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Mini Casino Survey Results
Last month, we asked our members to respond to a brief, three-question survey regarding a possible casino in our area, which followed the Bloomsburg Town Council passing a resolution that would allow a “mini casino” to locate within the town. Several other municipalities in Columbia and Montour counties have also indicated they are open to…
Read MorePenn College and Focus Central Pennsylvania Representatives to Tout Region For Investment at International Plastics Showcase
From Focus Central Pennsylvania Focus Central Pennsylvania will be joining several partners, including Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Plastics Innovation & Resource Center, in the Pennsylvania booth to promote the region for capital investment and company location expansion projects at the NPE Plastics Show, May 7-11. Focus Central PA is excited to be joined by the…
Read MoreCalling All Skilled Trade Students: Apply Now For a Scholarship Toward a Rewarding Career
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Starting this week, individuals with a goal of pursuing a career in the skilled trades can apply online for the 2018 Work Ethic Scholarship that will help to make this goal a reality. In 2017, through donations from Pennsylvania’s business community, the PA Chamber Educational Foundation and the…
Read MoreGovernor Announces Initiative to Expand Broadband Access
On Monday, March 19, Governor Tom Wolf announced a new initiative aimed at expanding broadband access to businesses and households in Pennsylvania through the creation of a new office dedicated to ensuring every Pennsylvanian has access to high-speed internet. The announcement also included the introduction of the Pennsylvania Broadband Investment Incentive Program, which offers incentives…
Read MoreReview, confirm, update: Your office spring cleaning should include employee benefits files
From ChamberChoice and Smart Business Pittsburgh As spring approaches, many of us get the itch for a little “spring cleaning.” It’s less hectic with end of the year issues and open enrollment out of the way. It’s also the perfect time for employers to pull out benefits records for review, confirmation and updating, says Chuck Whitford, consultant…
Read MorePA Senator, Geisinger Representative Brief Local Chambers on Energy Policy and Efficiency
From Chambers for Innovation & Clean Energy To some, Pennsylvania may be best known for its great historical significance — as home of the Liberty Bell and the place where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the U.S. Constitution drawn up. But Pennsylvania has an equally strong history of innovation: being home to the…
Read MoreData Analytics: Health Data Should be Used For More Than Just Keeping Score
From ChamberChoice and Smart Business Pittsburgh Benefits consultants use data as a part of the consulting services provided to employers. The consulting strategy includes looking at health claims throughout the benefits year, creating reports and reviewing the reports with the benefits administration team. “But this approach of simply ‘keeping score’ of data doesn’t accomplish the goals of…
Read MorePenn College to Offer Training to Those Seeking Employment in Natural Gas and Energy Industries
From Penn College Workforce Development & Continuing Education (WDCE) at Pennsylvania College of Technology is offering training to people seeking employment in the natural gas and energy industry. In addition to learning industry employability skills and gaining three industry-recognized certifications, students will be connected to employers who have immediate hiring needs. Scholarships are available to…
Read MoreApplication Deadline For Next Round of Atlantic Sunrise Community Grant Program is March 1
The Atlantic Sunrise Community Grant program has granted more than $2 million to 268 organizations through Pennsylvania since its inception in 2015. Williams is now accepting grant applications for its latest round of grants, which will be the seventh round, and application deadline for this spring cycle is next Thursday, March 1. Two cycles of Atlantic Sunrise grant…
Read MoreChamber’s Energy Partner Improves Service Offerings
The Chamber’s energy consulting partner, OnDemand Energy, helps businesses and individuals save money on electric and natural gas costs by managing the complexities of energy supply, delivery, and consumption. In January, OnDemand was acquired by Kinect Energy, Inc., a World Fuel Services company. Representatives expect that this acquisition will further benefit chamber members. OnDemand/Kinect Energy…
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