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Contribution strategies: Reduce employer expense, increase take-home pay with FSA, HRA or HSA
From ChamberChoice and Smart Business Pittsburgh Magazine A crucial health benefits decision an employer must make when it comes to an employee benefits program is the employee contribution strategy. “The contribution strategy should be carefully considered because employees rate their contribution (payroll deduction) more importantly than the benefit level and often more than the network providers,” says Ron Carmassi, sales executive at JRG Advisors. “A skilled, experienced…
Read MoreMembers Learn About the Chamber’s Various Offerings and Benefits
Members enjoyed a hearty lunch from Berrigan’s Subs and learned about all of the various benefits available to them as Chamber members at the Member Orientation on Thursday, Aug. 24, held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Bloomsburg (pictured) and sponsored by U.S. Gypsum, Kawneer and Bloomsburg University. A presentation detailed all of the…
Read MoreBloomsburg University Students Move Into Soltz Hall
Throughout the week of Aug. 21st, incoming students at Bloomsburg University moved into a new residence hall named in honor of recently-retired President David Soltz. The seven-story, $61 million Soltz Hall features 138 suite-style apartments. The building’s first floor houses the University Store, Mail Services and two nationally known restaurants. The 163,000-square-foot-structure will house nearly…
Read MoreMember News – August 23, 2017
Member News Zydeco music innovator Corey Ledet and his band will kick off the Weis Center for the Performing Arts’ 30th anniversary season this Friday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. on the Weis Center Plaza. This family-friendly performance is free and tickets are not required. The rain location is the Weis Center Atrium Lobby. Patrons are…
Read MoreRevenue Debates Continue as State Exhausts Short-Term Loan
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Another week has gone by without the enactment of legislation that would finalize the 2017-18 state budget. As legislative leaders continue to negotiate behind the scenes on a plan that would warrant bringing the entire General Assembly back into session for a vote this month, the state has…
Read MoreWelcome McTish, Kunkel & Associates
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 MoreBucknell SBDC Needs Your Feedback to Help Plan Cybersecurity Programming
The Bucknell University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is in the process of planning its programming for the upcoming months and requests the assistance of Chamber members and the local business community to help identify the cybersecurity needs and interests of small businesses by completing this survey. It should take only about three (3) minutes…
Read MoreWorking to Build a Stronger Workforce
Quality employees are important to any size and type of employer. The most successful businesses in our area, particularly those in manufacturing, often cite a skilled and dedicated workforce a key component of that success. The Chamber and its Foundation work to strengthen the area’s current and future workforce in supporting members. The Chamber’s Board…
Read MoreMembers Enjoy Networking Over Tasty Grilled Food at Ken Pollock Ford Lincoln
Chamber members enjoyed a full early-evening meal hot off the grill thanks to host Ken Pollock Ford Lincoln and also had a chance to check out the dealership’s wide selection of new and preowned vehicles in between networking at the first Business After Hours of the month on Wednesday, Aug. 16. A proud member of the…
Read MoreOpioid Coalition Seeks to Curb Substance Abuse and Deaths
Representatives from local human service agencies, law enforcement, the medical community, and The Chamber are meeting regularly to reduce opioid abuse and related deaths in the area. Attention is being paid to multiple areas including education, enforcement, and treatment. The Chamber is involved due to the growing issue of substance abuse within the workforce. On…
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