The counties have begun their fifth year of the video competition organized by the Manufacturer’s Resource Center that pairs students with manufacturers in the region to learn about manufacturing careers.
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Sheetz opening new convenience store in Berks County
The Altoona-based convenience chain will officially open its new store in New Smithville Wednesday at 2298 Golden Key Road.
Read More »Four Berks businesses team up to open a ‘fitness mall’ in Wyomissing
Four Berks County fitness centers are combining to open a training center in Wyomissing designed to serve the needs of a varied clientele.
Read More »A Conversation With: Russell Showers, senior vice president & chief human resources officer at Tower Health in Reading
One of the biggest challenges is structuring a work experience for a population that has diverse needs. Even with the pandemic and the related challenges, recruitment for healthcare workers is very, very competitive.
Read More »Fox Theatres launches online reservations for private screenings
As movie theaters around the nation continue to struggle with lost revenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a Berks County theater owner has developed a new offering to give movie-goers a safer, private experience.
Read More »Members 1st Credit Union opens first branch in Berks County
The credit union, which has 57 branches, opened its newest in the Reading suburb of Shillington at 516 Lancaster Ave.
Read More »Innovative duck egg collection system among projects receiving state loan assistance
The state First Industries Fund has provided low interest loans for four Berks County farm projects.
Read More »Hiring sprees bringing thousands of jobs to the region
Amazon and the Giant Co. have announced they’ll be hiring thousands in the region and even a Lehigh Valley shopping center, The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley is hosting a job fair next week to meet the demand for workers.
Read More »Berks County hires Shupp Menet as its first director of economic development
Pamela Shupp Menet, who currently serves as vice president of external affairs for the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, is taking over the newly created dual role of economic development director and deputy chief administration officer for Berks County.
Read More »Fox Berkshire set to reopen next Friday
After being closed since mid-March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fox Theatres of Wyomissing said that it will reopen Friday, Aug. 21, one day after national theater chain, AMC said it will be reopening.
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