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PA Chamber Comments on Federal Energy and Environmental Rulemakings
In mid-July, the PA Chamber participated in three public comment opportunities for key federal energy and environmental policy items: FERC’s review of its pipeline certification process; an EPA community information event regarding an emerging contaminant issue in Horsham; and the Department of Energy’s draft Liquefied Natural Gas exports study. On July 24, the PA Chamber filed…
Read MoreMember News – August 1, 2018
Member News A special health, wellness and career event for veterans will be held tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 2, from 4-8 p.m. at the Berwick Christian Church, located at 701 East 5th St., Berwick. A light meal will be provided and there will be representatives from Columbia County Veterans Affairs, Geisinger Health Plan’s wellness team, Commonwealth Health…
Read MoreConstruction on Atlantic Sunrise Gas Pipeline Nearing Completion
Ten months into the construction schedule, the Atlantic Sunrise pipeline project is nearing mechanical completion. The project includes the installation of approximately 200 miles of pipeline, two compressor stations, and compressor station modifications in five states. Following final certification, full service of the new pipeline is anticipated to start in the second half of August.…
Read MoreWelcome Carnegie Agency
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…
Read MorePA Chamber: Wolf Administration Workers’ Comp Opioid Guidelines Inadequate
The PA Chamber issued a response last week to new guidelines unveiled by the Wolf administration regarding how opioids are prescribed in workers’ compensation cases. The guidelines were issued as part of an Executive Order the governor signed in lieu of a far more effective prescription drug formulary bill. In a news release, Gov. Tom Wolf said…
Read MoreHealth Savings Account and High Deductible Health Plan Limits Will Increase For 2019
From ChamberChoice On May 10, 2018, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2018-30 to announce the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2019. These limits include: The maximum HSA contribution limit; The minimum deductible amount for HDHPs; and The maximum out-of-pocket expense limit for HDHPs. These limits vary…
Read MoreTax Code Change Regarding Bonus Depreciation Will Improve PA’s Tax Structure, Competitiveness
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The 2018-19 fiscal year has begun and for the first time in more than three years, the Commonwealth is starting the new fiscal year with an enacted budget in place. With state revenues on an upswing and a General Election right around the corner, legislative leaders and the governor were…
Read MoreBerwick Industrial Development Association (BIDA) Names New Executive Director
From BIDA The Berwick Industrial Development Association (BIDA) is pleased to announce Kelly O’Brien Gavin as the new executive director. Ms. Gavin comes to BIDA with 10 years of experience in economic development. She also serves as the executive director of the Rural Business Innovation Corporation (RBI) and Greater Susquehanna Keystone Innovation Zone (GSKIZ). The…
Read MoreMember News – July 25, 2018
Member News PPL Electric Utilities recently was awarded a J.D. Power residential customer satisfaction award for large electric utilities in the eastern United States for the seventh consecutive year and the 15th time in the last 2o years. PPL’s score of 747 (on a 1,000-point scale) improved on last year’s score by eight points. The…
Read MoreHow does your business handle substance use?
A far too common issue for employers is substance use among employees and potential employees. The Columbia Montour Chamber and other Chambers of Commerce have advocated for state-level reforms to specifically address the opioid crisis, and it also is working to deal with these issues at the local level as a part of United in…
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