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Pennsylvania and New Jersey credit union groups join forces
The Pennsylvania Credit Union Association and the New Jersey Credit Union League have announced a merger of the two organizations.
Avantor goes public with $14 per share IPO
Allentown-based Avantor Inc. went public on Friday with an initial public offering price of $14 per share.
If measles clocks in, is your company prepared?
Measles cases are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that between Jan. 1 and May 10 of this year 839 cases of measles were confirmed in 23 states, including Pennsylvania.
Potential buyer IDed for bankrupt Reading Eagle Co.
The Reading Eagle is reporting that its parent company has attracted a qualified bidder to purchase the company out of bankruptcy.
Omni Health Services purchases Allentown building for health center
Omni Health Services has purchased a building in Allentown to be used for a medical center.
A conversation with Rocky Gencarelli of Miers Insurance
Rocky Gencarelli of Miers Insurance talks about the firm and the ever-changing insurance industry.
In mergers, keep one eye on benefit plans
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have specific guidance regarding Form 5500 filings and the audits of financial statements for plans.
Bill would tweak PTSD treatment under workers’ comp
Mental-mental claims have a higher burden of proof than do physical injuries.
Region’s development shows encouraging patterns
The number of people willing to invest in the Lehigh Valley in any given year has always been a reliable barometer of how the regional economy is doing. Based on the 412 land development plans we reviewed in 2018, we’ve come a long way from the bottom we hit in 2012. While the continued proliferation […]
Overtime calculation in court crosshairs
In April the Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard arguments in a 2013 lawsuit brought by salaried employees against their employer, General Nutrition Centers. The dispute centers on the calculation of overtime hours, as workers felt they were entitled to more pay under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act than what they were given under the federal Fair […]
State, businesses work to stop bug’s spread
Area business and property owners are being encouraged to help stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that can damage hardwood and fruit trees. But given the potential economic damage – about $18 billion by one estimate –the state is relying on more than just encouragement, especially for businesses that move goods […]
Opioid addiction programs by health care providers see results
Over-prescribing opioids have been targeted as a driving force behind the nation’s opioid addiction crisis. For the past year, two Pennsylvania health systems have taken efforts to slow the problem.
