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From PA Chamber of Business & Industry During a revenue update briefing last week, Independent Fiscal Office Executive Director Matt Knittel said that while the Commonwealth will end the 2018-19 fiscal year with a surplus, many of the factors contributing to that increase will be short lived. The IFO is estimating more than $860 million…

From rabbittransit Plan Ahead: Bring extra beverages to stay hydrated while waiting for pickup. If you must wait outside, wear a hat and sunscreen and seek shade to avoid harmful effects from the sun. Wear Loose and Comfortable Clothing: As temperatures warm up, remember to dress appropriately for the summer heat. rabbittransit vehicles are air-conditioned,…

From PennDOT PennDOT Engineering District 3 will host a public meeting for the Routes 11 and 487 Reconstruction Project in the Town of Bloomsburg. The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Monty’s, located on the campus of Bloomsburg University. The purpose of the meeting is to present plans to…

From Central Susquehanna Community Foundation The Holiday Happenings committee for 2019 is pleased to begin accepting nominations for the 24th annual selection of the Robert N. Pursel Award for Community Service. The chosen recipient(s) will be honored at the Holiday Happenings gala event on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. at the Pine Barn…

The Central Susquehanna Community Foundation will hold its Berwick area luncheon this Friday, May 31, from 12-1:30 p.m. at Rolling Pines Golf Course & Banquet Facility. Twenty years ago, the Foundation made a commitment to invest in programs and projects that improved the greater Berwick area. Each year, this luncheon celebrates the continuation of this mission and…

After a long, educational, tireless, amusing and fulfilling nine-month journey, the our 2018-19 Leadership Central Penn Class was honored at graduation on May 16. The luncheon and final class took place at Rolling Pines Golf Course, and a delicious lunch was prepared by Lucy’s Craft Catering.  The morning began much like the rest, light conversation,…

More than 400 businesses and organizations belong to the Chamber to receive benefits and support efforts to strengthen their businesses and our region. Increased membership allows us to offer additional programs and benefits, have a stronger voice in advocacy and be involved in more activities and initiatives in our communities. The Chamber welcomes its newest…

From Atlantic Broadband Atlantic Broadband, one of the first providers in the nation to launch Gigabit internet, last month announced that it would be expanding its deployment of Gigabit internet for homes and businesses to 90 percent of its footprint in eleven states. To celebrate, Atlantic Broadband is inviting residents and businesses in its service…

From the Office of Governor Tom Wolf On Thursday, May 23, Governor Tom Wolf announced that WebstaurantStore, Inc., an online restaurant supply company, will construct a new fulfillment center, creating at least 400 new, full-time jobs in Columbia County. “We’re thrilled to have helped WebstaurantStore bring new jobs to Columbia County,” said Governor Wolf. “We…

From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The state House voted 193-2 last week in favor of a modest reform to Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation tax law for employers. Currently, employers’ UC tax rates may increase when former employees qualify for benefits.  The law allows 15 days for employers to seek relief from these “charges” under certain circumstances…