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Pause on Credit Card Late Fees Rule Continues Source: U.S. Chamber of Commerce In a win against government micromanagement of business, a federal court in Texas last week refused to lift a preliminary injunction on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) credit card late fees rule and held that the Bureau likely exceeded its statutory…

Budget-Friendly Marketing: Growth Tactics for Small Teams and Tight Budgets Small businesses can thrive on tight budgets with smart, cost-effective marketing strategies: Leverage free tools: Use platforms like Canva (design), Mailchimp (email), and Google My Business (local SEO). Maximize organic reach: Share engaging, shareable content tailored to your audience. Repurpose & collaborate: Extend content life…

Judge Blocks Federal Ownership Reporting Requirements Source: US Chamber of Commerce A federal court in Texas halted the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Holding that the CTA is likely unconstitutional, the court issued a preliminary injunction barring the government from enforcing the CTA and its reporting requirements against anyone.…

U.S. Chamber Report Highlights High Costs of Legal System on PA Taxpayers Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry A new U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform study (Tort Costs in America) shows the extreme cost of the civil litigation system and its impact on taxpayers. The study found that nationally, tort costs…

Maximizing Efficiency: Tools and Techniques to Boost Team Productivity Communicate clearly: Use tools like Trello or Asana + daily stand-ups for seamless alignment. Automate tasks: Save hours with Zapier and other workflow tools. Prioritize smartly: Eisenhower Matrix + time-blocking = focus where it matters. Support well-being: Encourage breaks for greater productivity, focus, and creativity 727…

Columbia Montour Chamber Statement on the Cleveland Township Amusement Ordinance By Chris Berleth, President Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce On behalf of the Columbia Montour Chamber of Commerce, I write to express extreme disappointment and concern at the decision by the Cleveland Township Supervisors to pass an ill-advised amusement tax ordinance. Further, I urge the…

New Member Highlight – Driven to Be Better What if changing the way you talk to yourself could completely transform your relationship with food, your confidence, and your self-worth? Lenora Edwards—2x TEDx speaker, published author, Board-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, and Certified Holographic Memory Resolution Practitioner—offers a fresh, evidence-based approach to achieving personal and professional breakthroughs. Lenora…

Unlocking Growth: How Personalization and Data Analytics Empower Business Leaders Revenue Growth: Companies excelling in personalization generate 40% more revenue than slower peers. Customer Expectations: 71% of consumers demand personalized experiences, with leaders like Netflix setting standards. Strategic Foundations: Effective personalization requires high-quality data, transparency, and advanced tools like CRMs and AI. Leader Benefits: Personalization…