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Geisinger will be hosting Back to Business Town Hall- part two, on June 4th from 11 am-12 pm.  This event will feature Dr. Stanley Martin, Infectious Diseases; Allison Hess, VP, Health & Wellness; Brion Lieberman, VP, Human Resources.  Register for the event here.  This Virtual Meeting will be taped and added to their business resources…

Your Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan was approved, now what? The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center is hosting a free webinar on June 2nd at 10 a.m. to help business owners maximize loan forgiveness. Jeffrey Berdahl, CPA, Shareholder with RLB Accountants, will discuss the following topics: general rules of the program, program updates, tips for…

Facing a projected $5 billion revenue shortfall, lawmakers in Harrisburg are working on a short-term state budget. The Legislature has also advanced a number of bills to support businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Information on these efforts will be provided by our elected officials at the Chamber’s annual State Legislative Program, sponsored…

With content provided by the PA Chamber of Business & Industry The PA Chamber signed on to a U.S. Chamber-led letter last week with chambers of commerce from throughout the nation, urging Congress to pass timely, temporary and targeted liability relief legislation without delay. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennsylvania healthcare professionals on the front lines…

Governor Tom Wolf signed House Bill 327, now Act 21 of 2020, allowing the temporary sale of cocktails-to-go from bars, restaurants or hotels with a liquor license. The law takes effect immediately. “This new temporary rule creates more business for bars and restaurants when they need it, helps to meet customer demand and supports social…

Comfort Keepers Offers Donations to Non-profits for Marketing Help Non-profit organizations in Columbia County have the opportunity to earn a $1,500 donation from Comfort Keepers Home Care. The company works with groups to place at least 100 yard signs throughout the area for a period of three months. Check local ordinances before placing signs. Interested…

Sara Blakely, founder of SPANX is donating $5 million to female entrepreneurs to help their business, families, and employees to alleviate the pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Red Backpack Fund will provide 1,000 female business owners with $5,000 in funding each. In addition to the funding, each woman will also receive a “lucky”…

As Pennsylvania begins a phased re-opening plan for the state, businesses are doing all they can to prepare for a safe work environment, ensure the safety of their employees and determine how to operate in this new business landscape. As part of its mission and Bringing PA Back initiative, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and…

The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC) is proud to announce the award recipients for the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” (WSCM) Central Susquehanna student video contest awards. The ceremony premiered, online, on Thursday, May 14, 2020 on YouTube. The video with the most votes, during three days of online voting in April, received the “Viewers Choice…

Today, May 15th, Governor Wolf announced that Columbia County will move from the red to the yellow phase at 12:01 a.m. next Friday, May 22nd. This change lifts the stay at home order for individuals and allows more businesses to resume operations, with safety protocols in place. Businesses that remain closed under the yellow phase…