Souderton
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Univest Financial Acquires La Salle University Fieldhouse Naming Rights in 10-Year Deal
Univest Financial Corp. has secured naming rights for La Salle University’s fieldhouse through a ten-year deal, establishing the Souderton-based company as the university’s official banking partner, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The school’s primary athletics facility will now be known as the Univest Financial Fieldhouse. It houses the home venue for men’s…
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Inside Souderton’s Iconic Chocolate Maker Ahead of America 250
Souderton-based Asher’s Chocolate Co. is one of Pennsylvania’s longest-running family businesses, writes CBS News. The fifth-generation company began more than 130 years ago in Germantown and now calls Montgomery County home. Today, Chester Asher, part of the fifth generation and the company’s director of marketing, proudly describes Pennsylvania as the “snack belt of America,” noting…
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Souderton’s Broad Theater Revitalized for New Generation of Moviegoers
The historic Broad Theater in Souderton has been revitalized for the new generation of moviegoers, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “In 1922, the Broad Theater opened, and then in 2008 it closed,” said co-owner Kyle Hoff. Hoff and his business partner, Charlie Crown, bought the building in 2018, with the aim of restoring…
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Asher’s Chocolate, Federal Donuts, and Phish Rock a Collab with a Cause
Souderton’s premier chocolate company, Asher’s Chocolate, has teamed up with Federal Donuts yet again for a limited release treat showcasing jam band Phish, writes Michael Althouse for Philly Voice. Dubbed the “My Sweet One” donut after a fan-favorite Phish song, the creation features a chocolate cake base, milk chocolate glaze, and a dulce de leche…
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Souderton’s JBS Meatpacking Plant Workers Win Big with New Union Deal
Thanks to a newly ratified union contract, workers at Souderton’s JBS meatpacking plant are seeing major improvements to the workplace and their paychecks, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The agreement is considered the ‘new standard’ for the industry. It is part of a national effort by the United Food and Commercial Workers International…
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Norfolk Southern Partners with Souderton’s Railroad & Industrial Preservation Society to Restore Classic Locomotive
Norfolk Southern aids Souderton’s Railroad & Industrial Preservation Society with a $10,000 grant to restore the Alco S2 No. 611, writes Trains.com. Built in 1948, the No. 611 is the last intact diesel train from the Lehigh & New England Railroad, and it operated until the railroad closed in 1961. The project is taking place…
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New Warehouse Set to Break Ground in Souderton
A new 176,000-square-foot warehouse is coming to Souderton from Endurance Real Estate Group and Greystar-Thackeray, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-acre property previously belonged to Franconia Technology Associates, but no price tag was disclosed. Construction is expected to begin in the coming weeks and completion of the projected is expected by…
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This Souderton Company is Honored with 2024 Family-Owned Business Award
Asher’s Chocolate has evolved significantly since its founding in 1892, but still maintains its family legacy. Lisa Dukart highlights the company named a 2024 family-owned business award honoree for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Over the years, Ashers shifted from producing an assortment of confections in Center City Philadelphia to focusing on premium chocolates at its…
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Fox 29’s Bob Kelly Tours the Oldest Chocolate Business in the Region
Fox 29’s Bob Kelly recently got the chance to tour Asher’s Chocolate in Souderton to learn how they make their delicious chocolates. Asher’s has been making fine chocolates and other confectionary for five generations, since 1892. It is the oldest chocolate business in the Greater Philadelphia area. The family first set up shop in the…
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Chester County Leadership: Mike Fitzgerald, Market President, Univest Bank
Mike Fitzgerald, market president for East Penn and New Jersey at Univest Bank, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Philadelphia and Holland in Bucks County and the pervasive influence wrestling has had on his life – from being a captain in high school, returning to coach his alma mater after college for seven…
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C&N Bank Makes Significant Donation throughout the Collar Counties to Bolster Education Efforts
C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations. The donations were made under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Education is key to a strong and prosperous community. However, there are many budgetary roadblocks preventing children from receiving the level…
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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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