by Tom.Skeans@svn.com | Dec 11, 2015
The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities has approved BB&T Corp.’s acquisition of National Penn Bancshares Inc. In August, North Carolina-based BB&T agreed to acquire Allentown-based National Penn for $1.8 billion. The deal is expected to be...
by Tom.Skeans@svn.com | Dec 10, 2015
As we approach the new year, Sperry Van Ness has initiated a truly transitional phase of its corporate life. Going forward, Sperry Van Ness will now be known as SVN. This is a pivotal change in branding that has been in the works for almost two years. Our CEO, Kevin...
by Tom.Skeans@svn.com | Dec 4, 2015
A Lower Macungie Township man has signed a multiunit franchise and development agreement with Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen and secured a site for its first location in the Greater Lehigh Valley. The fast-casual restaurant began in Canada and now locations are popping...
by Tom.Skeans@svn.com | Dec 2, 2015
The nation’s largest wholesale grocery supply company is bringing at least 500 jobs to the Lehigh Valley with a $15 million expansion it plans in Northampton County. C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. of Keene, N.H., said it will create at least 500 new, full-time jobs...
by Tom.Skeans@svn.com | Nov 18, 2015
A construction project that’s been in the planning stages since 2004 is now underway. Ashley Development Corp. of Bethlehem has started site work on Birchwood Commons, a $14 million 96-unit luxury apartment complex that will rise at the site of a former trailer...
