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A 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 MoreSusquehanna Nuclear Power Plant Continues Focus on Safety and Efficiency
The Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant located in Salem Township is on track to generate more power in 2017 than in any other year in its 35-year history, according to Tim Rausch, Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer of Talen Energy. While nuclear plants across the country have been shutting down in recent years due…
Read MoreHouse State Government Committee Advances Paycheck Protection Legislation
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry In late November, the House State Government Committee held a voting meeting where two bills were advanced to the House floor that would bar public employers from using taxpayer-funded public systems to automatically deduct from employees’ paychecks campaign contributions or any portion of union dues intended for political…
Read MoreWelcome Community Strategies Group
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 MoreMember News – December 6, 2017
Member News SEKISUI SPI recently received a Gold Level Award for its environmental initiatives at the recent International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD) conference. These awards were established by the IAPD environmental committee in 2008 as a way to celebrate the environmentally responsible practices of IAPD member companies, including recycling, community outreach, employee engagement and more. There…
Read MoreMembers Enjoy the Pleasant Coffee Aroma at Bason Coffee Roasting Business After Hours
Chamber members had an opportunity to learn about the many varieties and flavors of coffee, the various ways the coffee beans can be roasted, as well as gain some insight into the coffee supply chain at the final Business After Hours of 2017, which was hosted by Bason Coffee Roasting last Wednesday, Nov. 29 at…
Read MoreWelcome That Kitchen Witch
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 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 MoreIRS Releases Final 2017 Forms for 1094 and 1095 Reporting
From ChamberChoice Employers are continually being reminded that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is still intact and remains the law of the land. Final 2017 forms and instructions for reporting information to the IRS to assist with the enforcement of the individual and employer mandates under the ACA have been released by the IRS. This release…
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…
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