With the boom in luxury apartments taking hold in cities and suburbs throughout the region, one firm sees a greater need for affordable housing, particularly in the rural parts of Berks County.
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Berks Biz
$7M storage facility to be built in Exeter Township
A Sinking Spring-based company said it has received final land development approval to begin construction on a $7 million, 118,625-square-foot storage facility at 4990 Perkiomen Ave. in Exeter Township.
Read More »Berks real estate market soars; hundreds of acres prime for development
Berks County real estate and economic development experts are optimistic about the region's residential and industrial market growth in 2016 and expect it to continue next year, according to experts who spoke at the second annual Berks County Real Estate & Development symposium held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading.
Read More »Upgraded Reading training center for electricians to reopen
Midway through National Apprentice Week, a Reading training center for electricians will reopen at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the improved facility.
Read More »Berks businesses can make their pitch for advice, resources and financing
A networking event for budding entrepreneurs in Berks County to pitch their business ideas and get feedback will be held Thursday at the Canal Street Pub in Reading.
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Bankers: Trump could bring relief on regulations
With Donald Trump as the nation's president-elect, some bankers say relief could be in sight for federal regulations for the financial industry.
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Energy provider opens new headquarters in Berks
Energy provider E.G. Smith Inc. of Spring Township marked the opening of its new headquarters at 1 Corporate Blvd. in South Heidelberg Township on Thursday afternoon.
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Tompkins VIST Bank expands to Boyertown
Recent mergers and acquisitions in the Greater Lehigh Valley have created opportunities for community banks to enlarge their footprint in the region.
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Entrepreneurs vie for funding at 13th annual Venture Idol contest
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania will once more host Venture Idol, on Nov. 3.
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Grants expected to boost economic growth for Boyertown area
Six grants for multiple projects in the Boyertown area are expected to provide an economic boost to the region.
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