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Tax Reform Bill Provides More Benefits for Small Business
A final tax reform package is expected to be on President Trump’s desk as early as Wednesday, Dec. 20. Following the passage of differing bills in the House and Senate, a conference committee with leaders from both chambers was formed to come to reach a compromise. A representative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce told…
Read MoreMembers Learn About Different Generations in the Workplace at Learn at Lunch
A group of engaged individuals from Chamber member organizations enjoyed a presentation from Tina Welch of Welch Performance Consulting on different generations in the workplace last Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Chamber Learn at Lunches are sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities and this specific Learn at Lunch was also co-sponsored by PA…
Read MoreA Win-Win: Add Value to Your Employee Benefits With Life and Disability
From ChamberChoice and Smart Business Pittsburgh Accident and tragedy are two things no employer wants to see for employees. “Disability products and life insurance give employees peace of mind, knowing they have financial support in the event of unforeseen circumstances,” says Chuck Whitford, consultant at JRG Advisors. “They also give employers peace of mind in knowing…
Read MoreTax Reform Plan Expected to Save Middle Class Taxpayers
The average person in Pennsylvania will save over $2,000 annually on their taxes with the passage of a tax reform plan being ironed out between the House and the Senate, according to Congressman Lou Barletta. When Barletta spoke to Chamber members in October, he pledged that any tax reform plan would have to benefit the…
Read MoreApprenticeship Training at Penn College is Starting Soon
In early 2018, Penn College will begin training to support apprenticeship programs in Mechatronics and CNC Machining with funding available from the Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation (CPWDC) to offset the cost to companies. To learn more, please attend one of the upcoming curriculum planning meetings on Dec. 11 at: Penn College’s Workforce Development & Continuing Education…
Read MoreCareer Hub Website to Help Young People Explore Career Options
Here at the Chamber, we continue to hear from our member businesses and organizations about the challenges of finding the talent needed to compete and grow. The Chamber and Chamber Foundation are working to increase the awareness of local opportunities among students and their parents in helping to meet future needs. Many members have also…
Read MoreShop Local All Year Long
By Fred Gaffney, President, Columbia Montour Chamber The Saturday after Thanksgiving has become known as Small Business Saturday, thanks to a campaign started by the American Express credit card company in 2010 to encourage holiday shopping at small businesses. Indeed, small businesses should be patronized and celebrated, but not just one day a year. The…
Read MoreJoint Venture Partnership Opportunities Available in Pennsylvania Through Department of Community & Economic Development
Pennsylvania’s Office of International Business Development (OIBD), part of the Department of Community & Economic Development, regularly receives economic development lead opportunities from its authorized international representatives concerning businesses that have expressed interest in locating in, investing in, trading with, contracting with, or partnering with businesses located in PA. Visit DCED’s website to view the latest…
Read MorePA Public Utility Commission Working to Preserve Rural Broadband Funding
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is encouraging residents, businesses, local leaders and other concerned parties – especially in rural communities – to contact the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of efforts to preserve nearly $140 million in funding intended to increase access to high speed internet service in underserved areas in Pennsylvania. Earlier…
Read MoreFuture Careers Expo Helps Students Explore Career Options
Middle and high school students from the region and their parents explored career options at the 3rd Future Careers Expo held Thursday, Nov. 9 at Bloomsburg University. Nearly 40 employers and education providers were on hand to talk to young people about opportunities that exist in our area. The event was held in the evening at…
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