Through December 16, WSFS Bank and FOX 29 are teaming up each week to honor a small business in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region that lifts the spirits of others by going above and beyond to serve their customers and communities. WSFS Bank is proud to provide Shane & Pepper Candle Company with a…
Saving and spending are always hot topics this time of year, as holiday shopping is in high gear and people start thinking about their 2022 budgets. This year is no different, with four in 10 (42%) of people in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region planning to save more to help ensure future financial stability,…
When Margarita Santiago and Ana Fernandez first envisioned opening an adult medical day care center in 2012, they had no idea how much a center of the Camden, NJ community their business would become. “It started with the idea that we could create a better experience for adults in an underserved area, and for the Hispanic…
Since its founding 45 years ago, the Hispanic Family Center of Southern NJ, Inc. (HFC) has provided a variety of bilingual services to the community through its East Camden facilities, including domestic violence victim services, job development, access to community health workers, family success centers, English as a second language classes, mental health outpatient services…
October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and as a former business owner who now works directly with small businesses, I take great pride in knowing how strong, resilient and dedicated female business owners are to their families, their employees and their communities. As we celebrate women entrepreneurs and business leaders this month and throughout the…
As a longtime business owner in Milford, Delaware, Danny Perez has seen and experienced the community’s growth and opportunity since moving his family and tax management business to the area in 1999. “I actually learned about the secret of Delaware’s beauty in August 1972 when I was in the U.S. Armed Services,” says Danny. “We had…
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a surge in technology adoption across numerous industries, including payments and banking. Even with the adoption of mobile payments, when it comes to making payments, consumers want the option to use the method that works best for them—including cash. A recent nationwide study of 1,500 people by Cash Connect and OnePoll revealed…
Since its founding in 1969, the Latin American Community Center (LACC) has evolved from a small, grassroots organization to become one of Delaware’s largest multi-service bilingual agencies serving the Latino community. “The LACC provides holistic services and more than 30 programs in two strategically focused tracks: Lifelong Learning, which provides a broad spectrum of educational services…
Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) began to plant roots in North Philadelphia more than 50 years ago when a group of Puerto Rican social activists sought to energize the community and help bring its fair share of resources to it. From its beginnings in 1970, APM has blossomed into a nationally recognized health, human services and…
At times during the COVID-19 pandemic, REC Philly members were only able collaborate remotely as they developed and refined their creative talents and business acumen. A physical space, digital application, and creator community designed and dedicated to providing its members with the resources, education and opportunities to build sustainable and scalable businesses around their talent, REC…
A recent study found that consumers still use cash for everyday payments as well as budgeting. The survey polled 1,500 Americans to analyze their payment preferences and found 51% said using cash helps them budget their money, with Gen Z being the most likely to agree. In fact, Gen Z respondents were the most likely to prefer…
Each week in May, WSFS Bank and FOX 29 are teaming up to honor a small business in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region that overcame the odds to persevere and succeed during the COVID-19 pandemic. WSFS Bank is proud to provide Little Goat Coffee Roasting, with a $2,000 award and a live segment on…
Each week in May, WSFS Bank and FOX 29 are teaming up to honor a small business in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region that overcame the odds to persevere and succeed during the COVID-19 pandemic. WSFS Bank is proud to provide Lavish, A Jenée Chanel Salon, with a $2,000 award and a live segment…
Each week in May, WSFS Bank and FOX 29 are teaming up to honor a small business in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region that overcame the odds to persevere and succeed during the COVID-19 pandemic. WSFS Bank is proud to provide Max Fitness with a $2,000 award and a live segment on FOX 29’s…
Each week in May, WSFS Bank and FOX 29 are teaming up to honor a small business in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region that overcame the odds to persevere and succeed during the COVID-19 pandemic. WSFS Bank is proud to provide Annamarie’s Place with a $2,000 award and a live segment on FOX 29’s…
Lisa Washington, SVP and Chief Legal Officer at WSFS Bank, has held a variety of positions during her nearly 30-year career, from working as an attorney for national law firms to Chief Legal Officer at an energy management company. A graduate of Princeton University, Washington also earned her J.D. from The University of Pennsylvania and an…
It’s no secret Millennial and Gen Z consumers have faced their fair share of adversity from financial crises as they matured from adolescence into adulthood. And while every generation faces financial setbacks, these adverse events have had a profound impact on these younger Americans, affecting their habits and leaving some common goals feeling out of reach,…
Estate planning is the process of determining what happens to you and your property when you can no longer make decisions because of incapacity or death. Without a plan, an already difficult situation for your loved ones can be even worse. Not having a plan can delay your medical care if you become incapacitated and…
In the 11 months since REC Philly opened its new space in Philadelphia’s Fashion District, much has changed for its members in the arts community. While the COVID-19 pandemic forced REC to close its physical doors for the spring and summer months of 2020, the strong ties of the close-knit community kept REC’s staff and its…
The pandemic caused most employers to reimagine hiring and onboarding practices to pivot the processes to be virtual. In this video, WSFS’ Patrick Best discusses best practices for remote onboarding, including implementing video interviewing and orientation processes, managing expectations and the need to over-communicate with interviewees, how the new hire should be treated as the…
