The reopening of the federal government is good news for small-business owners who have been adversely affected by the closure of the U.S. Small Business Administration, which runs a program designed to provide flexible and affordable business loans.
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Finance
Rite Aid shareholders to weigh reverse stock split
Hoping to remedy its ailing stock price and comply with stock-exchange rules, Cumberland County-based Rite Aid Corp. is planning a special shareholder meeting in March to vote on a reverse stock split plan.
Read More »Guest view: 2019 will be good for home buyers, sellers
Years ago, when I was running marathons my method was straightforward: run at a good pace all the way through and get a decent time. Then I read about the interval approach, where you run hard for eight minutes and then walk for two.
Read More »In volatile market, advisers brace for questions
As quarterly statements hit mailboxes this month, financial advisers will learn how well they have educated their investment clients.
Read More »Grants to nurture new ways of getting around
Two communities in Central Pennsylvania and one in Lehigh Valley won grant funding in the latest round of grant awards through a state program designed to encourage people to get out of their cars and use other forms of transportation.
Read More »Mid Penn Bank promotes two execs
Mid Penn Bank has made two executive promotions following recent mergers.
Read More »Centric Bank names chief risk officer
Centric Bank has appointed Kimberly Turner to serve as its senior vice president and chief risk officer, overseeing risk management and organizational compliance.
Read More »Riverview Financial names new COO
Riverview Financial Corp., the holding company of Riverview Bank, has named Ginger G. Kunkel as its COO.
Read More »Central Pa. foreclosures continue to fall from 2010 peak
With a big rise in home sales since the last recession, Central Pennsylvania foreclosure filings have continued to fall.
Read More »For Joseph Beck, Jr., new Members 1st role is “throwback” to banking’s past
Joseph Beck, 53, joined Members 1st Federal Credit Union in October as senior vice president in business lending, a newly created position.
Read More »Taxing time: Accountants, taxpayers adjust to new law
The first full year of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act should mean lower taxes for virtually everyone – from individuals and families to small and large businesses. But there are still a number of minefields for taxpayers, who may not have clarity until after the 2019 season, tax experts said.
Read More »PSECU names new president
PSECU has named as its next president George Rudolph, a Bucks County native who will take the lead on April 1.
Read More »S&T Bank appoints new president
S&T Bank has appointed David G. Antolik to the role of president.
Read More »Guest view: Opportunity zones offer investment potential in Central Pa.
The commercial real estate world has been buzzing with excitement about the Opportunity Zones ever since Congress passed the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Read More »State treasurer to push plan for private-sector retirement saving
State Treasurer Joe Torsella's office intends to ring in 2019 by seeking to drum up support for a state-run retirement savings program for private-sector workers.
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