Economy

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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The image to the left shows what Pottstown and surrounding would look like as of June 15, 2010 if it were centered on 19464. An explosion on the BP operated Deepwater Horizon oil rig killed eleven crew members on April 20, 2010, sparking the greatest environmental disaster in United States history. In combination with...
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Dozens of school districts across Pennsylvania will get a funding boost for a wide range of new construction projects, with attractive financing that will save hundreds of millions of dollars, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. Governor Rendell said 46 school districts will receive more than $600 million in bonds made possible through the...
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Regional Public Meeting When: Thursday June 10th, 7:00-8:30 PM Where: Montgomery County Community College, Western Campus Room: South Hall 101 College Drive Pottstown, PA 19464 RSVP: FirstSuburbsProject@gmail.com or (267)977-9654 * High tax burdens * Declining infrastructure * Unbalanced housing policies * Inadequate municipal and school services Our older developed communities surrounding Philadelphia are facing...
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The U.S. economy is showing signs of a turnaround, however the recession taught many Americans responsible spending habits that will stick with them years to come. Many families are implementing small everyday changes that will curb those small everyday costs that can really add up over time. Some of the best, simplest and most...
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Small town, big city, the suburbs or the country – no matter where you live, you’re part of a local community. Without realizing it, you can have a big impact on your community by the everyday choices that you make. And a thriving local community is good for everyone who lives there. Why You...
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“Only 25 days remain for businesses and individuals that owe back taxes to Pennsylvania to take advantage of the Tax Amnesty opportunity,” Governor Rendell said, noting that during the last PA Tax Amnesty 14 years ago, 74 percent of applications and payments were submitted in the final two weeks of the program.  “We know...
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Pennsylvania employers added 34,000 jobs in April, the highest monthly number since 1996, although unemployment remained at its highest rate in more than a quarter century. Gov. Ed Rendell calls it “really good news for Pennsylvania,” although he acknowledges that the effects of the recession aren’t over. Jobs increased in April nationally and in...
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The Philly Fed index showed a slight rise, reaching 21.4 in May from 20.2 in April. Readings above zero indicate more firms were growing than contracting. The index has been above zero for nine consecutive months and has risen for the past four months. Economists had been expecting the May index to rise to...
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Brian A. Hudson, Sr., PHFA’s Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, today announced the appointment of Scott D. Elliott as the Agency’s Manager of Communications. Mr. Elliott brings a wealth of communications knowledge to the Agency. He has wide-ranging experience as a newspaper reporter, a television producer, a communications technology researcher, and a government...
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