Skip to content

Minimum Wage Bill Passes PA House

Minimum Wage Bill Passes PA House The Pennsylvania House of Representatives just passed House Bill 1500, legislation to significantly increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania that would likely result in job losses, fewer employment opportunities and higher costs to consumers. Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) explained in a report last month that approximately 30,000 Pennsylvanians…

Read More

Inflation – where are we?

Inflation – where are we? Each month, the US Chamber’s top economists offer a deeper dive into the state of the U.S. economy.  As we consider what these subject matter experts share, we hope that you, the members of The Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, will have the best, most accurate data that we can…

Read More

PA CHAMBER LAYS OUT MULTIPLE CONCERNS WITH FEE DISCLOSURE LEGISLATION

PA CHAMBER LAYS OUT MULTIPLE CONCERNS WITH FEE DISCLOSURE LEGISLATION Source: PA Chamber of Business & Industry The House Consumer Protection Committee held an informational meeting last week on legislation that, if enacted as currently drafted, could create significant new challenges for businesses. House Bill 636 would add any “advertising, displaying or offering a price for…

Read More

Your Guide to Keeping Tax Documents

Your Guide to Keeping Tax Documents Source: US Chamber of Commerce Tax record retention periods vary from three years for certain income tax returns to indefinitely. If the Internal Revenue Service audits your business or you need to adjust a return, it’s vital to have complete, accurate documents. Failure to keep records could increase your…

Read More

PA Broadband Development Authority Approves Program Guidelines

PA Broadband Development Authority Approves Program Guidelines Source: PA Chamber of Business & Industry The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority last week approved program guidelines for projects seeking support through the state’s expected $279 million funding allocation from the U.S. Treasury’s Capital Projects Fund (CPF). Congress provided Treasury billions in funds to be directed toward states for investment…

Read More

Spending Reductions Critical to Curbing Inflation

Spending Reductions Critical to Curbing Inflation While critical of the spending levels in several recent packages passed in Washington, Congressman Dan Meuser believes there are solutions to strengthen the U.S. economy and begin to reduce debt. Meuser (PA-9) discussed the factors contributing to inflation in a breakfast meeting with members of the Columbia Montour Chamber…

Read More

Main Street Act Supports Employee Ownership

From PA Center for Employee Ownership (PaCEO) Note: The Columbia Montour Chamber, in partnership with the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber, the Bucknell SBDC, and PA CareerLink Columbia/Montour Counties, will present a free breakfast seminar on Tuesday, April 30, from 8-9 a.m. about the benefits of and converting to employee ownership.  In August of last year,…

Read More
Scroll To Top