Commissioners Award Two $50k Economic Development Grants

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Blox Sustainable Building Systems, a new company that manufactures environmentally sustainable modular construction units for commercial and residential purposes, will receive $50,000 to purchase equipment and complete renovations at the at the former Bethlehem Steel site in Pottstown. Blox has 65 skilled employees manufacturing the modular units and 11 administrative employees. It has eight...
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Montgomery County Hosts 11th Annual Scottish-Irish Festival at Green Lane Park

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Montgomery County will host the 11th Annual Scottish-Irish Festival Friday, September 10th through Sunday, Sept. 12th at Green Lane Park in Green Lane, Pennsylvania. Enjoy this three days of family-oriented fun, including live music and dance, food, arts and crafts, exhibits and demonstrations from...
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Superintendents From Area Schools To Speak At Chamber Event

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The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to feature tri-county area school district superintendents as the keynote presentation at the first Membership Breakfast of the 2010-2011 program year. Presentations will focus on education plans and strategies within the tri-county area.  The Membership Breakfast...
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Robert L. Pratter Named Acting Insurance Commissioner

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Governor Edward G. Rendell has named Robert L. Pratter to serve as acting Insurance Commissioner for the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. Pratter has served as the executive deputy general counsel...
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Local Actress plays Abigail Adams in this year’s Philly Fringe

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Colleen O’Brien of Pottstown is cast in the role of the extraordinary Abigail Adams in this year’s Philly Fringe show The Play “Ben” opening September 12th. Colleen O’Brien is...
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Area Banker Elected To Board Of Directors For Statewide Association

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Joseph W. Major of The Victory Bank in Limerick, Pennsylvania, has been recently elected to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA) Board of Directors.  Joseph W. Major represents the Deposit...
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KNBT Names Stephanie Weitzman Manager of its Hellertown Locations

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KNBT, the largest division of National Penn Bank, announced today that *Stephanie Weitzman* has joined the company as assistant vice president and manager of its Hellertown Main Street and...
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National Penn Bancshares, Inc. Reports Second Quarter

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National Penn Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq:NPBC) reported adjusted net income of $9.8 million or $0.08 per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2010 compared to adjusted net income...
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Tri-County Commerce Park Adds 250,000 SF of Tenants

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BCW Associates (BCW) has filled more than 250,000 SF of space at at the Tri-County Commerce Park, a 750,000 SF warehouse/distribution facility at 1000 Armand Hammer Boulevard in Pottstown....
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Local Companies Allegedly Hiring Undocumented Workers

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With so many Americans out of work right now, it is more important than ever that employers are playing by the rules and ensuring that the jobs they have...
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CORTIVA INSTITUTE GRADUATE OPENS NEW VISIONS MASSAGE IN PHOENIXVILLE

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As an active member of AMTA and ABMP, Wendy Kauff will offer Swedish, relaxation, therapeutic, reiki, salt glow and chair massage at New Visions. In addition to services for...
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Limerick Generating Station Employees Walk Their Way to Raise More Than $12,000 to Help Fight the Battle against Cancer

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Limerick Generating Station employees walked, baked, and raffled their way to raising more than $12,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life recently held in Pottstown. Limerick’s maintenance...
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Attorney General Corbett announces fines against three businesses for “Do Not Call” Violations

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A Rhode Island home security alarm company, a Florida-based septic system company and a New York porcelain company must pay investigation costs and fines to resolve complaints from consumers...
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Internet predator arrests in Lehigh Valley; 268 total arrests by Child Predator Unit

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Agents from the Attorney General’s Child Predator Unit have arrested a Northampton County man accused of arranging a sexual meeting in the Allentown area with what he believed was...
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Statewide wave of legal actions against home improvement contractors

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“Every year, homeowners across the state spend millions of dollars on home repair and home improvement projects,” Attorney General Tom Corbett today said.  “Unfortunately, some of those consumers fall...
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