Posts by cberleth@columbiamontourchamber.com

Employer Tax Credits Available for PA 529, ABLE Contributions SOURCE: PA CHAMBER OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRY (Harrisburg) –  According to a press release sent by State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, bipartisan state lawmakers, and the PA Chamber of Business & Industry, new tax credits will become available to Pennsylvania businesses beginning in January 2025. These credits,…

Columbia Montour Chamber Staff Recognized at Statewide Professionals Conference October 29, 2024       PACP Recognizes Chamber Professionals with Service Awards Twelve chamber of commerce professionals were awarded the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP) Distinguished Service Awards during the 2024 PACP Chamber Professionals & Leadership Conference, held this week at the Lancaster Marriott…

House Hearing Explores Grid Reliability Issues Source: PA Chamber of Business & Industry The House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a public hearing last week to discuss PJM Interconnection’s electricity demand trends and how they relate to Pennsylvania’s energy markets. PJM is a regional transmission organization (RTO) that manages the electricity grid and wholesale…

U.S. Chamber Announces Pro-Growth Tax Priorities for 2025 Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Pro-growth tax policies benefit Americans by encouraging businesses to invest in their companies, workers, and communities, leading to higher wages and a better standard of living. In a letter sent to the House Ways and Means Committee last week, the U.S. Chamber…

U.S. Chamber Release Election Primer, Statement Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C. – With two weeks to go and voting already underway in Election 2024, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today released its election primer. The guide, which is distributed by the U.S. Chamber ahead of the general election every four years, serves as an educational…

Five Mindset Shifts to Help Leaders Embrace Self-Care Leaders often struggle with self-care, but adopting these five mindset shifts can change that. Start by creating a body budget, managing emotional health, identifying choice points, and prioritizing growth and nourishment. Regular practice of a personalized plan ensures long-term success. 458 words ~ 2 min. read In…

President’s Message: A Sucker Punch For Me, an Invitation For You “We make time for the things that we truly value.  We build habits and routines around the things that really matter to us.” – C.J. Mahaney Don’t you hate when a quote you claim to live by sneaks up behind you and sucker-punches you? …

Leadership Central Penn Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2024-2025 Looking for a unique and innovative way to educate your employees or yourself on business and community leadership?  Leadership Central Penn (LCP) is a 9-month program, meeting once a month, for individuals in our area to achieve a better understanding of how they can become…

Lawmakers Rally Behind PA Chamber’s Top Priorities An op-ed published last week in the Allentown Morning Call endorsed several key tax reforms that top the PA Chamber’s priority list. The piece, written by state Reps. Zack Mako (R-Lehigh), Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia), and Tom Jones (R-Lancaster), described testimony delivered during legislative hearings, including one hosted at The Columbia…

How to Use AI to Assess Your Competition Source: CO – by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce May 22, 2024 Author: Miranda Fraraccio, CO – Contributor Regardless of their business stage or industry, companies need to observe their competition to gain insights into their strategies and understand how to differentiate themselves. Competitive analysis tools powered…