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IMC secures grants to drive green energy manufacturing

The Innovative Manufacturers Center (IMC), a public-private partnership dedicated to supporting small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in Central Pennsylvania, has been awarded two grants aimed at advancing technology adoption and green energy manufacturing in the region. According to a news release, IMC will serve as a subrecipient of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SMART-PA program and the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) fund. These programs will provide critical resources to help SMMs in the ...

President of local financial firm admitted to ‘Chairman’s Circle’

Jason M. Dugan, president and CEO of Aspire Wealth Group, 190 Choate Circle, Suite B, Montoursville, was recently named a member of the 2025 Raymond James Chairman’s Council. According to a news release, this marks the 6th consecutive year that Dugan has qualified for this prestigious recognition. Dugan, who joined Raymond James in 2011, has over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, and represents the client-first values that the firm proudly applies to every part of business. Aspire Wealth Group offers a wide range of comprehensive financial services ...

Real estate firm announces monthly awards

Kevin Hodrick, broker for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodrick Realty, recently announced the Williamsport office monthly awards for October 2024. According to a news release, the award for the sales associate with top production in listings was presented to Amie Penfield and the sales award went to Amanda Evans. “As skilled negotiators, they embrace challenges and consistently succeed, building lasting trust and strong relationships with their clients. We’re incredibly fortunate to have them as part of our team,” Hodrick said, according to the news release. “In the ...

City attorneys on ‘Best Law Firms’ list

Rieders, Travis, Dohrmann, Mowrey, Humphrey & Waters recently announced that the firm has been recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in the prestigious 2025 edition of Best Law Firms. According to a news release, the honor reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to excellence in legal expertise, industry knowledge and client service. The Best Law Firm rankings celebrate law firms that demonstrate exceptional skill, reliability and education in various legal fields. Each firm included in the rankings undergoes a rigorous evaluation process based on client feedback, peer recommendations, ...

Benefits firm names vice president

Swift Kennedy recently announced the promotion of Ashley Hughes to the role of vice president for client strategy and alternative risk solutions at Swift Kennedy and Associates, Inc. effective Nov. 11. In this new role, Hughes will be overseeing Swift Kennedy’s self-funded clients’ and prospective clients’ needs outside of fully insured group health coverages and will continue to lead our efforts in delivering innovative and effective employee benefits solutions to our clients. “Since joining Swift Kennedy, Ashley has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, deep ...