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Small business owners seek greater impact at Goldman Sachs Summit in D.C.
Despite the ongoing government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S. small business owners plan to grow their business in the next year, Goldman Sachs survey data shows. The Goldman Sachs data was released as more than 2,000 small business owners from across the country are in D.C. today and tomorrow for the “10,000 Small Businesses” Summit, the largest gathering of[...]
Marketer creates Mom Market to boost mothers as entrepreneurs
As a mother and a marketing professional, Devika Knafo said she understands the difficulties in maintaining a balance between family life and professional ambitions. Knowing that other women were facing the same struggles as she was, she decided to create Mom Market, an effort that helps women and mothers market[...]
Mom Market to bloom in Bethlehem Sunday
As a mother and a marketing professional Devika Knafo said she understands the difficulties in maintaining a balance between family life and professional ambitions. Knowing that other women were facing the same struggles as she was, she decided to create Mom Market, an effort that helps women and mothers market[...]
Fulton Financial president to retire
Angela Snyder to retire as president of Fulton Financial on Dec. 31 CEO Curt Myers says her impact will be felt for years Fulton Financial is a $32B company with 3,300+ employees Fulton Financial Corporation President Angela Snyder will retire on Dec. 31, the company announced. "As I step[...]
Barley Snyder names new COO
Barley Snyder announced it is welcoming Robin Felty to the firm as its Chief Operating Officer. According to a release, Felty brings more than 15 years of experience in operations leadership and strategic planning to Barley Snyder. Her role became effective Dec. 16. "I am excited to join such a[...]
Lehigh, Montgomery counties receiving state investment for building and construction jobs
Lehigh and Montgomery are among the 16 counties in Pennsylvania receiving an investment from the Shapiro Administration to support registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades. The total investment across the counties is more than $1.5 million and will help expand job opportunities, build diverse talent,[...]
Pa. business leaders offer insight into successful strategies
Several of Pennsylvania’s highly regarded business minds recently took part in a panel discussion to provide insight into their strategies for maintaining a successful workforce and organization. Held at the Lancaster Marriott prior to the Best Places PA awards celebration, the panel discussed multiple topics, including defining best places to work,[...]
Election Day: Pa. voters weigh issues
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate is lower in every county than before the pandemic. Unemployment has fallen in parts of Pennsylvania by as many as 4 percentage points. As the Keystone Research Center notes, as low unemployment provides workers with leverage, the current job market is the best for Pennsylvania workers since[...]
Eastern Pa. sees rise in small business loan approvals
Small Business Administration lending across the 40 counties of Eastern Pennsylvania in Fiscal Year 2024 saw a significant increase in combined lending, the SBA announced. Combined lending increased 16.7%, and the total dollar amounts of the loans rose by 5.4% from $677,721,900 to $714,251,500. “In Fiscal Year 2024, the SBA[...]
SBA to cohost initiatives for women entrepreneurs
U.S. Small Business Administrator (SBA) Isabel Casilas Guzman announced that the federal agency will cohost two events for women entrepreneurs this fall in the Washington, D.C., area and Florida. The SBA, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and American Express (AMEX) are hosting the events as a continuation of the 2024[...]
Reading hair care company debuts products at Urban Outfitters
Reading-based OCOA, a hair care brand for curly hair, announced its debut at Urban Outfitters. The launch marks a significant milestone as OCOA becomes the first curly hair care product line from Pennsylvania to be featured at the Philadelphia based retailer, the company said in a release. OCOA features ingredients[...]
Bethlehem entrepreneur bringing renowned bakery to Lehigh Valley
Lan Ma remembers the scents, sights, and surroundings of the Paris Baguette bakery cafe she and her children regularly visited years ago in Edison, N.J. “When my children were growing up, we always went to the Paris Baguette,” said Ma, now a Bethlehem-based entrepreneur. “For birthdays or any special occasion, we would[...]
