Pennsylvania Business News

Pennsylvania Business News – including entertainment, finance, health and medical, non-profit, public policy and technology news from Pennsylvania, U.S.A. (Pa., PA), as issued by the Send2Press Newswire service.


Dive into a Healthier Spring: The Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPH) Offers Free Trial of Wellness & Aquatics Center

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Feb. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPH), a fun, diverse and uniquely urban senior living community in Philadelphia, is excited to announce a special promotional offer for its Wellness & Aquatics Center program. During the month of March 2024, new participants 62 and older can enjoy a free trial of the program, letting people experience all of the benefits of both aquatic and traditional exercise while also enjoying a sense of community among peers.

Agile Selected as 2024 HousingWire Tech100 Winner for the Third Consecutive Year

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Feb. 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker-dealers onto a single electronic platform, is excited to announce Agile Trading Technologies was selected for the 3rd consecutive year as a winner of the HousingWire Tech100 Award. The list is comprised of the most innovative technology companies in the housing market and provides housing professionals a look into the most impactful organizations that can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions.

Kelly Toyota Seizes Holiday Spirit, Donating to Multiple Community Causes

HAMBURG, Pa., Dec. 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the spirt of holiday giving, Kelly Toyota has seized the opportunity by providing contributions to three much-needed community causes in December 2023. Kelly Toyota of Hamburg loves to share the spirit of giving locally and is happy to spread Holiday cheer among the community they proudly serve.

EnergyCAP Recognized as a Leader in Energy Management Software by Independent Research Firm

BOALSBURG, Pa., Dec. 11, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EnergyCAP, a leading provider of energy and sustainability enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, proudly announces its prestigious placement in the top right leader quadrant of the Verdantix Green Quadrant: Energy Management Software 2023. This accolade underscores EnergyCAP’s commitment to delivering innovative and effective solutions in the energy & sustainability management sector.

Baird Joins Agile’s Growing Broker-Dealer Network

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 17, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker-dealers onto a single electronic platform, is excited to announce that Baird, an international financial services firm, has joined Agile’s broker-dealer network.

HilltopSecurities Joins Agile’s Growing Broker-Dealer Network

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker-dealers onto a single electronic platform, is excited to announce that HilltopSecurities, a full-service investment bank and wealth advisory firm, has joined Agile’s broker-dealer network.

Dojo Networks® Partners with A2D to Bring Managed WiFi to Underserved Communities

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Oct. 24, 2023, (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dojo Networks, a leading national provider of high-speed internet services, is bringing Managed WiFi for multi-tenant housing (apartment buildings) to underserved communities through a new partnership with A2D. As a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC), A2D develops, owns, and operates open access networks with a focus on improving infrastructure in underserved urban and rural communities.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Original ‘Shark Tank’ shark comes to MBA Annual

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kevin Harrington of “Shark Tank” fame will host a meet-and-greet with attending mortgage professionals and trade press before taking the stage during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention & Expo to introduce Passport®, FormFree’s portable financial ID for consumers launching October 20, and the FormFree Exchange (FFX®), the online marketplace where lenders compete for the business of Passport users.

New Jersey Utility Providers select EnergyCAP to Help Customers Meet Clean Energy Act of 2018 Benchmarking Requirements

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Sept. 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a significant stride towards New Jersey’s commitment to sustainable energy practices, multiple utility providers have selected EnergyCAP Utility Company Platform™ as their software solution for compliance with the Clean Energy Act of 2018 for building owners throughout the state.

NEPA Builders Hosts Grand Opening of New Blakely Location

BLAKELY, Pa., Aug. 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NEPA Builders is excited to announce that they are hosting a grand opening at their new location: 2808 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Blakely, PA 18447 on September 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They’re inviting the public to visit and meet their team and brand-new showroom over tasty refreshments. [UPDATED]

Bethlehem Area School District (Pennsylvania) Selects Synergy Education Platform

BETHLEHEM, Pa., July 10, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Edupoint® Educational Systems announced today that Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) has selected the company’s industry-leading Synergy® Student Education Platform for its K-12 student data management needs. The district’s solution will include Synergy Student Information System, Synergy Online Registration, Synergy MTSS, and Synergy Special Education, and will be hosted in the Synergy AWS Cloud environment.

GetHRready and HR4ALL forge partnership with three other Human Resources firms to deliver the best HR Support for businesses across America

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., July 6, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — GetHRready today announced a strategic partnership with HR4ALL, JustHRhandbooks, JustHRhotlines and JustHRaudits to ensure every business in America can the best in Human Resources support. Fast, efficient and economical solutions designed to protect every business and help them GetHRready.

Agile Appoints Greg Vacura as President to Further Mission of Creating a Better MBS Market

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., June 28, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker dealers together on a single electronic platform, today announced the appointment of Greg Vacura as company president. Mr. Vacura will be working to fulfill Agile’s mission to create a better mortgage-backed securities (MBS) market through increasing liquidity and automation in TBAs, MBS pools, and AOTs.

