2022-02-25 E-Edition

TOP 100 Organizations 2022


Our annual Top 100 Organizations edi­tion highlights the vibrant economic and social life of central Pennsylvania by hon­oring those organizations making it hap­pen. Whenever there is a need, whether it’s having necessary goods or services are delivered in an efficient and timely man­ner, expertise and knowledge brought to bear on a problem, or necessary care pro­vided, it’s the businesses and […]

The Impact of Fed Interest Rate Hikes on Your Investments


Say goodbye to near-zero percent inter­est rates. Those rock-bottom rates that have starved your savings accounts but made it cheaper for you to borrow are expected to end in 2022, according to the Federal Reserve. At the start of the pandemic in 2020, the economy plunged into a brief, sharp recession. The Fed, whose job is to fight inflation and […]

Kish Supports Local Communities with End-of-Year Contributions

Kish Bank has announced the distribu­tion of over $10,000 in charitable year- end contributions to community organi­zations during the month of December, in addition to the Bank’s annual 2021 contributions and community support of more than $236,000. The supplementary year-end contributions were issued to provide extra support in consideration of the continued challenges faced by local organizations during the COVID-19 […]

Pennsylvania Unemployment fraud: $570M and counting

(AP) Unemployment compensation fraud has cost Pennsylvania an estimated $570 million and counting since the start of the pandemic, the head of the state De­partment of Labor & Industry said. Secretary Jennifer Berrier and other of­ficials recently testified before the House Committee on Labor & Industry. Identity theft and bank account hijacking are the most common forms of fraud in […]

Northwest Bank Named One of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2022

Northwest Bank, a full-service finan­cial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking prod­ucts, has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employ­ers for 2022. The annual list ranks the 500 midsize employers that received the most recommendations from a survey of 60,000 American workers. Northwest Bank is 80 on the overall list and is […]

Fast Growing Huntingdon Valley Bank Expands; Adds Key Commercial Team

Allan Burkley, Former SVP, C&I Lending at Meridian Bank and Team of Commer­cial Lenders Join HVB HVB Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Huntingdon Valley Bank, announced the opening of a new Commercial Bank­ing Office to be led by newly appointed Market President, Allan Burkley, former SVP and Team Leader, C&I Lending at Me­ridian Bank. Joining Burkley are his three […]

First National Bank Receives National Top Workplace Honors for Second Consecutive Year

First National Bank, the largest subsidi­ary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), announced today it has been named a 2022 Top Workplace USA by Energage, an independent research firm special­izing in workplace engagement and or­ganizational health. FNB has received the national award for the second consecu­tive year, appearing on the list since its inception in 2021. The national honor is based […]

Congratulations to Barclay Home & Building Inspections

Surrounded by family and supporters, owner Gary Barclay cut the ribbon on his new business Wednesday, Feb. 2, at the Central PA Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber conducted the ribbon cut­ting ceremony and was happy to host for the special occasion, which included refreshments by Gary’s wife, Nancy, and displays of the equipment Gary uses at inspection sites. Thank you […]

Ben Franklin Technology Partners Presents Lancaster-Based Company, Reflexion, With Funding Check!

On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the Ben Franklin team joined Senator Scott Martin to present a follow-on investment check of $110,408 to Reflexion Interac­tive Technologies, a fast-growing Lan­caster based business focused on neuro training, rehabilitation, and fitness for high performance athletes. Their clients include the United States Army, Under Armour, the Denver Nuggets, Penn State University, and Auburn University. Their […]