Global transportation provider Penske Truck Leasing Co. LP of Reading today announced that Tokyo-based firm Mitsui & Co. Ltd. has acquired a $750 million, 20 percent partnership in the company.
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Penske launches first national ad campaign during March Madness
Reading’s Penske Truck Leasing is tipping off a new ad campaign with espn.com this month, college basketball’s biggest month.
Read More »Downtown Reading to host world-renowned art exhibit
One of the world’s largest gatherings of artists, students and collectors of imaginative realist art is coming to downtown Reading.
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Tourism study results give Greater Reading more direction
After a three-month, $60,000 market and analysis study of Greater Reading's tourism attractions and amenities – the region now has more direction.
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Reading mayor signs executive order for open data
As part of International Open Data Day on Saturday, Reading Mayor Vaughn Spencer spoke to the community about the importance of open data in the 21st century.
Read More »Metro Bank makes new plan to protect against takeover
Swatara Township-based Metro Bancorp Inc., parent company of Metro Bank, has adopted a shareholder protection rights agreement that shields its stockholders in the event of a takeover attempt.
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Greater Reading Economic Partnership official to lead state’s economic development association
Pamela Shupp, vice president of Greater Reading Economic Partnership, has been elected to a two-year term as president of the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association board of directors.
Read More »State NFIB: Workforce, Wolf tax policies concerning
While Pennsylvania's small-business climate is on the right track, said NFIB Executive State Director Kevin Shivers, long-term threats remain.
Read More »Berks stadium ranks as ‘Top 100 Stadium Experience’
FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading is getting high marks. The Fightin Phils' ballpark made the list of the "Top 100 Stadium Experiences."
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Downtown Reading receives National Main Street accreditation
After receiving a state-accredited Main Street designation in 2013, the Reading Downtown Improvement District on Friday was named as an accredited National Main Street Program.
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