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  • Vendors at the 2025 West Chester Chili Cook Off.
    Events & Fundraisers

    Annual West Chester Festival Combats Food Insecurity With Delicious Chili

    October 24, 2025

    The annual West Chester Chili Cook-Off brought another year of community support and delicious chili, writes Winthrop Rodgers for Chester County Press. On Oct. 19,…

  • Ribbon-cutting ceremony outside Propell Credit Union's new West Goshen branch, with community members, staff, and local officials gathered under a large American flag.
    Banking & Finance

    Your Bank Merged, the App Took Over — So Where Do You Go for Real Answers?

    August 8, 2025

    Across Chester and Delaware counties, people are noticing something they didn’t expect to miss: their bank. Not just the logo on the building, but the…

  • Two men sitting at a conference table having a focused discussion, with a laptop open in front of them and a Propell Credit Union promotional poster visible in the background.
    Banking & Finance

    More Than Banking: The Local Advantage Businesses Didn’t Know They Had

    July 31, 2025

    For many business owners, a financial institution is simply a place for deposits and loans. While those services are critical, they only scratch the surface…

  • Two smiling young adults, a woman and a man, sit together at a counter holding a brochure in a bright, modern space with a purple wall and a potted plant beside them — conveying a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, likely in a financial or community service setting.
    Banking & Finance

    Can Millennials Close the Wealth Divide? A Look at Modern Strategies for Financial Growth

    July 18, 2025

    Every generation deserves a fair shot at building lasting wealth. For many Millennials, it can feel as though they’re running a few laps behind Baby…

  • Three people sitting on a purple couch in a modern office, discussing a brochure together in a relaxed, professional setting.
    Banking & Finance

    Help Them Establish Credit Today — So Banks Can’t Hit Them with Higher Fees Tomorrow

    July 8, 2025

    Congratulations, graduates and parents! Whether you’re heading off to a trade program, taking a gap year, or diving to a college campus, you’ve earned a…

  • Three people — two customers and one staff member — engage in a friendly conversation at a Propell Credit Union branch with a purple wall and digital screen in the background.
    Banking & Finance

    This Jul. 4, Ask Yourself: Are You Truly Financially Free? You Could Be.

    July 1, 2025

    As the country gears up to celebrate Independence Day, most of us think about fireworks, family, and freedom. But there’s another kind of independence worth…

  • Group of children and adults wearing green Propell Kids Foundation shirts posing with a mascot in front of a public building.
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    Propell Kids Foundation Launches New Website to Expand Support for At-Risk Youth

    June 19, 2025

    The Propell Kids Foundation has officially launched its new website, giving the community a more accessible way to learn about the Foundation’s mission, track its…

  • Headshot of Conte against a purple background: He is smiling, has a dark beard and hair, and wears a jacket and tie.
    Banking & Finance

    Meet the Guy Making Banking Work Better for Local Businesses

    May 22, 2025

    If you’re running a business, chances are you don’t have time for complicated banking, surprise fees, or endless hold music. Propell Credit Union gets that…

  • Three people in a discussion, with one woman showing concern while holding a smartphone displaying a credit score app, as she talks to a man and another woman in a casual indoor setting.
    Banking & Finance

    The Credit Score Trap: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know Before Applying for Capital

    May 16, 2025

    As a business owner, you’re used to making decisions that affect your bottom line every day. But one often-overlooked factor can quietly shape your access…

  • Close up of builder with hard hat inspecting construction site, writing on clipboard.
    Banking & Finance

    Built for the Trades: How Credit Unions Deliver Banking That Works

    May 6, 2025

    For business owners in the trades, the workday rarely conforms to the traditional nine-to-five. Early mornings, late-night job estimates, and juggling cash flow between invoices…

  • A frustrated man holding credit card and phone at a table, disgruntled with his bank.
    Banking & Finance

    Why Are We Okay With Bad Banking? A Closer Look at Customer Satisfaction and Community Alternatives

    April 21, 2025

    If your bank has ever hit you with an unexpected fee, bounced you between departments to fix a simple issue, or left you waiting weeks…

  • A group of smiling kids huddles with their hands raised toward the center, indicating unity and strength.
    Banking & Finance

    Chester County Kids to Benefit as Local Foundation Expands Support for At-Risk Youth

    April 17, 2025

    Propell Credit Union has officially rebranded the BHCU Kids’ Foundation as the Propell Kids’ Foundation, reflecting the organization’s expanded footprint and growing impact across Chester…

  • A professional financial advisor in a navy blazer and khaki pants sits on a purple couch, holding a green folder, while discussing loan options with a smiling couple dressed in business casual attire. The setting is a modern, well-lit office with green accent pillows and a decorative coffee table.
    Banking & Finance

    Spring Projects? Why a Home Equity Line of Credit Might Be Smarter Than Your Credit Card

    March 27, 2025

    If you’re eyeing a new deck, updated landscaping, or finally removing that leaning tree out back, you’re not alone. Spring is the season when to-do…

  • A Propell banker meeting with a customer, smiling and talking while looking at a screen.
    Banking & Finance

    Smart Borrowing: How to Manage Cash Flow Without Sinking Your Business

    March 4, 2025

    Managing cash flow is one of the toughest challenges for small business owners. Revenue fluctuates, expenses persist, and growth often requires capital. Whether it’s new…

  • Two men sitting at a table, engaged in a friendly conversation. One man, wearing a green blazer, is using a Lenovo Yoga laptop, while the other, in a light-colored polo shirt, laughs with his hand raised. A sign in the background promotes Propell Credit Union's digital banking services.
    Banking & Finance

    Propell Credit Union Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Commercial Lenders in Greater Philadelphia

    January 31, 2025

    The Philadelphia Business Journal has recognized Propell Credit Union as the fifth fastest-growing commercial lender in the Greater Philadelphia region. This achievement underscores Propell’s position as a…

  • Split image showing two scenes: on the left, Michael Quarto coaching a client performing squats outdoors near a "Personal Training Gym" sign; on the right, a group of individuals working out inside a gym with various exercise equipment.
    Banking & Finance

    Fitness, Health, and Community: How Q-Fitness Reflects Michael Quarto’s Vision

    January 21, 2025

    Michael Quarto’s path to founding Q-Fitness wasn’t traditional, but it’s one that reflects his passion for fitness and commitment to helping others. For Quarto, fitness…

  • From left: Ryan Conte, VP Propell; Jim Pace, Bus. Dev., Propell; Shane Piecara, Marketing at Propell; Regina White, Food Services at Safe Harbor; Derek Fiorenza, CEO F4; Jason Litman, COO F4; David Dawson, Bus. Dev. at Propell; Isabella Ambrosino, F4; and Ed Bonett, F4.
    Banking & Finance

    Propell Credit Union and Fiorenza’s Food for Friends Unite to Tackle Food Insecurity

    January 7, 2025

    Propell Credit Union’s “Start Local, Spend Local, Save Local” initiative recently joined forces with Fiorenza’s Food for Friends (F4) to highlight the power of community…

  • Close up of a man holding shopping bags.
    Banking & Finance

    Propell Credit Union’s Campaign Encourages Chester County to “Start Local, Spend Local, Save Local”

    December 18, 2024

    Small businesses are the backbone of Chester County, and their success relies on the support of the community. Propell Credit Union’s Start Local, Spend Local,…

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