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As we continue to see rising prices at the gas pumps and in grocery stores, it’s easy to forget that prices are also increasing for businesses. Our local small businesses …
This Holiday Season It’s Especially Important to Support Our Small Businesses Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Mid-Atlantic small businesses are optimistic about their ability to keep revenues at their current pace or even increase them in the next year despite economic woes and …
Small Businesses Feeling the Impacts of the Economy and Inflation Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) announced recently that it increased base prices by an average of seven percent (7%) to twelve percent (12%) on new, non-contract orders …
Carpenter Technology Increases Base Prices on Specialty Alloy Portfolio Read More
Home-sale prices rose 3.2% year over year during the four-week period ending November 6, the smallest increase since July 2020, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), a real estate brokerage.
Report: Home-Sale Prices Rise at the Slowest Pace in Over a Year Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — From the third quarter, Phoenix Management‘s “Lending Climate in America” survey results reveal the impact inflation is having on global economic conditions and consumer spending.
Survey: Inflation Is Driving Economic Conditions and Consumer Spending Read More
DEVON, PA — Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) this week launched her second television ad of the 2022 cycle, “One Chip at a Time.”
Chrissy Houlahan Launches New Ad, “One Chip at a Time” Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Nine in 10 Americans (91%) are worried about affording a price increase over the next year, and their regional counterparts (93%) agreed, spurring changes in their plans …
Study: 91% of Americans Worried About Affording a Price Increase Read More
EPHRATA, PA — Representative Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) visited CounterTek, a local small business that specializes in countertops, in Ephrata on Monday, September 26 to meet with the leadership of the …
Congressman Lloyd Smucker Discusses Issues Pressing Pennsylvania Small Businesses Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Effective October 1, 2022, Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) announced it will increase prices up to 15 percent, or as contracts allow, to cover continued general inflation related …
Ashland Increases Prices Up to 15 Percent Due to Inflation-Related Costs Read More
Gold has been used as a form of currency and trade for centuries. It is often seen as a safe investment, since it is not tied to the performance of …
Should You Add Gold to Your Retirement Portfolio? A Look at the Pros and Cons Read More