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Banker joins First Commonweath Bank’s office in South Williamsport

Jonathan Wood recently joined First Commonwealth Bank as a financial solutions business banker in South Williamsport, covering Central and Eastern Pennsylvania. According to a news release, he has nearly 20 years of banking experience in the Philadelphia, Williamsport and State College markets. In this new role he will be responsible for meeting the needs of business owners in the Bank’s Community PA North market, covering an area that spans from State College to Williamsport. “Jonathan has been helping small businesses with their banking needs, and has delivered a tremendous ...

Design associate earns certification

Larson Design Group’s Hannah Porter, interior design associate, recently earned the prestigious National Council for Interior Design Qualification certification. According to the news release, this certification is the industry’s recognized indicator of proficiency in interior design ...

Pennsylvania prepares to spend $1.2B on broadband

(Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media.) STATE COLLEGE — Before Pennsylvania can spend an almost $1.2 billion windfall of federal ...

State lacks sufficient truck parking

(The Center Square) — Despite decades of awareness, Pennsylvania still lacks enough parking spaces for the burgeoning trucking industry. The issue is a national one, but finding ways to make truck parking pay off remains a stubborn problem. “When you get a private partner involved, ...

Industry magazine recognizes successes of foundry

Benton Foundry operates in a clean and modern facility located in the mountains of central-eastern Pennsylvania according to Shannon Wetzel in an article for Modern Casting magazine. The world-class foundry showcases a commitment to smart, incremental and consistent reinvestment. Recently, ...

Grocery chain’s department managers of year announced

The GIANT Company recently launched the countdown to its 100th anniversary, bringing together nearly 2,000 team members to celebrate the company’s legacy. While there, 21 team members were recognized for their outstanding commitments to the company and their efforts to connect families for a better future. “The GIANT Company wouldn’t be celebrating 100 years without the dedication of our team members to serve our customers, our communities, and each other,” John Ruane, interim president, said according to a news release. “We are proud to honor these outstanding leaders who ...