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Virtual mall aims to help shoppers and physical stores

An innovative idea coming to the area will make it possible to browse through a shopping mall without leaving home. S*U*N Virtual Mall, the latest endeavor of local businessman Art Lieberman, is still in its initial stages, but plans are for the virtual shopping experience to be open for the public this spring. The plan is to utilize the latest technology to offer brick and mortar businesses which have seen business decline during the pandemic an opportunity to reach customers through the virtual realm. Lieberman’s first venture into the virtual marketing came when he ran a ...

LDG receives awards for communication, diversity efforts

Larson Design Group (LDG) is honored to once again earn recognition from one of the most prestigious industry groups for the fields of architecture, engineering and consulting. LDG received two awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies Pennsylvania (ACEC/PA) during its annual Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence on Jan. 28 – one that highlights excellent communication of a project and one recognizing LDG’s efforts toward a diverse and inclusive workplace. LDG was awarded the Best Panel Design Award for Communication of Engineering Excellence, which recognizes ...

Muncy Bank names new office managers

Rob Glunk, president and CEO of The Muncy Bank and Trust Company, recently announced the promotion of two community office managers. Kevin Newman was promoted to associate vice president/Clarkstown community office manager and Stacey Wheeler was promoted to associate vice ...

Why US hiring could rebound faster than expected in coming years

WASHINGTON — Hiring has weakened for six straight months. Nearly 10 million jobs remain lost since the coronavirus struck. And this week, the Congressional Budget Office forecast that employment won’t regain its pre-pandemic level until 2024. And yet a hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions. “I am not often optimistic,” said Heidi Shierholz, an economist at the liberal ...

Muncy Bank names new chief operations officer

Rob Glunk, president and CEO of The Muncy Bank and Trust Company recently announced that Stephanie Oakes has been named senior vice president/chief operations officer. With over 17 years in community banking, Oakes is responsible for the operation of the company’s deposit operations, IT, ...