Sustainable Organizations Embrace EnergyCAP’s Complete Suite of Energy and Sustainability ERP Solutions

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., June 27, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EnergyCAP, a renowned provider of energy and sustainability enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, proudly announces The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and The University of New Mexico (UNM) have adopted EnergyCAP’s newest solutions: CarbonHub and Wattics, making them the first customers to embrace EnergyCAP’s complete solution suite.

Introducing Glovebox Reminder App – The Perfect Easy-to-Use Mobile App for Vehicle Owners

FRANKLIN, Pa., June 22, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Glovebox Reminder, LLC, a small town America based mobile app company, is thrilled to unveil its flagship product, the Glovebox Reminder App. Designed specifically for vehicle owners and small businesses, this cutting-edge mobile app allows for a streamlined and effective way to keep maintenance records, maintain compliance and store all relevant vehicle documents and send renewal reminders.

NPA Names Kozlowski, Meissner as 2023 Winners of Annual Awards

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., April 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As it celebrates its twentieth anniversary, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today announced that Lisa Kozlowski, Ph.D., and Christian Meissner, Ph.D., are the 2023 winners of two of the most prestigious awards in the national postdoctoral scholar community.

Innovative Tree Care Marketing Strategy Helps Jake’s Tree Service in Pennsylvania Grow by More than 1,300-Percent

GLEN MILLS, Pa., March 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jake’s Tree Service, a leading provider of tree care in Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County, and throughout the Philadelphia suburbs, has seen an astonishing revenue increase of 1,300% since 2017. During that time, the company has gone from about $500,000 per year in annual revenue to now over $7 million.

Pittsburgh Internet Consulting Announces Rebrand as PIC

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Jan. 26, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pittsburgh Internet Consulting announced today that it has rebranded to effectively align with its core mission as a growth-oriented marketing agency. The company’s name is now PIC, and its new logo and messaging reflect a dedication to PIC’s creative and value-based Walk With You Marketing™ approach.

EnergyCAP expands offering to include financial-grade carbon accounting

BOALSBURG, Pa., Jan. 24, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EnergyCAP, a leading provider of energy and sustainability enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, today announced the launch of CarbonHub, a new solution that offers financial-grade carbon accounting and sustainability reporting.

Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. Joins Agile’s Growing Broker-Dealer Network

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Dec. 13, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker-dealers onto a single electronic platform, today announced that Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. (MBS), a veteran-owned, fixed-income securities broker-dealer, has joined Agile’s broker-dealer network. The addition of MBS gives lenders on Agile’s growing network expanded access to competitive trades and simpler trade reconciliation across Agile’s electronic RFQ platform.

Southstate|Duncanwilliams Securities Corp Joins Agile’s Broker-Dealer Network

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Nov. 17, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker-dealers onto a single electronic platform, today announced that SouthState|DuncanWilliams Securities Corp., a FINRA-regulated wholly owned subsidiary of SouthState Bank, N.A., has joined Agile’s broker-dealer network. SouthState|DuncanWilliams Securities Corp. has been conducting TBA trades with better efficiency to execute at competitive pricing via Agile as of August 2022.

Fred ‘Mister’ Rogers’ Family/Sister’s estate items to be auctioned

LATROBE, Pa., Nov. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The contents of the summer home of Fred Rogers (“Mister Rogers Neighborhood”) family are being offered online by Reed’s Auction Company. Mr. Rogers’ sister, Nancy Rogers Crozier and her husband Dan made the Latrobe summer home, their permanent home.

Veteran Marketing and Sales Leader, Blaine Clapper, Joins Pittsburgh Internet Consulting, Inc. as a Partner and Director of Marketing

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Sept. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pittsburgh Internet Consulting (PIC) announced today the addition of Blaine Clapper to its experienced marketing consulting leadership team. Clapper joins PIC following his previous roles as Chief Marketing Officer at EnergyCAP, LLC and Sr. Director of B2B Marketing at AccuWeather, Inc. He will be based in State College, PA and will report to Robb Luther, V.P. of Business Development.

EPIC Welcomes Kerry Connor – Joins as National Voluntary Benefits Practice Leader

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Kerry Connor has joined EPIC to lead its National Voluntary Benefits Practice.

EPIC Announces Strategic Hires in Northeast, Poises Firm for Regional Growth in Pennsylvania

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and HARRISBURG, Pa., June 23, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today it has hired a team of producers to support regional expansion in Pennsylvania.

VALENTIS Enters into Agreements For IPO/Financial Advisory Services

PITTSBURGH, Pa., May 23, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Valentis International Group, Inc. has entered into agreements for investment consultancy and advisory services related to expansion and moving the company towards an initial public offering (IPO) public listing on a major exchange or trading medium.

