Knoll Furniture, founded in Montgomery County during the 1940s, will increase its presence in Pennsylvania as a result of a three-part relocation plan that began in 2020 and is expected to be completed later this year.
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Alvernia University appoints new Chief Financial Officer
With nearly 15 years of experience in public accounting, consulting and corporate leadership, Joshua E. Hoffman, has been named Chief Financial Officer of Alvernia University.
Read More »Crownstone buys 14-acre site for future home of Bobcat of Berks County
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance announced the sale of 14.4 acres to McGrew Enterprises LLC, doing business as Crownstone Equipment, for the future home of Bobcat of Berks County.
Read More »UnitedHealth overcomes pandemic hit and tops 4Q expectations
nitedHealth’s fourth-quarter earnings tumbled as costs from COVID-19 hit the health insurance provider, but results still easily beat expectations.
Read More »Spike in lumber and land prices causes homebuilder confidence to fall from epic high
Just two months ago, homebuilders had never been happier. Buyer demand, driven by the pandemic-induced desire for larger newer homes in the suburbs, had homebuilder sentiment at an all-time high. Now the rising cost of getting homes built is making builders less optimistic.
Read More »Op-Ed: How the 2020 Election Impacted Commercial Real Estate
On November 3, the U.S. experienced a major divide when one of the most contentious elections in history took place between President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. This is not to get into politics or election outcomes, but rather to focus on how President Biden’s changes will impact how commercial real estate is taxed.
Read More »Small Business Administration launches digital platform for women-owned businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a free e-learning platform for female entrepreneurs.
Read More »Ski Down and Mask Up — Resorts Try To Stay Safe In Pandemic Skiing Boom
Eager to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors, more people than ever are hitting the slopes on skis and snowboards.
Read More »Cybersecurity firm: Booting hackers a complex chore
Efforts to assess the impact of a more than seven-month-old cyberespionage campaign blamed on Russia — and boot the intruders — remain in their early stages, says the cybersecurity firm that discovered the attack.
Read More »Treasury nominee Yellen says U.S. can afford higher corporate tax rate if it coordinates with other countries
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for Treasury secretary, testified Tuesday that the U.S. could afford a higher corporate tax rate if it coordinates with other economies around the globe.
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