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Pennsylvania is facing a critical shortage of skilled manufacturing workers, according to a new report released today by the Department of Labor & Industry. The report, “Critical Shortages of Precision Machining and Industrial Maintenance Occupations in Pennsylvania’s Manufacturing Sector,” provides details about the manufacturing industry’s need for a skilled and highly trained workforce. There...
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American International Group Inc., AIG, and its workers compensation insurance affiliates have agreed to pay $100 million in fines to insurance regulators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia for alleged premium under-reporting, acting Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Robert L. Pratter announced today. The fines are included under a settlement resolving a multi-state...
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HARRISBURG, Pa.,PRNewswire-USNewswire — State investments are helping Pennsylvania small-business owners continue to lower their operating costs by conserving energy and reducing pollution, Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger said today. Hanger announced that 90 small businesses across the state will receive more than $560,000 in grants through the Small Business Advantage program to...
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The Victory Bank has recently promoted some of their staff. In recognition, we would like to congratulate these employees on their success in a local business.  The Victory Bank is a locally owned and operated commercial bank headquartered in Limerick, Pennsylvania.  The bank was founded to optimize the financial lives of businesses, professionals, and...
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Three new leases have been signed at Upland Square in Pottstown, PA. Leasing efforts at Upland Square are spearheaded by Fameco principal Adam Kohler and senior sales associate Cathy Agnew. - AC Moore has signed a lease for 21,600 square feet and is expected to open in Spring 2011. - Hibachi Grill & Supreme...
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October is an important month for Philly Pretzel Factory in Pottstown.  Not only is it national pretzel month, but it is also breast cancer awareness month and local owner Dave Hurlock is committed to twisting for a cure. During the entire month, Philly Pretzel Factory will sell pretzels shaped as ribbons to raise awareness...
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National Penn Bank’s Kathleen Nash, right, helps Cheryl Guffey of Royersford prepare her documents for shredding at the bank’s Royersford office Community Shred Day event that was held on Saturday, September 18. Participants shredded more than 8,000 pounds of documents at the event. National Penn hosts a series of Community Shred Days annually to...
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Raymour & Flanigan, the Northeast’s largest furniture retailer, opened the doors to its newest store in Collegeville, PA today. The store, located at 300-A Water Loop Drive, is the 95th location for the furniture retailer and the 18th location in the state of Pennsylvania. “We are excited to welcome the Collegeville community to our...
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The Borough of Pottstown has built a new online report form called “A cleaner Pottstown.” This form allows borough residents to notify the city of issues in their neighborhoods while helping others. We are working to improve the quality of life in Pottstown. We believe that for homeowners and renters alike we can help...
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The Freedom Valley YMCA Synchronized Swim Team (FVS) completed its 2010 season this summer with a strong showing at the Keystone State Games in York, but it was just one of several prestigious end-of-season competitions for the four-year-old team. Some of the team’s newest swimmers Gabrielle Bianco of Phoenixville, Jennifer Dinnocenti of Spring City,...
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