as the Beech Street Factory lofts at 341 Beech St., according to Ben Lockwood, president and co-founder of Housing Visions, Syracuse, N.Y., a nonprofit that works to create such below-market accommodations. Speaking at the Hobart’s Run Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, May 14, Lockwood…
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A Hotel and Condos? Ambitious Plans Revealed for Site of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Main Line Health has detailed its plans for the 75 acres in Wynnewood that are home to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, saying that it will focus on a health and wellness concept, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The development on the site that Main Line Health acquired for $43.5 million in 2019…
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Perkiomen School Will Hold Its 147th Commencement With 93 Graduates From US and Around the World
Perkiomen School will hold its 147th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 9 a.m. on the campus in Pennsburg, Pa. The Class of 2022 is made up of 93 graduates from the United States and countries around the world. Serving as Commencement Speaker is Assistant Head of School for Student Life Kevin Manferdini.…
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Chester County Leadership: Roger Zacharia, CEO of Ambler Savings Bank
Roger Zacharia, the CEO of Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Huntingdon Valley as the son of hard-working immigrants; playing baseball and becoming passionate about the strategy of the sport; and being drawn to the immensity of Penn State after graduating high school in a class of just 60 students.…
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Historic Carousel at Pottstown Operating Once Again
The Carousel at Pottstown is operating again after recently undergoing mechanical maintenance to restore its balance, writes Evan Brandt for The Pottstown Mercury. Carousel technicians and consultants, along with longtime volunteers, worked tirelessly to adjust each of the 18 individual sections suspended from the massive central pole to level the carousel’s deck and animals. A…
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Join DeSales U for Pie & AI: Penn—Knowledge Graphs and Supply Chain Management Optimization on May 12
Join the team for a session at DeSales University on knowledge graphs and how they can be deployed to improve supply chain management event on May 12, from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Pie & AI is a series of Deep Learning.AI meetups independently hosted by community groups, and this event is hosted by ambassador DeSales University, Center for…
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Student-Led Theater Production for Pottstown to Assist Operation143 Food Ministry
Students in The Hill School’s Ellis Theatre Guild are working to provide entertainment for the community while giving back to Pottstown by collecting canned goods and cash donations for Operation143, an organization that provides food to children and youth in need in local school districts. The students will stage a family-friendly theatrical reading with performed…
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How DeSales University MBA Program Helped a Graduate Start on an Entrepreneurial Fitness Path
One of the questions that come up often with regards to BAR40 is how it started, and part of that origin story can be traced back to Eric Bartosz’s time completing his MBA at DeSales University. Specifically, the leadership courses which provided exposure and a deeper dive into how innovation, perseverance and passion can help…
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Chester County Teens Pitch Ideas, Receive Startup Funds at Business Competition
This week, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, a national nonprofit 501C3, that is redefining entrepreneurship education in America, hosted the business plan competition at Cabrini University. The groundbreaking program transforms middle and high school students into confident entrepreneurs. Through the year-long program, students in grades 6-12 generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, pitch…
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DeSales University to Host ‘Power Breakfast: Navigating Difficult Conversations’ on May 3
Join Center Valley’s DeSales University for their Power Breakfast, Navigating Difficult Conversations. Do you find yourself delaying difficult conversations because you don’t know how or where to begin? Do you try to engage others in dialogue only to end up even more frustrated? In this introductory session Center Valley’s DeSales University will begin to…
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Join DeSales University for Free Cyber Security & Digital Forensics Conference on Friday, April 29
Join DeSales University for Free Cyber Security & Digital Forensics Conference on Friday, April 29. The events runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be presentations about cyber security and digital forensics provided by industry experts. Participants will learn about current threats, how to defend yourself, and how digital forensics can be used…
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How Cycling Keeps Owner of Local Bike Shop Young
The love of bikes has kept Scooter, a Souderton bike shop, open for several decades, reports Tamala Edwards for 6ABC. Scott “Scooter” Landes opened Scooter’s Bike Shop in Souderton in 1975 after a life-changing cross-county ride gave him a lot of time to think about his future. He has ridden bikes his whole life and…
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Mini-Grants Available for Resident Love Your Block “Teams” in Pottstown
Pottstown Community Action, a volunteer group created through the neighborhood revitalization efforts of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties and other community partners will award Love Your Block Pottstown mini-grants with funding from the Pottstown Health and Wellness Foundation as well as partners Genesis Housing Corp. and Hobart’s Run, in addition to the…
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