Although Reading lost one bicycle race, it has gained another.

Rentokil Steritech of Reading, one of the country’s largest pest control companies, recently acquired companies in Louisiana and Wisconsin, part of its expansion in markets across the country.

Ben Serotta, renowned custom bicycle designer for some of the world’s top cyclists, will head a performance center at the planned National Velodrome and Events Center at Albright College.

Reading-based Rentokil Steritech North America, one of the country's largest pest control companies, has merged with a Virginia exterminator company, according to news reports.

The Brick Industry Association, based in Virginia, awarded a Berks County manufacturer with nine awards in a national competition.

Franklin Labs LLC, which recently was awarded a state license to grow medical marijuana, bought the former Pepsi distribution warehouse in Reading for $1.6 million.

Kutztown University announced Thursday it is planning to build a 100-room Hampton Inn & Suites near the campus.

The owners of the Firefly Cafe in Boyertown plan to open an all-vegan grocery store in September.

In its 81st year in business, Levan Machine and Truck Equipment in Ruscombmanor Township celebrated the need for expansion Tuesday by introducing its new 8,000-square-foot production facility.

Several area concert venues are among the top ticket-sellers in the United States, according to a mid-year report by Pollstar, a trade publication for the concert touring industry.