Agile Launches Agile Chat for Lenders and Broker Dealers

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 11, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker dealers onto a single electronic platform, today announced the launch of Agile Chat, a new chat feature designed to increase transparency and efficiency between lenders and broker dealers.

Pop Warner Little Scholars Extends Long-Standing Partnership with Sports Connect

PLANO, Texas, and LANGHORNE, Pa., April 26, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pop Warner Little Scholars (PWLS), ​​a non-profit organization that promotes youth football and cheer & dance programs, has announced a five-year partnership extension with Sports Connect powered by Stack Sports. As the exclusive technology and online registration provider of Pop Warner, Sports Connect will continue to provide technology solutions for the governing body, local affiliated leagues, and the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers.

Allegent Community Federal Credit Union Hires Social Media Expert

PITTSBURGH, Pa., March 29, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Allegent Community Federal Credit Union (Allegent) has hired Theresa Kisha, an expert in digital marketing, social media, email communication and website development/optimization, to manage and increase the credit union’s social media presence, while also enhancing its digital presence, search engine optimization and strategic marketing efforts.

Thelma Wright, Philadelphia’s Beloved ‘American Gangster’ Empowers a New Generation with Mentoring and Reform

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Feb. 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It has been well over a decade since Thelma Wright, once reputed to be one of the most dangerous and powerful Black women in Philadelphia, came to the forefront and shocked the nation with true confessions in her memoir, “With Eyes From Both Sides – Living My Live In and Out of the Game.” Today however, Thelma Wright is impacting her city and the tri-state area in positive ways with her mentoring program, The Thelma Wright Empowerment Program.

EnergyCAP Names Lalit Agarwal Vice President, Energy Management and Sustainability

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Jan. 19, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EnergyCAP, LLC, the leading provider of energy management and utility bill processing software, today announced that Lalit Agarwal has been named Vice President, Energy Management & Sustainability.

Neuro Diverse Living Announces the Launch of Their New Brand Name, Front Porch Cohousing: A Neuro-Inclusive Community by NDL

BUCKS COUNTY / LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Jan. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Front Porch Cohousing is excited to announce the launch of their new brand and the inspiration behind that change. As a cohousing community of private homes clustered around shared space, Front Porch Cohousing will intentionally design spaces to create opportunities for those with and without neuro or cognitive disabilities to build meaningful and lasting relationships.

Kelly Toyota Seizes Holiday Spirit, Donating to Three Community Causes

HAMBURG, Pa., Dec. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the spirt of holiday giving, Kelly Toyota has seized the opportunity by providing contributions to three much-needed community causes in December 2021.

Kelly Toyota Presents Tilden Township with $15,000 Donation

HAMBURG, Pa., Dec. 13, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the spirit of the holidays, Kelly Toyota of Hamburg, Pennsylvania presented Tilden Township a check for $15,000 to upgrade their playground. The presentation took place on at the Tilden Township Town Hall.

ASLET enters into distribution agreement with Lamperd Less Lethal of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Nov. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Advanced Security and Law Enforcement Training LLC (ASLET), a security and law enforcement training school, has entered into a distribution agreement with Lamperd Less Lethal, Inc. (OTC PINK:LLLI) and its Master Parts Distributor, EJC Security Services, Inc. of Pittsburgh, PA. Lamperd Less Lethal has been creating and manufacturing Less Lethal Technology and Ammunition, Public Order Suppression Systems and Innovators for over 50 years.

EnergyCAP Appoints Thomas R. Patterson, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer

BOALSBURG, Pa., Nov. 5, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EnergyCAP, LLC (ENC), the leading provider of data and analytics software for energy and utility bill management, today announced that Thomas R. Patterson, Jr. (Tom) has been named as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Steve Heinz, who founded the company in 1982, will retire from his role as CEO but will continue in an advisory capacity as a member of the Board of Directors.

Thorn Run Apartments Office Fire

PITTSBURGH, Pa., Nov. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Steiner Realty regrets to announce that there was a fire at our Thorn Run Office in Moon Township on Monday. The first responders arrived quickly to extinguish the blaze and thankfully, no one was hurt. The cause of the fire is unknown.

System4 Territory Expansion into Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 27, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — System4 Facility Services Management, an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced a territory expansion into Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.

Global DMS’ EVO® enhances efficiency and mobility with Amazon’s Alexa Voice Command Interface

LANSDALE, Pa., Oct. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global DMS, the leading provider of cloud-based real estate appraisal management software, recently announced that its next-generation EVO platform is now voice-enabled, providing lenders access to key functionality and up to the minute information of their entire pipeline with Amazon’s Alexa voice control – making EVO the first and only appraisal management software to provide this capability in the mortgage industry.

Agile Launches MBS Pool Bidding

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Sept. 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker dealers on to a single electronic platform, today announced the launch of MBS pool bidding, enabling lenders and dealers to gain much-needed efficiencies and data through technology.