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Steel Nation hires business development manager

Steel Nation has hired Sandra Spencer as business development manager for the PA Northeast Region. Spencer has grown her career by focusing on relationship-based business development with companies such as Appellation Construction Services, Patterson & Wilder Construction, and McTish, Kunkel & Associates. With every client, Spencer has applied the same proven technique of cultivating sound relationships that enable her to understand her clients’ needs and identify how best to achieve the desired outcomes. Based in Williamsport, Spencer has grown her network by leveraging existing ...

Magazine lists credit union among ‘Simply the Best’

Members 1st Federal Credit Union recently announced it has been recognized as one of the top local businesses in Harrisburg Magazine’s “Simply the Best” Readers’ Poll for the 20th year. According to a news release, members 1st received the designation of Simply the Best in the following seven categories: • Credit Union • Customer Values – Large Business • Financial Planning Company (2+ Locations) • Financial Consultant – Andrew Steele • Investment Company • Mortgage Company • Place to Work (101+ employees) Harrisburg Magazine’s local readers ...

Report argues state’s economy ‘strong’ for working families

(The Center Square) — A new report argues that working families are doing better than they have for decades, and Pennsylvania is on the right track for the future. “We have a strong economy, especially for working families,” Stephen Herzenberg, executive director of the Keystone ...

Treasurer: Over $20 million coming to Pennsylvania following settlement

State Treasurer Stacy Garrity recently announced that Pennsylvania will receive more than $20 million in unclaimed property following a settlement that concludes the landmark unclaimed property case decided in Pennsylvania’s favor by the U.S. Supreme Court in February 2023. “This is a huge win for Pennsylvania consumers, and the right standard has been set for the future,” said, according to a news release. “The U.S. Supreme Court agreed with us that these checks should be returned to the states where they were purchased, and this settlement is the first step in getting that ...

Questions about plans for $700 million in Beaver Stadium upgrades linger

(Editor’s Note: Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.) STATE COLLEGE — Penn State is prepared to ...