George Haines: Chasing opportunity in real estate
George Haines loves an opportunity – a real estate development opportunity.
William Jennings: Staying the course at Reading Hospital
With around 7,000 employees, Reading Hospital is the second-largest employer in Berks County, and with annual net revenue around $1 billion it is also an economic force.
Kutztown Folk Festival makes USA Today 10Best list
Apparently, the Greater Lehigh Valley is a top spot for festivals.
Chamber altering the way it charges
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance is converting to a tiered membership structure, which will focus on the services a business gets rather than its size.
Will Reading Eagle find a local buyer after bankruptcy?
News that the parent of the Reading Eagle has filed for bankruptcy has sent ripples through the Berks County community even as the company seems likely to find a buyer.
Grant to advance telemedicine at St. Luke’s
St. Luke's University Health Network was recently awarded a $400,000 federal grant to help connect St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem to the Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital in Orwigsburg and surrounding areas via the health network's telemedicine program.
The Fonz is coming to Berks County
Henry Winkler, who is perhaps best known for playing Arthur Fonzarelli on the 1970s sitcom “Happy Days” will be the keynote speaker at this year's Greater Reading Chamber Alliance Annual Dinner on May 23.
Realtors: State legislation could help first-time homebuyers
Real estate has been on the rebound, but first-time homebuyers are still struggling to come up with enough money for a down payment, according to the state realtors group.
As business competition sharpens, government incentives raise fresh questions
For decades, municipalities in Pennsylvania have relied on state tax incentives to attract businesses.
CBRE report shows dominance of e-commerce in landing biggest deals
In the land of industrial property sales and leases, e-commerce is king.
Reading senior housing project gets conditional approval
An Ohio-based developer is looking to move ahead with plans to build a 4-story apartment building for seniors near Reading Area Community College after receiving conditional approval from Reading city planners.
Bottled-water manufacturer buys facility for $14M
A Berks County bottled-water manufacturer bought the property it has occupied since 2012 for $14 million.